Elliot Kay is an internationally recognised keynote speaker, author of six books, and the co-founder and CEO of The Speaker Awards and Summit in the UK. With over fifteen years dedicated to keynote speaking, his signature keynote and platform, ‘Watch Me’, inspires audiences to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Rooted in his own story of resilience, it delivers practical, uplifting insights that encourage people to act with courage and conviction, making him a sought-after choice for organisations seeking lasting impact.
His career reflects a consistent commitment to leadership and communication. As former Managing Director at Strategic Brilliance, co-founder and former lead trainer at Speaker Express Training, and consultant for Enterprise M3 Growth Hub, Elliot has helped leaders at all levels to shift their perspectives and achieve tangible results. Founding GigGetters in 2020 and having served as Director and Visionary at Kay Enterprises, he has worked with renowned organisations including TalkTalk, Sky, The Prince’s Trust, Waterstones, and the 35th GTEX Technology Week.
Living with dyslexia, Elliot has broken barriers by publishing six books, including ‘Stand Out as a Speaker & #BeMoreGiraffe’, ‘Speak Influence Sell’, and ‘Power to Succeed’, with a seventh in progress. His expertise has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, where his article How to Speak so People Pay Attention reinforced the power of conversation and connection in the workplace. His TEDx talk, ‘Mastery – a marketing concept or a way of life?’, explores the idea that mastery is a continual process, echoing his belief in resilience, purposeful communication, and cultural transformation.
Speaking with energy, openness, and authenticity, Elliot draws on a difficult upbringing marked by addiction, neglect, and constant messages of limitation. These personal stories are not simply anecdotes; they are living proof that progress is possible regardless of starting point. Elliot also supports executive teams and boards with strategic communication and cultural transformation using his proprietary Twelve Archetypes model, enabling high-performance leadership, authentic influence, and trust-driven organisational alignment. He is consistently hired by organisations that want more than just a presentation, delivering experiences that motivate, equip, and inspire audiences across industries to turn adversity into achievement.
