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Resilience, teamwork, and leadership are some of the key qualities of a high performance team. The most successful businesses and organisations offer a workplace culture that facilitates high performance, which leads to better idea sharing and employee development. The High Performance Speakers Agency is the UK’s leading bureau for high performance speakers, experts who have dedicated their careers to understanding exactly what it takes to succeed. See our diverse selection then contact a booking agent to secure your speaker on high performance.

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Sir Dave Brailsford is responsible for transforming British cycling into the dominant sporting nation we see today. To do so, he utilised high performance training techniques, like marginal gains theory and peak performance. Dave is the mastermind behind the marginal gains theory, which proposes the value of 1% improvements for overall success. Now a popular speaker, he shares with audiences how they too can master high performance.
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Sir Dave Brailsford

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As a former RAF fighter pilot and Red Arrows officer, Justin Hughes understands more than most the importance of a high-performance mindset. He is the ideal speaker for remote and office-based teams, as Justin’s speaking topics can be adapted to many different types of working environments. The published author has succeeded in several leadership roles, his experience of which makes Justin the perfect speaker for both managers and their employees.
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Justin Hughes

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When he was faced with freezing temperatures in Antarctica, Sir Ranulph Fiennes learned the secrets of high-performance. The distinguished speaker was named the “greatest living explorer” by the Guinness World Records, a title truly fitting of a high-performance expert. When booked for events, Ranulph recounts his many incredible adventures with audiences, leaving them with actionable strategies for achieving the high-performance mindset of a polar explorer.
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes

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As the former Head of Strategy for Ferrari, Neil Martin developed a comprehensive approach to high performance. He guided countless F1 drivers through their personal development journey, resulting in several podium finishes and championship trophies. As a speaker, Neil teaches audiences how to approach business with the same discipline, preparation and resilience as Formula 1 teams.
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Neil Martin

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Carey Lohrenz is the first-ever female pilot of an F-14 Tomcat, an achievement that positions her among the highest performers. The best-selling published author speaks about what she learned as a leader, as well as how to strike a balance between high performance and productive rest. In the military, Carey experienced high-risk, high reward every single day, the lessons from which she now shares with audiences at events.
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Carey Lohrenz

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Nicky Moffat

Highest-Ranked Woman in the British Army, Founder of What Good Looks Like, & Awarded a CBE at the New Year's Honours for her services to the Army

Clive Woodward

Former England Head Coach, Director of Sport for Apex2100, & Sports Pundit for ITV Sport

Jo Salter

Director of Global Transformative Leadership for PWC, Appointed MBE in the New Year Honours, & Received an Honorary Doctorate from Bournemouth University

Damian Hughes

Owner of LiquidThinker Ltd & Former HR Director of Unilever

Scotty Mills

Highest Ranking Black Officer in the History of the Royal Marines & Performance Expert Trusted by Gareth Southgate

Matthew Syed

Founder of Matthew Syed Consulting, Journalist for The Times & 11 x Best-Selling Author

How Do I Hire a High Performance Speaker?

The easiest way to hire a high performance speaker is through a speaking agency, like The High Performance Speakers Agency. Our team of expert booking agents and administrators will manage every stage of the hiring process, from the initial consultation through to the day of your event. By choosing our booking agency, you will benefit from our decades of industry experience and diverse network of high performance speakers. To hire a high performance speaker, contact one of our booking agents by calling 0203 0070 319, emailing agent@high-performance-speakers.com or filling out our online contact form!

Why is High Performance Important in Business?

In business, career development is often more important than finding the perfect hire, first time around. A high performance speaker will teach your team the value of strong leadership and teamwork, as well as mental resilience. The result? You will see better performance, productivity and a stronger sense of unity and cohesion within your workplace. Transform your workplace culture from the inside, by investing in a high performance speaker – with a high performance speaker typically costing between £1000 to £50,000.

Who are the Best High Performance Speakers to Hire?

The best high performance speakers are individuals who have experienced the highs and lows of life – whether that be in business, sports or the military. These speakers understand the positive impact a high performance mindset can have on an organisation and understand the steps needed to transform your workplace culture. We take pride in the outstanding high performance speakers we have available for hire; they are the best in the business.

If you are in need of help choosing the best high performance speaker for your next event, take a look at our official list of the Top Trending High Performance Guest Speakers to Hire in the UK to help you find the best fit!

Recent Testimonials

“It’s been a pleasure to work with Matt, the whole process from sourcing an appropriate speaker to the event itself has been really straight forward. Working together with regular communication has enabled us to progress with the event without any worries, making booking a speaker one less thing to worry about when organising an event – thanks Matt!”

Charlotte, Canon UK

“You were amazing. And the responsiveness on very short notice - incredible. Having worked with many agencies over the years, I can say from experience, you and Champions are a step above.”

Keith, Coca-Cola

“What can I say! A fantastic recommendation by you Mark. Exactly what we were looking for."

Jack, American Express

"Just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and the team. Our NBPA Conference was a fantastic success, Nicola and Alex were absolutely amazing, they certainly surpassed everyone’s expectations."

Derbyshire Police

"Thank you for arranging Mike and I will definitely keep you in mind for any future requirements."

Natalie, Virgin Atlantic Cargo

"Thank you for helping us organise Ken as a speaker to our EMEA Management Committee – it was something very different to what we usually do, and Champions helped with the short timeline and understanding our needs from the start. Ken was a great hit with the team and will be a talking point for some time to come!"

Sinead, L’Oreal

Some Of Our Clients

Take a look at some of our most recent clients who have booked talent for online and virtual events.

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There are countless statistics that prove the importance of leadership and teamwork, as well as highlighting the damaging effects of an unhappy workforce. We have compiled some of the most compelling statistics on high performance, each reflecting the vital role employee development and strong team values play in corporate success.

Key Dates For 2024

International Leadership Day – November 18th

International Leadership Day is celebrated on November 18th every year. The event was created to highlight the values of good leaders and the important role that leaders play in business. Leaders are responsible for the personal development of their employees, so high-performance speakers are hired to teach leaders how to facilitate professional growth.

Learning at Work Week – May 13th to 19th

Learning at work week, which takes place from the 13th to the 19th of May 2024, is an opportunity for people everywhere to invest in their learning and development. High-performance speakers are booked for Learning at Work Week events to teach audiences how to take advantage of the learning opportunities all around them.

Extraordinary Work Team Recognition Day – December 4th

On the 4th of December every year, organisations around the world celebrate Extraordinary Work Team Recognition Day. High performance is made possible thanks to teamwork, the spark that ignites employees’ passion and productivity. Celebrate this special event by booking a high-performance speaker for your corporate event.