Would you like a trust speaker who can shift the tone in the room quickly? Share your event brief and we’ll come back with recommended speakers, plus fees and availability.
Would you like a trust speaker who can shift the tone in the room quickly? Share your event brief and we’ll come back with recommended speakers, plus fees and availability.
Former Director of Communications and Strategy for the U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair. An engaging speaker known for his straight talking and honest insights into dealing with the media, strategy planning and crisis management
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.
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.
Dr Ernesto Sirolli is a global authority on community development and entrepreneurship. With over 40 years of experience, he equips leaders and organisations to unlock local talent, drive sustainable economic impact, and build resilient, person-centred systems of growth and innovation.
Dr Madeleine de Hauke, a medical doctor and executive coach with over 25 years of experience, specialises in leadership and empowerment. Renowned as a speaker and visiting professor, she offers transformative insights in leadership and effective meeting strategies.
Pioneering conductor and composer Eímear Noone is a respected visionary in the world of music. Best known for her compelling video game and film scores, she is also celebrated as the first female conductor to have led the orchestra at the Oscars. Eímear’s music and powerful leadership insights reflect her exceptional talent.
When corporate leaders seek to dismantle team silos, accelerate innovation, and drive exponential growth, they turn to Erica Dhawan. A globally recognised expert on teamwork and collaboration, Erica equips organisations with transformative strategies to foster trust, adapt to digital shifts, and achieve outstanding results.
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.
Discover the profound impact of Gen Z on the global workforce and market trends through the insights of Jahkini Bisselink and Hajar Yagkoubi, former United Nations Youth Representatives. Jahkini & Hajar delve into Gen Z’s values and their expectations from businesses.
Former Global VP of HR at Unilever, business transformation advisor and a passionate advocate for making mental health & wellbeing a strategic priority.
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.
Dr Marshall Goldsmith is a world-renowned business educator and one of the most respected executive coaches working today. He helps successful leaders and executive team members achieve meaningful, measurable change with practical tools for behaviour change, leadership development and human resources outcomes grounded in evidence.
Book Sean Fitzpatrick as a keynote speaker at your next event. He played in 74 All Blacks Test wins and retired with a New Zealand-record 92 Tests and a world-record 63 consecutive Tests (records at the time). A renowned speaker, he brings effective leadership and high performance teams to life for the business world.
John Thackara is a writer, curator and leading voice on sustainable futures. He connects design with daily life, clean growth and mental wellbeing, sharing real-world stories from cities and bioregions. He helps diverse partners build lasting ecological relationships, publishes at thackara.com, and speaks at conferences, corporate events and arts festivals.
If you want a keynote that blends real pressure stories with practical lessons your audience can use the next day, Ronan O’Gara is a safe pair of hands. A famed Irish rugby union player who became an elite head coach, he has led squads in Ireland, France and New Zealand, and he brings a straight talking attitude that keeps rooms engaged from the first minute.
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.
Doug is a versatile motivational speaker, workshop leader, and musician. Known for his profound understanding of business dynamics and an innate ability to foster collaboration, Doug’s talks and workshops are designed to invigorate and unite people across live, hybrid, and virtual events.
Professor Jamie Anderson is a world-renowned business thinker, author, and Professor of Leadership and Strategy. Blending academic insight with humour and energy, he delivers inspiring and practical talks on creativity, innovation, and the future of leadership that empower audiences to think differently and lead with purpose.
Jahkini Bisselink is a former United Nations Youth Delegate and consultant at Whetston Strategic Foresight. She helps organisations decode Generation Z, bridging youthful perspectives with practical insights on leadership, technology, and the multigenerational workplace.
Former Director of Communications and Strategy for the U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair. An engaging speaker known for his straight talking and honest insights into dealing with the media, strategy planning and crisis management
Pioneering conductor and composer Eímear Noone is a respected visionary in the world of music. Best known for her compelling video game and film scores, she is also celebrated as the first female conductor to have led the orchestra at the Oscars. Eímear’s music and powerful leadership insights reflect her exceptional talent.
When corporate leaders seek to dismantle team silos, accelerate innovation, and drive exponential growth, they turn to Erica Dhawan. A globally recognised expert on teamwork and collaboration, Erica equips organisations with transformative strategies to foster trust, adapt to digital shifts, and achieve outstanding results.
Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and a renowned advocate for climate justice, inspires global audiences with her call to action for a sustainable future. As Chair of The Elders and a former UN Special Envoy on Climate Change, her expertise and passion make her a sought-after keynote speaker for corporate events.
Scott Galloway is a CNN+ Host, Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business, and Best-Selling Author.
An entrepreneur and thought leader on the transformation of customer relations and the future of customer-centric marketing in a time of AI.
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.
Bob Woodward shot to global fame in 1973 alongside Carl Bernstein for exposing the Watergate scandal. That groundbreaking investigation cemented his focus on uncovering hidden government actions, shaping his reputation for hard-hitting, balanced, and non-partisan journalism ever since.
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.
Dr Madeleine de Hauke, a medical doctor and executive coach with over 25 years of experience, specialises in leadership and empowerment. Renowned as a speaker and visiting professor, she offers transformative insights in leadership and effective meeting strategies.
Discover the captivating journey of the only woman to clinch four major track titles. Dive into her relentless pursuit of excellence, both on the track and off, and be inspired by her transformative life lessons.
Silvia Garcia, Coca-Cola’s former Global Director of Happiness, helps leaders create thriving workplace cultures. Her science-backed keynotes reveal how happiness, trust, and emotional intelligence unlock innovation, resilience, and peak performance—making them essential ingredients for success in the modern business world.
Stefan Hyttfors is a futurist, author, and award-winning keynote speaker, widely recognised for his insights on disruptive technologies, behavioural change, and next-generation leadership. He inspires audiences to embrace change, rethink leadership, and build sustainable strategies for the future.
Philip Keil is a former commercial airline pilot and internationally recognised keynote speaker who brings aviation leadership into the business world. Drawing on real cockpit experience, he helps organisations strengthen decision-making, teamwork and confidence in times of change.
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.
Discover the profound impact of Gen Z on the global workforce and market trends through the insights of Jahkini Bisselink and Hajar Yagkoubi, former United Nations Youth Representatives. Jahkini & Hajar delve into Gen Z’s values and their expectations from businesses.
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.
Dr Ernesto Sirolli is a global authority on community development and entrepreneurship. With over 40 years of experience, he equips leaders and organisations to unlock local talent, drive sustainable economic impact, and build resilient, person-centred systems of growth and innovation.
Brett Scott is an author, journalist and economic anthropologist who examines the complex relationship between money, technology and society. He helps audiences understand the transformation of global finance through digital innovation, fintech and cryptocurrency, offering insight into how these shifts impact business and policy.
A veteran executive with 16 years of hands-on experience implementing digital transformation at L’Oréal, he is a renowned speaker and consultant on leadership, branding and (digital) transformation.
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.
Sue Garrard is one of the world’s leading experts on sustainable business. As Unilever’s former EVP of Sustainable Business, she was instrumental in embedding purpose into strategy. Today she advises global organisations on how to align sustainability with performance and growth.
2011 Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee is a Liberian peace activist, trained social worker and women’s rights advocate.
Discover the captivating world of trust and its impact on modern society with Rachel Botsman, a leading expert and top keynote speaker. Rachel offers unparalleled expertise that can transform corporate events and inspire leaders.
Gillian Tett is an award-winning journalist, anthropologist, and bestselling author. Known for her foresight in predicting major global trends, she helps leaders understand economic, political, and cultural shifts, offering clear insights into how organisations can navigate uncertainty and embrace sustainable futures.
René Carayol, a seasoned business veteran and influential mentor, leverages his rich history from managing director roles and board positions to inspire and guide top corporate leaders. With a unique perspective backed by decades of experience, René offers unparalleled insights into leadership and growth.
Robert Swan OBE is a polar explorer, environmentalist and renowned motivational speaker. The first person to walk to both Poles, he inspires corporate audiences with lessons on leadership, resilience, sustainability and the pursuit of bold goals in the most challenging conditions on earth.
Sean Pillot de Chenecey is a leading futurist and innovation strategist. He helps organisations anticipate change, identify risk, and develop foresight-driven strategies for leadership, culture, and growth in an uncertain world.
Monte Königs is a sociologist, leadership trainer, and keynote speaker specialising in future human behaviour, ethics, and trust. Known for his engaging and interactive style, he equips leaders and teams with practical tools to thrive amid digital disruption, societal change, and times of polycrisis.
Ruby Wax is a fantastic awards host, after-dinner speaker, comedienne and motivational speaker.
Peter Fisk is a global business thought leader, bestselling author, and advisor on strategy, innovation, and leadership. He helps organisations harness creativity, reimagine their markets, and embrace sustainable growth, blending practical experience with inspiring insights from the world’s most innovative companies.
Discover how Jim Lawless, an acclaimed motivational speaker, has mastered the art of the impossible. From becoming a record-breaking freediver to a televised jockey, Jim inspires transformation in personal and professional life.
A leading motivational speaker, he shares lessons from his experience with studying lion prides in the wild.
Thimon de Jong, founder of WHETSTON / strategic foresight, stands at the forefront of understanding future human behaviour and societal changes. His expertise makes him a sought-after keynote speaker and leadership trainer for leading global brands.
An Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the London Business School, where he speaks, teaches and consults on topics of influence, negotiations and decision-making.
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Trust keynote speakers unpack how credibility is built, lost and repaired. Expect insights on psychological safety, transparent leadership, ethical decision-making, reputation and crisis response, customer confidence, and trust in technology and data. Many also address high-trust cultures in hybrid teams, cross-cultural relationships, and practical behaviours that make collaboration faster and safer.
A trust keynote speaker turns principles into action. Through stories, evidence and sharp frameworks, speakers show audiences how to communicate with clarity, keep promises, give and receive feedback, and handle mistakes without defensiveness. People leave with simple commitments they can practise immediately, raising accountability, strengthening relationships, and improving decision-making under pressure today.
Tell us your brief and desired outcome, whether it’s team alignment, customer trust, change adoption or reputational resilience. We’ll recommend a shortlist of trust speakers matched to your audience, format and budget, then coordinate availability, fees and briefing. From first enquiry to on-the-day logistics, we make booking straightforward and low-risk for your event.
Most trust keynotes focus on the behaviours that build credibility: integrity, transparency, consistency, and communication. Depending on your event, a speaker may also cover psychological safety, customer trust, crisis response, or trust in technology, data and AI, always with practical takeaways your audience can apply.
Trust is a strong theme for leadership offsites, culture programmes, customer-facing teams, post-merger integration, and change initiatives. If you’re seeing friction, silos, low engagement, or reputational risk, or you simply want faster collaboration, a trust speaker can reset expectations and drive shared standards.
Start with the outcome: rebuild confidence, strengthen leadership credibility, improve cross-team collaboration, or increase customer trust. Then consider audience level (executive vs whole organisation), industry context, and format (keynote, panel, workshop). We’ll help match the right speaker style and expertise to your brief.
Julia Hobsbawm OBE
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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.