Olympic Medallist | World Champion | BBC Broadcaster | Keynote Speaker & Host

Colin Jackson CBE is one of Britain’s greatest ever athletes and one of the most recognisable voices in world athletics. An Olympic silver medallist and double World Champion in the 110m hurdles, Colin dominated his event for over a decade, holding the world record and collecting European and Commonwealth titles along the way. His sustained success at the highest-level places him firmly among the legends of British sport.

Since retiring from elite competition, Colin has built a highly respected broadcasting career and is now a trusted and charismatic figure on BBC Sport, where he has been a leading athletics commentator and pundit since the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. He continues to front major global events, including the Paris 2024 Olympics, bringing authority, warmth and expert insight to millions of viewers.

Beyond broadcasting, Colin has become one of the most compelling keynote speakers in the corporate and conference space. Drawing on his experience of elite performance, sustained pressure and life at the top of international sport, he speaks powerfully about resilience, mental wellbeing, leadership and navigating high-pressure environments. His openness around anxiety and the psychological demands of elite competition has resonated strongly with audiences, offering rare authenticity and relatability.

Colin’s advocacy work has further strengthened his relevance and impact. As presenter of the BBC Panorama documentary Athletes, he brought national attention to mental health challenges in professional sport, sparking meaningful conversation well beyond athletics. His ability to communicate complex and sensitive topics with clarity, honesty and humanity is a defining strength of his speaking style.

A confident and engaging presence on stage, Colin is equally accomplished as a keynote speaker, conference host and awards presenter. His personable, professional approach ensures he connects effortlessly with audiences across sectors, from leadership teams and global conferences to live events and brand activations. Now more relevant than ever, Colin continues to work with major corporate partners while maintaining a long-standing relationship with the BBC, reflecting both his credibility and enduring appeal.

Keynote themes include:
• High performance under pressure
• Resilience, mindset and mental wellbeing
• Leadership, confidence and self-belief
• Sustaining excellence over time

Five-Time Olympian | European Champion | Wellbeing & Resilience Speaker

Jo Pavey is one of Britain’s most respected endurance athletes and the only British track and field athlete to have competed at five Olympic Games. A European Champion in the 10,000m, Jo’s career is defined by extraordinary longevity, resilience and sustained excellence at the highest level of international sport.

Competing across multiple decades, Jo challenged perceptions around age, performance and balance, becoming an inspiration to athletes and audiences far beyond athletics. As a mother who continued to perform at elite level, she has become a powerful role model for working parents and those navigating long-term ambition alongside personal life.

Since stepping away from full-time competition, Jo has remained deeply connected to sport through mentoring, ambassadorial roles and public speaking. She is also an accomplished author and advocate for physical activity, wellbeing and mental health.

As a keynote speaker, Jo shares practical insights on resilience, mindset, motivation and sustainable performance. Her approach is calm, authentic and deeply relatable, making her particularly impactful for organisations focused on wellbeing, longevity and long-term success.

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Birth Date: 20/09/1973

Born: Devon, UK

Lives: Devon, UK

Current World Recorder Holder, Olympic Gold Medalist & Renowned Sports Broadcaster

In 2020 Jonathan celebrated his 25^th anniversary of setting the World Record for triple jump (which, unbelievably, he’s held from 1995). As one of the longest World Records ever held in athletics history, BBC Two marked the occasion with a documentary One Giant Leap, which aired August 2020. Jonathan’s Olympic gold medal in Sydney in 2000 was one of the crowning glories for one of Great Britain’s greatest ever athletes and he was awarded a CBE shortly after.

Now recognised as one of the most accomplished Major Event anchor broadcasters, presenters and corporate hosts, Jonathan has been lead presenter for the globe’s biggest sporting events, including the Olympics, Paralympics, Winter Olympics and all cyclings Grand Tours including of course the Tour de France working for Discovery Eurosport, BBC and Channel 4.

He is a commissioned representative of the International Olympic Committee; as well as leading the successful London 2012 Olympic bid, Jonathan was a main board director of LOCOG the Games’ organisers.

Jonathan is an accomplished, eloquent speaker and particularly enjoys facilitator and hosting roles having managed live global events for brands, federations and international conferences.

Triple Olympic Medallist | CEO | Leadership & Culture Speaker

Kelly Sotherton MBE is a triple Olympic medallist and one of the most influential leadership voices in British sport today. Her elite career spans Olympic, World Championship and Commonwealth success, placing her among the most decorated track and field athletes Great Britain has produced.

She is currently Chief Executive Officer of the British Elite Athletes Association (BEAA), where she represents and supports athletes across welfare, governance and performance systems.

Kelly has played a pivotal role in shaping athlete representation, having spearheaded the creation of British Athletics’ Athletes Commission and served internationally on committees focused on gender equity and leadership in sport. Her experience bridges elite performance, organisational leadership and cultural change.

A forthright, intelligent and highly credible speaker, Kelly addresses leadership, integrity, resilience and equality with clarity and conviction. She is particularly valued for her ability to challenge thinking while remaining grounded and practical, making her a powerful keynote speaker for organisations navigating change, accountability and performance.

Paralympic Champion | Broadcaster | Inclusion & Leadership Speaker

broadcaster and business leader. One of the most recognisable figures to emerge from the rise of Paralympic sport, Liz built a world-class sporting career defined by resilience and determination.

Following retirement from elite competition, Liz successfully transitioned into broadcasting and became a standout voice in Channel 4’s award-winning Paralympic coverage, as well as other major international sporting events. Her media work is complemented by her role as co-founder and Managing Director of The Ability People, the UK’s first disability-led recruitment agency.

With academic foundations in business and accounting, Liz bridges elite sport, media and commercial leadership. She also works with organisations and production companies to improve accessibility and representation, both on screen and behind the scenes.

A warm, confident and engaging speaker, Liz demystifies disability and challenges perceptions around inclusion, performance and potential. Her keynotes resonate strongly with leadership, DEI and wellbeing audiences seeking practical insight grounded in lived experience.

World Champion Swimmer | Olympic Flagbearer | Broadcaster | Speaker on Inclusion, Wellbeing & Performance

Mark Foster is one of Britain’s most recognisable and influential Olympians, whose impact extends far beyond the pool. A six-time World Champion, five-time Olympian and former world record holder, Mark was a dominant force in international swimming for over a decade. His role as Team GB flagbearer at the Olympic Games cemented his status as one of the defining figures of British sport.

Following his competitive career, Mark successfully transitioned into broadcasting and is now a respected and familiar face across major sporting coverage. He is a key contributor to BBC Sport, offering insight, analysis and commentary across swimming and major multi-sport events, including the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games. His broadcasting work is valued for its clarity, warmth and deep understanding of elite performance.

Alongside broadcasting, Mark has become a powerful and highly sought-after keynote speaker, known for his openness, energy and authenticity. Having spoken candidly about identity, pressure and mental wellbeing, he brings a deeply human perspective to conversations around performance and leadership. His lived experience of elite sport, combined with honesty about the challenges that sit behind success, resonates strongly with corporate, leadership and wellbeing audiences.

Mark is also a leading advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport and the workplace. By sharing his personal journey, he has helped challenge stigma and encourage more open conversations around authenticity and belonging. This advocacy work is now central to his speaking, as he supports organisations looking to build inclusive cultures where people can perform at their best.

Beyond media and speaking, Mark has developed a broad portfolio across health, fitness and grassroots sport. He has worked with global brands, launched fitness and lifestyle initiatives, and founded swimming academies aimed at inspiring and developing the next generation. These ventures reflect his commitment to making sport accessible, positive and impactful at every level.

Dynamic, engaging and refreshingly honest, Mark brings credibility, humour and insight to every stage. Whether speaking about high performance, wellbeing, inclusion or life after elite sport, he connects with audiences through experience rather than theory, making him a compelling keynote speaker for organisations looking ahead to 2026 and beyond.

Keynote themes include:
• High performance and life under pressure
• Mental wellbeing and resilience
• Diversity, inclusion and authentic leadership
• Transition, identity and sustained success

Award-Winning Broadcaster | Author | Podcaster | Keynote Speaker & Host

Ned Boulting is one of Britain’s most respected and recognisable sports broadcasters, best known as the definitive voice of cycling in the UK. An award-winning journalist, television presenter, author and podcaster, Ned has covered every Tour de France since 2003 and remains a central figure in ITV’s primetime cycling coverage.

Alongside his work in cycling, Ned is a versatile commentator across multiple sports, including darts, and is widely admired for his ability to combine deep expertise with intelligent, engaging storytelling. His broadcasting career is complemented by a prolific writing output, with several acclaimed books exploring sport, culture, performance and identity.

Ned is also the co-founder of Never Strays Far, the popular cycling podcast and content platform he hosts alongside fellow broadcaster David Millar. Through long-form conversations, live recordings and event appearances, Never Strays Far has built a loyal following and positioned Ned at the centre of contemporary conversations around cycling, performance and modern sport culture.

In addition, Ned is editor of The Road Book, the authoritative annual almanac of professional road racing, and continues to develop live stage shows that take audiences behind the scenes of elite sport and broadcasting. His work across podcasting, publishing and live performance reflects his ability to engage audiences well beyond traditional sports media.

As a keynote speaker and event host, Ned speaks with insight, wit and clarity about storytelling, communication under pressure, leadership and the human side of elite performance. Intelligent, articulate and effortlessly engaging, he is a trusted choice for conferences, awards ceremonies and moderated discussions.

Production & authorial credits include:

• Dutch Master – A Tribute Dennis Bergkamp (1998)
• Award winning ‘Steven Gerrard – A Year in My Life’ (2006)
• How Cav Won the Green Jersey: Short Dispatches from the 2011 Tour de France (2012)
• How I Won the Yellow Jumper: Dispatches from the Tour de France (2012)
• On the Road Bike: The Search For a Nation’s Cycling Soul (2014)
• 101 Damnations: Dispatches from the 101st Tour de France (2015)
• Boulting’s Velosaurus: A Linguistic Tour de France (2016)
• Heart of Dart-ness (2018)

Arguably the brightest face of TV racing coverage, Oli joined the ITV Sport team in January 2017 and is now one of the main horse racing presenters, fronting its coverage on the Saturday morning magazine show, The Opening Show. The team won a BAFTA for their coverage of horse racing in 2017. Oli has covered a range of events, including Royal Ascot, The Grand National and The Cheltenham Festival.

Oli has also presented football for ITV, in addition to covering darts, snooker and boxing for the network, establishing himself as one of the up and coming stars of the networks sport team.

Oli hosts corporate events and has spoken at various high-profile functions. He played on the professional poker circuit for two years and has played both cricket and football to a high standard in South Africa and Australia respectively. He is highly sought after as a brand advocate and is a patron of the Ebony Horse Club a position he says “is his most rewarding yet”. This role led him to producing the documentary “Riding A Dream” in 2019 that aired on ITV and was seen by a combined audience of 2.6 million people. The film has received global recognition and has been shortlisted at a number of global film festivals.

At the age of 15, Oli secured the coveted breakfast show slot at his school’s local radio station. Though he didn’t beat Chris Moyles in the ratings war, it was an early education into the broadcasting world. At 16, he secured his first role as a live radio reporter at various sporting events which led him to cover the Land Rover G4 Challenge and the British Touring Car Championships.

Oli is now an integral part of Race Share, a leading horse ownership syndicate business that have identified some of the best emerging livestock of today, Oli can be seen featuring in bespoke content for their social channels, fulfilling his ambassadorial role at race meets across the country.

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Birth Date: 28/04/1987

Born: Glastonbury, UK

Lives: London, UK

World Renowned Mountain Climber/ History Maker/ Inspirational Speaker

Raised in a climate and a culture where women and girls are not encouraged or permitted to pursue sports activities, Raha strives to be different. Her fearless approach challenges the perception of Saudi women every day.

With no infrastructure, training or equipment in place for Saudi women, Raha tackled one of nature’s most difficult and dangerous challenges – climbing Everest – to prove that anyone is capable of achieving greatness, all with a smile on her face.

Since climbing Everest, Raha’s gone from strength to strength developing her speaking skills and talking on both a corporate and international stage with remarkable articulateness and charisma.

The Voice of Football & Cycling

Simon has established himself as one of the country’s finest and most diverse sports commentators. After joining the BBC in 1990, Simon is now predominantly known as one of the top tier commentators on Match of the Day, having also appearing frequently on BBC Five Live, and for BT Sport as lead commentator for the European Football Show on Sunday nights. Simon’s voice is synonymous with football, having commentated on every World Cup since France ’98 and European Championship since Euro 2000.

After making the transition from radio to television, Simon was made lead cycling commentator for the BBC; his performances at the Olympics and Paralympics for Channel 4 at Rio 2016 received huge acclaim. He’s covered over 22 iterations of The Tour, adding Speed Skating at the Winter Olympics alongside Baseball World Series, World Title Fights and F1; Simon’s vast portfolio and expertise positions him as a unique voice and figure across multiple formats.

Broadcaster, Motivational Speaker & 2 x Olympic Silver Medallist in Javelin

Steve is the first British male to have set a world record in a throwing event, and went on to set multiple British, Olympic and World records. He is the only British track and field competitor to win medals at three different Olympic Games, whilst also equalling the record of four successive European gold medals. In a career that saw Steve feature in the World’s top 10 every year between 1989 and 2004, he regularly excited the world with his closely fought, and much publicised, contests with Jan Zelezny.

Having taken the mantle from Paul Dickenson as BBC Sport’s lead field commentator, Steve has broadcast to millions during every succedent World, European and Olympic games since Beijing across radio and TV. Steve is now firmly established as one of the most important and influential commentators in the BBC Sport team having called some of the greatest moments in British history over the last decade, including Jess Ennis and Greg Rutherford’s wins.

Steve’s affable and laid-back nature makes him a fantastic ambassador for sport and an excellent role model for all ages. Steve is a sought-after speaker and business coach having set up business BackleyBlack with fellow former athlete Roger Black, which aims to translate Olympic experience into workplace performance.