Choosing the Right AI Speaker: A Q3/Q4 Guide for Event Planners
The corporate events landscape has undergone a seismic shift. AI has become one of the most in-demand themes in conference programming, reflecting a global race to understand, integrate, and master generative technologies. For event planners, this explosion in interest has created a unique set of challenges. The market is saturated with self-proclaimed “AI speaker gurus,” […]
The Other Dreaded C Word: How Phil Holdcroft Turns Conflict into High-Performing Teams
Co-written by Phil Holdcroft Conflict is often treated as a problem to be eliminated. In many organisations, difficult conversations are delayed, disagreements are softened or concerns are quietly absorbed in the hope that they will disappear. They rarely do. Instead, unresolved tension creates drag. It slows decisions, weakens trust and makes it harder for teams […]
Simon Hartley’s The Q4 Reboot: Reset. Refocus. Deliver.
As autumn arrives, many organisations face an uncomfortable reality: performance pressures remain high, while leaders and teams are also being asked to navigate ongoing business change, shifting priorities and emerging challenges. Are sales teams behind target? Are leaders navigating relentless change, unresolved risks or challenges that have not yet made it onto the agenda? For […]
Are Celebrity Keynotes Dead? Why 2026 Events Are Choosing Substance Over Star Power
At Great Business Speakers, we’ve seen the market evolve rapidly. While celebrity keynotes are far from extinct, the criteria for speakers bookings have drastically changed! The real question for modern event teams is not simply who has the biggest profile, but whether a substance-led speaker delivers the stronger return in terms of relevance, retention, […]
Innovation and Resilience: Tim Peake Shares Lessons from Space at Energy Unplugged 2026
Global thought leader, pioneering explorer, and visionary leader, Major Tim Peake CMG is set to headline the prestigious Energy Unplugged 2026 event. As organisations worldwide grapple with the dual challenges of energy transition and operational resilience, Tim Peake brings a unique, out-of-this-world perspective to Manchester’s Albert Hall on 11 June 2026. Booked through Great […]
7 Mistakes You’re Making with Leadership Keynote Speakers (and How Great Business Speakers Fixes Them)
View Mary Portas’ Profile When organisations plan a high-stakes corporate event, the choice of a leadership keynote speaker is often the single most significant factor in determining the session’s success. Yet, many event planners and C-suite executives fall into predictable traps that lead to a lack of ROI, disengaged audiences, and missed opportunities for genuine […]
How to Plan and Deliver World-Class Leadership Retreats
For over 25 years in senior HR roles, I have delivered leadership retreats in organisations as diverse as UBS, London Underground, and the NHS. Some of the retreats at UBS are now part of a Harvard Business School case study on developing leaders to deliver large-scale transformation. The best leadership retreats do far more than […]
Looking for Real ROI? 5 Entrepreneur Speakers for Hire Who Built Success From the Ground Up
Looking for an entrepreneur speaker? In the high-stakes corporate landscape of 2026, the traditional keynote has evolved. Businesses are no longer seeking mere platitudes or “after-dinner” entertainment; they are demanding a tangible ROI. When booking business conference speakers, executive teams and event planners are looking for a transfer of knowledge: a roadmap from those who […]
The Ultimate Guide to Booking Business Keynote Speakers: How Great Business Speakers Elevates Your Corporate Event
Here’s our ultimate guide to booking great business keynote speakers. In the high-stakes arena of corporate events, the difference between a forgettable seminar and a transformative industry milestone often boils down to a single person at the podium. We aren’t talking about the “after-dinner” circuit or the purveyors of generic platitudes and rehearsed punchlines. We […]
Transformation Futurist Speakers for Organisations Shaping the Future
AI • Digital Transformation • Leadership • Innovation • The Future of Work In moments of profound change, organisations do not look for motivation.They look for clarity. They look for a trusted interpretation of what is unfolding, what is accelerating, and what will define advantage in the years ahead. They look for voices that can […]
Positive work environment: top facts to boost team morale
Most people know when a workplace feels healthy. You see open conversations, hear laughter in meetings, and sense genuine care. A positive work environment in the UK blends trust, fair leadership, and thoughtful flexibility so teams can do their best work without burning out. One Monday morning check-in where everyone shares wins and blockers, can […]
AI IS REVOLUTIONISING THE WAY WE PLAN, BOOK AND ENJOY OUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCES.
Today’s travellers are overwhelmed—in the best way possible—with an abundance of vacation options. With the world more accessible than ever, planning a trip has become a multifaceted task: Which hotel should you stay at? How will you get there? What activities should you do once you arrive? Fortunately, artificial intelligence is stepping in to simplify […]