Raise The Bar - Inspiring Success Beyond Expectations

Raise the Bar Motivational Speakers

Many sporting motivational speakers deliver a great message but leave the audience still unsure about how to take action and make it happen. As well as performing at the highest levels of sport our motivational speakers understand business and provide delegates with simple tools to take away to guarantee lasting performance long after the event.

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  • Steve Smith Steve Smith Voted Academy of Chief Executives Speaker of the Year 2009-10. Britain's Most Successful ever High Jumper & Olympic Medalist. Perfect for improving individual and team performance.
  • Dr Frank Dick OBE Dr Frank Dick OBE President - European Athletics Coaches Association & World Renowned Motivational Business Speaker. Perfect for Team Motivation.
  • Kriss Akabusi MBE Kriss Akabusi MBE Olympic Silver Medalist & World Championship Gold Medalist 400m Runner. Inspirational and Energetic Conference Speaker.
  • Debra Searle MBE Debra Searle MBE Professional Adventurer, Author and TV Presenter. Debra is perfect for large conferences - Being the best that you can be in the face of change and adversity.
  • Roger Black MBE Roger Black MBE Olympic Silver Medalist & World Championship Gold Medalist 400m Runner. Motivational Business Speaker
  • Katharine Merry Katharine Merry Olympic Medalist - 400m Runner. BBC TV Sports Reporter. Motivational Sporting Speaker with a focus on Goal Setting and Team Work.
  • Steve Parry Steve Parry Olympic Medal Winning Swimmer and Team GB Captain. BBC Sports Reporter. Inspirational Conference Speaker.
  • Sir Clive Woodward Sir Clive Woodward Rugby World Cup Winning Coach & BOA Director of Performance - Perfect for Large Conferences and Senior Leadership Teams. Focus on Winning in a Team Environment.
  • Derek Redmond Derek Redmond World Gold & Silver medalist - Commonwealth & European champion for 4x400m relay. He covers dealing with adversity, personal motivation and teamwork.
  • Damian Hughes Damian Hughes Performance Coach, Motivational Speaker and Best Selling Author. Engaging and Motivational Speaker with a focus on Change, Leadership and Personal Belief.
  • Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE Britain's Greatest Paralympic Athlete & Multiple World Record Holder. Focus on determination and courage in the face of adversity.
  • Steve Backley Steve Backley Triple Olympic Medalist and former Javelin World Record Holder. Motivational Speaker perfect for individual motivation.
  • Sally Gunnell OBE Sally Gunnell OBE Olympic Champion - 400m Hurdles. Engaging and Motivational Sporting Speaker. Suitable for a wide range of audiences.
  • Ashia Hansen MBE Ashia Hansen MBE World record holder & Britain's greatest ever Triple Jumper. Passionate presenter with a focus on Personal Best.
  • Steve Cram MBE Steve Cram MBE World Champion, multiple World Record Holder & Olympic Silver Medalist, British Record Holder at 1500m and the Mile. Perfect for large conferences.
  • Jason Gardener MBE Jason Gardener MBE Olympic, Commonwealth, World and European Indoor Champion. Inspiring and articulate speaker and respected TV presenter
  • Alex Alley Alex Alley Round the World Yachtsman & Adventurer. Alex focuses on leadership, teamwork and challenging yourself to be the best that you can be.
  • Mark Eccleston Mark Eccleston World Number One Wheel Chair Tennis player - Olympic Silver Medalist and Seven Times National Quad Singles Champion. Focus on Individual Motivation and dealing with adversity.
  • Mark Foster Mark Foster European and Commonwealth Champion - Passionate and Inspirational Conference Speaker
  • Phil Thompson Phil Thompson Liverpool and England footballer - SKY TV sports pundit. Focus on management and ideal for increasing employee engagement.
  • Karen Pickering MBE Karen Pickering MBE One of Britain's most successful female swimmers - Former World Champion & World Record Holder. Focus on Increasing Staff Motivation.
  • Michael Vaughan MBE Michael Vaughan MBE Former England & Yorkshire Cricket Captain. Q&A Topics include leadership, individual focus and team work.
  • Gary Bailey Gary Bailey Manchester United and England Footballer. Focuses on Leadership and Management - Ideal for Management Conferences.
  • Howard Webb Howard Webb FIFA and FA Premier League football referee. Focuses on dealing with pressure, making an impact and decision making. Perfect for Leaders.
  • Doddie Weir Doddie Weir Scottish Rugby International - Highly engaging sporting speaker - Suitable for Employee Engagement Events and Dinners.
  • Andy Nicol Andy Nicol Scotland Rugby Captain & BBC TV Pundit - Inspirational and Engaging Speaker. Ideal for Conferences.
  • Kevin Cadle Kevin Cadle Basketball Coach and Media Presenter - Suitable for both small and large conferences. Focuses on Team Work and Leadership.