“Every single speaker was incredibly motivating and gave really practical advice to take forward.”

We’ve been incredibly fortunate to host an amazing lineup of speakers across our Courageous Leaders events. Our experts have included TED speakers, award-winning thought leaders, bestselling authors, famous comedians, board members of FTSE 100 companies, and expert coaches—all of whom have generously shared their time, expertise, and unique insights to inspire and empower our community.

John Amaechi OBE

Psychologist, Author & Coach, Leadership Transformation Expert
Mary Ann Sieghart

The Authority Gap Consultancy, TED Speaker & Author
Duro Oye

Group CEO, 2020 Levels
Kamel Hothi OBE

NED at TLC Lions, International Keynote Speaker, Leadership Coach
Simon Lancaster

Speechwriter, Best-selling author & Global Keynote Speaker
Dr Helena Boschi

Psychologist, speaker and educator, specialising in applied neuroscience
Neil Mullarkey

Co-Founder of The Comedy Store Players, Improv Expert & Author
Petra Velzeboer

CEO, Psychotherapist, TEDx Speaker, Author & Podcast Host
Matt Crabtree

Founder, Positive Momentum, Consultant, Coach, Speaker & Author
Sara Milne Rowe

Founder of Coaching Impact, Leadership Coach, Author & Podcast Host
Neelam Chohan

Head of DEI UKI, Korn Ferry
Zak Bekalli

Chief of Staff to the President of Bauer Audio, Former McKinsey
Prof. Celia Moore

Professor at Imperial College Business School
Anoa Ricketts

Growth Associate, Global Giving UK
Max Brown

Occupational Psychologist, Arthur Ellis Mental Health Support
Anjuli Chatterjee

Associate Solicitor, Private Funds & Financial Services, Squire Patton Boggs
Megan Cross

Head of Inclusion and Diversity, People Director, Finance & Legal Kantar Group
Sarah Barnes MA FCIPD

VP, People Culture & Dev, Bauer Media Group
Mamta Gera

Leadership Coach, Wellbeing Specialist & Podcast Host
Manu Kanwar

Lawyer, Coach & Meditation Teacher
Jon Pitts

Founder, IHP Analytics and Neuropsychologist
Adam Garfunkel

Co-Owner, Junxion Strategy, Social Impact Consultancy
Tess Cope

Leadership Coach & Best Selling Author
Natasha Christie-Miller

CEO, NED, Advisor, Consultant, Founder, Mentor, Trustee
Lakeshia Ekeigwe

CEO LeaderThinking Global, Executive Coach for Leaders in Law
Adrienne Gibson

Consultant, Facilitator, Coach & Speaker
Alex Lazarus

CEO Lazarus & Maverick, C-Suite & Team Coach & Behaviour Change Scientist
Dominique Ashby

Founder of neuro@work, Neuroscience Expert, Change Leader & Coach
Jenifer Swallow

Strategic advisor, innovator, NED - law, tech, policy
Tracey Gray

Former Executive Vice President of People at Ascential & Consultant
Michelle Carvill

Sustainable Marketing Consultant, Trainer & Author
Tracey Davies

President, Money20/20
Louise Cruttenden

CMO to start ups, scale ups, & high growth businesses, Advisor & NED
Lorna Charlish

Managing Director, Radish - B2B Marketing Agency
Renaye Edwards

Managing Director, Radish - B2B Marketing Agency