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| Adrian Chiles | BBC Business & Finance Presenter | Business, Finance, Sport | |||
| Adrian Flanagan | Adventurer, Sailor, Entrepreneur, Author and Stunning Speaker | Sailing, Exploring, Motivation, Inspiration | |||
| Adrian Webster | Business speaker and best selling author | Business, Humour, Motivation | |||
| AFTERBURNER | The Motivational Fighter Pilots | Leadership, Team Building, Motivation | |||
| Alastair Campbell | Former Labour Party's Director of Communications and Strategy | Politics, Current affairs. | |||
| Aldo Zilli | Head of the Zilli chain of restaurants, TV Chef and star of Celebrity X Factor (THE CHEFS) | Italian Food, Restaurants | |||
| Alex Polizzi | Channel 5's The Hotel Inspector and BBC2's The Fixer | Business, Motivation, Hotel Industry, Catering | |||
| Allan Leighton | Former Chairman of The Royal Mail and former CEO of Asda | Business, Marketing, Inspiration, Motivation | |||
| Allan Pease | Author of Why Men Don't Listen & Women Can't Read Maps | Body Language, Motivation, Sales | |||
| Andrew Bloch | Founder and MD of Frank PR named PR Agency of the Year two years running | Public Relations, Business, Motivation | |||
| Andrew Marr | Award Winning Journalist and Correspondent. BBC's Political Editor and Host of BBC's Sunday AM | Politics, Scottish History | |||
| Andrew Neil | The broadcaster, publisher and company chairman who also hosts The Daily Politics on BBC | Politics, Media, Business | |||
| Andy Jackson | Candidate and First Fired From The Third Series of BBC's The Apprentice | Motivation, Sales, Entrepreneurial Skills, Poker | |||
| Aneela Rahman | Presenter of BBC's Arrange Me a Marriage | Arranged Marriages | |||
| Anthony Coates Smith & Alistair Turner IGLOO | First Millionaires to emerge from a BBC's Dragons Den Investment | Motivation, Business, Entrepreneurship | |||
| Baroness Helena Kennedy QC | Radical Glasgow born QC and Human Rights Advocate | Law, Feminist Issues, Politics, Law | |||
| Barry Gibbons | Former CEO of Burger King | Business, Motivation, Humour | |||
| Bill Morrow | Business Angel and serial entrepreneur | Entrepreneurial spirit, Achieving your goals, How to improve your pitch, Fast track to business funding, Getting your business off the ground. | |||
| Boris Johnson | Mayor of London former MP for Henley on Thames and former editor of The Spectator | Politics, Media | |||
| Brendan Power | Top Keynote and Motivational speaker | Sales | |||
| Brian Sims | Former racing driver and founder of the Motor Sport Industry Association | F1 Motor Sport, Motivation, Sponsorship, Training | |||
| Caroline Hamilton | Recordbreaking polar explorer and successful businesswoman | Exploring, Business | |||
| Caspian Woods | Best selling author. Founder and publisher of net business magazine | Business, Ecommerce | |||
| Cesarina Holm Kander | Host of Ch4's 'Your Money Or Your Wife' and ITV's 'Working Wonders' | Business and Finance | |||
| Christer Holloman | Best selling author and expert on Social Media | Digital Innovation, Social Media, Future Technology Trends | |||
| Cindy Crawford | Legendary International Supermodel turned Entrepreneur and Businesswoman | Business, Women's and Youth Issues | |||
| Colin Wilkinson | ''WINNER UK 2009 STARTUP BUSINESS OF THE YEAR. Motivational Speaker, and expert on entrepreneurialism and startups'' | Business Startup and Fundraising, Motivation, Finance | |||
| Craig Phillips | The Original Big Brother Winner, DIY Expert & now TV Presenter | Motivation, DIY | |||
| David Mellor QC | The Lawyer Turned Politician Turned Broadcaster, Journalist And Now Back To Politics | Politics, Music, Current Affairs, Sport | |||
| Declan Curry | BBC's former Working Lunch and Breakfast Business News Presenter | Business, Finance, Media, The Stock Exchange, Consumer Issues | |||
| Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham | Former Director General of the CBI and former Minister for Trade and Investment | Business, Finance, Mentoring, Leadership, International Trade, Politics, Economics. | |||
| Dominic Littlewood | BBC and ITV's Cheeky Chappie of the Property and Motoring World | Property, Motoring, Consumer Issues | |||
| Dr David Bryon | Former Managing Director of bmibaby | Travel, airline industry, media, business | |||
| Dr Marilyn Orcharton | Founder of Denplan Insurance and President of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce | Technology, Motivation, Dentistry, Burns | |||
| Dr Steve Griffiths | UK and European Director of TomorrowToday.biz | Business, Motivation, Inspiration | |||
| Dragons Den | The Dragons past and present from the popular BBC series | Business, Motivation, Inspiration | |||
| Duncan Bannatyne OBE | Dragon from BBC's Dragons Den and Head of Bannatyne Fitness | Business, Motivation, Health & Fitness | |||
| Duncan Goodhew MBE | Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer, Author and Motivational Speaker | Swimming, Business | |||
| Edwina Currie | The hard boiled ex politician who hosts a radio programme and is now a successful erotic novelist | Business, Politics, Margaret Thatcher, General, | |||
| Feargal Quinn | The Irish Retail Entrepreneur and Politician | Motivation, Business, Politics, Retail, Marketing | |||
| Frank Furness | One of the top 5 Humorous Motivational speakers in the United Kingdom. | Sales, Management, Self Motivation, Finance | |||
| Fraser Doherty | Founder of SuperJam and recently named 'Global Student Entrepreneur of The Year' | Business, inspiration, Media | |||
| Gareth Chilcott | The Popular 80's England Rugby Player | Rugby, Motivation, Teamwork, Business | |||
| Gary McCausland | Ch5's host of How To Be A Property Developer | Property Development, Building and Design | |||
| Geoff Burch | Britain's Toughest Business Guru | Business, Motivation, Customer Service, Sales, Team Work, Change | |||
| George Clarke | Channel 4's Restoration Man | Architecture | |||
| Gerald Ratner | The UK's original Celebrity Businessman. A Former High Street Jeweller slated for his Infamous Sherry Decanter Statement, during an After Dinner Speech. | Business, Motivation, Inspiration. | |||
| Gina Akers | TV Presenter Channel 4's The Salon | Health & Beauty, Image & Lifestyle, Hairdressing | |||
| Gordon Ramsay | Celebrity Michelin Star Chef of Hell's Kitchen and Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares | Food, Cooking, Business | |||
| Graeme Le Saux | Football Pundit and former England Internationalist | Motivation, Football, Business | |||
| Graham Davies | ex Lawyer and Top Conference Presenter | Business, Motivational | |||
| Greg Dyke | Former BBC Director General | Media, Film, Business | |||
| Guy Browning | Creative Director of Smokehouse who is also know as the David Attenborough of the business jungle | Core Business Issues | |||
| Hamish McRae | Award winning journalist who is associate editor of The Independent | World Economy, Globalisation, Future Trends, Media, Business, Finance | |||
| Hilary Devey | Entrepreneur, award winning business woman and now Dragon on BBC's Dragons' Den | Business, Motivation, Inspiration | |||
| Jacqueline Gold | Chief Executive of Ann Summers | Motivation, Business | |||
| James Bellini (Dr) | Leading futurologist and author and broadcaster | Future Trends, Finance, Globalisation | |||
| James Brown | Entrepreneur and founder of LOADED magazine | Media, Motivation, Inspiration | |||
| James Caan | Businessman, Entrepreneur and former Dragon from BBC's Dragon's Den | Business, Recruitment, Motivation, Finance | |||
| Jamie Rae | Former Scottish politician now successful business man | Business | |||
| Jan Eliasson | ex Swedish Foreign Minister, ex President of the United Nations General Assembly, diplomat and negotiator | Global threats and challenges, Negotiation, Conflict management, Mediation, US European Relations, Leadership skills. | |||
| Jane Bromley | Motivational, business speaker | Business, Inspiration, Performance, Customer Service | |||
| Janet Street Porter | The Well Known Journalist, TV Personality, Author and Speaker | Travel, Media, Architecture | |||
| Jasmine Birtles | TV's Independent Financial expert who used to be a stand up comic | Finance, Business, Comedy | |||
| Jeff Grout | Former UK MD of Robert Half International, the largest specialist recruitment consultancy in the world. | Motivation, Business | |||
| Jenni Murray | Multi award Winning and Iconic Journalist, Presenter and Author | Politics, Business, Arts | |||
| Jeremy Vine | Host of BBC Radio2's The Jeremy Vine Show and Speech Broadcaster of the Year 2005 | Media, Music | |||
| Jez Rose (The Behaviour Expert) | The Behaviour Expert. One of the most sought after conference hosts and specialist guest speakers in the World today | Customer Service, Communication, Sales, Psychology, Motivation, Behaviour, | |||
| John Barnes | One of the UK's most enthusiastic and dynamic businessmen. Current chairman of Novus Leisure. Also known for the transformation of Harry Ramsden's in the 90's | Business, Motivation | |||
| John Bell | Voted 'Best UK Conference Speaker of the Year' | Motivation, Behaviour, Human Relations | |||
| John Burton Race | Michelin star chef, made famous by the Ch4 series French Leave and its sequel Return of the Chef | Food, Travel, Business | |||
| John Luff | BT's former Head of Global Brand and Global Corporate Social Responsibility | Business, Marketing, Management | |||
| John McEnroe | Pro Tennis Star | Motivational, Sport, General. | |||
| John Sergeant | Former BBC Chief Political Correspondent and occasional stand in host for 'Have I Got News for You' | Politics, Media, International Affairs | |||
| John Simonett | Top Motivational & Keynote Speaker with the Reputation for Personalisation | Humorous, Motivational, Golf, Rugby | |||
| Julian Bray | Internationally recognized broadcaster, author, journalist, motivational & leading business speaker | Business, Politics, Historian, Leadership, Personal Development | |||
| Julie Meyer | Chief Executive of Ariadne Capital, Founder of First Tuesday the largest Global Network of Entrepreneurs and Online Dragon from BBC's Dragons Den | Business, Finance, Motivation, Teamwork, Leadership, Empowering Women, Entrepreneurship. | |||
| Karen Bremner | TV presenter, lawyer and contestant on BBC2's The Apprentice | Law, The Military, Business | |||
| Karren Brady | Business Woman and ViceChairman of West Ham F.C. | Motivation, Goal Achieving, Team leadership, Delivering Change, Marketing, Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Skills, Women in Business, Team Building | |||
| Kaye Adams | TV Personality, Facilitator and Chat Show Host | General, Current Affairs | |||
| Kirsty Wark | BBC Journalist and Presenter | Media, Politics, Journalism | |||
| Kriss Akabusi MBE | Sports Personality | Motovational, General, Sport | |||
| Lesley Riddoch | Writer, Broadcaster. Founder and director of the feminist magazine Harpies and Quines | Radio, Politics, Journalisim | |||
| Liz Jackson MBE | Founder of Great Guns Marketing | Inspiration, Motivation, Entrepreneurialism, Marketing | |||
| Lohit Kalburgi | BBC Apprentice's Openly Gay Candidate from the 3rd Series | Business, Leadership, Fashion, Gay Issues, The Apprentice | |||
| Lord Paddy Ashdown | ex Leader of the Liberal Democrats and former High Representative of the International Community in Bosnia and Herzogovina | Politics, Foreign Affairs, Globalisation | |||
| Lord Sugar (Baron Sugar of Clapton) | One of Europe's Leading Entrepreneurs and Founder of the legendary Amstrad Computer Company in the 80's and Star of BBC2's The Apprentice | Business | |||
| Louise Scott | Motivational Speaker, Polar Adventurer and Business Woman | Business, Motivation, The Arctic, | |||
| Mairi Fraser | High profile journalist who is a former News International picture editor and feature writer | Media, Journalism | |||
| Marc Hogan | The business speaker who in winning a bet, became a sucessful comic | Business, Sales, Marketing, Communication | |||
| Mark Adamson | Pensions expert | Pensions, Finance, Business | |||
| MARKETING JUDO | John Barnes & Richard Richardson The Duo who turned Harry Ramsden's into a world famous brand on a shoestring | Business, Motivation | |||
| Matt Stevens | England Rugby Internationalist and Star of Celebrity X Factor | Sport, Rugby, Business, Music | |||
| Max Clifford | The PR Guru | Public Relations | |||
| Melissa Porter | Presenter of BBC1's lifestyle show ''Countryfile the Summer Diaries'' | Property, Travel, Lifestyle | |||
| Michael Grade | Former Chairman of the BBC and Executive Chairman of ITV | Media, Television | |||
| Michelle Dewberry | BBC2's Second Series of The Apprentice Winner | Business | |||
| Michelle Mone OBE | Founder & Co-Owner of MJM International Ltd & Inventor of The Ultimo Bra. Stunning Host and Superb Motivational and After Dinner Speaker | Business | |||
| Mike Stevenson | One of the UK’s most sought after speakers and creative thinkers | Marketing, Communication, Motivation, Inspiration, | |||
| Nick Hewer | Lord Sugar's right hand man in BBC's The Apprentice and current host of CH4's Countdown | The Apprentice, Business, PR & Marketing | |||
| Nick Nairn | One of Scotland's Most Exciting Cookery Talents | Cookery, Food | |||
| Nigel Gifford OBE | Well known adveturer, traveller and business entrepreneur who is also a mountaineer and sky diver | Travel, Adventure, Business, Motivation, Inspiration | |||
| Oli Norman | MD of DADA PR and Scottish 'Young Entrepreneur of the Year' | Sales, Marketing, Business, PR, Media | |||
| Patrick Tansey | ex BBC TV warm up man for Wogan, Birds of a Feather and Blankety Blank | Humorous, Motivational, Business | |||
| Pen Hadow | Environmentalist, Arctic Explorer and Founder of the Polar Travel Company | Exploring, Motivating, Endurance | |||
| Penny Ferguson | Personal development coach and Management leader | Motivation, Productivity | |||
| Peter Jones | CE of Phones International Group and Dragon of BBC Dragon's Den | Business, Finance | |||
| Pofessor Richard Scase | The UK's Leading Business Strategist and 2005 Winner of the Prestigious European Business Speaker of the Year Award | Business, Global Trends, Globalisation and the Changing Business Environment | |||
| Rafe Offer | Business guru, entrepreneur and inspirational speaker | Business, Social Media, Marketing, Innovation | |||
| Rasmus Ankersen | The High Performance Anthropologist | Business, Inspiration, Performance Development, Effective Strategies | |||
| Reed Paget | Founder of Belu Water, the UK's most eco-friendly and fastest growing bottled water brand. | Environment, Business, Marketing, Innovation, Recycling, | |||
| Rene Carayol MBE | Business Guru and Presenter of BBC2's Pay Off Your Mortgage | Business, Motivation, Finance, Ebusiness, Leadership | |||
| Richard Farleigh | Australian Multi Millionaire Business Angel and former Dragon from BBC2's Dragons Den | Business, Motivation, Team Building | |||
| Richard Koch | Businessman, Entrepreneur and the author of The 8020 Principle | Business, Motivation, Finance, Economy | |||
| Richard Reed | co founder of innocent drinks | Motivation, Fruit Smoothies, Teamwork | |||
| Richard Richardson | The Entrepreneur who along with John Barnes Transformed Harry Ramsden's into a World Famous Brand | Business, Motivation | |||
| Robert Kilroy Silk | Politician and ex presenter of BBC's Kilroy programme | Politics, | |||
| Robert Phipps | Management Consultant & Body Language Specialist | Body Language, Motivation | |||
| Robin Sieger | Author of best selling Motivational book | Motivational, Business, Conference Presenter | |||
| Rodney Marsh | Football Pundit, Former Manchester City and England Footballer | Football, Motivation | |||
| Roger Flynn | Top International business man and superb public speaker | Business, Media, Motivation, Innovation, Change | |||
| Rohit Talwar | The Inspirational Speaker who is a Global Futurist, Strategist, Innovator and Change Agent | Future Trends, Strategic Development, Environment Energy Sustainability, International Affairs, Technology Science | |||
| Roy Shephard | MC & Conference Facilitator | Motivational | |||
| Rt Hon Charles Kennedy MP | Former leader of the Liberal Democrats. MP for Ross, Skye and Inverness West | Politics, | |||
| Rt Hon David Blunkett MP | ex Education Secretary, Home Secretary and Secretary of State for Work & Pensions | Politics, Finance | |||
| Rt Hon Lord David Steel of Aikwood KT KBE DL | ex leader of the Liberal Democrats, deputy leader of the House of Lords & ex Speaker of the Scottish Parliament | Politics | |||
| Rt Hon Sir Richard Needham (Earl of Kilmorey) | former Conservative Trade Minister and Director of Dyson | ||||
| Rt Hon William Hague MP | Former Leader of the Conservative Party | Politics, Current Affairs | |||
| Ruth Badger | Star of BBC's The Apprentice 2006 | Business | |||
| Sahar Hashemi OBE | co founder of Coffee Republic, ex Lawyer and now Best Selling Author and superb motivational speaker | Motivation, Innovation, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Retail, Coffee | |||
| Sandy Strang | Tremendously funny after dinner speaker, journalist, amateur sportsman and a former Wag of the Year | Sport, Humour, Burns | |||
| Sarah Beeny | Presenter of Channel 4s Property Ladder. | Property Development, Internet Dating | |||
| Shaf Rasul (Dragons Den) | Businessman and BBC Dragons Den online Dragon | Business, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurialism | |||
| Shaun Price | Top Professional Conference Host, Facilitator and MC | Business, Presentation Skills, Leadership, Customer Service and Sales | |||
| Sherell Cunningham | Aviatrix, businesswoman and adventurer | Business, Motivation, Aviation | |||
| Simon Woodroffe | Yo Sushi Founder and Dragon from BBC's Dragons Den. A top business and motivational speaker | Business, Motivation, Music Business, Retail, Sushi | |||
| Sir Christopher Meyer | Former British Ambassador to Washington | Politics | |||
| Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE | Hailed as The World's Greatest Living Explorer | Exploring, Endurance, Motivation | |||
| Sir Stuart Rose | One of the leading lights of the UK's retail industry | Retail, Business, Finance, Inspiration, Motivation | |||
| Theo Paphitis | Dragon of BBC's Dragons Den and former Chairman of Millwall FC | Business, Motivation, Football | |||
| Tim Campbell | The original winner from the first series of BBC's The Apprentice | Business, Motivation, Teamwork | |||
| Tim Yeo MP | Member of Parliament for Suffolk South | Politics, Environment, Golf, Business | |||
| Tina Jesson | Property Consultant, Entrepreneur and founder of Home Stagers | Property, Business, Motivation | |||
| Tony Singh | Top chef and restaurant consultant | Food, Drink, Business, | |||
| Warren Cass | Social Media speaker, author, consultant and founder of the online community 'Business-Scene' | Social Media, Marketing, Business | |||
| Wayne Hemingway MBE | One of Britain's most acclaimed designers and co-founder of Red or Dead | Business, Design, Architecture, Leadership, | |||
| Will Greenwood MBE | England, British Lions and Harlequins Rugby Player | Sport | |||
| Willie Young | Glasgow Solicitor and former SFA Soccer Referee | General Sport, Football, Golf, Business, Burns |














