Mark Gallagher, motivational and business speaker, has been announced as the new leader of Cosworth F1's Business Unit. With Mark Gallagher's experience, there is no better man for the job. mark has a wide range of experience in the professional motorsport industry, having worked in F1, WRC and A1GP for over 26 years in total. He is the former Jordan Grand Prix and Jaguar Racing team member from 2005, having most recently managed Status Grand Prix Ltd, the team he co-owned and co-founded. They gained victory for Ireland in 2009 for the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport.
Mark Gallagher stated, "The opportunity to lead Cosworth’s Formula 1 operations is one that I am relishing. As we start an exciting new chapter in the history of Cosworth’s contribution to Formula 1 my focus will be on ensuring that the technical excellence inherent in our products and the trackside support we will provide will play a significant role in enabling our customers to achieve their goals."
Monday, 7 December 2009
Saturday, 5 December 2009
Hamish McRae
He is a writer for The Independent, writing mostly on Economics, as the Economics Editor. He has also authored several critically acclaimed books, including "The WOrld in 2020: Power, Culture and Prosperity"; "Capital City - London as a Financial Centre"; "Wake-up Japan."
He has recently won awards, such as David Watt Prize for outstanding political journalism (2005); Business and Finanace Journalist of the Year (2006 British Press Awards); Communicator of the Year (2007 Business Journalist Awards).
He also acts as a council member of the Royal Economic Society and a visiting Professor at the School of Management at Lancaster University.
Hamish McRae is in demand around the world as a futurist and technology speaker. He has a unique insight into the current economic situation and knows more than anyone how future trends are likely to affect business and economies.
Friday, 4 December 2009
Linda Yueh
Linda Yueh, economics speaker, has been selected as one of the Thinkers 50 - Under the Radar. This means Linda has been identified as one of the global thinkers of the future.
Linda is currently an Economics Commentator for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, CNN and CNBC. She often contributes to their coverage of global financial, economic and business issues. Linda is an expert on global economic growth and development, labour economics and emerging marketing trends. She is perceived to be one of the world's foremost experts on the Chinese Economy.
See her profile for more information.
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Alain Robert climbs Petronas Tower in Kuala Lumpur
The French climber, 'Spiderman', Alain Robert, known for his amazing climbing ability has climbed one of the world's tallest buildings. The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, are made up of 88 stories. It took Alain Robert just over 2 hours to complete his climb on his third attempt, an amazing feat for any climber.
Alain has previously climbed many of the world's tallest buildings, usually with no safety equipment. On this particular occasion in Malaysia, he began the climb just before dawn, completely eluding security, reaching the top of the 1,483ft building at 7:30am. A truely motivated motivational speaker!
Alain has previously climbed many of the world's tallest buildings, usually with no safety equipment. On this particular occasion in Malaysia, he began the climb just before dawn, completely eluding security, reaching the top of the 1,483ft building at 7:30am. A truely motivated motivational speaker!
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Speaker Reception
The London Speaker Bureau held a Speaker Reception recently in central London. There were over 150 guests that attented the event, which was arranged by Maria Franzoni, giving selected clients the chance to meet some of the Bureau's most distinguished motivational speakers in a relaxed setting.
Terry Waite, Lord Robert Winston, Sahar Hasemi, Gerald Ratner, Roger Black, Sinclair Beecham, Doug Richard and Hamish McRae were among the prestigious speakers at the event, giving the audience a range of experience and knowledge to digest: from medical science, jewellery, athletic knowledge and someone from Dragon's Den!
Terry Waite, Lord Robert Winston, Sahar Hasemi, Gerald Ratner, Roger Black, Sinclair Beecham, Doug Richard and Hamish McRae were among the prestigious speakers at the event, giving the audience a range of experience and knowledge to digest: from medical science, jewellery, athletic knowledge and someone from Dragon's Den!
Thursday, 26 November 2009
The London Speaker Bureau: YES
The London Speaker Bureau was proud to be the official content partner of YES 2009: the Youth Engagement Summit. It took place this year in Kuala Lumpur on November 16th-17th.
The London Speaker Bureau's South East Asia office was responsible for organising all the speakers for the conference. The speakers included Donald Trump, Bob Geldof, Biz Stone, Tony Fernandes, Nando Parrado, Garry Kasparov and Randi Zuckerberg. With a powerful group of motivational speakers, the conference attracted more than 5,000 young people from all over South East Asia. It received a huge amount of press coverage following the event.
The London Speaker Bureau's South East Asia office was responsible for organising all the speakers for the conference. The speakers included Donald Trump, Bob Geldof, Biz Stone, Tony Fernandes, Nando Parrado, Garry Kasparov and Randi Zuckerberg. With a powerful group of motivational speakers, the conference attracted more than 5,000 young people from all over South East Asia. It received a huge amount of press coverage following the event.
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Moscow calling...Social enterprise takes a new route
Professor Muhammed Yunus is available for engagements via The London Speaker Bureau, read his profile for more information.
Monday, 12 October 2009
Inspirational Speaking Enters Education
Barack Obama, American President, delivers speeches which not only motivate Americans, but also inspire Japanese citizens who are learning the English language. According to the New York Times, speech training "Obama Style" is rapidly selling, with such CDs as "Yes, I Can With Obama" and "Learn English Grammar From Obama". The publishing compnay has even sold half a million copies of a speech compilation CD from Obama.
The people of Japan explain this popularity by stating that listing to the way Obama speaks is a great way to improve anyone's English speaking skills. They state that he is very easy to understand and speaks pretty slowly, so it is easier to follow what he is saying. It is easier than learning from entertainment shows, as actors tend to either mumble or talk too fast, so it is difficult to learn.
Obama's speeches are also made up of a wide range of vocabulary, incorporating words from all over the English language scale of difficulty. This means some of the things he speaks about can be understood by even non-native speakers'. Of course, if an event requires a local speaker to speak in a native language, this has obvious cultural and lingual benefits.
The effect of listening to Obama's speeches is said to have a similar effect on the listener as listening to music, as he is calming to listen to. This is a prime example of inspirational speakers delivering more than what they orignially set out to do. Motivational speakers can do more than just inspire people to do their job. Speak to the London Speaker Bureau for information on the perfect speaker for your next event.
The people of Japan explain this popularity by stating that listing to the way Obama speaks is a great way to improve anyone's English speaking skills. They state that he is very easy to understand and speaks pretty slowly, so it is easier to follow what he is saying. It is easier than learning from entertainment shows, as actors tend to either mumble or talk too fast, so it is difficult to learn.
Obama's speeches are also made up of a wide range of vocabulary, incorporating words from all over the English language scale of difficulty. This means some of the things he speaks about can be understood by even non-native speakers'. Of course, if an event requires a local speaker to speak in a native language, this has obvious cultural and lingual benefits.
The effect of listening to Obama's speeches is said to have a similar effect on the listener as listening to music, as he is calming to listen to. This is a prime example of inspirational speakers delivering more than what they orignially set out to do. Motivational speakers can do more than just inspire people to do their job. Speak to the London Speaker Bureau for information on the perfect speaker for your next event.
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Latest Events
It's a busy time for the London Speaker Bureau: they are helping and managing many events worldwide! Here are just some of the most recent ones:
The Future of the Water Industry (for Global Water Intelligence) - Ian Goldin developed a presentation to suit the industry's audience, impressing everyone at the event. Even though he was speaking to an audience made up of industry professionals, he was able to speak to them without showing any sign of lack of industry knowledge. He has researched the topic fully, and because he was not from this particular industry, he was able to apply an objective view than anyone in the audience, exceeding their expectations by far.
The Middle East (for BIR) - Rami Khouri attended a General Assembly, speaking about his own analysis of the Middle East situation from his own experience. All the audience members were impressed with how much he knew and how well he conveyed his knowledge.
Action, Strategy and Change (for Richmond Events) - Sir Gerry Robinson delivered a speech for Richmond Events, having previously been a CEO and currently presenting "Gerry Robinson's Car Crash", a television series in which he researches the car industry in Britain.
Check out more of our speakers at our main website, such as Harnish McRae.
The Future of the Water Industry (for Global Water Intelligence) - Ian Goldin developed a presentation to suit the industry's audience, impressing everyone at the event. Even though he was speaking to an audience made up of industry professionals, he was able to speak to them without showing any sign of lack of industry knowledge. He has researched the topic fully, and because he was not from this particular industry, he was able to apply an objective view than anyone in the audience, exceeding their expectations by far.
The Middle East (for BIR) - Rami Khouri attended a General Assembly, speaking about his own analysis of the Middle East situation from his own experience. All the audience members were impressed with how much he knew and how well he conveyed his knowledge.
Action, Strategy and Change (for Richmond Events) - Sir Gerry Robinson delivered a speech for Richmond Events, having previously been a CEO and currently presenting "Gerry Robinson's Car Crash", a television series in which he researches the car industry in Britain.
Check out more of our speakers at our main website, such as Harnish McRae.
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
How to Become a Motivational Speaker
Firstly, make sure you want to become a inspirational speaker because you want to add value to people's lives - not because you can make lots of money. Being passionate about influencing people's lives for the better will be much more gratifying.
Secondly, master the art of public speaking, as you'll be doing a lot of it. At first it may seem nerve-racking, but after a good few presentations your confidence will start to build. Often the only thing holding people back with public speaking is low self-confidence - always remember your audience generally want you to succeed - they won't notice every little mistake you make. The key to success in presentations is preparation - the confidence should follow.
And finally, offer to speak for free at as many events as possible. This will gain you credability as well as many contacts (hopefully). Good luck to anyone trying to become a motivational speaker!
Secondly, master the art of public speaking, as you'll be doing a lot of it. At first it may seem nerve-racking, but after a good few presentations your confidence will start to build. Often the only thing holding people back with public speaking is low self-confidence - always remember your audience generally want you to succeed - they won't notice every little mistake you make. The key to success in presentations is preparation - the confidence should follow.
And finally, offer to speak for free at as many events as possible. This will gain you credability as well as many contacts (hopefully). Good luck to anyone trying to become a motivational speaker!
Sunday, 20 September 2009
Motivational Speakers in Business
Staff and employees in business are constantly under pressure and stress to perform. This means that they must be supported as best as possible in order to maintain happy and successful workforces. This is where motivational speakers come in - they are able to provide support and positive thinking for staff at a group or individual level. Once employees are motivated, they are able to work more productively and produce better results.
Motivational speakers can also prove to be great management tools, as they are often trained in the emotions and activities of human behaviour. Hiring a motivational speaker is a great investment for any business.
Motivational speakers can also prove to be great management tools, as they are often trained in the emotions and activities of human behaviour. Hiring a motivational speaker is a great investment for any business.
Thursday, 17 September 2009
Muhammad Yunus, economist speaker
Muhammad Yunus, economist speaker, and often know as 'the father of micro finance', will be speaking at the University of Virginia's University hall. The talk is free and open to all.
The economist has been credited with helping to rid poverty in Bangladesh by creating small loans to many poor entrepreneurs, a lot of them being women. This has since been called 'social entrepreneurship'.
With Yunus' help, many people have lifted themselves out of poverty with the help of these small loans, and Yunus' method has become a global phenomenon.
Yunus and the bank were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. And in August, Yunus was invited to the White House along with 15 others and awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the nation's highest civilian honor.
Learn more about Muhammad Yunus, speaker.
The economist has been credited with helping to rid poverty in Bangladesh by creating small loans to many poor entrepreneurs, a lot of them being women. This has since been called 'social entrepreneurship'.
With Yunus' help, many people have lifted themselves out of poverty with the help of these small loans, and Yunus' method has become a global phenomenon.
Yunus and the bank were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. And in August, Yunus was invited to the White House along with 15 others and awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the nation's highest civilian honor.
Learn more about Muhammad Yunus, speaker.
The Role of a Motivational Speaker
Often these days we have no time for ourselves and we get caught up in the stress and tension of our daily lifes. This often causes depression, which surrounds a lot of people. We often need a helping hand or a booster to bring some light back into our lives. This is what motivational speakers can provide.
Motivational speakers can provide inspiration for both their audience and other speakers. Motivation is not limited by the audience. Motivation can lift anyone who is depressed or needs a boost. Motivation leads people back into their normal lives, making them happier and more successful.
It is this power that motivational speakers hold which can be so beneficial to staff or employees. If people are motivated, they generally work better, are happier and are more likely to achieve good results. Having understanding and motivation is the ingredients for success.
Motivational speakers can provide inspiration for both their audience and other speakers. Motivation is not limited by the audience. Motivation can lift anyone who is depressed or needs a boost. Motivation leads people back into their normal lives, making them happier and more successful.
It is this power that motivational speakers hold which can be so beneficial to staff or employees. If people are motivated, they generally work better, are happier and are more likely to achieve good results. Having understanding and motivation is the ingredients for success.
Monday, 14 September 2009
Motivational about Social Media
Recently across the Internet there have emerged social media motivational speakers. These new types of Internet-speakers are unique in the sense that they soley exist because of the Internet and its use in our business and personal lives.
A social media motivational speaker generally gets many people and orgranisations excited about using social media tools to boost their business. This includes the importance of social media on the Internet and how it's going to change Internet businesses forever. They often give keynote presentations at conferences about social media and are usuaully successful in their attempts to generate word of mouth.
Social media would not be as popular as it is today if it weren't for motivational speakers such as these. Motivational speaking can be used in a variety of ways, including promotion.
A social media motivational speaker generally gets many people and orgranisations excited about using social media tools to boost their business. This includes the importance of social media on the Internet and how it's going to change Internet businesses forever. They often give keynote presentations at conferences about social media and are usuaully successful in their attempts to generate word of mouth.
Social media would not be as popular as it is today if it weren't for motivational speakers such as these. Motivational speaking can be used in a variety of ways, including promotion.
Friday, 11 September 2009
Making the most of a motivational event
Organising a speaking event requires lots of time, effort and money - so it's best to make the most of it while it lasts. Here are some tips to help you do just that:
- Make sure the speaker understands why you have hired them - the better they understand their audience (your staff!), the more successful their presentation will be for all parties
- Record the presentation - this allows you to use the same event for training purposes in the future. This also means people in the organisation who did not have a chance to attend the speaking event can also view the presentation.
- Find out if the motivational speaker has a book or any other materials to offer your staff further training and coaching
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
The many uses of a motivational speaker
Most people when they think of booking a motivational speaker think about an event or conference that involves hotels, hall bookings and other catering requirements. In fact, a motivational speaker can be used in other ways which aren't so expensive:
All these types of activities and more can be arranged through the London Speaker Bureau.
- Ask a motivational speaker to record a motivational video for your staff - make sure the speaker knows how this type of technology works
- Hire a motivational speaker to write newsletters or bulletins for your staff - this could include regular articles or small training sessions
- Use a motivational speaker for conference calls - training over the telephone would cut the overall cost
All these types of activities and more can be arranged through the London Speaker Bureau.
Saturday, 5 September 2009
Motivational Speakers on a Budget
Motivational speakers are fantastic for getting staff and employees motivated to do their work better and happier. However, most companies assume that you need a huge budget to support a motivational speaker. This isn't always the case.
Depending on your area and situation, you are most likely to be able to find a speaker that is willing to work for a small, local business on a budget. If you use the London Speaker Bureau, we will be able to source a suitable speaker on a suitable budget for you quickly and efficiently.
You could also team up with another business in the area and share a motivational speaking event or conference which all employees can attend. This would cut the cost again. In conclusion, you can afford a motivational speaker, just use your resources well.
Depending on your area and situation, you are most likely to be able to find a speaker that is willing to work for a small, local business on a budget. If you use the London Speaker Bureau, we will be able to source a suitable speaker on a suitable budget for you quickly and efficiently.
You could also team up with another business in the area and share a motivational speaking event or conference which all employees can attend. This would cut the cost again. In conclusion, you can afford a motivational speaker, just use your resources well.
Thursday, 3 September 2009
Introducing Will Hutton
Introducing Will Hutton, one of the London Speaker Bureau's economics and politics speakers. He is known as one of the most influential speakers regarding work, employment and organisation within the UK.
He started his career as a stockbroker and investment analyst before moving to the BBC, working both on radio, as a producer and reporter, and on TV, as an economics correspondent for Newsnight. Hutton also spent four years working for The Observer as editor-in-chief, and he currently writes a closely-followed weekly column.
Hutton has also written books, and his most famous is probably The State We're In, which at the time set the scene for the Blair revolution. His most recent book is The Writing on the Wall: China and the West in the 21st Century and his next is a book about fairness.
Hutton is regularly asked to advise senior political and business representatives and comment in the national and international media.
He started his career as a stockbroker and investment analyst before moving to the BBC, working both on radio, as a producer and reporter, and on TV, as an economics correspondent for Newsnight. Hutton also spent four years working for The Observer as editor-in-chief, and he currently writes a closely-followed weekly column.
Hutton has also written books, and his most famous is probably The State We're In, which at the time set the scene for the Blair revolution. His most recent book is The Writing on the Wall: China and the West in the 21st Century and his next is a book about fairness.
Hutton is regularly asked to advise senior political and business representatives and comment in the national and international media.
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
New Belgium Headquarters
Our new Belgium headquarters are now open - we have a variety of speakers available, from business speakers and politics speakers, to environmental speakers. Our Belgium website is also now open where you will find a list of all the available types of speakers.
By expanding internationally we are able to provide excellant speaker management services for a wider variety of worldwide events. By expanding our reach, we are able to use any new experiences to heighten our current service, improving our overall success. Please check the website for contact details, or call our Belgium office on +33626092679.
By expanding internationally we are able to provide excellant speaker management services for a wider variety of worldwide events. By expanding our reach, we are able to use any new experiences to heighten our current service, improving our overall success. Please check the website for contact details, or call our Belgium office on +33626092679.
Friday, 31 July 2009
Impressed with the Gerry Robinson's common touch
Having watched the latest series of Gerry's big decision; I've been struck by the reaction people that have been watching it and their reaction to him. Gerry's got a pretty high profile these days from the early days of a 'troubleshooter' to the recent what's wrong with the NHS. Gerry, seems to have honed his skills to epic proportions whereby he is now reached a point in life where his knowledge of people and business; in this type of situation a wise old owl.
The empathy that Gerry has shown to people - some very trying people - shows that a compassionate view of others and their stresses and strains, is part of business because business is part of life. Its a though - Gerry is laying down foundations for a new generation of business people, who need to be pragmatic, need to restore the sense of business but are in touch with the values that embody what their customers want. We recently had some great feedback for Sir Gerry Robinson - which is really a further endorsement of what apparent from the TV shows. Enjoy the re-runs and if your in business - listen to the reruns. 'Its' always as plain as the nose on your face!
The empathy that Gerry has shown to people - some very trying people - shows that a compassionate view of others and their stresses and strains, is part of business because business is part of life. Its a though - Gerry is laying down foundations for a new generation of business people, who need to be pragmatic, need to restore the sense of business but are in touch with the values that embody what their customers want. We recently had some great feedback for Sir Gerry Robinson - which is really a further endorsement of what apparent from the TV shows. Enjoy the re-runs and if your in business - listen to the reruns. 'Its' always as plain as the nose on your face!
Monday, 29 June 2009
Introducing some resources for speakers
We've been busy creating a few more resources online for anyone that is looking to recruit someone that can deliver real benefits to their event, convention or conference. We have produced a list of how to guides and also have delivered a synopsis of the who's who in motivational speaking and what they are currently up to. We have current news on the homepage of the main website, there is the http://amotivationalspeaker.wordpress.com/ that lists all the latest news and then there is this website which is profiling many of the top speakers in the public eye today. Many of the faces such as Sir Gerry Robinson will be gracing your tv screens this week as he gets the go ahead to buy a new business and challenge and turn the attitudes of a few around.
Bilimoria - produces a book
Baron Karan Bilimoria, has been a shrewd investor of money and in people. He goes with his gut feelings and has built himself an empire that is still growing, you can read his latest offerings http://www.londonspeakerbureau.co.uk/karan_bilimoria_against_the_grain.aspx of his book against the grain as this really unfolds some of the characteristics that have provided Karan the priveledged position that he holds today including that as a seat in the house of Lords only third Parsi ever to do so in this country.
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Karan Bilimoria - Balancing Successors
Karan Bilimoria, the founder of Cobra Beer, has found a happy balance when bringing in a successor. He stood back from the business and let McKeon, the successor, get on with the business operations. However, he was always available for advice and spent time once a week organising any business issues or problems with McKeon.
It's not the first time Karan Bilimoria has handed over part of the business. Throughout Cobra Beer;s lifetime, he has had a variety of financial and accounts managers take over his work, including Arthur Young (now Ernst and Young) and Dynshaw Italia (of ebookers.com). Both were very successful in their roles.
Bilimoria started the recruiment process for his next successor early, so as to hopefully repeat the impressive impact from the former two. Cobra reached a size that would attract both top candidates and enable the company to afford new employees. The company then worked with leading headhunters across the country, ending with Bilimoria personally interviewing twenty hopefuls, finally deciding on McKeon; his excellent presentation skills persuading Bilimoria that he should be his successor.
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Motivational speakers help students
How old do you have to be to speak with conviction? Would your child be able to visit children in Grade 5 at Ecole Viscount Alexander to guide them on a mission to find their passions that will lead them to success, happiness and fulfillment. There is a motivational speaker will be 10 year old Samantha Wilson.
It is a pilot test to be performed in this school as part of The Passion Test, a book co-authored by Janet Bray Attwood.
Samantha Wilson will talk for 45 minutes and encourage the children to take part in several motivational tasks such as identifying their number one passion and drawing pictures of things they like; the type of tasks carried out by adult motivational speakers!
Gerry Robinson - No nonsense approach
Sir Gerry Robinson has been recently knighted for his services to business, and its his motivational qualities of getting the best from people that have allowed his passage to this honour to have taken place. His nonsense approach has seen him rise to the highest level in business which is now been echoed with the lofty positions that his recent TV series on soughting out failing businesses, the rigidity of the NHS structure and the most recently the jargon filled world of HR (Human Resources). Where he notes that much of the NHS and public sector are lost in a world of waffle and jargon, such as Change Management, where he argues management done properly is about dealing with change.
Sir Gerry's history can be seen in Wikipedia, but this does not detail his real skill, which is managing people and his soft skills such as being able to emphatise with others and the situations and stresses they face in day to day situation. Its this ability and understanding that allows him to get the best out of others. You'll see that in his programmes he levels the playing field with the autocrats http://www.open2.net/nhs/ and enables the people who see teh solutions to get a voice and for that voice to be heard. This is motivation is the value he gives and empowers people with.
Sir Gerry's history can be seen in Wikipedia, but this does not detail his real skill, which is managing people and his soft skills such as being able to emphatise with others and the situations and stresses they face in day to day situation. Its this ability and understanding that allows him to get the best out of others. You'll see that in his programmes he levels the playing field with the autocrats http://www.open2.net/nhs/ and enables the people who see teh solutions to get a voice and for that voice to be heard. This is motivation is the value he gives and empowers people with.
Leadership Through Motivational Speakers
A crucial part of leadership is the ability to motivate people, whether it is groups, individuals or themselves. There are several different strategies, some of which may have destructive consequences. For example, fear, intimidation and anger are all emotions that are often mistakenly used as motivational approaches. While they may seem to produce a quick response, they are hurtful and generally only motivate for a short time. Conversely, more successful approaches include coaching, constructive delegation and speaking. If done well, these strategies motivate for the long-term.
However, while these strategies may work for most people, some individuals may have other, specific motivators, such as money, promotions, holidays or team-building exercises. It is therefore important that individual interests are identified and taken into account in order to successfully motivate every member of the team.
It is important to recognise that a motivational leader is only the beginning. In the long run, people must learn to motivate themselves. In order to get the best results, consult experts such as The London Speaker Bureau, to find suitable motivational speakers for your company.
However, while these strategies may work for most people, some individuals may have other, specific motivators, such as money, promotions, holidays or team-building exercises. It is therefore important that individual interests are identified and taken into account in order to successfully motivate every member of the team.
It is important to recognise that a motivational leader is only the beginning. In the long run, people must learn to motivate themselves. In order to get the best results, consult experts such as The London Speaker Bureau, to find suitable motivational speakers for your company.
Friday, 15 May 2009
Motivational speaking is good for you!
Motivational speaking has unlimited positive impacts - from making someone smile to changing their way of seeing. It can help people find their purpose and inspire people to do great things. That is why so many people are so passionate about it.
However, for motivational speaking to be successful, the event must be managed correctly. There are many factors to consider, and you cannot rely on the speaker to carry the entire event.
At The London Speaker Bureau, we have created a new weblog that specialises in motivational speaker news, entertainment, advice and information about individual speakers. We already have a variety of articles, but we'd love some more readers! Get it right the first time.
The weblog is located at http://amotivationalspeaker.wordpress.com/.
However, for motivational speaking to be successful, the event must be managed correctly. There are many factors to consider, and you cannot rely on the speaker to carry the entire event.
At The London Speaker Bureau, we have created a new weblog that specialises in motivational speaker news, entertainment, advice and information about individual speakers. We already have a variety of articles, but we'd love some more readers! Get it right the first time.
The weblog is located at http://amotivationalspeaker.wordpress.com/.
Friday, 20 February 2009
John Pearson, business speaker
John Pearson is a leading Business and Management speaker, provided by The London Speaker Bureau. He is currently Managing Director of Virgin Radio International, an expanding global radio network across the world.
John is the former CEO and Co-Founder of Virgin Radio UK, where he initiated some of the most dynamic changes to drive consumer adoption across media platforms. He has worked closely with the Virgin Brand and Richard Branson throughout some of Virgin's most challenging times. John is in a unique position to give a personal inside view of the values and behaviours that make Virgin one of the most successful and respected brands in the world.
John has spent the last 30 years in the media business; working across Press, magazines and TV, however a lot of time has been spent in broadcast radio and online media, giving John unique experiences across a variety of areas.
John directed Virgin Radio UK's most formative, turbulent and successful years. After launching the national station and winning a prestigious London FM licence, John was part of the management buyout with Chris Evans that created The Ginger Media Group. Alongside the direction of the radio station, John became a director of Ginger online and Ginger television, including the award winning TFI Friday.
His time spent as Managing Director at Virgin Radio International has led to the network expanding and participating in radio ventures in Europe, North America, the Middle East, India and south East Asia. Virgin currently has in excess of 15 million listeners worldwide.
John is also Chairman of Shazam Entertainment, a digital music company and a shareholder/director of World Architecture News.Com. He has now also re-joined Virgin and is consulting on Virgin's Global Radio Network with stations as far apart as Paris and Bangkok. An entrepreneur and Harvard Business School Alumni, John has been asked to submit and present to the Government joint and select committees for both the broadcasting act and the BBC charter renewal.
As a speaker, John focuses on Virgin Values and Innovation:
- How does Virgin keep its unique culture across so many different market sectors?
- How does Virgin consistently keep innovation a key value?
- How do you operate in 30 countries with 15,000 staff and still keep the same behaviours?
- How much of it is planned and how much is down to luck and circumstance?
- Most importantly - can the Virgin Culture be emulated by your business?
"Virgin has a unique set of values and behaviour that empowers staff to act in a Virgin way. These values define the invisible code of best Virgin practice and form the unique strand of Virgin DNA. By understanding the Virgin Values and how they work, not only are they transportable - you can identify the core values already working within your business and start to use them for competitive advantage."
John is a warm, passionate and engaging speaker who shares his insights gained through a lifetime of motivating and inspiring people in one of the country's most recognised companies.
Testimonials for John include:
"John has a unique ability to make everything appear simple that engages his audience and inspires thinking without boundaries. His energy and warm style combine to deliver a great message"
Andy Jonesco, CEO, AOL UK
"John has the ability to inspire; his energetic style of thinking is delivered with honest human examples of a very powerful vision. John is a great communicator and among the best speakers I have encountered"
Lee Roberts, Commercial Director, AEG
"Our guests were treated to a real delight. John offered us that rare combination of inspiration and relevance - engaging our organization to explore untold possibilities. From recent MBA students to CEO's - John seamlessly engaged the group to cherish innovation, passion, and risk taking as the foundation for creating breakthrough organizational results."
Dan Veitkus, Vice President, Novell, Inc.
John is the former CEO and Co-Founder of Virgin Radio UK, where he initiated some of the most dynamic changes to drive consumer adoption across media platforms. He has worked closely with the Virgin Brand and Richard Branson throughout some of Virgin's most challenging times. John is in a unique position to give a personal inside view of the values and behaviours that make Virgin one of the most successful and respected brands in the world.
John has spent the last 30 years in the media business; working across Press, magazines and TV, however a lot of time has been spent in broadcast radio and online media, giving John unique experiences across a variety of areas.
John directed Virgin Radio UK's most formative, turbulent and successful years. After launching the national station and winning a prestigious London FM licence, John was part of the management buyout with Chris Evans that created The Ginger Media Group. Alongside the direction of the radio station, John became a director of Ginger online and Ginger television, including the award winning TFI Friday.
His time spent as Managing Director at Virgin Radio International has led to the network expanding and participating in radio ventures in Europe, North America, the Middle East, India and south East Asia. Virgin currently has in excess of 15 million listeners worldwide.
John is also Chairman of Shazam Entertainment, a digital music company and a shareholder/director of World Architecture News.Com. He has now also re-joined Virgin and is consulting on Virgin's Global Radio Network with stations as far apart as Paris and Bangkok. An entrepreneur and Harvard Business School Alumni, John has been asked to submit and present to the Government joint and select committees for both the broadcasting act and the BBC charter renewal.
As a speaker, John focuses on Virgin Values and Innovation:
- How does Virgin keep its unique culture across so many different market sectors?
- How does Virgin consistently keep innovation a key value?
- How do you operate in 30 countries with 15,000 staff and still keep the same behaviours?
- How much of it is planned and how much is down to luck and circumstance?
- Most importantly - can the Virgin Culture be emulated by your business?
"Virgin has a unique set of values and behaviour that empowers staff to act in a Virgin way. These values define the invisible code of best Virgin practice and form the unique strand of Virgin DNA. By understanding the Virgin Values and how they work, not only are they transportable - you can identify the core values already working within your business and start to use them for competitive advantage."
John is a warm, passionate and engaging speaker who shares his insights gained through a lifetime of motivating and inspiring people in one of the country's most recognised companies.
Testimonials for John include:
"John has a unique ability to make everything appear simple that engages his audience and inspires thinking without boundaries. His energy and warm style combine to deliver a great message"
Andy Jonesco, CEO, AOL UK
"John has the ability to inspire; his energetic style of thinking is delivered with honest human examples of a very powerful vision. John is a great communicator and among the best speakers I have encountered"
Lee Roberts, Commercial Director, AEG
"Our guests were treated to a real delight. John offered us that rare combination of inspiration and relevance - engaging our organization to explore untold possibilities. From recent MBA students to CEO's - John seamlessly engaged the group to cherish innovation, passion, and risk taking as the foundation for creating breakthrough organizational results."
Dan Veitkus, Vice President, Novell, Inc.
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