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.

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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

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

Jamie Catto
Musician, film-maker, creative catalyst Keynote speaker, Leadership development, Mental health, Other topics — Jamie Catto Musician, film-maker, creative catalyst

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

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 — Tanya Gordon Leadership, inclusion and resilience consultant and speaker

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

Jake Graf
Transgender actor, filmmaker and advocate Keynote speaker, LBGTQ+, 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 — Charlie Martin Transgender activist and motorsport racer

Dr Sam Mather Keynote speaker, Coach, Mental health, Leadership development — Dr Sam Mather

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 — 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, LBGTQ+ — 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

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

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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