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	Brian Ashton One of the UK’s most experienced professional Rugby coaches. His challenging approach to management, leadership and high level performance has as much resonance in the world of business as it does on the training pitch.

 

	Shahid  Azeem Recently named one of the Top 100 most influential Muslims in the UK, Shahid’s story is a true rag-to-riches. Leaving school with no qualifications he has run a string of multi-million successful businesses. Straight talking and ethical, he was named one of the top 100 most influential Muslims in the UK, the Asian Entrepreneur of 2006 and star of Channel 4’s Millionaire’s Mission. Shahid is a straight talking businessman who is heavily involved with charities both at home and abroad who has a fascinating story to tell.

 

	Jeff Banks A former British Designer of the Year, Jeff Banks is recognised by many as the forefront of British fashion deriving from the enormous success of his own brand labelled ‘Clobber’ introduced in 1964. A leading entrepreneur with the ability to inspire has proven him to be an ideal after dinner speaker and host/facilitator.

 

	Duncan Bannatyne Tremendous entrepreneurial instincts, brilliant commercial nous and phenomenal business success confirms that Duncan is proof that rags to riches does exist and he is a completely self-made man in the truest sense of the word.

 

	Marie-Noëlle  Barton MBE Marie-Noëlle Barton MBE. An inspirational and entertaining speaker who motivates men and women through themes such as ‘Successful Networking’, ‘Effective Public Speaking’ and ‘how to build Self-esteem and Confidence’.

 

	Tanya  Beckett Business journalist Tanya is currently one of the most experienced TV anchor and reporters around on British TV. She currently presents on BBC World and Newsnight.

 

	Dr James Bellini A leading business analyst and futurologist with considerable experience as a thought-provoking speaker and moderator at management conferences and business schools around the world. James Bellini has more than twenty five years’ experience in futures analysis, broadcasting and journalism with a strong focus on the future evolution of economic, financial and technology topics.

 

	Paul  Bennett Serial Adventurer & Client Director at Henley Management College Paul is an entertaining, engaging and very knowledgeable speaker.

 

	Dr. Michael  Benoliel International speaker and author Dr. Michael Benoliel is a Leading Authority in the Field of Best Practices in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.

 

	Joan  Bird Joan is a media entrepreneur, writer, consultant, prosperity guide and coach, specialising in communication, who has built up a reputation for speaking with humour and authority.

 

	Jasmin  Birtles Finance with a twist from a financial expert, journalist, TV pundit, author and corporate host. Managing director of web-based business Moneymagpie.com, Jasmine can speak on a range of financial matters such as debt, money-management, family finances, money and sexual politics, consumer rights and the retail side of insurance, pensions and banking. And she can make it entertaining!

 

	Roger Black MBE Leading Motivational speaker Roger Black is one of the country’s most successful sportsmen having represented Great Britain for fourteen years at the highest level in the world of athletics. He is particularly admired for his triumphs over adversity, overcoming serious injuries and a rare heart valve condition to go on to become a world champion.

 

	David Bodanis Expert on innovation and future trends, David Bodanis has worked for a number of market leading businesses including Shell, Microsoft and BMW as a technology specialist. His entrepreneurial expertise has helped him quickly develop a reputation as a highly inspirational after dinner speaker.

 

	Deirdre  Bounds Proclaimed by the Telegraph as having "Northern grit and determination that represents the perfect role model for business", the former standup-comedienne, world backpacker, English teacher, outback bus driver, author and mum of two-Deirdre Bounds is a down to earth visionary who set up the ethical travel company i-to-i.com. She went from bedsit to exit in 10 years having seen it become the world’s largest gap year company. She is now co-director of Parties Around the World with fellow entrepreneur Carl Hopkins and is in talks with various TV companies on a variety of projects.

 

	Rachel Bridge Rachel Bridge is the Enterprise Editor for the Sunday Times where she writes extensively about entrepreneurs and offers advice on the issues facing them as they start up and grow their businesses.

 

	James Brown James Brown founded LOADED, and in one stroke completely revolutionised men's magazines. It has since sold well over 30 million copies. He speaks about the publishing industry and culture in the UK both keenly and authoritatively.

 

	Guy Browning The cult columnist and author of Office Politics provides practical techniques to refresh creative thinking. Avoiding fancy academic theories and mind-numbing jargon, Guy blows fresh air into the dustiest corners - turning any group into a vibrant creative department. The application goes beyond marketing; it helps tackle virtually any core business issue.

 

	David  Bryon The former Managing Director of bmibaby one of Europe’s largest low cost airlines, David is an outstanding business speaker who provides both a valuable and a highly amusing business insight and into a side of the aviation industry the passenger rarely sees…

 

	David Bull A successful, pioneering and high profile leader in the charity world, David has been a CEO for 24 years, working in the fields of development, human rights, education and environment.

 

	James Caan Dragon’s Den star and leading entrepreneur, James Caan is an expert in business leadership and innovation. Aided by his experience in recruitment he has successfully restructured and transformed businesses for over the past 20 years.

 

	Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi Giancarlo and Katie are successful restaurateurs who featured in the 2005 BBC series 'Return to Tuscany'. The show which featured their new cooking school, their passion for Italian food and also their wedding! They speak entertainingly about their ventures to date and inspire with their experiences.

 

	Rene  Carayol René's focus is an inspirational leadership, business transformation and talent, bound together with a compelling philosophy founded on his own board-level experience.

 

	Raymond Catchpole Chairman of The Feng Shui Society and expert in eastern philosophies, Raymond Catchpole believes strongly in promoting Feng Shui and related disciplines to advantage Business, Home and Family. His talks appeal to all and are not only fascinating, but produce results that can change an individual and large company's life direction alike.

 

	Adrian  Chiles Outstanding Speaker Adrian Chiles started as presenter of Working Lunch on BBC2 most weekdays,went on to Match of the Day 2 on Sunday and Chiles on Saturday for Radio 5 Live. At present he is the presenter of BBC One's 'One Show' of weekday evenings. He’s written and presented a number of other programmes for BBC1 including Royal Millions, a look at the royal family’s finances, as well as special reports on banking for Panorama and documentaries about the millennium bug and European Union food policy.

 

	Gill Clark MBE Ex World Champion Badminton Player Gill Clark MBE is a keynote speaker, presenter and television commentator. She has worked as a lead commentator for the BBC at Wimbledon and has covered both tennis and badminton at the Olympic Games.

 

	Amanda Clarke A motivational and inspirational Executive Corporate Coach, Training Specialist, and Keynote Speaker, Amanda delivers programmes on management / leadership issues including mind management, behaviour analysis, communication, and many more.

 

	Sara Coburn Sara is a freelance broadcaster who works with the BBC on a variety of business programmes including BBC’s World’s World Business Report. She is an experienced conference facilitator and has worked with many British and international companies across a range of different sectors.

 

	Pete Cohen Pete Cohen is a life strategist, dynamic motivational speaker, business consultant, health and fitness professional and author.

 

	Benjamin  Cohen C4 News’s first technology correspondent’s own experiences in the industry provide him with a unique insight into new business and technology. Benjamin is also a member of Channel 4 News's growing business and economics unit, regularly reporting on consumer issues.

 

	Clive  Coleman Barrister, after dinner speaker, link presenter, conference host and one of the country’s top comedy writers Clive has delivered after dinner speeches to an array of UK based and multi-national companies, trade and professional bodies.

 

	Helen Colley Helen Colley has been in business for over 20 years, setting up her own corporate catering company in 1984. In 2002 she launched Farmhouse Fare Ltd, which makes premium puddings and chilled desserts for supermarkets and specialist shops.

 

	Rosemary  Conley CBE Leading Diet and Fitness Expert, Businesswoman, Columnist & Radio and Television Presenter, Rosemary is a fantatic speaker who motivates every audiences she meets.

 

	Abbie  Cooke Award-winning British Female Innovator of the Year, Creative Games Show Host, artist and entrepreneur, Abbie’s creative ventures unite business, community, music and the arts. Her outstanding speeches challenge and inspire.

 

	John Copeman John is the ‘People Specialist’, consulting with and training individuals, companies & organisations internationally, to recognise, understand & achieve their full potential. He now offers you a brief and amusing overview of his core beliefs and your amazing brain.

 

	BJ  Cunningham The man behind the stimulating cigarette brand ‘death cigarettes’, BJ Cunningham is an innovative marketing and communications specialist and has built up an entertaining reputation as a thought provoking after dinner speaker.

 

	Karen Darby Karen Darby is a highly successful serial entrepreneur with a classic rags to riches story. Her speeches are inspirational, high-energy, imaginative, refreshingly honest and highly entertaining.

 

	Kimberly  Davis From singing at Carnegie Hall, teaching at a US university at age 22 to 9/11 and The Apprentice 2009, marketing expert Kimberly's life has been filled with colourful stories that have brought her success and a portfolio of experience like no other.

 

	Martyn  Dawes At 22 Martyn realised that working for someone else was not for him, and so began his path to entrepreneurship. After initially setting up a consulting firm advising small businesses, he became restless. With a clean slate, he travelled to Manhattan and found his inspiration, an idea that has grown into the hugely successful ‘Coffee Nation’. Now a non-executive of the firm, his unwavering persistence is truly remarkable and his new challenge is to be a successful serial entrepreneur.

 

	Hilary Devey Award winning Entrepreneur Hilary Devey is the Inspirational Founder, Chief Executive and Chairman of The Pall-Ex Group. A 2008 C4 Secret Millionaire (Sept 09) she is a highly respected business figure who has not only built up a multi million pound business from nothing but has revolutionised palletized freight distribution in the process.

 

	Kristian  Digby Kristian is currently the co-presenter of the phenomenally successful To Buy or Not to Buy for the BBC. Kristian has also presented a slot for the BBC Holiday Show and is soon to appear on Sky One's The Village. Other recent work includes Trading up and he was also the series director on The Million Pound Property Experiment for BBC2.

 

	Fraser  Doherty The first ever winner of Global Student Entrepreneur of the Year from outside North America, Fraser Doherty has been selling his Superjam at farmers markets and delicatessens since he was a youngster. Now 20 he has won contracts with almost all of the major UK supermarkets and is selling over 750,000 jars a year. He also runs a hugely successful project that provides tea parties for lonely elderly people all over the UK.

 

	Margaret Doyle After beginning her career as a management consultant, Margaret has gone on to cover business and finance for The Economist and The Daily Telegraph as well as being internationally known as an expert on macroeconomics, corporate strategy and business leadership.

 

	Tim Drake Tim's first hand experience of building a business gives him added authority as an inspirational Speaker and Conference Chairman and Facilitator. He lifts audiences to see a more energetic, fulfilling, and profitable future. Mixing humour with message, he also gives practical tools to achieve it. Tim Drake shares penetrating insights from his personal development book “Wearing the Coat of Change” into social and economic changes affecting customers and employees - five star rated by Amazon, because it helps individuals be more proactive in generating income, and to be more fulfilled as human beings.

 

	Richard Dunwoody One of Britain’s most successful jockeys ever. He won the Grand National twice and won nearly 1,700 races. A racing pundit for the BBC, sports columnist, and inspirational speaker, Richard also completed in January 2008 a gruelling 680-mile, 48-day trek to the South Pole.

 

	Valerie  Dwyer Serial Entrepreneur, Coach, Mentor, Environmentalist, Women’s Enterprise Champion, Valerie is passionate that people achieve their potential. Share life and enterprise challenges experienced while raising children and a succession of cats! Enthusiasm and humour inspire and motivate to improve your life from today! ‘Anything is Possible!’

 

	Professor Garry  E. Hunt Garry Hunt is a uniquely skilled public speaker, facilitator and international businessman who has performed at such diverse places as the London Palladium, The Royal Institution, The Royal Society, company boardrooms and universities throughout the world. He has a wide range of talents, as a qualified international business adviser, scientist, TV and radio broadcaster and author.

 

	Frances Edmonds Frances Edmonds has been rated Britain’s most entertaining female speaker by The Times. A best-selling author, her non-fiction covers sport, politics, motivation, self-help and personal success. She produces humorous and motivational presentations, and she gifted, multilingual communicator.

 

	Rachel Elnaugh Rachel Elnaugh is one of the country's most well known female entrepreneurs. As founder of the UK 'gift experiences' market she created an industry worth in excess of £200 million annually. Her exit from the company and her involvement as panellist on BBC2's hit business show Dragons' Den have made Rachel one of the most sought-after business speakers. Recently she launched a new company, specifically to help budding entrepreneurs realise their dreams. The Life Changers released its first CD, Escape The Rat Race, in June this year, in which Rachel shares some of her own, unique secrets to business success.

 

	Marion  Faith-Brown Winner of the European Black Business Woman Award in Education and Care in 2001 inspirational Head Teacher Marion Faith-Brown fought against the odds to develop a tiny kindergarten into a hugely successful boarding school.

 

	JazzBizz  featuring Frances Edmonds Ever the one to continually produce unique and exciting new concepts in the world of speaking truly phenomenal all rounder Frances Edmonds recently created JAZZBIZZ, an exciting new idea which delivers powerful business messages through the medium of music and the metaphor of jazz. Rated by the Times as Britain’s most entertaining female, Frances is a best selling author, broadcaster a humorous and motivational cross cultural communicator who consistently receives top ratings for her humorous and motivational presentations. A gifted, multilingual communicator, she also uses her linguistic, creative and broadcasting skills to deliver relevant, inspirational and, above all, realistic strategies for personal and professional fulfilment and hilarious after dinner speeches. JAZZBIZZ - OUR BAND IS YOUR BUSINESS

 

	Roger Flynn Roger has led major transformational change at Virgin, British Airways, Prudential and the BBC. He is an extremely engaging and thought-provoking speaker.

 

	Philip  Forrest FCIM, ACII, Chartered Marketer Philip is currently Chairman Of a leading specialist consultancy dealing with Values Based Leadership & Management, Brand Strategy and also Sales and Service Productivity Improvement. He is also Chairman of the Judges of the National Business Awards in the UK & Scotland, and a member of the Judging panel of the Sheik Mohammed Business Awards in Dubai.

 

	Philippa  Forrester Philippa is an intelligent and charismatic presenter, an author, speaker and facilitator. She is best known for her experience in live television, most notably Tomorrow’s World – she presented this alongside Peter Snow for seven years and during that time anchored many live specials and outside broadcasts.

 

	Michael Fraser UK's best known Security expert Michael Fraser was the co-presenter of the BBC's "Beat the Burglar" as well as Principal Mentor in C4's "Going Straight". Brought up in care, he came within a whisker of receiving a custodial sentence as a teen and he has not forgotten how he could so very well have gone on to become a hardened criminal had he not been given a chance to “go straight”. His remarkable story is an inspiration to us all.

 

	Yvonne  Fuchs Branding Expert Yvonne Fuchs delivers Presentations, talks, seminars and one- day workshop events to a variety of organisations inspiring audiences to develop themselves and their businesses or organisations.

 

	PY Gerbeau PY is Executive Director of Capital & Regional, the £1bn leisure property company. Previously he has been the high profile head of The Dome and was Vice President of EuroDisney. He is a true expert on business turnaround.

 

	Jacqueline  Gold Jacqueline, Chief Executive of Ann Summers and Knickerbox, is one of Britain's most successful businesswomen and an inspiration to thousands of women. She heads an empire that is run by women, for women.

 

	Will Greenwood Will Greenwood is one of England’s greatest ever rugby players as well as one of the sport’s most engaging, intelligent and witty characters.

 

	Sally Gunnell OBE Outstanding Speaker, Sally Gunnell O.B.E. holds a place in the hearts of the nation as the most popular female sportswomen of our times, and our most successful. She is the only woman to hold four titles concurrently – Olympic, World, European & Commonwealth and also held the World Record for the 400m hurdles.

 

	Liam Halligan Liam is Chief Economist at Prosperity Capital Management - one of the world's leading asset-management firms, with investments worth more than $5bn across Russia and the Former Soviet Union.

 

	Jo  Hampson Former drama teacher and Thames Valley Chief Superintendent Jo has demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial skills since leaving the force. In great demand as a keynote, inspirational and motivational speaker, she is uplifting, informative and entertaining.

 

	Dr Frank  Hanna Frank Hanna from Northern Ireland has a style of speaking that is both anecdotal and humorous with stories that entertain as well provoke thoughtful consideration into how people resolve conflict.

 

	Tim Harford Award winning journalist, broadcaster and leading economist Tim Harford presents Radio 4’s More or Less and is author of the “Logic of Life” and the “Undercover Economist” which has recorded nearly a million sales in almost 30 languages. His unique style provides a witty touch to his speeches.

 

	Emma  Harrison Emma is one of the stars of Channel 4's Make Me A Million. Worth over £30 million, she is the owner of various businesses including £70 million turnover public sector organisation, A4e.

 

	Eugenie Harvey The author of 'Change the world for a fiver' and contributor to the 'I'm not a plastic bag' project with Anya Hindmarch, Eugenie has increased awareness about how everyone can change the world in a small way.

 

	Sahar Hashemi ANYONE CAN DO IT! In 1995 Sahar Hashemi together with her brother Bobby founded Coffee Republic, and built it into one of the UK’s most recognised high street brands with a turnover of £30m. Sahar's book, published in January 2003, Anyone Can Do It, has become an instant bestseller (#1 on the Amazon business chart, The Guardian top 10 micro-chart etc.). The book is ‘suggested reading’ for the London Business School entrepreneurship course. A passionate speaker, Sahar inspires her audiences leaving them mesmerised with a ‘vitamin shot’ and ‘kick-start’. She motivates people to stop ‘thinking about’ that great idea they have and just ‘get on with it’. She knows because she stopped ‘thinking about it’, actually dipped her toes in the water, achieved her goals and learnt a lot along the way.

 

	Sue  Hayward Author, Speaker, Broadcaster and Journalist – Sue specialises in consumer issues including how to get your customer through the door, improving customer service and getting value for large organizations, private companies, radio, TV and women’s magazines money and workplace issues for radio, TV and women’s magazines. Her book “How to get the best Deal” was published by Prentice Hall Life on July 20th 2009.

 

	Margaret  Heffernan A member of the boards of several companies and author of “The Naked Truth” Margaret is an outstanding speaker and a staunch supporter of women in business. She is an expert advisor to businesses on how to build sustainable cultures.

 

	Dr Noreena Hertz Noreena Hertz is a leading political economist, a Distinguished Fellow at Cambridge and a Visiting Professor at Utrecht. As a strong advocate of ethical globalisation, she speaks about her beliefs that Corporate Social Responsibility can deliver increased profits.

 

	Philip  Hesketh Philip is a motivational speaker on the psychology of persuasion. He combines a potent mix of thought-provoking, well-researched, persuasive techniques with his own highly entertaining and unique brand of humour.

 

	Katie  Hopkins Trained economist, Royal Academy Sandhurst graduate and experienced management and branding consultant, Katie is still considered to be the undisputed star of all of the BBC's 'Apprentice' series. She is the self-styled Alpha Female who shot to fame as the only candidate ever to say ‘no’ to Sir Alan Sugar and is highly sort after as an entertaining speaker and event host.

 

	Carl Hopkins Serial entrepreneur Carl is an inspirational example of how to go from Secretly Mediocre to Secret Millionaire. This would-be artist only ever had one job and rose from dogs-body to group Chairman before selling up and appearing on TV as one of C4's Secret Philanthropists. He continues to run a number of businesses including Parties Around the World with fellow entrepreneur Deirdre Bounds.

 

	Sabirul Islam Young entrepreneur, speaker and author of the best selling book “The World at Your Feet” 18 year old Sabirul Islam encourages young people to recognise their own entrepreneurial potential. Creator of a board game to ‘Teen-Trepreneur’ he speaks about his interests and what drives him to take risks and win. He self published his book on July 1st 2008 and has sold over 45,000 copies to date.

 

	Dr Bryan  Jackson OBE Impressive speaker and currently the Chairman of the East Midlands Developement Agency Bryan has an impressive business background which includes becoming MD of Toyota Motor Manufacturing in the UK before he retired in 2004.

 

	Angie James Serial Entrepreneur, outstanding speaker and Award winning Celebrity Hair Stylist, Angela James is Tony and Guy’s most successful franchisee and her “Rags to Riches” story is hugely inspirational.

 

	Tina Jesson Author of "How to Play the Property Game", property columnist for What House? Magazine, accomplished professional speaker and founder of the UK's leading home staging company.

 

	Leo Johnson Co-founder of Sustainable Finance, Leo worked alongside the Financial Times and IFC in establishing the Financial Times Sustainable Banking Awards, which now consists of over 180 entries. His expertise in sustainability and future trends provides highly intriguing and inspirational speeches.

 

	Shelagh  Johnston A Leading Consultant to the world’s Top Tourist Attractions Shelagh is also Yoko Ono’s UK Representative/Advisor and an expert on the Amish culture.

 

	Robyn  Jones Robyn Jones is co-founder and chief executive of Charlton House, a leading, independent food service management company, which employs 1,700 people nationwide and has a current annual turnover of £67 million.

 

	Diane Louise Jordan Diane is an exceptional Motivation, Work/Life Balance, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence and Celebrity Speaker.

 

	The Rt Hon Charles Kennedy Charles Kennedy, the youngest MP of his generation at the time of his election is the former Liberal Democrat leader and is a high profile speaker on UK politics.

 

	Maria Killoran TV Astrologer and Corporate Comapny Profiler, Maria Killoran is one of the most entertaining speakers you will ever hear! She is witty, intelligent and original.

 

	Kanya King CEO and founder of MOBO Kanya King MBE is an internationally recognised entrepreneur and innovator in the British music industry. She is the dynamic force behind the MOBO Awards and has played an instrumental role in elevating black music and culture to mainstream popular status in the U.K. Her story is compelling.

 

	Will  King Founder of King of Shaves, leading entrepreneur Will King's personal motto is ‘Enthuse, Exceed, Enjoy!’

 

	Steve Lander Ever wondered what it’s like to be questioned by up to 20 million people who all think they see things clearer than you? Steve Lander is a member of the IRB`s A Panel of Referees, he knows exactly what it’s like week in week outand he helped coach the victorious England Rugby World Champions. Steve speaks on a range of referee related topics, with anecdotal stories from the rugby world at Club & International level. He is also available for presentations, Q&A, Rugby Club & School Annual Dinners & Lunches, Referee Society Dinners and Promotional Lunches.

 

	Jim Lawless Jim is one of the most inspiring and highly sought after speakers and coaches in Europe. Feedback from his appearances around the world is consistently excellent with agencies, conference organisers and the business leaders being thrilled with the result. It has even been known for them to cry. His books, The Ten Rules for Taming Tigers and The Year of the Racehorse are both due out this year.

 

	Garry Leboff Dynamic Business and After Dinner speaker, Sports Psychologist, Life Coach, Author and media personality, Garry Leboff is regularly invited to explain how a company can apply his techniques and the mindsets of world class sportsmen for business success.

 

	Nick Leeson Nick Leeson stock market trader whose speculative trading caused the hugely publicised collapse of Barings Bank, the United Kingdom's oldest investment bank. He is currently CEO of Irish football club Galway United.

 

	Averil Leimon Averil Leimon is a no-nonsense leadership psychologist who has transformed individuals and teams over 20 years using her unique blend of positive psychology and business insight. She developed the WWS Balanced Leader system of coaching as a result of her experience with a wide range of business leaders.

 

	Prue  Leith One of the UK's most renowned restaurateurs and caterers, a well known TV cook, broadcaster and cookery writer. Prue is an expert on gastronomy who speaks authoritatively as well as being a skilled event host.

 

	Veronica Lim Millionaire Thinking® coach, Veronica Lim, teaches you how to Be more, Make more and Work less. Veronica shows people how to identify their success blueprint and change their inner thinking for prosperous and abundant results. Also a chartered accountant and MBA, she will inspire and educate you to take charge of your own situation and to change your life to be freer, easier and richer.

 

	Trudy Lloyd A dynamic business coach and change agent. Trudy has specialist knowledge of creativity and innovation in business, and she fires people's confidence to experience their transformational effects. Trudy inspires people to move beyond the known solutions and to develop themselves and their organisations to achieve even greater business and personal success.

 

	Jim Lowther An entertaining and provocative speaker and trainer, whose individual approach derives from personal experience which links successful selling with effective communications and great customer service.

 

	Kelvin  Mackenzie Speaker, jounalist and former editor of "The Sun" Kelvin Mackenzie is a tabloid legend.

 

	Penny  Mallory Car expert, speaker, host and facilitator Penny Mallory is one of a rare breed who is able to mix presenting TV shows, motivating audiences, starting a successful tea business, running marathons, and writing about and driving cars!

 

	Charles Martell The envy of every businessman and woman on this planet, Charles Martell’s Stinking Bishop cheese is currently experiencing a mega increase in demand thanks to Wallace and Gromit's new film "The Curse of the Were Rabbit".

 

	James  Martin Presenter of BBC 1's hugely successful Saturday Kitchen and regularly attracting viewers in excess of 2 million (double the amount of viewers when James inherited the show) James first appeared on TV in 1996 when he joined the regular team on Ready Steady Cook (BBC 2) and in Autumn 2006 gained a whole new army of fans with his new found prowess on the dance floor in Strictly Come Dancing (BBC1).

 

	Paul Mason Newsnight's Economics Editor Paul is a renowned speaker on current economic trends and the world of business and industry. He is also a published author and an excellent host/facilitator.

 

	Trisha  Mason Business woman extraordinaire Trisha started her first business venture at the age of six and now only 60 she feels that she could easily continue for another 40 years.

 

	Diana  Mather Grooming and etiquette expert Diana is descended from Edward Weissmuller von Wimmis, an envoy to the Court of St James in London in the 20th century. She is a regular contributor to television and radio programmes.

 

	John McGovern Outstanding football player for Hartlepool United, Derby County and Nottingham Forest. Today John is a commentator and coach as well as a highly entertaining after dinner and inspiring motivational speaker.

 

	Michael McGrath Michael’s remarkable life story is one of consistently overcoming incredible odds. British born with a cocktail of Irish and Brazilian blood and educated by the Jesuits, Michael describes himself as the black sheep of his family, a catalyst for change and a champion of difference; most of his family are in medicine. Michael made history in January 2004 by becoming the only disabled person in the world to have reached both the North and South Poles ~ by any standards, an extraordinary example of determination, courage and singular achievement.

 

	Jim McNeill Polar Explorer, Climate Change and Incident Leadership expert Jim has over 23 years of experience of Arctic travelling. Jim McNeill is an accomplished polar explorer, presenter and keynote speaker.

 

	James McQuillan Horse racing pundit and commentator, James is best known for The Apprentice Series 5 (2009), where he quickly became known as the wittiest and nicest candidate ever. He talks about the business lessons to be learned from The Apprentice and the Game Theory – how to alter perceptions and decision making.

 

	John McWilliams Phenomenally talented Advertising Entrepreneur, Presenter, Writer, Motivational Speaker and Event Host John McWilliams is known on TV as the Work Guru.

 

	Penny  Meadmore Penny has been an occasional presenter for Gardeners’ World on BBC2. She trained in Botany at the University of Wales, and subsequently studied Horticulture and Agriculture at Wolverhampton.

 

	David Mellor Experienced broadcaster, journalist and former MP David Mellor is a highly regarded after dinner speaker due to his wealth of knowledge regarding business, politics and sport.

 

	Julie Meyer Chief Executive of Ariadne Capital, Julie Meyer has 18 years of investment and advisory experience, helping start-up businesses and industry standards to emerge and establish themselves. She is a hugely successful entrepreneur and a prolific speaker whose speeches truly inspire and inform.

 

	Laurel Miller Packaging designer and environmental expert Laurel Miller works in many product sectors including cosmetics, toiletries, perfumes, automotive, toys, consumer goods and food products.

 

	Tony  Moloney Outstanding leader and award winning businessman Tony Moloney was brought up on a council estate in Manchester and spent many years as a Soldier and a UK Fire-fighter before starting his Weight-Watchers cake making Business Empire.

 

	Michelle  Mone Michelle, inventor of the lingerie brand Ultimo, is one of the most famous female entrepreneurs in the UK. She has won numerous awards and commendations for her outstanding achievements.

 

	Karen  Mooney A highly entertaining speaker Karen is also a very successful Business Woman and Leading Relationship Expert.

 

	Terry  Neason Terry Neason combines Motivation, Music and Comedy with Influential Communication Coaching……That’s Edutainment! She is described as…award winning street-wise Diva, with humour, vibrancy, positive energy and sheer wackiness, to a straight-talking corporate coaching Guru with a quirky cutting edge.

 

	Lord Taylor  of Warwick As keynote speaker, Lord Taylor has a wealth of national and international experience. His informed, relaxed delivery, full of anecdotes and humour has delighted and inspired audiences from many walks of life. He has a relevant, witty delivery on a variety of subjects such as Business, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Law, Corporate/Social Responsibilities & Business Ethics.

 

	Nicholas  Owen One of Britain’s best known and most trusted presenters Nicholas Owen has won international acclaim for his sincerity and professionalism throughout his career. He is currently with BBC News, which he re-joined in February 2007. For well over a decade before that he hosted all ITN's major bulletins, including Channel Four News and News at Ten. He has also appeared in a wide range of other TV and radio programmes. He is a prolific conference facilitator and hosts many and varied corporate events. He is also an accomplished after dinner speaker.

 

	Margaret  Parkin An expert in the use of organisational storytelling, Margaret uses this fascinating, yet non-invasive tool to improve communication skills, encourage creative thinking and problem solving, build effective teams and manage change.

 

	Dr David  Perl MB BS, MBCI Dr. David Perl (AKA CrisisGuy) is one of the UK’s leading specialists in crisis and stress management as well as workplace health. He regularly delivers keynote talks globally and comments on industry issues in the media. An innovator by nature, he led the development of Green Light Solutions, a unique diagnostic tool to identify "hotspots" of poor management within organisations.

 

	Robert Peston Robert Peston is the BBC's award winning Business Editor. He has been on our TV screens almost daily in 2008 as 'the credit crunch' became one of the biggest economic stories of our time.

 

	Maggie  Philbin TV Presenter, broadcaster and conference facilities Maggie Philbin currently covers technology for BBC Breakfast News on their regular ‘Tomorrow’s World’ features, having spent ten years on the cutting edge science programme of the same name

 

	Judy Piatkus Successful entrepreneur Judy Piatkus founded lifestyle publishing company Piatkus Books in 1979 when women entrepreneurs were rare. She grew the business into a global brand before selling it successfully in 2007.

 

	Erin  Pizzey International founder of refuges for battered women and children, international author, published poet and playwright Erin Pizzey was the founder of the first shelter in the world for victims of domestic violence in 1971 and is an outstanding and passionate speaker. She is an expert on a variety of subjects including relationships - how we make them and why some succeed and some fail, the refuge movement and anything to do with the over 50's.

 

	Jonathon Porritt Jonathon Porritt, co-founder of Forum for the Future, is an eminent writer, broadcaster and commentator on sustainable development.

 

	Claire Powell An inspiring speaker and astute business woman Claire is one of the few women leading the way in the world Celebrity PR. Highly respected for her strong, hard working and non nonsense personality many people instantly recognise her as Peter Andre’s manager.

 

	The Rt Hon John Prescott MP John Prescott was Britain's longest serving Deputy Prime Minister, and a key player in the Blair government. Few people can speak about leadership, politics and policy making with as much authority.

 

	Sally  Preston Sally is the inspirational Managing Director and founder of Babylicious Ltd and has a superb entrepreneurial story to tell.

 

	Jeff Randall Daily Telegraph columnist and Sky News journalist Jeff Randall is a highly astute reporter recognised for his powerful business influence. His professional yet calm approach has proven his undoubted ability as a superb facilitator.

 

	Esther Rantzen OBE A factual, funny and fearless speaker/presenter, Esther Rantzen is one of the best-known faces on British television. For twenty-one years she produced and hosted "That's Life!" the most successful consumer programme in the history of television, reaching audiences of more than twenty million viewers.

 

	Gerald Ratner One of Britain's best known businessmen, Gerald is famous for being the head of the major 1980's jewellery business's Ratner's. It's sudden and dramatic decline following his own tongue-in-cheek criticism is now legendary.

 

	Richard Reed Richard is the co-founder of innocent drinks, the number one smoothie brand in the UK. The business was started in May 1999 by Richard and two friends, and turned over £100m in 2007, selling over two million smoothies a week in the UK and Europe.

 

	Jonathan  Rice Diversity expert, Author and outstanding speaker Jonathan Rice wears many hats. For most of the time he is a consultant and lecturer on cross-cultural business links with Asia, and a specialist on international marketing and management styles. He is an acknowledged expert on cross-cultural business, having read Japanese at Cambridge University, and then lived and worked in Japan for a dozen years. He has written three books on Japan, He is the creator of “Favourite Words”, a cultural diagnosis tool as well as contributing countless articles for newspapers and magazines around the world.

 

	Nigel Risner For a speaker to have the ability to connect and move an audience is rare, but to be able to stretch and propel people forward to want to achieve and learn more about themselves is truly remarkable - That's Nigel Risner! Nigel's inspirational presentations help companies achieve market leadership and greater profitability through specific strategies designed to build long-term customer loyalty, staff motivation, sales, and relationship-building skills. His perspective on business offers audiences practical ideas that work and produce profitable bottom-line results.

 

	Jamie  Robertson Jamie Robertson is a highly experienced presenter of business programmes for the BBC, specialising in international finance, business and economics.

 

	Levi Roots One of the most heart-warming business success stories at present is the phenomenal rise of the Rastafarian musician Levi Roots. He can happily expect to be a rich man soon from producing his Reggae Reggae Sauce, a delightful mix of barbecue and jerk sauce that won a big contract in February to be stocked in Sainsbury's stores across Britain.

 

	Guy  Ruddle Speaker and presenter Guy Ruddle is The Daily Telegraph's Podcast Editor - believed to be the first to fill such a role at a major newspaper anywhere in the world.

 

	Johnny  Scott Lifetime devotee of the countryside and its sports, historian and passionate supporter of countryside issues. Johnny has written, researched and presented his own series for BBC Radio 4 and on BBC2 he co-presented and acted as consultant on three series’ of "Clarissa and the Countryman”. His extensive knowledge of rural history has made him a 'Historian of the Countryside’.

 

	Jonathan Shalit Jonathan Shalit is a true impresario in the old fashioned sense of the word, working in all areas of the entertainment industry as both a highly regarded Manager of talent in Music and Television, and running his own Music Production and Publishing company.

 

	Mo Shapiro The pocket dynamo with a huge platform presence. Mo Shapiro helps people and organisations recognise what is possible and shift from potential to personal excellence. Mo’s energy, humour and interactive style are infectious and her calls to action guarantee her messages are acted upon long after her presentation.

 

	Elaine  Sihera Elaine is author of 'Managing the Diversity Maze' and the leading independent authority on the diversity concept, management and practice in the UK.

 

	Mark  Simpkin 2003/4 ITV1's "I Want That House". Reporter for "Holiday" on BBC1 and "This Morning". Specialist areas - property (ex estate agent), travel and business (had his own multi-million pound company).

 

	Jo  Smith A talented and energetic professional who makes a real impact on people.

 

	Steve Smith Steve is one of the country's best and most sought after motivational speakers, a highly successful high jumper who won medals at every major championship.

 

	Ian Smith Widely regarded by many as the most successful Managing Director of the software firm Oracle for recording a $650 million deal, the President of the Institute of Customer Service, Ian Smith is a highly experienced and inspirational speaker on a variety of subjects including business leadership.

 

	Julie  Stanford The inspiration behind the must-have entrepreneur’s ‘bible’, The Essential Business Guide, Julie Stanford draws on her long and colourful experience to bring to life the joys and pitfalls of running small businesses.

 

	Kevin Steele Kevin Steele is a social and environmental campaigner. His track record includes the biggest ever lobby of parliament, a £2 trillion investment group for action on climate change, the largest coalition on family issues in the UK and Global Entrepreneurship Week, which involves 25,000 events in 77 countries. He has generated 4,000 pieces of media coverage for his campaigns and is a member of the Council on Social Action chaired by the Prime Minister. He speaks on bringing about change - through coalition-building, innovation and mobilising people to act.

 

	Tricia Stewart The originator and driving force behind the Alternative WI Calendar, Tricia has an amazing and inspirational story to tell. The movie Calendar Girls is based on her story.

 

	Alec Stewart MBE England’s most capped test cricketer of all time and affectionately known as the ‘gaffer’ of English Cricket, Alec has a lot to offer on leadership skills.

 

	Dr Miriam  Stoppard M.D., DSc, FRCP, DCL Miriam Stoppard has been at the forefront of the revolution in health information since she began her writing and broadcasting career in the early 1970s.

 

	Jayne  Storey Martial arts expert Jayne specialises in altering the mindset and enhancing the performance of professional golfers and elite athletes from other sporting disciplines with proven techniques from Eastern philosophy and the martial arts. She has also adapted these philosophies so they can be applied to the corporate and entrepreneurial arenas.

 

	Lady Marie Stubbs Former Head Mistress and Best Selling Author Lady Stubbs is a motivating speaker on transformational leadership, education and social issues. Marie’s original and determined approach, along with her philosophy of combining traditional values backed up by strong leadership and effective management has made her hugely popular with Universities, Councils, Blue Chip companies and individual business organisations.

 

	Sylvia Tidy-Harris Sylvia Tidy-Harris's dynamic personality is the result of a close family upbringing, a strong will, an observant eye and a constantly curious mind. Sylvia applies her entrepreneurial skills to a number of businesses and is constantly championing the cause for the improvement of business advice, support and understandings for UK startups and SME's.

 

	Mich Turner Mich Turner is London’s leading designer of wedding, birthday and celebration cakes and with a client list including Her Majesty The Queen, Paul McCartney, Madonna, Pierce Brosnan, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Gordon Ramsay and David Beckham, it’s no wonder Mich is often described as the ‘Queen of Couture Cakes’.

 

	Tim Vincent From the youngest presenter of Blue Peter, to the host of America's highest rating entertainment show, Tim Vincent is one of those rare TV personalities to have found success on both sides of the Atlantic.

 

	Ellis Watson A highly sought after marketing and business leadership speaker, Ellis Watson the former Managing Director of Mirror group newspapers was responsible for five national and 240 regional titles.

 

	Ben Way One of the first dot com millionaires, successful entrepreneur and a pioneering Ecopreneur Ben Way is one of the UK’s best known young entrepreneurs. His story is a mesmerising tale of how someone so young managed to become a success and how he overcame the pitfalls and hurdles he met along the way.

 

	Terah Weeks American Terah Weeks has become one of the most respected leaders in the Beauty Industry. Former Artistic Director of Sebastian Hair Products, she is now recognised as a Hair Pioneer and a Trend Setter by some of the leading hair, fashion and beauty companies around the world. She has directed worldwide artistic teams, been responsible for creating new products and can forecast seasonal and future trends that benefit everyone interested in looking and feeling better. Her enthusiasm is contagious, her dynamic statements continually reflect the changes and she is able to predict accurately what is in store for the industry.

 

	Jane Wenham-Jones Jane Wenham-Jones is a feature-writer, novelist, property investor, business woman and very funny speaker who lives in Kent, where amongst everything else, she writes a humorous weekly column for her local newspaper.

 

	Ross Westgate Ross Westgate is one of CNBC’s most experienced business journalists with 15 years in financial broadcasting. Every day Ross talks to key market players, chief economists and CEOs across industry sectors, bringing the news to an audience of business leaders and investors in Europe and across the world.

 

	Simon  Weston OBE Only a handful of people would have recognised the Simon Weston who headed out for the Falklands Conflict back in June 1982. But the face of the Simon Weston who returned from the bombing of the Sir Galahad is recognised the world over, not for his disfigurement from 46% burns but for the optimism which he radiates. His determination has inspired courage and the will to excel in countless others. And his irrepressible humour, his infectious enthusiasm and his immediately engaging personality have made him the number one choice of many companies who invite Simon back to speak time and again.

 

	Leila  Wilcox MD & Co-Founder of Halos n Horns and winner of Channel 4’s ‘Make Me A Million’ Leila Wilcox is a Businesswoman, Entrepreneur, Renowned Motivational Speaker, Mother and Campaigner to rid toiletries of harmful chemicals.

 

	Toyah Willcox Best known as a presenter, actress and singer Toyah is spunky, energetic, passionate, motivational, stimulating and a great believer in re-invention being the key to survival. She is a captivating and outstanding speaker on motivation, diet, education, the music business and much more.

 

	Nick Williams Nick Williams is an international speaker and author. He has a wonderful ability to inspire and uplift audiences in all sectors by helping them remember that everyone in business is a human being, with a heart and soul that too often we leave outside the office door. He inspires people to be their best, liberate their talents and create successful environments through mutual support, inspiration and appreciation.

 

	Dale Williams Dale Williams runs an innovative consultancy practice specialising in lean sales and process management in all types of organizations. His speeches include growing the business without growing the sales resource.

 

	Jacqueline  Williams LLB, FCMA, FPC, Acol Jacqueline was born in West Africa and lived there for the first seventeen years of her life. She moved to the UK in 1980 to undertake her studies, starting with a Law degree in 1983, the Barristers’ exams in 1984, and later on proceeding to obtain accountancy qualifications in 1988.

 

	Carol  Wilson Carol was the first woman in the world to start a successful record label, working with Richard Branson as a founding director of Virgin. She discovered Sting, OMD, Martha and the Muffins, The Human League and The Buzzcocks. In 2001 she reinvented her career as a life coach and now runs a global consultancy providing coaching and training.

 

	Dr Harry Witchel TV Scientist and Body Language expert, Dr. Harry Witchel from Brighton and Sussex Medical School is best known for his appearances on Big Brother, Radio 4 and BBC News, where he presents practical and clear science for music, body language, pleasure, dating, laughter, communication and physiology.

 

	Anne Marie Woodall Ann Marie Woodall is an international trainer and author specialising in the psychology of relationships and transformation. She is regularly featured in the press and on TV and her book Secrets of a High Heeled Healer was published by HarperCollins (May 2003)

 

	Simon Woodroffe OBE Leading Entrepreneur Simon Woodroffe, Founder of YO! is an exceptionally entertaining and leading business/ motivational speaker.

 

	Antony  Worrall Thompson Antony – one of that select band of chefs who the great British public recognises by his first name alone! The term ‘celebrity chef’ only skims the surface of his career.

 

	Jonathan Yates Extreme Sports fan, inventor of the sports drinks WAHOO, author and successful entrepreneur Jonathan Yates is an extremely motivating speaker. Selling his business for a substantial amount of money quite early on, he is still the MD and has had this said about him by the Sunday Times; the bottom line is: can he make a successful business. You know what? Of course he can.

 

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