Speaker Academy

We believe in the power of stories to create connection and inspire change

 
 

Our Speaker Academy consists of powerful storytellers, insightful facilitators and passionate educators within inclusion and diversity.    

Get in touch to book one of our change agents for your event.

Simon Arrowsmith Communications and story specialist Pitching and presenting, Content creation, Business writing, Human connection, Personal brand, LGBTQ+

Simon Arrowsmith Communications and story specialist

Felicity Aston MBE Polar scientist, explorer, and author Keynote speaker, Personal story, Leadership development

Felicity Aston MBE Polar scientist, explorer, and author

Sathya Bala DEI advisor, data leader, community builder and speaker Keynote speaker, Facilitator, Personal story, Leadership development, Racial equity, Gender equity, Other topics

Sathya Bala DEI advisor, data leader, community builder and speaker

Michael Barton Autism awareness speaker and author Keynote speaker, Neurodiversity, Personal story

Michael Barton Autism awareness speaker and author

Dr Cath Bishop Olympian, former diplomat, leadership expert and author  Leadership development, Resilience

Dr Cath Bishop Olympian, former diplomat, leadership expert and author 

Melissa Doman M.A. Organisational psychologist, former clinical mental health therapist and author  Mental health

Melissa Doman M.A. Organisational psychologist, former clinical mental health therapist and author 

Barra Fitzgibbon Conversation specialist Keynote speaker, Personal story, Leadership development, Other topics

Barra Fitzgibbon Conversation specialist

Dr Kate Goodger Olympic performance psychologist and mindset expert Keynote speaker, Coach, Facilitator, Leadership development, Mental health

Dr Kate Goodger Olympic performance psychologist and mindset expert

Tanya Gordon Leadership, inclusion and resilience consultant and speaker Speaker, Facilitator, Leadership development

Tanya Gordon Leadership, inclusion and resilience consultant and speaker

Hannah Graf MBE Army veteran and transgender advocate  Keynote speaker, LGBTQ+, Gender equity

Hannah Graf MBE Army veteran and transgender advocate 

Jake Graf Transgender actor, filmmaker and advocate Keynote speaker, LGBTQ+, Gender equity, Personal story

Jake Graf Transgender actor, filmmaker and advocate

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson Paralympic medallist, author and broadcaster Keynote speaker, Personal story, Disability

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson Paralympic medallist, author and broadcaster

Nici Harrison Grief specialist, speaker and coach Keynote speaker, Personal story, Other topics

Nici Harrison Grief specialist, speaker and coach

Sharath Jeevan Speaker and author on intrinsic motivation Keynote speaker, Leadership development, Other topics

Sharath Jeevan Speaker and author on intrinsic motivation

Sandeep Johal Behavioural change psychologist, therapist and consultant Facilitator

Sandeep Johal Behavioural change psychologist, therapist and consultant

Karl Lokko Poet, activist, former gang leader and philanthropist Keynote speaker, Racial equity, Other topics, Personal story

Karl Lokko Poet, activist, former gang leader and philanthropist

Christina Mallon Disabled inclusive designer and speaker  Keynote speaker, Disability, Personal story

Christina Mallon Disabled inclusive designer and speaker 

Charlie Martin Transgender activist and motorsport racer LGBTQ+, Gender equity

Charlie Martin Transgender activist and motorsport racer

Dr Sam Mather Neuroscience expert, author and coach Keynote speaker, Coach, Mental health, Leadership development

Dr Sam Mather Neuroscience expert, author and coach

Patrick McMaster Executive coach and parental transition expert Facilitator, Coach, Keynote speaker, Gender equity

Patrick McMaster Executive coach and parental transition expert

Geoff McDonald Mental health campaigner and former global VP of HR at Unilever Keynote speaker, Mental health

Geoff McDonald Mental health campaigner and former global VP of HR at Unilever

Dr Amit Patel Motivational speaker, author and disability activist  Keynote speaker, Mental health, Disability, Personal story

Dr Amit Patel Motivational speaker, author and disability activist 

Holiday Phillips Authenticity, belonging and inclusion coach and speaker Keynote speaker, Coach, Facilitator, Leadership development, Racial equity, Gender equity, Other topics

Holiday Phillips Authenticity, belonging and inclusion coach and speaker

Ingrid Pope Coach, facilitator and mind de-clutterer Keynote speaker, Coach

Ingrid Pope Coach, facilitator and mind de-clutterer

Dr Megan Reitz Speaker, researcher and author of Speak Up Keynote speaker

Dr Megan Reitz Speaker, researcher and author of Speak Up

Patsy Rodenburg OBE Master voice teacher Keynote speaker, Leadership development, Gender equity

Patsy Rodenburg OBE Master voice teacher

Kay Rufai Photographer, poet, filmmaker, author and mental health researcher Keynote speaker, Racial equity, Personal story

Kay Rufai Photographer, poet, filmmaker, author and mental health researcher

Parmesh Shahani LBGTQ+ activist and author Keynote speaker, Personal story, Racial equity, LGBTQ+

Parmesh Shahani LBGTQ+ activist and author

Kolarele Sonaike Communication coach and leadership development expert Keynote speaker, Facilitator, Coach, Leadership development, Bilingual speaker

Kolarele Sonaike Communication coach and leadership development expert

Beth Stallwood Organisational culture consultant, facilitator and coach Facilitator, Coach, Keynote speaker, Leadership development

Beth Stallwood Organisational culture consultant, facilitator and coach

Alex Staniforth Adventurer, ultra-endurance athlete and mental health activist Keynote speaker, Personal story, Mental health

Alex Staniforth Adventurer, ultra-endurance athlete and mental health activist

Anne Usher (Dickens) Paralympian and inspirational speaker  Keynote speaker, Personal story, Disability, Leadership development, Mental health

Anne Usher (Dickens) Paralympian and inspirational speaker 

Kirk Vallis Creativity and innovation expert Keynote speaker, Leadership development, Other topics

Kirk Vallis Creativity and innovation expert

Rachel Vecht Former teacher, parent educator, speaker and coach Keynote speaker, Gender equity, Other topics

Rachel Vecht Former teacher, parent educator, speaker and coach

Dr Ash Wallace Olympic performance expert and mental health advocate Keynote speaker, Personal story, Leadership development, Mental health

Dr Ash Wallace Olympic performance expert and mental health advocate

Sarah Winckless Olympian, leadership expert and coach Facilitator, Coach, Keynote speaker, Leadership development, Personal story

Sarah Winckless Olympian, leadership expert and coach

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What People Are Saying

 

“From start to finish it was great the experience with Moving Ahead’s team. The speaker was down to earth and someone you could talk to in general, which helped our participants relate to the content more”

Syngenta

“The Speaker Academy process was well organised, well managed and the coordination with Moving Ahead was effective.  Wonderful speaker, fantastic service.”

The RSA