Empowerment Speakers

Empowerment speakers help individuals and organisations build confidence, resilience, leadership skills and a stronger sense of purpose in the workplace and beyond. These speakers often cover topics such as personal development, leadership, diversity and inclusion, confidence, mindset and achieving goals. Empowerment is closely linked to performance and engagement at work, with employees who felt a low level of empowerment rated at the 24th percentile for engagement, compared to the 79th percentile for those who felt highly empowered. Hiring an empowerment speaker can inspire teams, improve workplace culture and help individuals feel more confident, motivated and engaged in their roles and personal development.

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Hannah Shellswell

Founder of Boost, Former ITV & ITN News Presenter, Former Associate Lecturer in Media at Highlands College & In-Demand Event Host & Moderator
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Laura Andreli

Nutritional Therapist & Corporate Wellbeing Speaker, Worked with Microsoft & Virgin Money & Delivered Talk at The Be Well Collective in London
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Dr Sian Massey-Ellis MBE

Premier League Assistant Referee & FIFA International Assistant Referee, First Female to Officiate at the FA Community Shield, Member of the PGMOL Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Committee & Completed the Pro Ref Coaching Development Programme
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Anthony Bennett

Known as ‘Miracle Man’ Due to Having Been Resuscitated 12 Times with a 10% Survival Rate, Named One of the Happiest People in the UK & Global Inspirational Speaker
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Hardeep Dhanjal

Award-Winning International Keynote Speaker, Expert on Leadership, Culture & Performance & TEDx Speaker
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Christian Weaver

Human Rights Barrister at Garden Court North Chambers, Founder of The Law in 60 Seconds, 2x Author, Recognised in the Lawyer Top 100 & Big Issue Changemaker
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Ross Reekie

Meaningful Work Expert, Founder of Rise Consulting PTY LTD, Keynote Speaker & Stand Up Comedian
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Kylie Reid

Founder of egg, Professional Host, Moderator, Interviewer & MC
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Michelle Flynn

Certified Health & Performance Coach, Workplace Wellbeing Speaker & Specialist in Leadership Resilience
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Bianca Best

Entrepreneur, CEO & Founder of The Better Business, Energy Strategist & Host of The Big Impact Show
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Kennan The Poet

Spoken Word Artist & Vocal Storyteller Inspiring Courage, Connection & Creative Expression
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Alison Kosik

Former CNN Business Anchor & Correspondent, ABC News Freelance Anchor, Financial Journalist, Author of Women & Money Guide
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Paolo Petrocelli

International Head of Dubai Opera, Cultural Executive, Academic, Author, Young Global Leader, Cultural Diplomacy Advocate
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Joe Wicks

Fitness Entrepreneur known as The Body Coach, Created The Body Coach App, Bestselling Author of ‘Lean in 15: The Shift Plan’ & MBE Recipient
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Chris Moon

Global Endurance Athlete, Former British Army Officer, the First Amputee To Finish Marathon des Sables & Author of ‘One Step Beyond’
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Bear Grylls

Explorer & Adventurer, Youngest-Ever Chief Ambassador of World Scouting, Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Marines Reserve & Co-Founded Be Military Fit with Bear Grylls
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Sam Ruddock

Paralympic Athlete, MC1 Kilometre World Champion Cyclist, Former T35 Sprinter, Shot Putter, Athlete Mentor & Youth Sport Trust Ambassador
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Jamie McAnsh

Adaptive Athlete & Adventurer, First Person with Bilateral CRPS to Summit Mount Kilimanjaro, Recipient of a Brave Briton Award & Founder of See No Bounds
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Les Brown

Former Host of ‘The Les Brown Show’, Recipient of The National Speakers Association’s Council of Peers & Author of ‘Live Your Dreams’ & ‘It’s Not Over Until You Win’
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Emma Lines

Pioneering Wheelchair Model, Content Creator, Disability Rights Advocate, First Wheelchair Model for M&S & Primark Adaptive Campaign Face
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Desmond Haynes

Former West Indian Cricketer, Author of ‘Desmond Haynes: Lion of Barbados’ & Named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1991
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Sir Garfield Sobers

Former Cricketer, Amassed More Than 8,000 Test runs, Over 28,000 First-Class Runs & More Than 1,000 Wickets & Named Wisden Cricketer of the Century
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Katie-Jane L’Herpiniere

British Explorer, Endurance Athlete, Great Wall of China Record Holder, Keynote Speaker, Adventurer, Documentary Subject
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Sir Gordon Greenidge

Former West Indies Cricketer, Amassed More Than 37,000 runs & 92 Centuries & Former Head Coach of the Bangladeshi National Team
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Derek Derenalagi

Former British Army Soldier, Paralympian Discus Athlete, London 2012 Competitor, IPC European Champion, Motivational Speaker
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Colin Croft

Former West Indian Cricketer, Record-Holder for the Best Test Innings by a West Indian Bowler & Commentator for the BBC Test Match Special & Sky Sports
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Heather Fisher

Former England Rugby International, Rugby World Cup Winner, Olympian, Sports Broadcaster & Mental Health Advocate
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Simone Biles

The Most Decorated American Gymnast In History, Won 11 Olympic Medals & 30 World Championship Medals, Serves on the USA Gymnastics Athletes’ Council & Named Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year

Empowerment refers to the process of enabling individuals or teams to gain confidence, autonomy and control over their decisions and actions. In a business context, it involves giving people the authority, tools and support to take ownership of their work and contribute more effectively. Empowered employees are more likely to take initiative, solve problems independently and feel more engaged in their roles. Research shows that employees who feel their voice is heard are 4.6 times more likely to feel empowered to perform their best work, highlighting the strong link between empowerment, engagement and performance

Empowerment speakers cover a range of topics focused on building confidence, resilience and personal and professional growth. Common areas include mindset and motivation, overcoming challenges, goal setting and achieving high performance, as well as leadership development and decision-making. Many also explore topics such as self-belief, emotional intelligence, adaptability and managing change. These speakers often share personal experiences and practical strategies that help individuals take ownership of their actions, unlock potential and perform with greater confidence in both personal and business environments.

Empowerment speaker fees can vary depending on the speaker’s profile, experience and level of public recognition. Local or emerging empowerment speakers may cost from around £1,000, while mid-tier national speakers typically range between £5,000 and £10,000. Internationally recognised authors, broadcasters, business leaders and celebrity empowerment speakers can command fees from £10,000 to £100,000 or more. Pricing may also be influenced by factors such as travel requirements, event duration, audience size and whether tailored workshops or breakout sessions are included. As every event is different, contact SpeakOut to discuss your requirements and receive a tailored quote.