Speaking

Inspire fresh thinking. Spark meaningful action.

Ideas, stories and practical insight for people thinking differently about leadership, reputation, growth and what comes next.

I bring more than 30 years of experience across business, marketing, leadership, coaching and education to the stage - combining straight-talking insight with ideas audiences can actually use.

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Talks

Four themes, tailored to your audience

Ideas built around the questions I’ve spent much of my career exploring.

REInvention

Is This It?

Turning experience into what comes next

What happens when you’ve built a successful career but begin to question what you want from the next chapter?

A thought-provoking talk about professional transition, identity and how to use everything you’ve already learned to create new possibilities - without starting again.

Personal branding

Become Known for What Matters

Trust, reputation and personal brand

Visibility and influence are not the same thing.

This talk explores how people build trust, authority and credibility - and why the strongest personal brands are built around what you genuinely know, believe and contribute.

leadership & professional development

Leadership Beyond the Job Title

What modern leadership really requires

Leadership isn’t simply about seniority, hierarchy or having all the answers.

An exploration of self-awareness, communication, adaptability, trust and why the best leaders create the conditions for other people to think, contribute and grow.

marketing

Stop Doing More Marketing

Strategy before tactics

More social media. More content. More campaigns. More activity.

But is doing more really the answer?

A practical and entertaining look at why effective marketing begins with clearer thinking - understanding your customer, your value and what actually drives meaningful growth.

formats

From the main stage to the lecture theatre

Different audiences need different experiences.

Keynotes

Big ideas, real stories and practical takeaways designed to make audiences think differently.

Workshops & masterclasses

Interactive sessions that take an idea further — giving participants the opportunity to explore, discuss and apply it.

Panels & guest lectures

Thoughtful, candid contribution to conversations around business, leadership, marketing, careers and the future of work.

Who I speak to

Tailored for your event

Every audience is different, so the emphasis, stories and examples can be shaped around the people in the room.

Conferences and business events

Keynotes designed to start conversations and challenge established thinking.

Organisations and leadership teams

Talks and workshops that connect ideas directly to organisational challenges.

Universities and professional bodies

Accessible, evidence-informed sessions combining academic thinking with practical experience.

Networks, associations and membership groups

Engaging sessions designed to create discussion, reflection and useful takeaways.

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my approach

A good talk should do more than fill an hour

I’m not interested in delivering a presentation people enjoy and forget by lunchtime.

I want audiences to leave with a new question, a different perspective or an idea they want to put into practice.

That means combining stories with substance, energy with practical thinking - and always making the content relevant to the people in the room.

Book Simon

Planning an event?

Tell me a little about your event, your audience and what you want them to take away.

I’ll come back to you with availability and some ideas for how I could contribute.

Clarity + Intention = Momentum

Speaking enquiry

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