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Jonathan Aitken |
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Former
high flying MP, Jonathan Aitken is a best selling
author, regular contributor to TV and radio and
newspapers and is an outstanding political, business or
after dinner speaker.
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Kriss Akabusi: MBE MA |
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Kriss'
athletic career began in the Army Physical Training
Corp. He went on to win an array of medals in hurdling
and relay including Olympic, Commonwealth and European
Championships. He currently works in media and PR is the
CEO of the Akabusi Company, Founding Director of REACH
and is an inspirational speaker. |
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Lord
Ashdown: GCMG KBE PC |
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Paddy
Ashdown entered politics following a career in the
foreign office having served in the Royal Marines. He
became Leader of the Liberal Democrats in 1988 and was
made a peer in 2001 following his retirement from the
commons. Until recently he stood as the UN's Chief
Administrator in Bosnia. |
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Tony Ball: MBE |
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Acknowledged worldwide as one of Britain's top
marketers, Tony is the man who launched the Mini-Car in
the sixties. In recent years he has staged opening and
closing ceremonies for events such as the rugby and
cricket World Cup and has added the role of after dinner
and conference speaker to his impressive CV. |
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Sir John Banham |
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Sir John
Banham is a highly successful and respected businessman
and former marketing director. He is in much demand as a
speaker and regularly appears on radio and television
business programmes. |
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James Bellini |
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James
has a long and distinguished career as an
internationally acclaimed analyst, writer, conference
chairman and speaker, specialising in information
technology, retailing, financial services and brand
values. He has also been a regular broadcaster on such
shows as The Money Programme, Tonight and Panorama.
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John Bly |
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John's
career began at Sotheby's before joining the family
business specialising in furniture. He is a lecturer,
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Liveryman of
the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. |
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Sir Chay Blyth: CBE BEM |
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Chay
Blyth became the first man to sail non-stop westwards
around the world in 1971. He later went on to amass an
amazing amount of racing successes and has received
great acclaim for his services within the marketing
world. He is an accomplished speaker.
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Sir Chris Bonington: CBE |
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Mountaineer, Sir Chris Bonington is much acclaimed for
his ascents on Everest. He has led numerous expeditions
worldwide and conquered many previously unclimbed peaks.
His most recent exploration was to Shiv Shankar.
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Sean Brickell |
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An award
winning journalist and broadcaster, Sean uses the
colourful experiences of his career to motivate and
entertain his audiences. Also an event facilitator,
moderator and media consultant, he has worked with many
organisations from large pharmaceutical, IT and defence
companies to hospital trusts and individuals. |
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Michael Buerk |
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Multi
award winning broadcaster Michael Buerk was once named
Television Journalist of the Year and has presented such
programmes as The Ten O'Clock News and 999 reporting on
emergencies. In addition he lectures on international,
environmental, political and industrial issues. |
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Geoff Burch |
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Thought
provoking and dynamic, Geoff Burch has been described as
one of the world's most persuasive men. His
presentations cover a wide range of business issues
motivating even the most dispirited of work teams.
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Alan Chambers: MBE |
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A former
Royal Marine, Alan Chambers led the first successful
British team to walk unsupported from Canada to the
Geographical North Pole. A trained diver, parachutist,
paramedic & ski survival instructor, his motivational
presentations never fail to inspire.
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Max Clifford |
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Max's
career in the world of music, media, promotion and
protecting some of the world's greatest stars is well
documented. He is constantly sought after as a speaker
at universities, conferences and corporate events and
has a great deal of involvement orchestrating PR
campaigns and fund-raising activities raising awareness
for charities. |
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Lord Sebastian Coe |
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Former
athlete and politician, Lord Coe led London's bid for
the 2012 Summer Olympics (and subsequently became
Chairman of the London Organising Committee for the
Olympic Games.) He was recently elected vice president
of the International Association of Athletics
Federations. He is much sought after as a speaker.
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Pete Cohen |
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Pete is
recognised as GMTV's resident Life Coach. He is a health
and fitness professional, human behaviourist and life
strategist. In addition Pete is a top motivational
speaker and business consultant offering a variety of
key presentations tailor-made to suit your needs.
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Graham Davies |
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Graham
Davies is a leading expert in interpersonal
communication. A qualified barrister, today Graham
concentrates on link presenting, keynote speaking and
presentation coaching covering in the region of 100
events each year.
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Phil Davies |
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Phil
has achieved success at the highest level as a rugby
union player and coach. His presentations and
workshops will
motivate, inspire and instil a winning spirit focussing
on team development for higher performance.
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Richard Denny |
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Richard
Denny is a leading authority on business growth.
Heralded as one of the UK 's foremost business advisors,
consultants, mentors and coaches, he is the founder and
chairman of The Richard Denny Organisation providing
in-house training on all major aspects of successful
business practice.
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Frank Dick: OBE |
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Frank
Dick uses his expertise derived from years of experience
in athletics coaching to motivate in many areas
particularly business. He is considered one of the UK 's
most outstanding speakers. |
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Richard Dunwoody: MBE |
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Former
Champion National Hunt Jockey and most successful in history
to date, including twice winner of The Grand National. He
now coaches up and coming young jockeys and is Consultant to
trainer Richard Phillips.
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Frances Edmonds |
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Frances
Edmonds graduated from Cambridge and initially worked in
Brussels as a conference interpreter. Following marriage
to cricketer Phil Edmonds, she wrote a best seller
entitled Another Bloody Tour thus launching her career as
a talented and entertaining
author, broadcaster and speaker. |
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Alan Elston |
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A
business presenter, Alan designs and hosts events
specializing in delivering messages as a keynote
speaker, speaker coach and presentation trainer. His
dynamic and engaging approach both motivates and
inspires. |
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Sir Tom Farmer: CBE KCSG |
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Sir Tom
Farmer was the founder chairman of Kwik-Fit Holdings plc.
He currently holds a number of appointments including
Chairman of the Trustees of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award,
Chairman of Investors in People, Scotland, is a Board Member
of Investors in People, UK and the owner of Hibernian FC. He
is a highly informative and inspirational keynote speaker. |
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes: OBE
Bt |
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Since
leading the British expedition on the White Nile in 1969
Sir Ranulph has been instrumental in the planning of
many exploratory expeditions. Together with Dr Michael
Stroud he achieved the first unsupported crossing of the
Antarctic Continent in the Pentland South Pole
expedition. A best selling author Sir Ranulph has
recently taken up running marathons for charity.
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Sir David Frost OBE |
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Sir
David began presenting TV programmes when still an
undergraduate at Cambridge. He found early fame with
That Was The Week That Was and has hosted high profile
interviews ever since. He currently fronts the breakfast
show Frost On Sunday.
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Duncan Goodhew: MBE |
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Duncan
Goodhew is one of Britain's most respected athletes.
Olympic swimmer and medallist of the 70's and 80's, he
also represented GB in the 2 and 4 man bobsleigh at the
European Championships. Now an acclaimed businessman,
Duncan is a superb motivational and after dinner
speaker.
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Ray Hammond |
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Ray
Hammond is world renowned as a leading futurologist,
technology analyst and commentator on the digital age.
Founder and developer of a number of businesses around
the world, Ray is in great demand as a keynote speaker
providing many lectures and workshops on his given
subject.
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Robert Heller |
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Robert
Heller is one of Britain 's best selling authors and a
speaker on business management. The founder editor of
Management Today, he was instrumental in turning the
magazine into Britain 's leading periodical. |
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Penny Hughes |
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Penny
Hughes has carved a reputation for herself as one of the
UK's most outstanding businesswomen. Her career really
took off with the appointment as Brand Manager with
Coca-Cola since when, she has held a number of
non-executive roles with some of the business world's
leading companies. Her presentations have been described
as incredibly motivating, inspiring and powerful,
delivered with passion and rhetorical wit. |
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Sir Bernard Ingham |
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Sir
Bernard began his career in journalism before rising to
greater prominence as Chief Press Secretary to Margaret
Thatcher. Sir Bernard is a highly distinguished after
dinner speaker. |
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Rt Hon Charles Kennedy:
MP |
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Charles
Kennedy embarked on a career in broadcasting and
journalism before moving into politics. He served as UK
Party President of the SDP, Deputy Governor of the
Liberal Democratic Foreign Affairs Defence and Overseas
Development Committee and Party Spokesmen before being
elected Leader of the Liberal Democratic Party upon
Paddy Ashdown's retirement. He retired as Leader in
2005. |
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Lynda King Taylor |
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Lynda
King Taylor was instrumental in introducing the first
shop steward and supervisory training programmes in the
UK and was the first woman to work on the militant
production line at the Ford Halewood plant. She later
founded her own company working across the globe and is
the author of a number of best selling books on the
subject of corporate excellence and leadership.
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Lord Kinnock: PC |
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Neil
Kinnock entered Parliament in 1970 and rose to the rank
of Labour Party Leader and Leader of the Opposition. He
later was appointed one of Britain's two members of the
European Commission and entered the House of Lords in
2005. He is currently Chairman of the British Council
which promotes the UK's reputation for arts, science and
education and is President of Cardiff University.
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Eric Knowles |
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Antiques
expert, Eric Knowles came to the fore when he joined
Bonhams, the London Auctioneers. A leading authority in
European and Oriental ceramics, Lalique, The Glass of
Tiffany and decorative arts. Eric is frequently seen on the
20th Century Roadshow and This Morning. |
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Rt Hon Lord Lawson of
Blaby: PC |
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Nigel
Lawson is a highly respected economist whose expertise
on the European Economy is well documented. A former
Chancellor of the Exchequer for 6 years, his specialist
topics include the Politics & Economics of the EMU,
Future Development in Europe and Globalisation & its
consequences.
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Alex MacPhail |
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Success
came to Alex MacPhail early in his career first as a
city broker and then through direct sales. Searching for
something extra, Alex founded Speakers International
Corporate Development Ltd. Alex has gained a reputation
as a humorous and dynamic presenter. |
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Sir John Major: KG CH |
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Former
British Prime Minister, John Major enjoyed a meteoric
rise through the political ranks during the Thatcher
era. He served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and
Foreign Secretary before taking over the leadership of
the Conservative Party. He is currently in great demand
as a conference and after dinner speaker. |
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David Mellor: QC |
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David
Mellor became an MP in 1979 enjoying a rapid rise
through the ranks before subsequently working in
broadcasting and journalism. He now runs his own
business consultancy and in addition has recently
returned to politics. He is a highly original speaker. |
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Andrew Neil |
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Andrew
Neil is a renowned editor, writer, broadcaster, Radio
Presenter and business consultant. He is also an
acknowledged expert on British and American politics and
business. He has recently enjoyed a prominent position
in the role of Editor-In-Chief of The European.
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Archie Norman: MP |
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Archie
Norman enjoyed a high profile career in business holding
prominent positions with a number of leading companies.
Moving to politics, his rise through the ranks was
meteoric becoming Vice Chairman of the Conservative
Party and Shadow Secretary for Environment, Transport
and Regions before returning to the back benches. He is
an outstanding speaker and one of the most respected
business leaders in Britain. |
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Lord Parkinson of
Carnforth: PC |
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Lord
Parkinson is a politician and former Cabinet Member of
great standing. He came to prominence primarily in the
Thatcher era and was made Secretary of State for Trade
and Industry in 1983 and Secretary of State for
Transport in 1989. He is currently Vice-Chairman of the
Conservative Way Forward group.
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Bob Patmore |
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A
self-made millionaire having achieved phenomenal success
across several professions, Bob is one of the UK 's
foremost businessmen and professional speakers.
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Rt Hon Lord Patten of
Barnes: CH PC |
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Lord
Patten began his political career in the Conservative
Research Dept. before finally entering Parliament as an
MP for Bath in 1979, a seat he held until 1992. During
his career, he rose to a number of prominent ministerial
posts including Chairman of the Conservative Party
before being appointed the last Governor of Hong Kong. Lord Patten is much
sought after as a keynote speaker on foreign, political
and business affairs.
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Michael Portillo |
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After
leaving Cambridge, Michael Portillo spent a brief spell
in the business world before beginning his career in
politics where he held a number of Cabinet positions
including Secretary of State for Employment and Defence.
He was also Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer. Michael
acts as a business advisor and has appeared on
television presenting such programmes as Richard
Wagner's Ring, Elizabeth I and Portillo in Euroland. |
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Michael Rodd |
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Michael
is a leading specialist in business media productions.
In addition to founding his own company, he regularly
contributes to conferences and seminars. In front of the
cameras Michael is renowned for presenting such
programmes as Business Matters, The Business Exchange
and Tomorrow's World. |
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Colin Shaw |
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Colin is
heralded as a Guru of the Customer Experience. A
founding partner of Beyond Philosophy, he is an
interactive, thought provoking, keynote speaker using
concepts backed by real-life case studies to demonstrate
how companies can better understand the implications of
the customer experience to prepare for the future. He
illustrates this by developing original concepts,
strategic thinking and creating and managing
organisational change. |
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Robin Simon |
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Robin's
career spans writing, lecturing and broadcasting on just
about every form of the arts including; fine art,
antiques, opera and architecture. His broadcasting
includes work for radio and television most notably
Newsnight, The World At One, Kaleidoscope and the Today
programme. |
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John Simpson: CBE |
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John Simpson is an accomplished
public and keynote speaker and enthralling after dinner
speaker fascinating audiences across the world with his
lively and entertaining talks and lectures. With over 40
years experience in international journalism he has the
ability to cover topics from highly factual and intense
World Affairs to more light-hearted and amusing tales from
his extensive travels.
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Jim Steele |
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Charismatic with the power to educate, inspire and
entertain, Jim's presentations focus on the development
of high performance teams within the business community. |
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Jeff Stevenson |
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Jeff has
made regular appearances on television guesting on shows
such as Des O'Connor Tonight & Live from Her Majesties.
He has toured the UK opening for star acts such as
Shirley Bassey & Tom Jones and excels at conference and
after dinner events.
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Sue Stockdale |
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Sue
Stockdale is a unique combination of businesswoman,
international business expert and record-breaking
explorer. The first woman to ski to the North Pole, she
has been part of numerous expeditions exposing her to
extreme survival conditions. |
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Geoff Wilson |
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Geoff is
head of marketing and communication at the Irish
Football Association and was recently voted CIM
Marketing Director of the Year. Ranked as a top rate
speaker, Geoff gives compelling and informative Keynote
Presentations punctuated with personal anecdotes and
experiences using a free flowing style. Interacting with
his audience, he will bring your conference to life.
Topics include; E Marketing, Building a Brand and
Sponsorship.
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Sir Clive Woodward |
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Sir Clive
secured his place in history as the architect who
masterminded the England World Cup victory in 2003. His
outstanding quality of leadership, teamship and
partnership makes him one of the most sought after
public speakers not just in sport but industry-wide.
Seminar themes include Building High Performance Teams,
Winning Mindset and Success from Setbacks. |
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