The Leading Speakers Bureau

International Business Consultant, Author & Lecturer

Dr Jonas Ridderstråle is at the forefront of the new generation of European-based business gurus. He cuts through the madness and hyperbole surrounding the global economy and his appeal is truly global. Jonas has attained tremendous media coverage throughout the world. The 2005 Thinkers 50, the bi-annual global ranking of management thinkers, ranked him (and his colleague Nordström) at number nine internationally and as the leading European business guru.

“Rebel with a cause”

Dr. Jonas Ridderstrale has been ranked among the top 50 most influential business thinkers

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Best-Selling Author and Expert on HR, Management Issues

During his 17 years with The Gallup Organization, Marcus Buckingham has helped lead their research into the world’s best managers, leaders and workplaces. He has continued to gain experience in management practices and employee retention and has spent the last decade helping clients find and motivate their most talented employees.

“Marcus is the most engaging and useful business speaker working today. His advice is grounded in research and at the same time appeals to common sense.”

Marcus Buckingham has been ranked among the top 50 most influential business thinkers. In 2009 Thinkers 50, the global ranking of management gurus, placed him among the list of most influential thinkers.
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The World’s Greatest Chess Player and Sport star speaker

Garry Kasparov has been the highest-rated chess player in the world and is widely considered the greatest chess player that ever lived. He is also a writer and political activist. He is the founder and inspiration behind the Kasparov Chess Foundation whose mission is to introduce chess into the educational system worldwide. He is a regular contributor to the editorial page of the Wall Street Journal and remains the highest-rated player in the history of chess and the only icon in the game of over 100 million players. In 2005, Garry announced his retirement from competitive chess after 21 years as the #1 ranked player in the world to devote his time to politics and writing. He was a candidate for the 2008 Russian presidential race, but later withdrew.

“Chess is mental torture”

[expand title=”In detail”] Garry became the world junior champion at the age of 16, and in 1985, became the youngest ever World Champion at age 22. He was the undefeated world champion for 15 years, defending his title more than any other world champion in modern times. He has played several high-profile matches against supercomputer chess programs. His battles with IBM’s “Deep Blue” were worldwide headline news and he has been at the forefront of innovation in chess for over twenty years. He has been at the cutting edge of research and the battles between humans and computers from as far back as 1990. He won the Chess Oscar a record eleven times.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]As a master of strategy, he applies the insights and unique perspective from his extraordinary chess career to the issues of leadership, strategy and success in business. Known as an extremely intuitive chess player, he also emphasizes intuition’s role in achieving an individual’s full potential and achieving superior performance as the leader of an organization.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His global reach is fed by a steady stream of keynote speaking engagements predominantly in Europe and the United States. His speech topics vary from country to country but he is never far from what he knows best – strategy and logical thinking. He takes his listeners into the world of calculus, deep thought, the analytical mind and what constitutes intelligence without reducing the answer to plain black and white. He is also part of our Top Leadership speakers.[/expand]
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Leading Authority on Leadership & Leadership Development

John Adair is one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership and leadership development. In 2009, John was appointed Chair of Leadership Studies United Nations System Staff College in Turin. Recently the People’s Republic of China awarded him the title of Honorary Professor in recognition of his ‘outstanding research and contribution in the field of Leadership’.

“John Adair is without doubt one of the foremost thinkers on leadership in the world” Sir John Harvey-Jones

[expand title=”In detail”] Between 1981 and 1986 John worked at ICI introducing a leadership development strategy that helped to change the loss-making, bureaucratic giant into the first British company to make a billion pounds profit. After being senior lecturer in military history and adviser in leadership training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and Associate Director of The Industrial Society, in 1979 John became the world’s first Professor of Leadership Studies at the University of Surrey.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]John Adair will assist companies to re-energise their approach to leadership. Whether you want to introduce a consistent approach to leadership training in your company or you want to promote a culture of growing future leaders within your organisation, John will use his expertise to help clients achieve their potential.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]John is an experienced speaker and seminar leader on platforms around the globe, an effective performer with a clear and valuable message. He speaks authoritatively on all aspects of leadership – great leaders, leadership development and strategic [/expand]
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The First Female Anchor of the Prime Time Italian Rai News & Author

Lilli Gruber is a journalist and writer. She is a highly respected journalist for foreign affairs, specialised in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and gulf wars. Lilli is a member of the European Parliament and is chairman of the delegation for the relationships with the states of the Gulf; member of the commission for the civil rights, the justice and the internal affairs and member of the delegation for the relationships with Iran.

“An Italian Media Pioneer”

[expand title=”In detail”] In 1987 Lilli Gruber became the first female anchor to present the TG1, Italy’s most popular television news. In 1988, she became international political correspondent for RAI, covering events such as the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the war in the former Yugoslavia, the situation in the United States after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the Iraqi war. Lilli has worked for the Italian daily newspaper La Stampa, and for Io Donna, the women’s magazine of Italy’s leading newspaper Corriere della Sera, and for magazines Tv Sorrisi e Canzoni and Anna.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Lilli uses her considerable experience to entertain and educate decision makers from all fields with her insight into world events, many of which she has witnessed firsthand.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Lilli is a well known face to television viewers. She is an experienced speaker and continues to be in great demand at a variety of prestigious events.[/expand]
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World-Renowned Leadership Expert and Author of ‘The One Minute Manager’

Few people have impacted the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A leading management expert whose impact has been felt for over three decades. In addition to serving as chairman of The Ken Blanchard Companies, Inc., the nation’s largest training firm, Ken is a visiting lecturer at his alma mater, Cornell University, where he is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees.

Creating Organizations Where Everyone Wins

[expand title=”In detail”] Ken is a contributing editor of Quality Digest, Personal Selling Power, and the Executive Excellence newsletter. He earned his BA in government and philosophy from Cornell University, his MA in sociology and counselling from Colgate University, and his Ph.D. in educational administration and leadership from Cornell University.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Ken Blanchard identifies the needs, issues, and challenges of organisations and offers the solutions to create high performance teams and greater motivation and commitment from the workforce.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Ken Blanchard is a compelling storyteller with a unique gift for being able to inspire and rejuvenate his audience.[/expand]
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Former Chairman and Chief Executive of GE

John Francis “Jack” Welch Jr.’s twenty years as CEO of General Electric created history. He is now recognized as one of the greatest business leaders. During his leadership the company’s market value increased an incredible $387 billion, with his innovations and ideas making him their most influential CEO. Jack retired from General Electric in 2001 and now serves as a consultant to a small group of Fortune 500 business CEOs.

“Manager of the Century”
– Fortune magazine (1999)

[expand title=”In detail”] After 10 years with GE Jack was elected the company’s youngest Vice President and was named Vice Chairman in 1979. He became the eighth Chairman and CEO in 1981. Upon publication in 2001 his autobiography lead the bestseller lists from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Amazon.com, USA Today Non-Fiction and the Association of Independent Booksellers. In 2006 Jack Welch gave his name to Sacred Heart University’s College of Business.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Jack’s genius is his natural capacity to communicate with people and is acclaimed for his insights on how businesses and people can achieve excellence. His tremendous leadership and inspirational skills made him into one of the most successful business leaders of all time.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]In anecdotal detail and with self-effacing humour, Jack Welch delivers his message in interviews with a fire and pragmatism honed through his vast experience as the leader of the world’s biggest business. His down to earth, direct and powerful style make him highly sought after at events worldwide.[/expand]
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World Authority on Corporate Stress

Carole Spiers is a charismatic, motivational speaker, popular BBC guest-broadcaster and best-selling author of industry’s bible Tolley’s ‘Managing Stress in the Workplace’. With 20 years as a top industry guru on stress management and organisational change, Carole’s energy and dynamism extends to providing professional comment to the media, print and countless radio interviews and is a weekly columnist for Gulf News. A successful international entrepreneur herself, she is well-equipped to inspire others with entrepreneurship in her popular empowerment keynotes.

“The value Carole added was immeasurable. Her presentation was intelligent, interactive and energetic” Leaders of Abu Dhabi, Family Business Forum

[expand title=”In detail”] Carole’s credibility is rooted in twenty years success as CEO of the UK’s No.1 consultancy on Stress Management & Employee Wellbeing. Her focus is on developing a healthy workplace culture through the successful management of stress and organisational change underpinned by a compelling philosophy reinforced by her own experience as an Expert Witness before the UK Courts. In the UK, Carole launched National Stress Awareness day on behalf of the International Stress Management Association of which she is a Vice President. She is also Past President of the London Chapter of the Professional Speakers Association.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Carole is a high-energy speaker able to combine inspiration with insight. She has a unique ability for empowering people to change attitudes and mindsets that hold them back from unlocking their untapped potential. From the small lecture room to the major auditorium, audiences are left spellbound and wanting to bottle Carole’s energy and passion. She can carry a full-day event with confidence, either as speaker or conference chair.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Carole’s inspirational style and range of topics are equally suitable for a curtain-raiser, closing speech or a major conference. With her vibrant personality and unique flair for establishing rapport with any audience, she handles sensitive issues with an empathy and understanding born of experience, encouraging that crucial two-way dialogue that brings about positive change in people’s lives.[/expand]
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Expert on Corporate Strategy and the Learning Organization

Arie de Geus is widely recognised as the originator of many of the principles and practises underlying the “Learning Organisation” concept, and is one of the world’s most effective business strategists. He spent 38 years on three continents helping to lead Royal Dutch Shell through tumultuous times in the oil industry. After a remarkable career in scenario planning and organisational learning, Mr de Geus now helps organisations of all kinds reorganise and prepare for where their futures lead.

‘A global statesman of business change’

[expand title=”In detail”] Today, Mr de Geus continues to work closely with Peter Senge and SoL (the Society for Organizational Learning). He is also involved with the London School of Economics, has been a Visiting Fellow at London Business School and has advised many government and private institutions. He is a founder member of SoL (the Society for Organizational Learning) and of GBN (the Global Business Network).[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Mr de Geus’ extraordinary experience and his strategic thinking and research have given him a depth of content that matches his style and has made him one of the most sought-after speakers in the world. He talks authentically about what he himself has lived through and he applies the lessons of the past to today’s business issues with relevance and verve.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]A master storyteller, Mr de Geus uses business parables to give audiences messages that stay with them long after the event has finished. [/expand]
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Former Formula One World Champion

Four times Formula One World Champion, Alain Prost is without doubt one of the most successful Grand Prix drivers of the modern era. Until Michael Schumacher re-wrote the history books in 2001, Alain held the record for most Grand Prix victories, with 51, he also claimed 42 fastest laps, 106 podiums and 798.5 points during his illustrious time in Formula One.

“Four times Formula One World Champion”

[expand title=”In detail”] Born in France in 1955, Alain Prost began competitive car racing in 1976 competing in Formula Renault. He quickly ascended through the ranks and made his Formula One debut in 1980 with McLaren. A move to the Renault team the following year would see Alain grace the top step of the podium for the first time at his home Grand Prix in Dijon. After his move to Ferrari, Alain claimed Ferrari’s 100th Grand Prix victory in France in 1990 and went on to score 5 victories for the famous Italian marque and end the season as runner-up behind Senna. After a frustrating year in 1991 and a sabbatical season in 1992, Alain made a welcome return to Formula One in 1993 partnering Damon Hill in the Williams F1 team.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Drawing from his experiences as a Formula One driver and successful businessman, Alain entertains audiences with presentations in which he demonstrates the importance of motivation and team collaboration which results in success.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Alain is a fascinating personality with a truly inspiring motor racing career behind him; his continuing success and drive make him an enthralling and highly sought-after speaker around the world.[/expand]
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