Ideas

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… Read More

The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is unstoppable, and its impact is being felt across all aspects of our lives, both professionally and personally. Unsurprisingly, AI speakers, alongside leadership speakers, have become… Read More

As the 2024 events calendar draws to a close, we’re excited to highlight some of the 830 fantastic and diverse keynote speakers, presenters, and performers & entertainers we’ve had the pleasure of… Read More

Last Tuesday marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and we were reminded that inclusion is more than just a concept, it’s a commitment to creating a world where everyone can thrive…. Read More

In an era where inclusion and collaboration drive innovation, fostering equality and diversity in the workplace has become more than a moral imperative, it’s a strategic advantage. Organisations that embrace diverse perspectives… Read More

Ever since I started at JLA over 2 years ago, I’ve found that enquiries for leadership speakers haven’t faltered. In today’s fast-paced, unpredictable world, leaders are constantly seeking ways to guide their… Read More

I recently delivered a keynote speech for one of the world’s largest insurance companies.  In the room were risk managers representing dozens of FTSE 100 and 250 companies.  Their job is to… Read More

When it came time to write my second JLA article, I was uncertain about which topic to choose. Aside from the upcoming U.S. election (for top geopolitical speakers, read my wonderful colleague… Read More

You’ve been asked to present at the company conference. It’s an honour. Apparently. But all you can think about is a room of judgemental peers, staring at you, like some fevered anxiety… Read More

Having rounded the corner into autumn, Global Diversity Awareness Month is here, bringing with it a period to reflect on the enduring value of fostering diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives in both… Read More

Now that Autumn is here at last, bringing with it a busy period as events begin to return, it seems appropriate to reflect on the summer. While the summer months provide some… Read More

In the early days of the speaker bureau, clients were routinely booking the same profile of keynote speaker: male and with a background in business or politics. Those days are gone, and… Read More

The 2024 U.S. elections are fast approaching, marked by a series of highly significant developments on both sides. This period is filled with questions, concerns, and debates that will inevitably shape the… Read More

In a world where leadership and teamwork are paramount, JLA’s inspirational speakers translate the art of adventure into profound lessons on collaboration and resilience. They also demonstrate a profound commitment to protecting… Read More

In today’s diverse workplace, multiple generations often work side by side, including Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. With Generation Alpha not far away and the age of retirement rising… Read More

Entrepreneurs are the energetic sparks behind the world’s most amazing innovations and businesses. They’re the ones who spot opportunities, take bold risks, and passionately chase their dreams to create new products, services,… Read More

There have been countless thought pieces about the inexorable rise of the podcast market and what we can learn from it. Which is why I’m going to give you another one. You… Read More

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is a chance to shine a spotlight on the athletes, past and present, who have been part of this remarkable sporting event. Here at JLA Speaker Bureau,… Read More

As the upcoming general election looms on the horizon, businesses everywhere are preparing for the usual mix of political drama, plot twists, and the occasional Twitter meltdown. Enter the election expert –… Read More

It’s almost June, the sun is hopefully going to make an appearance sometime soon, pub gardens everywhere are starting to fill up and Pride Month is almost upon us. Pride Month was… Read More