Motivational Speakers

Motivational speakers play a key role in energising corporate events, helping organisations inspire their teams and strengthen workplace culture. Motivational speakers are often hired to boost morale, encourage resilience and provide a fresh perspective that connects employees to business goals. SpeakOut’s roster of the top motivational speakers is officially vetted by The Motivational Speakers Agency, the World’s No.1 speaker agency for hiring motivational speakers.

By sharing real stories of perseverance and success, motivational speakers remind audiences of their own potential and the power of teamwork. The impact of a motivational speaker extends well beyond the event, as employees leave with renewed focus, confidence and practical tools to achieve results.

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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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Belinda Parmar

Human Leadership and AI Expert, CEO of The Empathy Business, NED of the UK Ministry of Defence & Founder of Little Miss Geek Ltd
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Hardeep Dhanjal

Award-Winning International Keynote Speaker, Expert on Leadership, Culture & Performance & TEDx Speaker
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Dr Kate Hays

Leading Performance Psychologist, Head of Women’s Psychology at the Football Association & Author of ‘How to Win’
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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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Erin Meyer

Cross-Cultural Management Expert, Professor of Management Practice at INSEAD, Former Country Director for France at Aperian Global, Co-Author of New York Times Bestseller ‘No Rules Rules’ & Named One of the Fifty Most Impactful Business Writers in the World By Thinkers50
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Steve Conroy

Former Scottish FA Football Grade One Referee, First Non-FIFA-Ranked Official to Referee an Old Firm Match & Co-host of ‘The Ref’s View’ Podcast
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Des Roache

Former Category 1 Scottish FA Football Referee & Co-host of ‘The Ref’s View’ Podcast
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Jasmine Birtles

Financial Advice Expert, Founder of MoneyMagpie, Bestselling Author of 38 Books & Patron of Community Money Advice
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Greg McKeown

Founder of The Essentialism Academy, 2x NYT Bestselling Author of ‘Essentialism’ & ‘Effortless’, Podcast Host of The Greg McKeown Podcast & Global Thought Leader
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Jay Baer

Founder of Convince & Convert Consulting, Co-Founder of The Tequila Report & Named The World’s No.1 Global Guru for Internet Marketing in 2024
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Helen Tupper

Co-Founder & CEO of Amazing If, Co-Creator of The Squiggly Careers Concept, 3x Sunday Times Bestselling Author & Podcast Co-Host
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Sarah Ellis

Co-Founder of Amazing If, Chief Learning Officer, Sunday Times Bestselling Author of ‘The Squiggly Carrer’, Podcast Host & Career Development Expert
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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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Alan Chambers

Polar Explorer, Completed the Yukon Arctic Ultra Challenge, Former Royal Marine Commando & Bestselling Author of ‘Lead Yourself to Success’
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Marek Tomalak

Global Chief Marketing Officer at SodaStream PepsiCo, Former Procter & Gamble Executive, International Brand Transformation Leader
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Professor Damian Hughes

Founded LiquidThinker, Professor of Organisational Psychology & Change, Bestselling Author of ‘The Winning Mindset’ & High Performance Strategist
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Dr Claudia Winkler

Spoken Word Artist & Vocal Storyteller Inspiring Courage, Connection & Creative Expression
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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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Ian Mullen

Chair of the Serco PLC Healthcare Advisory Board UK & Europe, Former Chairman of Britain’s National Health Service & Spoke at the NHS Trust Foundation Conference
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Alvin Law

Broadcaster, Musician, Author of ‘Alvin’s Laws of Life: 5 Steps to Successfully Overcome Anything’, Founder of AJL Communications Ltd & Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Inductee
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Alex Alley

World Champion Sailor, Holds Eight Sailing World Records, Qualified Adventure Psychology Practitioner & Co-Author of the ‘Boat to Boardroom’
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Alastair Humphreys

British Adventurer, Bestselling Author of ‘Moods of Future Joys’, Won the Ordnance Survey Children’s Travel Book of the Year & Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society

Hiring a motivational speaker can have a positive impact on employee engagement, productivity and workplace culture. Motivational speakers help energise teams, encourage positive thinking and inspire people to approach challenges with confidence and resilience. They often speak about mindset, goal-setting, teamwork and personal development, helping employees feel more focused and motivated in their roles. This can also improve performance, as studies show that when employees feel motivated, they work up to 20% better. Motivational speakers are often used at conferences, company meetings and leadership events to boost morale, support change and encourage teams to perform at their best.

Hiring a motivational speaker typically costs between £1,000 and £100,000+, depending on their profile, experience and event requirements. Entry-level or emerging speakers may start from around £1,000, mid-tier national speakers often range between £5,000 and £10,000, while high-profile or internationally recognised speakers can command £10,000 to £100,000 or more. Costs are driven by factors such as the speaker’s reputation, topic, audience size and the level of bespoke content or preparation required. For an accurate quote tailored to your event, contact SpeakOut today for more information.

The top motivational speakers to hire include Clive Woodward, Nirmal Purja, Ant Middleton, Katie Piper, Karren Brady, Billie Jean King, Jo Salter, Derek Redmond, Jez Rose and Tyson Fury. These speakers are known for delivering powerful, engaging talks that combine real-life experience with compelling storytelling and clear, practical takeaways. They inspire confidence, encourage positive change and leave audiences energised, focused and ready to take action, making them ideal for corporate events and conferences.

For expert guidance on who the best motivational speakers are to hire, read this industry-exclusive list of the 15 Official Best Motivational Speakers to Hire in the UK!