Jim Steele is an award-winning speaker and founder of The Holistic Performance Lab. He is a powerhouse in the world of motivational speaking, known for his ability to inspire individuals and organizations to unlock their highest potential. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of business strategy and human performance, Jim brings a rare blend of credibility, energy, and insight to every stage he steps on, bolstering audiences with his message of performing ‘better, smarter, and stronger together’. His work has led him to collaborate with global brands like Disney and Marks & Spencer.
Beginning his career as a Sales and Management Trainer at Aon, he quickly established himself as a dynamic force in corporate development. Rising to become Director of SI Group and later a Global Partner at rogenSi LLP, where he honed his ability to lead global transformation initiatives. Jim established himself as a Business Speaker and Performance Consultant before founding the Holistic Performance Lab in 2024, a unique platform that integrates neuroscience, behavioural psychology, and strategic thinking to drive meaningful and lasting change.
As the best-selling author of Unashamedly Superhuman, Jim delves into the science and spirit behind extraordinary achievement, offering readers practical tools to thrive in high-pressure environments. His knowledge and expertise have resulted in features in Forbes, Elite Business Magazine, The Huffington Post, and more. Jim is also a popular podcast guest, speaking on the ‘A Bit of a Boost’ and 'The Power Up' podcasts.
Through his partnerships with organizations such as Open Water and Optimist Performance, he continues to lead transformative workshops and seminars that elevate teams and leaders alike. He recently delivered his ‘Using Resilience as Fuel’ workshop to an audience at London Business School. Jim’s successes were recognized at the 2025 Speaker Awards, where he won Best Live Speaker, Best Virtual Speaker, and Speaker of the Year. Such accolades make Jim stand out as not just a good motivational speaker, but one of the most engaging and effective voices in the industry today.
