Are you looking for a new set of speakers for the New Year? Hiring a speaker for your business has many benefits, from inspiring staff through to providing expertise in a specialist field; in addition, speakers can help you to work through problems with your business, or can just provide an entertaining night of anecdotes and stories. Other possible uses for speakers include conference facilitation and compering for awards nights. Some of the best speakers to watch out for in 2013 include:
Ed Stafford
In 2010, Stafford successfully walked the length of the Amazon River, a feat that was deemed almost impossible by other explorers. Since then, Stafford has given many entertaining speeches, and is able to discuss both his experiences, as well as his further success as a television presenter.
Nicholas Witchell
The current Royal correspondent for the BBC, Witchell is experienced in giving after dinner speeches, and facilitating conferences; before his current role as Royal correspondent, he also worked as a reporter in Northern Ireland, and in overseas war environments.
Tom Daley
One of the youngest members of Team GB at the Olympic Games, Daley’s success as a diver saw him compete at both Beijing in 2008, and London in 2012. In addition, Daley is building a successful career as a television presenter and personality, and can speak on sport and his own experiences.
Tim Smit
The founder of Cornwall’s Eden Project, Smit previously worked on the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and has b
rought significant investment into the South West of England. Smit is an expert on sustainable business ideas, and an experienced speaker.
Jimmy Wales
The co founder of Wikipedia, Wales is one of the most well known Internet entrepreneurs in the world; he helped turn Wikipedia into the number one destination for information online, and can speak on the impact of technology on business.
Frances Cairncross
The rector of Exeter College in the University of Oxford, Cairncross is an expert in economics and management, and can speak on new markets and sustainability, as well as the importance of taking a futurist approach to Britain’s economy.
Noreena Hertz
Another well regarded futurist and political economist, Hertz is a passionate speaker on corporate social responsibility, and has also developed extensive experience in charity work and the importance of risk to the world economy.
Kirstie Allsopp
A television presenter on property programmes such as Location, Location, Location on Channel Four, Allsopp also has her own company, and is an engaging speaker on the current property market.
Paul Hollywood
One of the judges on The Great British Bake Off, Hollywood has experience of working in hotels as an expert baker, and is also a presenter who can discuss his own baking business and experiences.
Linda Yueh
A prolific academic and author, Yueh can speak on the Chinese economy and its importance to the world market; a frequent media commentator, Yueh has published on the role of China across a wide range of different contexts, as well as the more general demands placed on modern businesses.
