The Leading Speakers Bureau

Primatologist and Anthropologist

Jane Goodall DBE is an internationally recognized authority on the primate world. She has written books for adults and children, contributed to documentaries and serves as a National Geographic explorer-in-residence, a United Nations peace messenger, and the president of Advocates for Animals. For her efforts to observe and preserve all species, she has received honors and accolades from governments, nonprofits, universities, and professional organizations, including a medal from UNESCO and the French Legion of Honor in 2006.

“One of the best-known and most highly respected scientists and educators in the world”

[expand title=”In detail”] Dr. Goodall’s involvement in tropical forests and conservation has led her to be actively involved in a number of environmental issues, and to found the Roots & Shoots youth group. She has also endorsed the Forests Now Declaration, calling for new market based mechanisms to protect tropical forests. One of her major contributions to the field of primatology was the discovery of tool-making in chimpanzees.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Dr. Goodall takes the audience on an ecological journey, discussing highlights and low points of her experiences in the jungle. She shows how progress is helping research (DNA analysis) and hurting the environment (clear-cutting). She draws a dozen parallels between primate and human behaviour, making the point that we really aren’t all that different. She also speaks about the messages of hope that form the basis for her educational programme, ‘Roots and Shoots’.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Dr. Goodall lifts the audience to new heights, inspiring them to reach above and beyond through compassion, consumer action, and education.[/expand]

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Former Director of Harrods

Michael Cole is the chairman of Michael Cole & Company Limited, the public relations and broadcasting company that he launched nine years ago. Having hosted The Michael Cole Show on Living TV for three seasons and nearly 100 programmes, Michael believes that there is not much that can shock or surprise him now!

“The British Jerry Springer”

[expand title=”In detail”] For 27 years, Michael was a reporter. He qualified as a journalist while working on daily newspapers and then joined an international news agency. In 1967, he went into television. He joined Anglia TV as a reporter, moving to the BBC 18 months later. From 1968 until 1988 he was a television correspondent, working for the BBC. In 1988, he was invited to join Harrods and the House of Fraser group. For 10 years, he was the Director of Public Affairs. Michael retired from Harrods in 1998 to set up his own company.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Michael Cole’s varied and fascinating career has made him a sought after presenter at conferences, product launches and events worldwide. Michael hosted Luxuria 2007 in San Moritz, Switzerland and his skills as a presenter were greatly appreciated by the attendees.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Highly professional, amusing and engaging, Michael is a superb presenter well used to the pressures of working in front of a live audience and guaranteed to make any event a success.[/expand]
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Top Technology Futurist, Renowned Business Strategist, Change Management, Innovation & Trends Expert

Scott Steinberg is one of the world’s best-known business strategists, trends experts and strategic innovation consultants. Scott is also a bestselling & award winning expert on leadership and innovation. The author of ‘Becoming Essential’, the Fortune 500 calls him a “defining figure in business and technology” and “top trendsetter to follow.” The CEO of TechSavvy Global, a management consulting and market research firm, he helps clients create competitive advantage and drive change, innovation and growth.

“If you really want to know about business, you should refer to Scott Steinberg.” – Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group

[expand title=”In detail”] From EMC and eBay to Intel and MTV, Scott has worked with many top brands to drive success. Scott’s 10+ year track record for accurately predicting business, consumer & technology trends has made him a fixture in mainstream media, where he’s been seen by 1 billion people worldwide. Today’s #1 ranked technology expert according to Google, he’s been a syndicated columnist on change and innovation for numerous outlets. A strategic insider for 600+ media outlets including CNN and Rolling Stone, Scott is an acclaimed entrepreneur who’s built and sold several startups and divisions. He was described by the European Commission as “One of the best gurus on innovation & competitive advantage strategies to accelerate growth”.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Renowned as a leading trend-spotter, bestselling author and one of the world’s top influencers and media authorities, Scott’s hailed as a top change agent & technology futurist. His motivational speeches, leadership seminars and training workshops reveal how to accelerate change and growth. A nationally-syndicated columnist who teaches executives, educators and entrepreneurs to be more effective, his motivational speeches, leadership seminars and training workshops are invaluable for demonstrating how to become more successful and effective in your life and business.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Scott is a tremendously entertaining and insightful speaker. His keynote speaking presentations consistently keep audiences on the edge of their seats. He is a meeting or event planner and PR pro’s jack-of-all-trades! He has a gift for making complex ideas easily understood, his strategic thinking is second to none and he has a wonderful ability to recognize and communicate patterns that are driving the market.[/expand]

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Founder and Trustee of Raspberry Pi Foundation

Eben Upton is the Founder and Trustee of the Raspberry Pi Foundation and also works as a Technical Director and ASIC architect for Broadcom. He is responsible for the overall software and hardware architecture of the Raspberry Pi, and for the Foundation’s relationships with its key suppliers and customers. The ultra-low-cost computer was conceptualized for use in teaching computer programming, as well as for greater educational use in the developing world and it was launched in early 2012.

“Raspberry Pi is a credit card sized computer. It does everything that a conventional computer can do, but it’s very small and very cheap”

[expand title=”In detail”] Eben and his team are the magicians behind this incredible device. It’s a credit-card sized computer with very few of the features you imagine a computer would have and it’s designed to plug into things we already own, television, a mouse, a network. It’s powered using a mobile phone charger and storage is on an SD card. Eben has also held the post of Director of Studies for Computer Science at St John’s College, Cambridge. He holds a BA in Physics and Engineering, a PhD in Computer Science and an Executive MBA, all from the University of Cambridge.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Eben Upton created a revolution in low-cost computing and shares with all audiences a brief history of the device, its development and capabilities and a look into the future of the Pi. He shows how he is hooking a new generation of kids on computer programming and shares his learning and insights to inspire and help others. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Eben is a very charismatic and engaging speaker. His inspirational and highly informative presentations make him sought-after at conferences around the globe.[/expand]

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Consultant & Leading Thinker on Branding & Communication in India

Xavier Prabhu is among the leading thinkers and consultants on branding and communication in India. He sits on the board of Governors of ISB & M, a leading multi-city B-school in India and has been on the Board of Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication, GICONS and COMMITS among others.

“Xavier Prabhu was chosen by the Leadership Institute, US as an outstanding achiever from India”

[expand title=”In detail”] Xavier Prabhu has worn many hats including those of a writer, editor, teacher, trainer, consultant and entrepreneur in a successful career span and has had the opportunity to work with leading CEOs in knowledge sector among others. He founded and headed editorial for almost three years from inception for businessgyan – a business handbook for over 26 months besides freelance writing for one of India’s largest IT periodicals. In April 2008 he was one of the entrepreneurs in the branding space chosen by Insead Business School Singapore to interact with its students on a visit to India.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Xavier Prabhu is a regular speaker on various subjects including branding, PR and entrepreneurship and a visiting faculty to many leading educational institutions in India. He combines his deep knowledge of the subject with his role as an entrepreneur over the past 7 years in creating one of India’s most promising integrated communication firms.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Xavier Prabhu is at his best in an interactive setting where he connects with the audience and takes them through his journey, insights and experience in his experienced and unique style.[/expand]

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Writer, Activist, Lecturer, Poet & Photographer

Nimah Nawwab is a writer, photographer, activist and lecturer and is considered a trailblazing poet. She is currently working on several book projects, as well as two anthology projects revolving around women and youth. She is the first Saudi Arabian female poet to be published in the US

“Nimah is a cultural ambassadress”

[expand title=”In detail”] In 2006, Nimah received the nomination for Young Global Leader of the Young Global Leaders Forum, an affiliate of the WEF. She has been a poetry judge and facilitator of poetry sessions and workshops in several countries. Nimah’s widely read academic articles have been translated from English into a variety of languages. She has been interviewed by various television and radio outlets such as BBC World Update and BBC World Today. In 2005, Nimah became the first writer and poet, male or female, to hold a public book signing at a major bookstore in Saudi Arabia, an occasion covered by the international media. Through her involvement with the WEF she has joined new leading executives from 50 countries to address global issues.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Nimah seeks to build bridges of understanding, develop compassion and a basic respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. She draws on her 15 years of experience in PR, writing and lecturing to work with institutes to address matters of concern, as well as highlight the vital importance of outreach and social and community service.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Nimah is a passionate, expressive and talented speaker who delivers an inspiring presentation either as a keynote speaker or facilitator. [/expand]

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Medical Doctor & Radio Broadcaster on the BBC, The Naked Scientist

Dr. Chris Smith is a doctor and a clinical lecturer in virology at Cambridge University. Deciding that medicine wasn’t soaking up enough of his free time, Chris started the Naked Scientists radio show in 2001, podcast and website. The Naked Scientists is now one of the world’s most downloaded science podcasts, the number of downloaded programme episodes having exceeded 8 million internationally.

The Naked Scientists is now one of the world’s most downloaded science podcasts

[expand title=”In detail”] Dr. Chris Smith presents the Naked Scientists and also makes weekly appearances on ABC Radio National, Australia, and on BBC Radio Five Live. He fronts the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Chemistry World podcast and also founded and presented the first 100 episodes of the Nature Podcast for the journal Nature, the first example of an international science journal producing an audio programme to supplement its printed content. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Dr. Chris Smith’s aim is to help people enjoy science as much as he does and, at the same time, to have fun. He is a savvy speaker who strips science down to its bare essentials, and promotes it to his wide ranging audience of all ages and backgrounds. He uses his wit and charm to lift the lid on the curious, crazy and compelling – and answer those questions you never thought to ask.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Dr. Chris Smith is a very likeable medical doctor at home taking science questions on any subject live from the listening public. He does a wonderful job of distilling complex scientific processes, theories, and issues into language that worldwide audiences can easily understand.[/expand]
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Record-breaking Adventurer, Corporate Coach & Sustainability Ambassador

Adrian Hayes is a Dubai based adventurer who recently became the fastest person in the world, and only the 15th person ever, to reach the ‘3 Poles’ of the Earth – walking the entire way to the North and South Poles and summiting Mt Everest. A lifetime follower of politics and international affairs, he is also an ambassador and leader on economic, social and environmental sustainability. He is a professional, ICF accredited, corporate team and executive coach, and keynote / motivational speaker.

“I took four years to prepare for this. I did not set out to fail” Adrian Hayes

[expand title=”In detail”] Adrian is a former Gurkha Officer and Special Forces soldier in the British Army, educated at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He has a CV that is full of wide ranging experiences, action and, above all, achievement – from the corporate world, the military, the coaching profession and his adventure/sporting endeavours. He is involved in three children’s charities – his fundraising campaigns, raising over US $100,000 to date. An accomplished all-round sportsman, he is a passionate multi-fitness advocate, winning the “UAE’s Fittest Man” x-training challenges in both 1997 and 2008, the latter competition including the then UK National x-training champion.
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[expand title=”What he offers you”]One of the few serious adventurers in the world with a senior corporate background, Adrian Hayes occupies a unique position in the world of being a record-breaking, adventurer who also has a senior, solid corporate background. Coupled with his coaching profession, he is therefore able to offer a range of tailor-made seminars and programmes from 20 minute after dinner speeches to 6 month team coaching programmes. For workshops and his Organisation and Relationship Systems (ORSC) programmes, Adrian conversely offers solid lessons, tools and techniques from the Coaching World, in which he has ‘walked the talk’ in his own achievements.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Adrian’s presentations are filled with real corporate applicable lessons backed up with dramatic footage of his daring escapades. Audiences are entertained as they benefit from his high content, inspirational speeches, naturally and powerfully delivered. [/expand]

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Polar Explorer, Mountaineer, Author

Tom Avery is one of only 41 people in history to have reached both the North and South Poles on foot. A veteran of over a dozen mountain and polar expeditions, he is one of the bright stars amongst the UK’s new generation of explorers. Tom spends his time giving motivational talks to businesses, writing books and raising funds for The Prince’s Trust, for whom he is an ambassador. He is also an official ambassador of the London 2012 Olympic Games and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

“Avery is shaping up to join the ranks of such British immortals as Sir Ranulph Fiennes & Dame Ellen MacArthur” The Sunday Times

[expand title=”In detail”] He began his outdoor career as mountaineer, leading expeditions to the South American Andes, New Zealand, the Swiss Alps, Morocco and Tanzania. The highlight of his career took place in 2000 when he led a ground-breaking British expedition to the previously unexplored Eastern Zaalay Mountains of Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia. In 2002 he entered the record books by becoming the youngest Briton to ski to the South Pole. In April 2005 he electrified the exploration world by recreating the American Robert Peary’s disputed Arctic expedition of 1909.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Drawing on his own experiences in the worlds of both exploration and business, Tom explains how teamwork, communication, planning, enthusiasm and individual determination are the key ingredients in achieving results in a challenging environment. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]As one of the freshest speakers on the circuit, Tom’s presentations are passionate, inspiring and entertaining. Illustrated with a superb collection of visuals and professional video clips, his talks bring the raw beauty of the Polar Regions to life and describe how his team battled with the elements during their record-breaking journeys.[/expand]

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Adventurer and Leadership Speaker

Max Chaya is one of only 20 people ever to do the earth three summits (Everest, North and South poles), and one of almost 100 to do the 7 highest summits. The “Seven Summits” are the highest point on each continent. Apart from being a tremendous challenge demanding great deal from climbers, attempting to complete this task offers the climbers a wide variety of experiences literally in every corner of the globe. To this day, there are no more than 89 climbers from 26 different countries who have completed the Carstensz version of the Seven Summits.

“An extraordinary individual”

[expand title=”In detail”] A graduate of the London School of Economics Max began a few years ago conducting passionate and inspirational lectures shedding light on his dream, plan and motivation as well as his drive, determination and focus to persevere and break through mental barriers while not forgetting to tolerate change in the aim of reaching the goal.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Max draws on images from his library of breathtaking photographs, and quotes from his daily expedition journals to tell audiences about the extraordinary four-year journey he undertook to the top of the world. Listeners will invariably think again about their own goals and dreams, and build confidence and determination.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Max’s presentations last from 50 to 100 minutes and consist of a keynote presentation, a tailored speech and a short documentary all followed by a lively Q&A session with the audience.[/expand]

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