Mark Gallagher is a leading keynote speaker on Formula 1, high-performance culture and change. A former senior F1 executive, he turns data-rich lessons from the paddock into practical actions that drive results, blending story, insight and humour that resonate with leaders worldwide.
Dr James Hewitt is a human performance scientist, keynote speaker and author who helps leaders and teams perform under pressure, sustain high performance and protect their wellbeing. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in human performance, his work brings together performance science, elite sport and the realities of demanding modern workplaces.
Dame Kelly Holmes is a double Olympic champion, former British Army sergeant and inspirational keynote speaker. Best known for winning Olympic gold in both the 800m and 1500m at Athens 2004, she now shares powerful lessons on peak performance, resilience, mental health and achieving ambitious goals.
Colonel Terry Virts is a former NASA astronaut, International Space Station commander, Space Shuttle pilot and retired United States Air Force colonel. With 213 days in space across two missions, he brings first-hand lessons on leadership, risk and teamwork to corporate audiences. As a keynote speaker, Terry shares an extraordinary perspective shaped by life in orbit and decades of high-pressure decision-making.
Speaker Ideas is proud to recommend Marit Bouwmeester, the most successful female Olympic sailor in history. Drawing on an extraordinary career at the pinnacle of elite sport, she equips organisations with practical strategies for resilience, personal leadership, growth mindset and performing with confidence under pressure.
Dominic Alldis is a distinguished musician and innovative business speaker, renowned for creating transformative learning experiences. He combines rich musical insights with business wisdom, addressing key areas like leadership, innovation, and collaboration in today’s dynamic business environment.
The Wool Act is a lively, interactive keynote experience created for corporate events. Using humour, surprise and audience participation, it turns a room full of delegates into an enormous web of connection, making collaboration, shared purpose and collective energy impossible to miss.
Nicholas McCarthy is a concert pianist and motivational speaker whose story of resilience and determination inspires audiences worldwide. Born without his right hand, he became the first one-handed pianist to graduate from the Royal College of Music. Through keynote talks and live performances, he challenges audiences to rethink what is possible.
Cathy O’Dowd is a South African mountaineer, author, and speaker, best known as the first woman to summit Mount Everest from both the north and south sides. She shares lessons from expeditions like Everest and the Mazeno Ridge on Nanga Parbat, focusing on leadership, teamwork, resilience, and decision-making under pressure.
Nina Schick is a geopolitical strategist and AI expert specialising in the global race for Artificial General Intelligence and industrial intelligence. She helps business leaders and policymakers understand how AI infrastructure, generative technology and geopolitical competition are reshaping global power, security and economic strategy.
Frank Dick OBE is a motivational keynote speaker and high-performance coach who helps leaders and teams build winning habits, stronger culture and sustained performance. He is a popular choice for conferences, leadership events and corporate team sessions.
