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Official vetted data has identified the most in-demand and booked motivational speakers of 2025. These speakers were chosen forthe number and variety of inspirational speaking engagements they delivered, working across continents and for a broad range of events - from global conferences to corporate summits. Their ability to inspire diverse audiences has made them sought-after speakers, shaping event agendas and delivering meaningful conversations throughout 2025.

The Most In-Demand & Booked Motivational Speakers of 2025:

1.) Dr Jo Salter MBE

Official Client Rating - 9.9/10

Dr Jo Salter is a former RAF fast jet pilot, leadership expert and trusted authority on high performance under pressure. As Britain's first female fast jet pilot, she speaks with credibility on resilience and cultural change. Officially vetted and consistently in demand, she delivered 87 events across 11 countries in 2025, achieving an outstanding 98% look to booked ratio.

2.) Jez Rose

Official Client Rating - 9.8/10

Jez Rose is a behaviourist and internationally recognised speaker, known for turning behavioural science into practical strategies for growth. His keynotes blend insight, humour and research-backed tools that teams can apply immediately. Consistently highly rated by clients, he delivered 79 events in 9 countries in 2025, securing a 96% look to booked ratio.

3.) Steven Bartlett

Official Client Rating - 9.8/10

Steven Bartlett is an entrepreneur, investor and host of The Diary of a CEO podcast, recognised for his candid insights on mindset and scale. He is frequently booked to speak with founders and leadership teams on ambition and accountability. In 2025, he delivered 10 events across 7 countries, achieving an 89% look to book ratio.

4.) Dr Derek Redmond OLY

Official Client Rating - 9.7/10

Dr Derek Redmond OLY is a former Olympic athlete remembered for his remarkable determination at the 1992 Barcelona Games. Today, he is a powerful motivational speaker on resilience, teamwork and overcoming setbacks. A firmly established and trusted name on the circuit, he delivered 88 events in 14 countries in 2025, reaching a 98% look to booked ratio.

5.) Katy Leeson

Official Client Rating -9.7/10

Katy Leeson is a growth leader who was formerly the MD of Social Chain UK and CEO of Relentless Group, known for bold decision-making and honest leadership. She speaks on scaling businesses, navigating growth and building a culture that performs. A highly trusted keynote for commercial audiences, she delivered 63 events across 5 countries in 2025, achieving a 97% look to booked ratio.

6.) Katie Piper OBE

Official Client Rating - 9.6/10

Katie Piper is a broadcaster, author and the charity founder of the Katie Piper Foundation, widely respected for her advocacy work following life-changing injuries. Her talks focus on resilience, confidence and perspective. Regularly booked by organisations seeking authentic inspiration, she delivered 49 events in 3 countries in 2025, achieving an 88% look to book ratio.

7.) Professor Mary Aiken

Official Client Rating - 9.5/10

Professor Mary Aiken is a globally recognised cyberpsychologist, advising governments and organisations on digital behaviour and online risk. She is known for evidence-led insight into the human side of technology. A trusted authority in her field, she delivered 54 official events across 5 countries in 2025, securing an 86% look to book ratio.

8.) Jamil Qureshi

Official Client Rating - 9.5/10

Jamil Qureshi is a performance psychologist who has worked with elite athletes and major brands to unlock marginal gains. His keynotes centre on mindset, belief and sustained high performance. Frequently rebooked by leadership teams, he delivered 43 events in 2 countries in 2025, achieving an 82% look to book ratio.

9.) Sarah Armstrong-Smith

Official Client Rating - 9.4/10

Sarah Armstrong-Smith is a leading cyber security and resilience expert, renowned as the former EMEA Chief Security Advisor for Microsoft. Specialising in crisis response and digital risk, Sarah is now a member of the UK Government Cyber Advisory Board. She brings practical experience and strategic clarity to complex issues, and as a consistently trusted choice for global organisations, she delivered 76 events across 10 countries in 2025, achieving a 95% look to book ratio.

10.) Dr Asif Sadiq MBE

Official Client Rating - 9.4/10

Dr Asif Sadiq MBE is a recognised diversity and inclusion leader, renowned for being the Chief Inclusion Officer of Warner Bros. Discovery and formerly Global Head of Diversity for Adidas. Advising organisations on equitable culture and leadership accountability, his talks focus on measurable change and inclusive growth. In 2025, he delivered 35 events across 4 countries, maintaining a strong 90% look to book ratio.

11.) Scotty Mills

Official Client Rating - 9.3/10

Scotty Mills is a Royal Marines veteran who was the highest-ranked commissioned Black officer in the Marines' history, and a leadership speaker, known for his work on belonging and veteran transition. He shares grounded lessons on teamwork, inclusion and trust. A reliable and well-rated motivational speaker, he delivered 41 events in 8 countries in 2025, achieving an 83% look to book ratio.

12.) Brigadier Nicky Moffat CBE

Official Client Rating - 9.2/10

Brigadier Nicky Moffat is a former senior British Army Officer, formerly the highest-ranking woman in the British Army, and a respected leadership expert, recognised for breaking barriers in the armed forces. As a top-rated leadership consultant, Nicky speaks on resilience, culture and strategic change. In 2025, she delivered 81 events across 10 countries, securing an impressive 91% look to book ratio.

13.) Kate Muir

Official Client Rating - 9.2/10

Kate Muir is the author of Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause and a documentary maker, renowned for her work with Davina McCall on Sex, Myths and the Menopause. Focused on women’s health and menopause awareness, her keynotes combine research, storytelling and practical advice for employers. A valued and credible voice in this space, she delivered 48 events in 3 countries in 2025, achieving an 81% look to book ratio.

14.) Brendan Hall

Official Client Rating - 9.1/10

Brendan Hall is a world champion yachtsman and leadership speaker, best known for being 1 of only 12 people to have skippered a team to victory in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, an epic 40,000m circumnavigation around the world. Brendan shares clear lessons on trust, accountability and performance, and in 2025, he delivered 72 events across 6 countries, reaching a 97% look to booked ratio.

15.) Harriet Beveridge

Official Client Rating - 9.1/10

Harriet Beveridge blends elite sport, comedy, neuroscience and performance psychology to help audiences raise their game. With over 20 years’ business experience, an MSc in Neuroscience and Psychology, and as co-author of Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?, she delivers science-backed insight with warmth and humour. In 2025, this trusted motivational speaker delivered 37 events across 2 countries, achieving a 92% look to book ratio.

16.) Ben Hunt Davis MBE

Official Client Rating - 9/10

Ben Hunt-Davis is a former Olympian who secured a gold medal in the Men's Eight Rowing at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Today, Ben is a leading performance coach, recognised for helping teams focus on what drives winning outcomes, and as the co-author of Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?. His approach centres on clarity, discipline and consistent improvement. A well-established motivational speaker on the global stage, he delivered 52 events across 5 countries in 2025, achieving an 89% look to book ratio.

17.) Tony Morris

Official Client Rating - 9/10

Tony Morris is a sales strategist, the founder of The Sales Doctor and the author of Dear Sales Doctor and Coffee's for Closers. He is renowned for his practical guidance on influence, conversion and commercial confidence, with his sessions equipping teams with sales tools they can apply immediately. In 2025, he delivered 10 official events across 5 countries, achieving an 80% look to book ratio.

18.) Dr Andy Cope

Official Client Rating - 8.9/10

Andy Cope is the owner of Art of Brilliance Ltd, the bestselling author of titles such as The Art of Being a Brilliant Teenager, The Art of Being Brilliant and the Spy Pets series. As a positive psychology expert, Andy is known for bringing evidence-based happiness research into the workplace. His motivational speeches are energetic, practical and grounded in science, and in 2025, he delivered an impressive 48 events in 6 countries, maintaining an 89% look to book ratio.

19.) Mandy Hickson

Official Client Rating - 8.9/10

A former Royal Air Force fast jet pilot, Mandy Hickson, is one of the UK’s most trusted motivational speakers. Drawing on frontline experience flying the Tornado GR4, she shares sharp lessons on decision making, leadership and performing under pressure. In 2025, Mandy was officially booked for 41 events across 3 countries and achieved an outstanding 92% official look-to-book ratio, reflecting consistent client confidence and demand.

20.) Ollie Ollerton

Official Client Rating - 8.8/10

Ollie Ollerton is a former UK Special Forces soldier and chief instructor on SAS: Who Dares Wins, known for his authority on resilience, accountability and elite mindset. A trusted and vetted motivational speaker, he delivers practical strategies for high performance. In 2025, Ollie was booked for 62 events across 5 countries, achieving a 90% official look-to-book ratio and strong repeat client interest.

If you are interested in hiring any of the above-mentioned speakers to discover exactly why they were the most in-demand and booked motivational speakers of 2025, contact The Motivational Speakers Agency today! 

In order to choose the perfect keynote speaker, it is important to address the themes that your occasion revolves around, so you have a strong understanding of the event's intention. From there, it is easier to choose the perfect keynote speaker dependant on their field of expertise and style of public speaking.

Similarly, by identifying the type of audience you have it is easier to choose a keynote speaker that will consistently engage them. The average keynote speaker talks for around 45 minutes, so it is beneficial for you to hire someone who can capture the audience's attention for that long.

Reflective of keynote speakers quality and experience, how much they charge can vary drastically. One of the easiest ways to identify which speaker is perfect for you is to address your own personal budget, and disregard the speakers that don’t fall within that bracket. It is relatively simple to narrow down your options and find the perfect keynote speaker for your event, when you take into account the event’s topic, target audience and your personal budget.

Every motivational speakers’ diary is different. Whether you have a last minute corporate event, or a conference in the following year, we’ll be able to assist in the process of finding the perfect speaker for your function every step of the way.

Of course! The Motivational Speakers Agency has worked in over forty different countries, our booking agents will be more than happy to arrange an event abroad. We can count India, The Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Poland and the USA amongst the countries of events we have serviced.

Yes absolutely, The Motivational Speakers Agency work with over 1800 speakers and this website provides just a sample of those you can book for your event. If you can’t see the name of your ideal speaker listed, get in touch with one of our booking agents and find out if your desired speaker is available for your event.

Our event's team run an event almost every week of the year, meaning that we understand the pressures surrounding you and your speaker. We are on hand to answer any questions, ranging from what time should the speaker start, to what different entertainment you can put on to raise the most money for a charity event. No matter your enquiry, our in-house experts have the experience and know-how to ensure you have everything you need.

For each and every speaker that you book with us, you will receive a complimentary bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne delivered straight to your office or home.

There are a number of reasons to book with a speakers agency, we like to think we have encapsulated the key reasons in our blog post, Why Should I Use a Speakers Bureau to Book a Speaker? We look at 5 key benefits of doing so, which include:

• Using our time, not yours
• Not paying more
• Gaining access to the best speakers in the business
• Handling the fine details
• Eliminating the drama.

The process of booking a speaker can be an easy one and relies on your budget and brief. A speaker agency's role is to help you find, book and organise the administration for the talent so they can stand on stage at your event. Firstly we recommend browsing our website to establish clarity on what you are looking for.

The appropriate speaker might jump out at you, and from their you can simply get in touch to discover the availability and price of the speaker chosen. Alternatively, you might see the benefit of some of the speakers on our website but are not convinced you have found the ideal speaker, in which case you can get in touch with a member of our team and they will draw up a shortlist of top candidates to speak at your event, providing you with prices and availability for the speaker's services.

From beginning to end, our expert team will make sure you have all the information and advice you need to pick the right speaker to impress at your event or conference. With years of experience working with international speakers, we pride ourselves on our ability to know what works at all events.

The cost of a speaker can differ drastically dependent on experience, whether they are a keynote speaker and category of event that they are being booked for. Furthermore, if the speaker is a recognisable figure, then it is common for them to charge more taking into account their social status.

Here at The Motivational Speakers Agency, we are confident that we can find the perfect speaker for you taking into account the range of prices for our speakers, without compromising on quality. Each quote is bespoke dependent on the nature of our event, as our years of experience has taught us that no two occasions are the same.

The best way to determine which speakers fall within your price budget is to inquire and let our team take the difficulty, confusion and worry out of booking a speaker.

Alternatively, read our exclusive guide, How Much Does a Motivational Speaker Cost to Hire in the UK?, to discover more on the cost of motivational speakers!

Here at The Motivational Speakers Agency, we take the confusion out of the booking process. A speaker booked through us, thanks to our experienced and capable Administration and Logistics department, is easy and stress-free. We take on the responsibility of organising the speakers’ arrangements, leaving you to focus on planning the best event possible. Hiring a speaker for an event can be complicated, taking into account organising a car, booking a hotel and liaising with the speaker -  rest assured that we would do this for you.

The logistical cost of hiring a speaker can be greatly affected by external factors, resulting in a necessary case-by-case analysis. Depending on multiple variables, including how far the speaker will need to travel, whether it is international or local and the commitments of the speaker the day before and after the event, the expenses can differ. Ultimately, The Motivational Speakers Agency will guide you through the process.

A keynote speaker is the backbone of an event. Responsible for leading the proceedings to providing the expertise to a specific theme, they have the knowledge, confidence and engaging speaking style to draw attention to the topic of the occasion. Often, a recognisable celebrity or an independent expert in a certain field will be the keynote speaker for an event, using their status to increase their authority over a subject. It is common for a keynote speaker to be followed by the events guest speaker, who can explore their experience from within a related industry.

Differing from the keynote speaker, a motivational speaker aims to open the minds of the audience, encouraging them to address the improvements that can be made in their own professional and personal lives. Whilst a keynote speaker is an independent expert in a field or industry, motivational speakers rely on their own stories of trials and tribulations to inspire the audience - attending an event with a motivational speaker is commonly more personal and enlightening.