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Mandy Hickson is an inspirational speaker with unmatched expertise, bringing real front-line experience into the corporate world. A former Royal Air Force fighter pilot, she was the first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line. Her keynotes translate lessons from complex aviation systems into practical strategies for peak performance and building stronger teams in fast-paced, high-pressure workplaces.

When Mike Abrashoff took charge of the USS Benfold, he was the most junior officer in the Pacific Fleet, and the ship was one of the worst performers. Fast forward a year, and that very ship had risen to become the Navy’s best without swapping out the crew. What Michael Abrashoff achieved with the USS Benfold highlights issues that many organisations wrestle with. That’s why his story has been featured in publications like The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and Fast Company. As a highly sought-after keynote speaker, he inspires others with his approach to leadership and organisational change. Book Mike for an event or workshop today.

Born without his right hand, Nicholas defied expectations to graduate from the prestigious RCM in London and become a globally acclaimed pianist and motivational speaker. He captivates corporate audiences with inspiring talks on resilience, inclusion, and peak performance, motivating listeners to overcome challenges with determination and creativity.

Nick Jankel is a leading theorist and practitioner of transformational leadership, recognised for his expertise in purpose-led and digital-first innovations. Nick has advised senior leaders at top organisations like Nike and Microsoft. His powerful keynotes inspire and transform audiences worldwide.

Oli France is a British adventurer, expedition leader and keynote speaker who has guided teams through 75 countries’ most extreme environments. He inspires corporate audiences with lessons on resilience, confidence, risk management, and leading elite teams to achieve world-class goals in high-pressure situations.

Pete Goss, sailor, adventurer, and former Royal Marine, is an award-winning speaker who brings to life extraordinary lessons in leadership, resilience, and teamwork. His real-world adventures and business projects inspire audiences to embrace innovation, collaboration, and courage in the face of challenge.
When Mike Abrashoff took charge of the USS Benfold, he was the most junior officer in the Pacific Fleet, and the ship was one of the worst performers. Fast forward a year, and that very ship had risen to become the Navy’s best without swapping out the crew. What Michael Abrashoff achieved with the USS Benfold highlights issues that many organisations wrestle with. That’s why his story has been featured in publications like The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and Fast Company. As a highly sought-after keynote speaker, he inspires others with his approach to leadership and organisational change. Book Mike for an event or workshop today.
Born without his right hand, Nicholas defied expectations to graduate from the prestigious RCM in London and become a globally acclaimed pianist and motivational speaker. He captivates corporate audiences with inspiring talks on resilience, inclusion, and peak performance, motivating listeners to overcome challenges with determination and creativity.
Embark on the inspiring journey of Breda McCague, a dynamic leader who transitioned from military excellence to impactful roles in global finance and emotional intelligence. Her story exemplifies a paradigm shift in leadership, blending resilience, innovation, and emotional acuity.
Rhea Mazumdar Singhal is the founder and CEO of Ecoware, India’s first and largest sustainable packaging company. She was appointed a World Economic Forum “Young Global Leader” and has been commended with the Nari Shakti Puraskar, the highest civilian honour for women in India.
Dan Buettner discovered the five places in the world where people live the longest, healthiest lives – the blue zones. Now he is working with communities and governments to implement Blue Zone Projects, initiatives that apply lessons from the Blue Zones to entire communities.
Douglas Ryder is the founder and team principal of Africa’s only UCI WorldTour cycling team, Team Qhubeka. He is an inspirational keynote speaker on how to build a successful business around a purpose.
Nick Jankel is a leading theorist and practitioner of transformational leadership, recognised for his expertise in purpose-led and digital-first innovations. Nick has advised senior leaders at top organisations like Nike and Microsoft. His powerful keynotes inspire and transform audiences worldwide.
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.
Jamil Qureshi, a leading expert in performance-enhancing psychology and high-performing teams, has worked with top business and sports figures globally. His achievements include helping six individuals achieve World Number 1 status and collaborating with the European Ryder Cup team.
Former Global VP of HR at Unilever, business transformation advisor and a passionate advocate for making mental health & wellbeing a strategic priority.
Dive into high-performance secrets with Brian Farley, world-champion baseball coach and transformative speaker, illuminating the path to excellence through dynamic teamwork, strategic leadership, and a relentless winning mindset.
Friederike Fabritius, a thought leader and passionate leadership expert, applies behavioural research and neuroscience perspectives to real-world insights. A bestselling author and sought-after speaker, she helps Fortune 500 companies optimise performance by understanding how the brain works, transforming executive thinking and learning for greater efficiency and success.
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Resilience speakers tackle navigating change, building grit, managing stress, and sustaining performance under pressure. Typical themes include mindset, psychological safety, adaptability, wellbeing, burnout prevention, crisis leadership, and team cohesion. They share frameworks for bouncing back after setbacks, developing habits that compound, and creating cultures that learn, innovate, and recover faster.
A resilience expert turns insight into action through relatable stories, evidence-based tools, and clear next steps. Expect practical micro-habits, reflection prompts, and team exercises that build agility and confidence. They normalise challenge, model vulnerability, and leave audiences equipped to respond, reset, and refocus, embedding resilience in everyday decisions and behaviours.
Tell us about your brief, audience, and outcomes. We’ll shortlist fitting resilience speakers, confirm availability and fees, and coordinate a seamless briefing. From contracts to logistics and event-day support, we manage the details so you can focus on impact. Post-event, we can supply materials to reinforce learning and measure results.


Typical outcomes include a shared language for challenge, practical tools for stress management and bounce-back, and renewed confidence to adapt. Expect clear actions—micro-habits, team rituals, and reflection prompts—that transfer to day-to-day work. Many clients report stronger cohesion, improved wellbeing conversations, and faster recovery after setbacks when leaders reinforce messages post-event.
Yes. Most resilience speakers deliver keynotes, interactive workshops, and leadership sessions. Formats range from 30–90 minute talks to half-day or full-day programmes, in-person, virtual, or hybrid. We’ll help shape exercises, breakout activities, and take-home materials, and prioritise reinforcement so learning sticks and teams can practise skills immediately.
We recommend securing your speaker 6–12 weeks ahead, longer for peak seasons. Fees vary by profile, travel, date, location, audience size, and format (keynote versus workshop). Share your budget and objectives; we’ll propose the best-fit options, check availability, and guide you through contracts, briefing, and event logistics.