ABOUT
OUR SPEAKERS
As part of our monthly meetings and exclusive events, you'll have the opportunity to hear from industry-leading speakers and take part in workshops, focused on issues relevant to you. Here are just some of our previous world-class speakers...
David Abbott
PRICING EXPERT
David is a pricing expert, and author of How to Price Your Platypus. He has held senior marketing and leadership roles across a wide range of industries and now, he helps organisations unlock hidden profits by understanding how customers really think about pricing.
David draws on behavioural economics and real-world examples to show how small, strategic changes in pricing can lead to big improvements in revenue and margin - equipping business leaders to price with more confidence - and more profit.
Alex Atherton
GENERATIONS SPEAKER
Alex is an award-winning authority on Generation Z. A former secondary school headteacher, he grew tired of hearing his students dismissed as “snowflakes” and set out to change the narrative. After over a decade immersed in their mindset, he uncovered what truly makes them tick.
He now helps organisations understand, engage, recruit, and retain Gen Z - turning inter-generational challenges into opportunities and making a multi-generational workforce a driver of productivity.
Russell Beck
FUTURE-READY WORKPLACE
Russell is an expert on the future of work, helping leaders and organisations thrive in today’s complex, fast-changing landscape. An award-winning author, keynote speaker, and consultant, his insights are trusted by businesses, governments, and educators alike. His book The World of Work to 2030 was named ‘Leadership Book of the Year’.
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With global experience - including senior roles at Yahoo! - Russell brings practical strategies to help leaders navigate challenges like AI, hybrid work, and talent retention, empowering them to unlock potential and build future-ready organisations.
Erika Clegg
THE VOICE FOR VALUES
Erika, AKA The Voice for Values, is a values-driven cultural transformation adviser. She works with Next Gen Leaders of established organisations who need to address culture as a priority.
Through her signature concept, Active Ethos®, Erika demonstrates how the consistent application of values everywhere, through everything everyone does can drive cultural change and deliver practical, long-term results. Her wholehearted and energising style ensures audiences leave with actionable strategies for meaningful transformation.
Sarah Furness
WELL BE IT COACH
Sarah spent 20 years flying helicopters in the military on combat operations. Her military career saw her triumph (and fail) as a leader, team player, risk manager, strategist, mentor and facilitator. This included multiple combat front line tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sarah believes that human beings are extraordinarily capable when the correct training and support is made available… and she’s on a mission to revolutionise wellness culture, helping business leaders reclaim their power and perform at their best.
Will Gardner
MOTIVE TEAMS
Will helps business leaders mobilise their teams by connecting individual motivation to a shared mission. He works with organisations navigating change - whether due to new leadership, strategic shifts, or workplace tension - and guides them to become more aligned, motivated, and purpose-driven.
Grounded in behavioural science, his work delivers measurable impact. His approach boosts trust, engagement, and retention - fuelling record sales growth.
Jo Haigh
CORPORATE FINANCIER
Jo Haigh is the CEO and founder of fds, a boutique corporate finance house with bases in London, Birmingham and Yorkshire. Since 1989, Jo has bought and sold approximately 400 businesses, specialising in owner managed companies.
Jo is a regular presenter on corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions and has been presented with many respected industry awards such as Non-Exec Director of The Year, The Sunday Times NED of the Year, and Business Advisor of the Year from the IoD.
Simon Hartley
BE WORLD CLASS
Brad focuses on upgrading the practices of inspirational leadership, growing sales teams to so they can help their customers to succeed and building the habits of highly effective people. By building these capabilities, clients grow greater productivity, stronger employee engagement and customer loyalty.
He is the three times winner of the OutPerformer of the Year award, and author of Present Naked - How to present anything with substance and sizzle! His work has been featured in the NLP MasterClass, and the Financial Times.
Nicky Leach
CHANGE CONSULTANT
Nicky is a seasoned change management specialist with over 20 years of experience in operational leadership.
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Nicky works with purpose-led, impact-driven leaders - helping them grow their businesses through well-designed, effectively delivered change programs. From diagnosing challenges to designing and implementing solutions, she partners with leaders at all levels to engage teams, overcome resistance, and embed lasting transformation.
Celynn Morin
WELL-BEING PRACTITIONER
Celynn is a workplace well-being expert who helps business leaders build energised, high-performing teams. With over 20 years of experience as a registered dietitian and Certified Speaking Professional, she delivers science-backed strategies that reduce burnout, boost focus, and drive sustainable performance.​
Her signature frameworks - like Performance Chemistry™ and the Wellculator™ - equip employees to take ownership of their energy and mental well-being, improving productivity and engagement across the board.
Ian Rowland
COMMUNICATION EXPERT
Ian helps people and companies to be more successful by teaching a range of interesting skills that deliver practical, positive results.These skills are mostly to do with people, persuasion and communication, plus what he can best describe as 'using you mind's amazing potential to its full'.
Ian has worked with The FBI, The British Olympics team, The Ministry of Defence, Capgemini, Unilever, Marks & Spencer... it's a long list.
Brad Waldron
CORPORATE ATHLETE
Brad focuses on upgrading the practices of inspirational leadership, growing sales teams to so they can help their customers to succeed and building the habits of highly effective people. By building these capabilities, clients grow greater productivity, stronger employee engagement and customer loyalty.
He is the three times winner of the OutPerformer of the Year award, and author of Present Naked - How to present anything with substance and sizzle! His work has been featured in the NLP MasterClass, and the Financial Times.