Curated Speakers, Chosen for Your Brief
Are you planning a .....
- Leadership offsite
- Learning & Development session
- Members' Congress
- Employee Engagement
- Client Summit
- Motivation event
…where you will need a Keynote Speaker, Workshop Leader or an MC to motivate, inspire, challenge or facilitate your converstaions? Let us help you!
Not every speaker is the same.
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Are you looking for someone specific?
We work with hundreds of speakers globally, and not all are listed here. This site shows our approach, not our full network. Tell us your brief. We’ll recommend the right fit.
Personally curated by one of Europe's most experienced independent speaker advisors. Over 30 years. No roster. No agenda.
Meet The Speakers
Julia Hobsbawm OBE
Julia Hobsbawm, recognised for her expertise on the future of work, has influenced many through her writing, speaking, and consulting. Her latest book, “Working Assumptions”, continues to challenge our understanding of workplace dynamics.
Kishore Mahbubani
Kishore Mahbubani is a distinguished diplomat and academic with over five decades in public service and academia. His profound insights on global policy, East-West relations, and diplomacy make him a sought-after keynote speaker for corporate events worldwide.
Linda Yueh
Linda Yueh, a distinguished economist, author, and speaker with a profound impact on global economic discussions, specialises in macroeconomics, globalisation, and China’s economic evolution. Her expertise enriches numerous prestigious institutions and media outlets.
Lisa Bodell
Discover the transformative power of simplicity with Lisa Bodell, a leading futurist and the visionary founder of FutureThink. Book Lisa for your next event to explore her innovative approaches to eliminating complexity and embracing impactful work.
Rasmus Hougaard
Rasmus Hougaard is the founder and CEO of Potential Project, a thought leader in the area of human-centred leadership, an HBR and Forbes contributor, an author and a Thinkers50 business thinker.
Robyn Benincasa
Robyn Benincasa is celebrated for her extreme sports victories and unique leadership insights. A Guinness Record kayaker and world champion adventure racer, Robyn translates her thrilling experiences into transformative keynotes, building resilient teams and instilling synergy in organisations, illustrating the boundless accomplishments achievable through teamwork.
Three steps to the right speaker. Confidence included.
Over 30 years, we've learned what works. Here's how we help you cut through the noise.
1
Tell us what matters:
Not just the topic. The outcome.
Are you launching a transformation? Rallying a team? Challenging assumptions?
We ask the right questions upfront. That means fewer mismatches and less wasted time.
2
We curate. You choose:
No endless scrolling through speaker rosters.
We send you 3 – 5 expert recommendations.
Each one matched to your goals, your audience, your budget.
Leadership. AI. Change. Motivation. We know who has lived it – and who just talks about it.
3
We Coordinate everything else:
Booking. Briefings. Travel. Technical requirements.
You stay focused on your event. We make sure nothing falls through the cracks – and your speaker arrives prepared and ready to deliver.
About Speaker Ideas
With over 30 years’ experience, Speaker Ideas has developed a global network of speakers covering leadership, AI and innovation, global economics, sustainability, motivation and more.
Our clients span sectors and continents. From global financial institutions and professional services firms to technology companies, heavy industry, consumer brands and industry associations, we work wherever senior audiences demand the highest standard of speaker.
All our speakers are leaders and experts who can inspire, educate, challenge and entertain audiences around the world.
Our focus is on meeting our clients’ needs by matching you with the most relevant and engaging speakers to deliver for your events.
Our clients include global financial institutions, professional services firms, and multinational corporates across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Speaker Ideas provides a highly personalised service to take care of all the details, from the first conversations about event objectives, through the speaker selection, logistics and briefing process and ending with a post-event debriefing. We aim to keep things simple for you.
In that time Eithne has built a strong network of loyal clients and speakers through her strong business values of openness, reliability, speed and integrity.
Every brief is handled personally. No algorithm. No roster. Just experience, judgement and an honest recommendation.
Knowledge is power
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