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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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Ron Atkinson |
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Affectionately known as Big Ron, Ron’s career as a
footballer and manager are well documented culminating as
one time manager of Manchester Utd. Ron has also worked
extensively in the media as a broadcaster and pundit and is
frequently sought after as an after dinner speaker. He
currently primarily pursues a career in business.
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Martin Bayfield |
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Martin
Bayfield was capped for England 31 times before being forced
by injury to retire in 1995. He is currently involved in
coaching a RUFC youth development side and is now in great
demand on the speaking circuit. He recently moved into the
world of film as the body double for the character Hagrid in
the Harry Potter movies.
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Bob 'The Cat' Bevan: MBE |
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Bob is a top
corporate comedian who tailors and has worked with his
entertainment to his audience. He is undoubtedly one of the
most highly sought after speakers in the UK and has worked
with such legends as Elton John, Billy Connelly, Bruce
Forsyth and The Bee Gees.
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Harold 'Dickie' Bird: MBE |
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Heralded
as one of the worlds greatest ever cricket umpires, Dickie
Bird's playing career came to an abrupt end through
injury. After a spell training young players, Dickie
became a professional umpire and currently tours the
corporate circuit delighting audiences with anecdotes from
the world of cricket. He is also the author of a
number of best selling books and the Founder of the Dickie
Bird Foundation. |
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Roger Black: MBE |
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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. |
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Brian Blessed |
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Renowned
British actor whose West End credits include Cats and Chitty
Chitty Bang Bang. He is also an acclaimed Shakespearean
actor and was the voice of Bosa Nass in Star Wars' Phantom
Menace. Aside from acting Brian has found time to climb
Mount Everest, Mount Kilamanjaro and reach The North Pole on
foot.
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Mark Blundell |
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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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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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Kyran Bracken: MBE |
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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. |
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Frank Bruno: MBE |
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Former World
Heavyweight Champion, Frank Bruno is one of Britain 's
best-loved boxers. Following retirement from the ring, he
has enjoyed much popularity as a pantomime performer and as
a presenter including the popular series It's A Knockout. He
recently appeared in the TV programme Out Of Africa: Heroes
and Icons. |
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Jack Charlton: OBE |
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Affectionately known as ‘Big Jack' throughout the game, Jack
is a legend in his own lifetime. A member of the England
1966 World Cup winning team, he achieved great success as a
player with Leeds Utd and as a manager of the Republic of
Ireland . Jack is one of the finest raconteurs in the
country who's powerful, motivational and after dinner
speeches are in much demand.
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Gareth Chilcott |
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Gareth made
over 400 appearances for Bath RFC, was an England
International between 1984 and 1990 and a British Lion in
1989. Gareth, known as Coach is a natural entertainer and is
often found delivering after dinner speeches at sporting and
company events all around the UK. He has also made regular
guest appearances on various television quiz shows, in
addition to working as a sport's presenter and rugby pundit.
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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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John Conteh |
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John Conteh
became the WBC World Light Heavyweight Champion in 1973 and
successfully defended his title on 3 occasions. John is a
keen golfer and regularly competes in charity competitions.
In addition he is an accomplished speaker particularly sort
after at sporting events.
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Lawrence Dallaglio: OBE |
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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.
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Catherine Destivelle |
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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.
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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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Tommy Docherty |
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Tommy
Docherty is a former Manchester United manager now a
successful after dinner speaker. Famed for his fast
talking, wise cracking style, he is a popular choice at
multinational, corporate, conference dinners and for PAs
alike.
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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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Tracy Edwards: MBE |
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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.
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Chris Eubank |
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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.
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Sean Fitzpatrick |
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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.
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Duncan Goodhew: MBE |
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Duncan
Goodhew is one of Britains most respected atheletes. Olympic
swimmer and medalist 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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Jimmy Greaves |
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One of the
greatest goal scorers of all time, Jimmy played at club
level for Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham Utd, and AC
Milan. He was an England International and member of the
1966 World Cup winning squad. Following his playing career,
Jimmy has found success in the media and is an excellent
after dinner speaker.
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Edward 'Bear' Grylls |
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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.
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Alan Hansen |
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Former Scottish International footballer Alan Hansen played
for Partick Thistle and Liverpool in addition to his country
before injury brought his playing career to an abrupt end.
He is currently a successful and controversial television
pundit and journalist working for the BBC. Alan is highly
regarded for his critical approach.
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Austin Healey |
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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.
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Dame Kelly Holmes |
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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: MBE |
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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. |
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Sir Geoff Hurst: MBE |
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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.
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Frank McLintock: MBE |
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Frank played
at club level with Leicester City and Arsenal and was a
Scottish International. He is currently a soccer analyst
with Sky TV.
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Geoff Miller |
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Having
amassed twenty years of experience on the professional
cricketing circuit, Geoff has accumulated a vast number of
humorous anecdotes with which to entertain his highly
appreciative audiences and not just from the world of
cricket. Geoff is not only in popular demand in the UK but
also overseas. He is currently touring the UK in Sticky
Wicket with the stars of Test Match Special Live. |
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Brian Moore |
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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. |
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Victoria Pendleton |
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Heralded as
the golden girl of British cycling, Victoria won Gold at the
Olympic Games in Beijing and is currently the reigning World
and Olympic Champion for the sprint. She made history in
2007 when she won an unprecedented 3 World Championship Gold
Medals establishing herself as the World's Greatest female
track cyclist. She specialises in Q & A |
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Jenny Pitman: OBE |
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Renowned
National Hunt horse trainer. Victories include The Grand
National and The Cheltenham Gold Cup. Jenny is now a best
selling author.
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Shaun Pollock |
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Formerly a
South African cricketer and captain of the national team,
Shaun was considered a bowling all-rounder. Since retiring
from the game he has firmly established himself on the
speaking circuit. |
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Peter Reed |
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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. |
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Dermot Reeve OBE |
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Dermot
enjoyed much success as a player for Sussex, Warwickshire
and England before firmly establishing himself as an
invaluable part of the Channel 4 cricketing media team. His
experience includes fronting and hosting studio discussions
and award ceremonies and his forceful personality makes him
an ideal choice as a speaker. |
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Peter Shilton: OBE MBE |
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Peter
enjoyed a long and highly successful playing career in the
role of goalkeeper for a number of clubs including the
England National Team and was the victim of the
controversial Hand of God goal by Maradonna in the 1990
World Cup quarter final. He went on to become manager of
Plymouth Argyle.
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Steve Smith |
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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. |
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Sarah Storey: MBE |
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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. |
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Ian St John |
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Nicknamed
‘The Saint' Ian St John found success at player and
management levels with spells at Liverpool , Motherwell,
Coventry City and Tranmere Rovers. He went on to become a
television personality enjoying much recognition with The
Saint and Greavsie Show.
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Dennis Taylor |
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Denis 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.
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Phil Tufnell |
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Former
Middlesex and England cricketer, Phil has recently found new
celebrity status since winning I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of
Here. He has regularly appeared on TV in such programmes as
GMTV, This Morning and Simply The Best. He is currently a
team captain on the quiz show They Think It's All Over. In
addition to promotional work he is an excellent after dinner
speaker.
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John Virgo |
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Recognised
as one of snooker's greatest exponents, John has been one of
the sport's leading lights for many years. He became UK
Champion just 3 years after turning professional and is a
former Chairman of the World Professional Billiards and
Snooker Association. He has also enjoyed success on TV both
as a commentator and as co host of the game show Big Break.
His exhibition work is legendary. |
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Bradley Wiggins: OBE |
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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.
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Steve Williams: MBE |
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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. |
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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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