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.
 

Benedict Allen is an author, explorer, presenter, film maker and public speaker of great repute. He has conquered many solo expeditions to remote corners of the world, his presentations depicting his success by remaining focused and committed to his objectives.

Steve retired from British Athletics in 2004 having been at the pinnacle of his field as Britain's No. 1 javelin thrower for over a decade. He now concentrates on his career as a corporate speaker and is available for motivational speaking engagements.

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.
 

Known worldwide for his achievements in athletics winning numerous medals at the Olympics, Commonwealth and European games, Roger was made British men's team captain in 1992. Since retiring from the track he has become a popular presenter for the BBC and has made guest appearances on such shows as Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Stars in their Eyes. His motivational presentations are heralded as highly entertaining.

Formally one of Britain's most talented Formula 1 drivers, Mark is currently a member of the ITV F1 Commentary Team and a much sort after speaker at corporate events where he relates his personal experiences to the business world.

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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.
 

While working as a company director in real estate, Annabelle developed a love as an endurance runner and went on to become one of the world's most acclaimed mountaineers. She reached the summit of Mt Everest in May 2004 and went on to break records by conquering the Seven Summits (the seven highest peaks on each continent) in less than a year. It is hardly surprising she is much sought after as a motivational and after dinner speaker.

Benjamin Bonetti is a motivational speaker with a unique, dynamic and hard hitting approach to life's challenges which result in inspirational, witty, keynote presentations. His entrepreneurial techniques, make him a popular speaker in the corporate field as well as a much sort after columnist for international self help magazines.

Mountaineer, Sir Chris Bonnington 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.
 

Stuart is a speaker of true inspirational quality. In his presentation, he demonstrates that determination can triumph over physical disability having been the first disabled person to row unaided across the Atlantic Ocean . He completed the challenge in 109 days.

A renowned scrum half, Kyran has played for the British and Irish Lions and South Africa at International level. He was a member of the 2003 England World Cup winning team. He now carries out more commercial engagements and recently won television’s Dancing on Ice and Dancing on Ice Champion of Champions. He is a superb motivational and after dinner speaker.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
 

During her sporting career, Steph has achieved everything form World Championships to Olympic Gold. She was National Modern Biathlon Champion in 2000, National Modern Tetrathlon Champion in 1999 and National Modern Triathlon Champion in 1996. She has gained much experience in the media and guested on numerous sporting and quiz programmes. Her engaging personality and overall achievements make her a popular choice for motivational & after dinner speaker.

Renowned Olympic Gold Medallist James Cracknell rowed into British hearts at the Sydney 2000 Games and again represented his country in Athens 2004. When not in a boat, James can frequently be found enjoying regular television and radio appearances, is an experienced columnist and a popular after dinner and motivational speaker.

Luke's goal with his presentations is to prove that with self-belief, people can achieve beyond their expectations. An ultra marathon runner with over forty marathons, ultra-marathons and mountain races under his belt, Luke pushes himself to greater limits with each challenge.

Born in London, Lawrence is a retired English ruby union player and Captain of the national team who was a key member of the 2003 World Cup winning squad. During his playing career he also played for London wasps. Lawrence is now much sought after as a motivational and inspirational speaker at corporate events. His topics include leadership, teamwork, peak performance and sport.

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.

Sam recently returned home to the UK to a heroes welcome having completed the notoriously dangerous Vendee Globe Solo Round –the-World Yacht Race, finishing as one of the fastest boats. Acclaimed for her courage during the voyage, San=m is now in demand to recount this and other stories from her sailing career as a motivational and after dinner speaker.

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

Recognised as one of the most adventurous and exciting female climbers in the world today, Catherine Destivelle has performed many daring solo climbs on some of the globes most challenging mountains.

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.

Matt Dickinson was the first British filmmaker to climb and film on the summit of Mount Everest and return alive. It is not surprising therefore that his presentations include a combination of spectacular audio and visual techniques guaranteed to impress any business audience.

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.
 

A British sailor, Tracy skippered the first all female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race and became the first woman to receive the Yachtsman of the Year Trophy. Tracy continues to act as an ambassador for yachting and now concentrates on running motivational courses and project management. She is a popular motivational speaker.

Chris began boxing whilst still at school and went on to become World Middleweight Champion in 1990. Out of the ring Chris has firmly established himself on the celebrity circuit and is an accomplished after dinner speaker.

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.

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.
 

Sean is heralded as one of the most durable rugby players of all time. With a reputation as an abrasive hooker, he captained the All Blacks for almost six years. Off the field his ability to motivate and inspire makes him an ideal choice as a sporting and motivational speaker, enhancing development, team building, focus and innovation.
 

Rob and James have recently returned from one of the most epic trips undertaken by man. Having travelled the length of the world, overcoming many obstacles along the way, their story is sure to inspire and entertain. Using a relaxed, smooth and fresh approach, their delivery is mature and articulate beyond their years while retaining a youthful exuberance to captivate any audience.

Sir Geoff is undoubtedly best remembered for his outstanding playing career with West Ham Utd and for being the only player in the history of football to score a hat trick in a World Cup Final. Now, much in demand as a TV pundit and as a motivational speaker, he has become highly successful in the business world.

Lost alone in the hostile environment of the Amazon jungle, Yossi survived three traumatic weeks battling against the odds in extreme conditions during which time he reached a new understanding of himself and life. Speaking from his experiences, he strives to motivate and inspire in any circumstances.

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.
 

Tanni-Grey Thompson is a legend in her own lifetime renowned as Britain's best known paraplegic athlete winning numerous medals and accolades. Away from competition, her work includes media presentation and she is in great demand as a motivation or conference keynote and after dinner speaker.

At 23 Edward 'Bear' Grylls entered the Guinness Book of Records as the youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest. A survival expert and keen environmentalist, his natural talent for communicating and entertaining at all levels makes him a poplar personality in his own right.
 

Sally Gunnell is heralded as one of the greatest ever British female 400m hurdlers. She is the only woman in history to hold the Olympic, Commonwealth and European Gold Medal simultaneously. Sally is currently a key member of the BBC Athletics Commentary Team, is an established motivational and after dinner speaker and an ideal choice for hosting awards etc.

Polar explorer, entrepreneur,  leader,  speaker, broadcaster and writer Pen has proven experience of inspiring and motivating through all walks of life. His recent achievements include guiding the oldest person ever in an attempt to reach the South Pole and the youngest person ever to attempt to reach the North Pole. He is heralded as a new talent in broadcasting.

Nicky is a qualified dietician and personal stylist and is viewed as the UK's leading lifestyle transformation agent. The founder of Tramp2Vamp, she has been featured in numerous publications and has an extensive television portfolio including Celebrity 10 Year Younger. Nicky is much sort after as an after dinner and motivational speaker.
 

Ken Hames came to the public's attention when, with the help of Princess Diana, he took a group of underprivileged children with severe behaviour problems on an expedition. He has gone on to complete similar quests with various groups from all walks of life. One of the SAS's senior instructors he has seen active service in Northern Ireland, the Falklands and the Gulf and is now a successful television presenter and motivational speaker.

Austin is a former rugby union who represented Leicester Tigers, England and The British Lions at scrum half, fly half, fullback and wing. He announced his international retirement in 2005/06 although still plays at club level for Bishop Stortford. He recently took part in the popular BBC series Strictly Come Dancing and is an entertaining after dinner speaker.

Award winning Dame Kelly began running at the age of 12 and has won medals at every National & International level culminating in her double golds at the 2004 Olympic Games. Kelly's combination of career and life experiences together with her natural humour and charm make her ideal as a speaker at corporate events.

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Chris Hoy is the most successful Olympic male track cyclist of all time, having taken three Gold Medals in the Beijing Games alone. He is a multi World Champion and was recently voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2008.

Inspired as a young child, Ellen saved her school dinner money for three years to buy her first boat. At the age of eighteen she sailed solo around Britain and went on to later complete the toughest challenge known to sailors, the gruelling Vendee Globe 2000 race. Ellen has recently broken the solo non-stop around the world record on the multi-hull trimaran B&Q. 2008 will see team BT Team Ellen face the IMDCA Ocean Racing World Challenge

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.

Penny is a former National Ladies Rally Driving Champion and professional journalist. On television she is an accomplished presenter having presented shows such as The Road Show and Top Gear. She is also much sought after as an inspirational speaker.

Former F1 racing driver Perry McCarthy followed his racing career as a test driver for Williams and Benetton. After a brief retirement, he returned to sports car racing competing in numerous events including at Le Mans in 2002. He was the original Stig on BBC's Top Gear and is now a popular choice on the speaking circuit.

Heather Mills story is truly one of inspiration and courage. With her modelling career brought to an untimely and abrupt end through accident, Heather transformed her circumstances into one of the most successful business humanitarian ventures of all time.

Chris Moon began working with the Halo Trust specialising in mine clearance in 1993 and subsequently lost his lower right leg and arm in an accident while walking in cleared area. Surviving against the odds, Chris completed his first London marathon less than a year after leaving hospital. In 1996 he founded his own company and is renowned as a speaker who ‘walks the talk'.
 

Brian is a former rugby player having played both at club level and for his country, winning 64 caps for England. He has appeared on a variety of television programmes including Grandstand, A Question of Sport, Rugby Special and They Think its all Over in addition to presenting on Radio 5 live and Radio Trent Sportsnight. He is a renowned motivational and after dinner speaker tailoring his speeches for any event. Brian is currently working as a presenter and pundit for the BBC.

Health and fitness instructor Diana Moran is known to millions as television's Green Goddess. She has produced a number of keep fit videos and aside from this has worked as a model, journalist choreographer and presenter of fashion shows.

Captured and tortured during the Gulf War, today Lieutenant John Nichol frequently appears on programmes such as Newsnight in an advisory capacity and has made a series of films for BBC Breakfast News. He is a highly respected speaker focussing on optimism, inspiration and personal motivation.

With his obsession for speed and boundless determination, Richard Noble achieved his dream of breaking the land speed record in 1983. He is in much demand to share his experiences on what it is like to ‘go supersonic' making him a unique speaker.
 

A self-made millionaire having achieved phenomenal success across several professions, Bob is one of the UK 's foremost businessmen and professional speakers.

Rowing hero Matthew Pinsent made history at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games by becoming one of only 5 athletes to achieve consecutive gold medals over 4 games when he led the British coxless fours to victory in one of the closest race finishes ever recorded. His dedication, experience and expertise make him an extremely authoritative motivational and after dinner speaker. Matthew is currently a sports presenter on BBC News 24.

Knighted for his unprecedented achievement of winning 5 Olympic Gold Medals for rowing over consecutive games, Sir Steve has since carved a highly successful career for himself in the world of PR. He is greatly sought after as an after dinner and motivational speaker.

Rowing Olympic Champion in the coxless fours, Pete achieved his ultimate goal of winning gold in the 2008 Beijing Games. A Lieutenant in the Royal Navy and a great ambassador for the service, Pete is also an accomplished speaker.
 

Fran Sandham is an experience public speaker specialising in adventure, exploration, personal achievement and motivational topics. His presentations in recent months centre around his remarkable trans-Africa solo walk from Namibia’s Skeleton Coast to the Indian Ocean entirely on foot and unaided, a journey of 3000 miles. Critically acclaimed, Fran is in much demand in the media, across the UK and abroad.

Steve Smith is a former Olympic High Jumper and British Record Holder. Since retiring from competition, he has become a successful restaurateur and business man combining his sporting and business talents to provide a motivational speaking package.

Howard delivers keynote presentations on how to succeed in the world of tomorrow and how it will differ from that of today. Currently based in America, Howard joined the BBC in 1985 as a presenter of the science programme Tomorrow's World.

Charismatic with the power to educate, inspire and entertain, Jim's presentations focus on the development of high performance teams within the business community.

Rebecca Stephens became the first British woman to stand upon the summit of Everest in 1993 and has gone on to be the first British woman to climb the highest peaks in each of the world's seven continents. Drawing from personal experience, Rebecca provides outstanding presentations on motivation and team building whether it is at dinners or corporate events.
 

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.

Steve Smith is Britain's most successful high jumper. A Commonwealth record holder, he won a bronze medal in Atlanta and captained Team GB at the European Championships where his inspirational talks encouraged the highest ever British medal tally at this event. Steve's presentation topic covers peak performance and his speech titles include The Five Principles of Success and Raise the Bar.

Sarah is one of Britain's most decorated female Paralympians having won a total of 18 medals over 2 sports including 7 Paralympian gold since making her debut as a swimmer. She switched sports to cycling in 2005. Sarah has travelled the world as an ambassador for disability sport and has vast experience of keynote speaking and presentations at corporate events. Her motivating style and enthusiastic approach, inspire at every level.

Dr Michael Stroud is a leading authority on survival, nutrition and endurance. He accompanied Sir Ranulph Fiennes on their unassisted polar expedition across the Antarctic and recently embarked on a challenge to run seven marathons in seven continents in aid of the British Heart Foundation. He is a truly motivational speaker.

Inspired by Scott's Antarctic campaigns, after 6 years of planning, Robert successfully reached the South Pole on foot. Witnessing the degradation there, he decided to dedicate his subsequent expedition to the North Pole, to raising awareness amongst young people of the condition of global environmental issues. An influential and motivational speaker.
 

Dennis began playing snooker as a child and turned professional in 1971/72. His finest hour was undoubtedly winning the Embassy World Championship in coming from behind and winning 18-17. He is a popular face on television having made numerous guest appearances on a variety of shows and regularly commentates on snooker programmes.

Leon is regarded as one of the world's top platform divers. His passion for all he does has helped him achieve sustained success at the highest level including securing Britain's 1st Olympic medal win with  his diving partner for 44 years at the Athens Games. An experienced speaker, Leon provides a perfect balance of clear and controlled messaging, fuelled with energy and enthusiasm, addressing business leaders to school children.

Iwan came to athletics at the age of sixteen having broken several records in various events at his school sports day. An Olympic silver medallist he is currently the British and European 400 metre record holder and is a true ambassador for the sport of athletics. Iwan is an inspiring motivational speaker focusing on determination and hard work.

Record-breaking Fiona Thornewill reached the South Pole after 42 days of unsupported solo walking in January 2004. This was achieved after becoming the first British woman to arrive at the South Pole with team-mate Catherine Hartly and husband Mike in January 2000. She was also the first British woman to walk to the North Pole in May 2001.

David Trick played 247 games for Bath Rugby Club and was a member of the England squad from 1980-1986. David can also lay claim to speaking at a number of highly prestigious engagements such as the pre Badminton Horse Trial Dinner in the presence of Prince Charles.

Stephen is one of the best-known mountaineers of his generation. He is particularly associated with Mount Everest and was the first Briton to conquer the mountain without supplementary oxygen. In addition, Stephen is a renowned photographer, writer and public speaker.

Simon first came to the public's attention during the Falklands Conflict not because of his horrific injuries but for the message that Simon conveyed as a result. Proving that a positive mental attitude and an ability to not just accept a situation but turn it to an advantage, makes him a perfect choice as a motivational speaker.

Brian Whittle found fame when called upon to stand in for the famous Kriss Akabusi - Roger Black relay team in the European Championship final. Despite losing a shoe, he helped the team to victory and represented his country a further 45 times. He speaks on the need for determination.

Bradley is a Belgian born British track and road cyclist, currently riding for Team Columbia. He won gold in three events at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 2008 to accompany double gold in the Beijing Olympic Games.

During his rowing career, Steve has won a vast array of accolades including 4 World Championships and 2 Olympic Gold Medals at consecutive Games. Steve is an excellent corporate speaker having worked with several blue-chip companies as a team building/motivational speaker. He has also hosted several learn to row team building days.

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.