Blog Posts by Chris Tompkins

Chris Tompkins

Senior Keynote Speaker & Entertainment Manager

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About Chris Tompkins

Chris Tompkins is a prominent Senior Keynote Speaker & Entertainment Manager at The Motivational Speakers Agency. Having joined the team in October 2019 as an After Dinner Speakers Sales Executive, Chris has swiftly made his mark. His previous roles as a Sales and Service Representative at James Boylan Safety Ltd and an Account Manager at Flogas Britain provided a strong foundation for his current position.

 

In his time at The Motivational Speakers Agency, Chris has successfully booked speakers for prestigious clients such as GoCardless, the Ministry of Defence, the NHS and Boots. He has collaborated with notable speakers including Jamil Qureshi and Jason Fox, showcasing his ability to connect with top-tier talent. As the agency’s resident expert on diversity and inclusion speakers, Chris has established significant relationships with advocates for equality and social mobility globally. His expertise spans various aspects of diversity, equity and inclusion, from neurodiversity to racial equality.

 

Outside the office, Chris is equally dedicated. He coaches his son's under-8 football team and enjoys golf, football and quality time with his wife and children. At work, his passion for sports shines through as he also specialises in booking Olympic and Paralympic athletes, footballers, rugby speakers and more. Chris's multifaceted expertise and personal passions make him an invaluable asset to The Motivational Speakers Agency.

 

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Black History Month
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With the UK’s Black History Month (BHM) fast approaching, now is the time to book a powerful speaker for your inclusion-themed event. With their emotive accounts of prejudice and knowledge of Black history, these speakers have a resounding impact on…
Equity, Dversity and Inclusion
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It is believed that workforces and economies are most potent when diversity, equity, and inclusion are embraced fully. As our world becomes more and more globalised, it has become increasingly important to understand what equity, diversity, and…
Unconscious Bias
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Diversity, equity, and inclusivity have never been more important in today’s dynamic business world. Leaders are beginning to realise the substantial cost of unconscious bias on their organisations as a result of employees feeling excluded in the…
Flags of the world
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Here at The Motivational Speakers Agency, we have a whole host of fantastic political speakers on our roster who have years of experience in the world of politics. They use their incredible insight to shed light on the biggest political stories…