Keeping up workforce motivation, particularly during the winter months, can pose significant challenges for leaders. The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to refocus and re-energise the team.
A highly motivated team isn’t just more productive; it’s also more innovative, enthusiastic, and dedicated. While there are many tried-and-tested strategies to boost motivation – such as providing opportunities for growth, encouraging work-life balance, and recognising individual successes – sometimes the most powerful motivation comes from external voices.
Booking an inspirational speaker can be an incredible way to take the team away from their desks and gain fresh insights from an expert in inspiring and energising others. Here’s why it works:
Fresh Perspectives
External speakers bring new perspectives to challenges and opportunities without the bias that can come from being embedded in the organisation. This outside lens can spark fresh ideas and approaches.
Specialised Expertise
Motivational speakers use skilled storytelling and draw on their unique life experiences to share practical insights. Their ability to connect personal lessons to the team’s daily work creates tangible and relatable takeaways.
Tailored Sessions
Sessions can be customised to align with your specific industry or organisational goals, ensuring the content is both relevant and impactful.
Shared Experience for Leaders and Teams
Leaders can participate in the session alongside their team, modelling engagement and reinforcing key messages in subsequent interactions. This shared experience can strengthen team cohesion and amplify the session’s impact.
Fortunately, we offer a wide range of motivational speakers at JLA who are experts at inspiring teams to stay motivated during challenging times. Here are a few examples:
Inspiring Motivational Speakers
Giles Duley
Photojournalist, Storyteller, Campaigner
Giles Duley, a renowned photographer and triple amputee, delivers speeches on resilience and the human capacity to overcome adversity. From a fashion photographer dissatisfied with the industry, Giles shifted his focus to documenting the stories of individuals in war zones. His powerful narratives inspire audiences to find strength and purpose in the face of challenges.
Mandy Hickson
Former Fighter Pilot
Mandy Hickson, a former RAF fast jet pilot and leadership speaker who focuses on decision-making under pressure, and breaking barriers in male-dominated industries. By sharing stories from her remarkable career and her experiences in high-stakes environments, she inspires teams to push boundaries and achieve their full potential.
Ellis Watson
Business Leader
Ellis Watson, a dynamic business leader, specialises in transformative leadership, embracing change, and building resilient teams. Drawing from his experience leading major organisations, his talks motivate audiences to adapt, innovate, and thrive in an ever-changing world.
Maggie Alphonsi MBE
England Rugby World Cup Winner
As England rugby vice-captain, Maggie achieved an extraordinary record of seven consecutive Six Nations titles and reached the World Cup final twice, securing victory once. Now as a top sporting speaker, her motivational talks delve into the themes of leadership, teamwork and excelling under pressure.
Sarah Furness
Former RAF Helicopter Pilot and Squadron Leader
Sarah Furness, a former RAF Squadron Leader, focuses on mental resilience and the power of rewiring the mind to thrive under pressure. Her insights teach audiences how to lead authentically and skillfully while staying in control during adversity.
Major Tim Peake CMG
Astronaut
Tim Peake needs little introduction. As an astronaut, he shares incredible insights on the future of spaceflight, whilst also discussing more down-to-earth topics including leadership and teamwork. As a keynote speaker, Tim uses his breathtaking photos of space and effortlessly weaves in lessons on risk management, decision-making, and high-performance in the most pressured of environments.
Investing in a motivational speaker can be a transformative step towards energising your team and driving sustained success. By bringing in an expert to inspire and challenge your workforce, you’re fostering an environment that values growth, resilience, and innovation.
If you’re interested in exploring how one of our inspirational conference speakers can benefit your organisation, we invite you to get in touch with us for more information. Let us help you find the perfect speaker to elevate your team in 2025 and beyond.