Cyber and Information Security. Risk and Crisis Management. Counter terrorism. After Dinner. The Business of Security. Leadership and Motivation.

Chairman and founder of the Security Awareness Special Interest Group (SASIG), was formerly senior director of corporate security for Kroll Associates, a commercial counter-intelligence and security organisation. Martin has had a fascinating career in counter-espionage in the RAF for 15 years, and will give a fascinating insight into counter-terrorism, counter fraud and computer security.

An internationally recognised author and speaker on his specialist subject of the human factor in security, Martin relates his experiences in both Cold War and more recent hostilities in a hugely interesting and humorous way.

Martin relates his experiences in both Cold War and more recent hostilities in a hugely interesting and humorous way, and as a raconteur will also entertain the audience with his tales of the crazy world of espionage and security.

“I have known Martin for many years and have listened to him speaking in public many times. He is an authoritative and accomplished speaker on cybersecurity and the threats to the modern business. He also draws upon decades of experience as a senior leader in the RAF and in the corporate business world to explain his views on successful management and leadership. He does all this with great humour and aplomb, charm and modesty.”

Motivation. Sales. Marketing. Customer Service. Leadership. Energising Teams. Change Management. Communication.

Geoff Burch is one of the all-time original business gurus. Author of the iconic and highly regarded book on sales ‘Resistance is Useless’ and five other bestselling business titles, Geoff is also a regular business presenter on BBC television and radio.

Working within your brief you can rest assured that Geoff will help to bring about the result you are looking for, whether it is an increase in sales, an improvement in customer relations, change without pain and an inspired team – all this whilst having a really good time that is simply unforgettable.

An irreverent, humorous and brilliant keynote speaker, bestselling business author and international consultant for major corporations, Geoff is now tackling the most challenging business topics that face us today. Using engaging and humorous stories, Geoff will use relevant and fitting examples to help transform your business and excite your employees and leadership.

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“Sincere thanks once again. Your session was both entertaining and thought provoking and the positive feedback we’re receiving from conference delegates is exceeding our expectations.”

Motivation and Inspiration. Teamwork. Leadership. Triumph Over Adversity. Personal development. Safety and Security. Risk Management. Mental Health Issues.

Robin Horsfall has led an amazing life. A broken family life adversely affected his education, so he left school in 1972 at the age of fifteen and joined the army as a boy soldier. Despite a long period of isolation and bullying by his peers, he became a full member of the Parachute Regiment in and served three tours of Northern Ireland and was a member of the SAS counter terrorist team that assaulted the Iranian Embassy in London in 1980, helping to rescue the nineteen hostages who had been held for six days.

Robin draws upon his unique experiences to captivate his audience, speaking on subjects such as overcoming adversity, bullying and PTSD. He shares details on the SAS selection process, SAS operations Banner, Nimrod and Mikado in the 1980’s and aims to inspire people to change their direction and take control of their lives.

In the early 90’s, Robin started to teach martial arts and for twenty years taught thousands of children karate in South West London building the largest independent children’s karate group in Europe. He broke his neck and while recovering went to Surrey University as a mature student (56) and graduated three years later.

During his speeches, attendees will discover fascinating stories from his extensive military career and how they relate to his underlying theme of overcoming adversity.

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“Robin is a captivating speaker, he brings you in from the start and takes you on a journey that amazingly everyone can relate to. Our audience was left inspired by his valuable advice on leadership and his heroic tales of a career that demonstrated how anyone can embrace change and overcome adversity.”

The future of the mind. Consciousness: How the brain works. The neuroscience of creativity. Science. Policy and politics. Dementia: current and future prospects. Women in science.

Founder and CEO of Neuro-Bio Ltd. Former Director of the Royal Institution, and research fellowships at the Department of Physiology Oxford, Susan Greenfield is a neuroscientist, writer and broadcaster. She has published over 200 papers in peer-reviewed journals, based mainly at Oxford University but has held research fellowships at the College de France Paris, NYU Medical Center New York and Melbourne University.

Holding 32 honorary degrees from UK and foreign universities, she has received numerous honours including the Legion d’Honneur from the French Government, an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians, The American Academy of Achievement Golden Plate Award, and The Australian Medical Research Society Medal. She is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Understanding the human mind and how it is evolving, bears relevance to audiences right across the public and private sector – from solving workforce issues, nurturing leadership and inspiring creativity, to understanding the consumers of the future.

Susan has delivered captivating keynote talks, lectures and after dinner speeches for organisations across a wide variety of sectors including finance, technology, human resources, media and education.

Parallels between High Performance Sport and Business. Chess On Wheels: Making The Right Decisions to Win. Going For Gold. Motivation. Teamwork. Leadership. Marginal Gains. Peak Performance. Personal and Team Motivation.

As one of the UK’s leading sports performance consultants, Dan is advisor to UK Sports “Sport Org” project. As former Head of Performance for The Premier League, Performance Director at GB Snowsport and National Endurance Coach and Sports Director and National Endurance Coach to GB Cycling and Team Sky, Dan is a proven performance leader with an understanding of all the components it takes to succeed at the highest level in sport.

Dan will speak about the transformation of the British cycling team from ‘also-rans into world leaders, and will teach businesses the benefits of the “marginal gains” and culture change needed to make an organisation a success

To have what he calls a “podium mentality”, to have the mindset and values required to reach the top, as a relaxed and personable speaker, he will inspire the audience with his messages and presentations.

Marketing. Personal Motivation. Triumph over Adversity. Customer Service. Women in Business. Entrepreneurship. Sales and Communication.

Liz is an inspirational figure with an extraordinary story, as many would have discovered when she was featured in Channel 4’s ‘Secret Millionaire’. Honoured by Her Majesty the Queen, Liz was awarded an MBE in 2007 for services to business.

After running her own award-winning company Great Guns Marketing for 17 years – a business she launched the year she lost her eyesight – Liz won the Women Mean Business Award – Britain’s biggest award dedicated to women running their own businesses. The award is designed to recognise the growing importance of independent businesswomen to both the economy and the community. Liz is perfectly placed to understand the pressures and challenges business owners face.

Liz is Marketing Director of BCMS, a UK based corporate finance advisor, and her initiatives have built strong relationships with corporate partners, being the driving force behind the formation of the Fellows programme, a unique network of entrepreneurs who have sold all or part of their businesses with BCMS.

BBC interview: CEO Secrets: ‘Don’t treat your business like your baby’ – BBC News

Business Leader podcast: “Problem-solving is innate to disabled people, we’ve had to do it for a lot of our lives.” – Business Leader News

““Liz Jackson is in my personal Top Ten of most inspirational female speakers (and I’ve seen loads) … Her delivery is always authentic, and she takes the audience on a journey that you don’t want to end. She is funny, intelligent and most importantly always fresh and relevant.”

“It is rare for any speaker to hold a room of just under 200 delegates in the palm of their hand throughout their talk, but Liz managed this effortlessly … Not only was she able to capture and hold everyone’s attention, but she also managed to make the room laugh with her as we shared in her aspirations, setbacks, and determination to succeed.”

Teamwork. Creativity. Motivation. Inspiration. Life story.

Lars Ulrich is co-founder of one of the world’s biggest rock bands, Metallica. His vision for the band, which he has shared along with co-founder James Hetfield since the band’s inception in 1981, has been integral to Metallica attaining its status as one of the most enduring and fiercely independent bands in music history.

With their philanthropic work via their All Within My Hands Foundation, Metallica continually strives to set new standards in serving their legion of fans and the global community at large.

Audiences are captivated by Ulrich’s story about the fame of iconic heavy metal band, Metallica. Offering insight into the teamwork and dedication that it took to reach superstardom, he encourages each listener to follow his dreams. He encourages audiences to overcome challenges and limitations with perseverance and creativity. He shares entertaining and memorable experiences, showing the audience how to overcome obstacles along the way, and to succeed with your brand, whatever the industry you are in.

“If you are looking for a different kind of experience for your conference, book Lars. What started with a cosy fireside chat for over 1000 c-level managers ended in a tumultuous chaos. After the show, all the top managers turned into crazy Metallica fans and wanted a signature from Lars. Literally unforgettable moments ;)”