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Your search for Sporting returned 77 speakers
 

	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.

 

	Matt  Baker Seven and a half years on Blue Peter established Matt Baker as one of the best loved and most versatile presenters in the show's history, winning him 2 BAFTA awards for Best Children's presenter and a Royal Television Society award. Matt was a key contributor to the Blue Peter at 50 documentary and was invited to Buckingham Palace as part of the anniversary celebrations.

 

	Clare  Balding TV broadcaster and presenter, writer, speaker and event facilitator Clare Balding is also a rather talented auctioneer as deomonstrated on the 2008 Sports Relief Apprentice.

 

	Bob  Bevan One of the UK's truly brilliant after dinner entertainers, Bob "the Cat" Bevan is a sterling all rounder.

 

	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.

 

	Lee Boardman Instantly recognisable for his numerous acting film and TV roles Lee Boardman is a highly entertaining speaker and superb event host/facilitator.

 

	Chris Broad International Cricket Referee Chris Broad played professional cricket for Gloucestershire, Notts and England, and is now a Match Referee and part of the elite panel of officials of the International Cricket Council.

 

	Mike Bushell Former Actor and Rock Musician Mike is one of the two main BBC Breakfast sports presenters and his Bushell's Best slots have a huge following. He is also very popular as a corporate event host and entertaining after dinner speaker.

 

	Vicki  Butler Henderson Vicki is best known for the Channel 5 show Fifth Gear alongside Tiff Needell, Jason Plato, Jonny Smith and Tom Ford

 

	Dee Caffari Dee Caffari: Inspirational Yachtswoman: the First Woman to Circumnavigate the World ‘the wrong way’ She’s done it! After 29,100 miles and 178 days with little sleep (and having to cope with some terrifying moments in the Southern Ocean), Dee Caffari is now the first woman to sail solo non-stop the ‘wrong’ way around the world. Dee has sailed into the history books.

 

	Andrew  Castle Double Olympian and British Tennis Champion, Wimbledon Tennis commentator and GMTV presenter Andrew Castle is the perfect choice as an events host, conference facilitator and entertaining speaker.

 

	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.

 

	Lord Sebastian Coe Sebastian Coe chairs the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games. He is one of the country's most celebrated athletes of all time, a multiple Olympic gold medal winner and senior political figure.

 

	Ben Collins Ben is one of the UK's most talented drivers and has achieved success both here in Europe and in America. He currently presents motorsport on Sky and also has performed numerous stunts and tested cars on BBC's Top Gear.

 

	James Cracknell MBE Two time Olympic Gold medallist British International Rower James needs no introduction. He has an exuberant charisma and presents with a natural humour, charm and intelligence. Suitable for practically any audience with his young fresh approach to corporate motivational and after dinnerspeaking. James’ address includes the behind the scenes details of a team living up to the high expectations of the British public with things that don’t go according to plan and plenty of amusing anecdotes.

 

	Steve Cram MBE Steve Cram is one of the world’s most successful middle distance athletes of all time and since retiring he has become one of the BBC’s most respected Presenters / Commentators.

 

	Sharron  Davies MBE Britian's most successful all round swimmer was born in Plymouth. Sharron was at 13 the youngest member of the 1976 Olympic team in Montreal and the eldest member of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic team. Sharron is an inspirational and motivational speaker.

 

	Matt Dawson One of the victorious 2003 Rugby World Cup squad, Matt is also immediately recognised for his stirling efforts on the BBC's 2006 'Strictly Come Dancing' and as one of the team captains of 'A Question of Sport'.

 

	Sarah  Donohue International Powerboat champion Sarah Donohue is a woman who lives life on the edge and looks death in the eye on a regular basis. She has suffered fractured bones, dislocated limbs, a broken nose, 5 broken ribs, a fractured skull and has titanium plates to hold her jaw together after breaking it in two places. Oh … and in 1999 she died. Despite this, Sarah insists on continuing to compete alongside men on equal terms in one of the most dangerous and deadly sports in the world, Powerboat racing. Nine times out of ten, she wins.

 

	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.

 

	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.

 

	Jason  Gardener MBE Olympic Gold medal winner In 2004 Jason is one of Britain and Europe’s top sprinters. The reigning Indoor World Champion, a title he has held 4 times, he won his gold in the 4x100m Relay. A fabulous motivator and inspirational speaker he appeals to audiences of all ages.

 

	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.

 

	Dame Tanni  GreyThompson DBE Inspirational speaker Dame Tanni Grey Thompson DBE is Britain's most successful Paralympic athlete ever!

 

	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.

 

	Don  Hale OBE Don Hale is an award winning journalist and best selling author of "Mallard" amongst others. He was awarded an OBE in 2002 for his part in helping to free Stephen Downing, a man jailed for 27 years, for a murder he did not commit.

 

	Neil Hanson Neil Hanson is a prolific and successful author of over forty published novels and non-fiction books, under a variety of names, for as well as his own work, he is also a ghostwriter. His clients have included a treasure diver, a polar explorer, a round the world walker, a submariner, an England football coach, the captains of the England rugby union and Great Britain rugby league teams, a controversial historian, an undercover investigator, an IRA informer, a number of travellers and adventurers, two jet-pilots and several SAS men. His speeches are informative and very amusing.

 

	Austin Healey Austin Healey is a Leicester & England Rugby player straight out of the Phil Tufnell mould of ‘cheeky chappy’ sportsman.

 

	Anna  Hemmings Outstanding Sportswoman and Motivational speaker Anna Hemmings battled against Chronic Fatigue Syndrome to become 3 x World Kayak Champion and has a compelling and inspiring delivery.

 

	Chris Hollins From the USA Masters Golf in 2007, to Japan for the 2002 World Cup, to BBC Sports Personality of the Year, to the sports news on BBC Breakfast, Chris is recognised as one of television's most popular sports presenters.

 

	Eamonn  Holmes One of Britain's best loved TV presenters Eamonn is a popular choice of speaker for all types of events as well as being in great demand as an events facilitator and awards host.

 

	Dame Kelly Holmes Kelly is a worldwide female sporting icon and Double Olympic champion. She is only the third female athlete to win both 800m and 1500m Gold at the same Olympics. Her speeches are both hugely motivating and inspirational.

 

	Sir Chris Hoy MBE Chris Hoy is a multiple world champion and Olympic Games gold medal winner. With his three gold medals in Beijing 2008, Hoy became Scotland's most successful Olympian, the first Briton to win three gold medals in a single Olympic games since 1908 and the most successful Olympic male cyclist of all time.

 

	John Inverdale One of TV and radio's best known presenters. He has made a name for himself hosting coverage of events such as The Olympics and Grandstand, he is curruntly the face of Rugby on the BBC.

 

	Hazel Irvine Hazel is one of BBC Sport’s most experienced, versatile and recognisable broadcasters,she was a regular presenter of Grandstand and Sunday Grandstand. The face of its snooker and athletics coverage and a sports presenter on BBC News.

 

	Colin Jackson Without a doubt one of the greatest athletes that Great Britain has ever produced, Colin Jackson called time on his outstanding athletics career in front of an adoring home crowd at the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham in 2003. After more than a decade spent at the very pinnacle of his sport, it was a fitting end to a glittering career.

 

	Barry Johnston BARRY JOHNSTON is an award-winning producer and has edited and written several books including ‘The Wit of Cricket’ and ‘The Wit of Golf’ and the critically acclaimed ‘Johnners: The Life of Brian’, the definitive biography of his father, the late BBC cricket commentator Brian Johnston. He is a humorous and entertaining after dinner speaker.

 

	Jude Kelly OBE The South Bank Centre’s Artistic Director and leading the Culture and Education programme of London’s successful bid for the 2012 Olympic Games, Jude is an excellent host facilitator and thought-provoking speaker on Leadership, Diversity and Cultural Matters.

 

	Sally Kettle Sally Kettle speaks and writes about her adventures at sea. The first woman to row the Atlantic Ocean twice from East to West, Sally tells of rough seas, wild storms, harsh living and encounters with sharks. It is her experiences of people, though, that provide illumination, inspiration and insight.

 

	Jodie  Kidd Jodie is a unique example of someone who has fused the worlds of designer fashion and glamorous sports. On the catwalk she is a leading supermodel, and off it she plays Polo to a high level and golf off a handicap of 18.

 

	Nick  Knowles A true 'one-off' - TV Presenter, Director and Speaker Nick has talent, charisma and sheer personality - all laced with an appealing and infectious sense of humour - and an extraordinary strength as an innovator.

 

	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.

 

	Graeme  Le Saux Widely known for being one of the UK’s most Intellectual footballers Graeme is well placed to present his ‘Business of Football’ package to the corporate market. Graeme investigates the intricacies of a successful team and adapts these skills into effective business tools. He is friendly, warm, charismatic and extremely articulate.

 

	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.

 

	Mike Lewis Ex PR Director of Fulham FC and Commercial Manager of Spurs Mike is the man resonsible for bringing some of the most attractive sponsorship deals to soccer (Holsten, Demon Internet and Hewlett Packard) and is believed to be the only person ever to sleep with the FA Cup in his bed!

 

	Lewine Mair Lewine Mair has been the Daily Telegraph’s golf correspondent since 1997 and is the first woman to have held that position. She travels the world writing about Tiger Woods, Colin Montgomerie, Michelle Wie and other household golfing names.

 

	Perry McCarthy (A.K.A 'Black Stig') At the age of 46, Perry McCarthy is one of Britain’s top racing drivers and is already part of motor racing folklore. His appeal however has been dramatically widened to car lovers everywhere after being disclosed as ‘The Stig’ (the secret racing driver in black) as seen on BBC Top Gear.

 

	Peter McGovern Head Golf Professional at the world renowned Belfry, since 1981, the only venue to have staged the biggest golf event in the world, The Ryder Club Matches for an unprecedented 4 times.

 

	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.

 

	Hannah McKeand British adventurer and endurance skier, Hannah McKeand became the fastest person ever to trek to the South Pole, solo and unaided in December 2006. She is an accomplished speaker on the arctic and climate change.

 

	John McKelvie John is a retired Police Officer, Football Referee and After Dinner Speaker who brings years of anecdotal and customised humour to the after dinner circuit.

 

	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.

 

	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.

 

	Martina Navratilova A champion on and off the court, Martina Navratilova is not only a tennis legend, but an inspirational leader who demonstrates wit, candor and sheer motivation.

 

	Gary Newbon A well known presenter with Sky Sports and ITV Central, Gary has been an established after dinner speaker at business and sports clubs for over 30 years.

 

	Sarah Outen The first woman to ever row solo across the Indian Ocean and the youngest woman to ever solo row any ocean, Sarah Outen is a fresh young talent who captivates her audiences with her energetic, witty and truly inspiring story.

 

	Steve  Ovett OBE Steve is one of Britain's greatest ever track legends from the late seventies and early eighties. He won the 800m Olympic Gold in 1980 and held 6 World Records at one and two miles. He is a highly motivational and inspirational speaker.

 

	Suzi  Perry Suzi is one of television’s most versatile live presenters with an ability to react to any situation and work unscripted whether it be commentating on the 2004 Olympic Sailing, presenting house makeovers and or working for BBC Sport who made her the face of motorcycling in 2000 because of her encyclopaedic knowledge of biking.

 

	Mary  Rhodes Mary is the leading female sports news presenter and only female sports correspondent, on BBC News covering major events including Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Wimbledon, Cricket World Cup and the Ashes. She also co-presents the BBC's Sunday morning programme Heaven and Earth.

 

	Shirley Robertson Shirley Robertson is one of Britain and Scotland’s greatest ever Olympians. She won her second consecutive Olympic gold medal at the 2004 Athens Games. She is an accomplished speaker and event host.

 

	Lloyd Scott Famous for being ‘that bloke’ who completed the London Flora Marathon in a heavy antique deep-sea diver’s suit, Lloyd Scott, MBE, is probably the best-known fundraiser in the UK. This year’s London Flora Marathon, Lloyd will be dressed as St George in a full suit of armour and he will drag a huge (friendly-looking) dragon around the 26.2 mile course. More difficult than his walk in the dive suit, this marathon task is likely to take eight days! Lloyd will raise funds and awareness for ‘Children with Leukaemia’ and the Steve Redgrave Trust. Lloyd is thrilled to have the full support of Sir Steve and the London Marathon: training has just begun for this high profile event in April 2006.

 

	Angus Scott Angus Scott is Setanta Sports main football presenter. He previously worked for ITV Sport and provided coverage of numerous sports for the network, including football, rugby union and motorsport.

 

	Debra  Searle MBE (nee Veal) Adventurer, author, entrepreneur and TV Presenter Debra Seale MBE is a speaker par excellence whose story has captivated all who listen to it.

 

	Nina  Sebastiane Nina is an accomplished presenter who brings her business skills in travel, property and bargain-hunting to the TV screen.

 

	Kate  Silverton Highly accomplished, versatile journalist and a rising star of the BBC, is renowned for delivering highly professional, warm and engaging performances as conference chair, event facilitator, host and speaker.

 

	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.

 

	Jonny Smith Jonny is best known for the Channel 5 show Fifth Gear alongside Tiff Needell, Jason Plato, Vicky Butler Henderson and Tom Ford

 

	Phil  Stant Currently working for the Football League, Phil Stant is an ex Falkland’s veteran who went on to become a bomb disposal expert, then left the Army to become a professional footballer and ended up as Manager of Lincoln City. He published his autobiography in 2006 and recently returned to the Falklands to take part of an ITV documentary commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Falklands War.

 

	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.

 

	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.

 

	Steve Tandy Steve Tandy is an accomplished Impressionist, Comic and Golf fanatic.

 

	John  Taylor John Taylor played 26 times for Wales during their ‘golden era’ between 1967 and 1974 missing just seven matches over that period - four of them because he refused to play against South Africa. He also went on two Lions tours in 1968 and 1971 playing in all four Tests in ’71 when the Lions beat New Zealand in a series for the only time in the 20th century.

 

	Daley  Thompson MBE,OBE,CBE. Daley is the world’s greatest ever all round athlete and Double Olympic Champion. He is the first person ever to hold the World, Olympic, Commonwealth and European titles at the same time, as well as the World Record and was unbeaten in 9 years of competition. He is both motivational and inspirational.

 

	Willie Thorne Willie Thorne is the current World Seniors Snooker Champion Willie Thorne is one of the UK’s leading after dinner speakers, auctioneers, hosts & MCs.

 

	Beverley  Turner Author and TV/Radio presenter Beverley Turner is an entertaining speaker and first rate event host and facilitator.

 

	Steve Williams Double Gold Medal winner (2008 & 2004) in the Men’s Coxless Four Steve is an excellent corporate speaker and ambassador. He has worked with several blue-chip companies, as a team building/motivational speaker at sales conferences and award ceremonies. Steve is also available to host ‘learn to row’ team building days at the world’s most famous rowing club, Leander, in Henley on Thames.

 

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