Ideas

In 2011, Marc Andreesen told us that software was eating the world. Software was picking off parts of our lives and owning them (friendships, banking, professional networking, food ordering…). A decade later… Read More

In the spirit of manifesting a positive outcome, I am writing this feature to pre-empt an influx of enquiries on the back of the unforgettable England 2022 World Cup win. During my… Read More

With the cost of living crisis currently facing the UK, many of our corporate clients have been considering how best they can reimagine their business models and equip their workforce with the… Read More

We have enormous pleasure inviting you to Cadogan Hall on Monday 12th September for the 2022 Real Variety Show. The Real Variety Show is where 850 event decision makers and organisers come… Read More

Hello and Good Day, With this being my very first communication, it is important to acknowledge just how talented, creative and well informed the JLA blog readership is. With my shameless charm… Read More

At JLA we believe it is important to keep our database of speakers, presenters and performers up to date with the freshest talent available, below are the latest additions to the website…. Read More

Since the UK announced plans earlier this year to recognise stablecoins as a valid form of payment, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the future of the internet will affect everyone, not just… Read More

Mental Health Awareness Week commences on Monday 9th May this year.  What I didn’t realise until recently is that each year has an official theme, with the 2022 campaign focusing on loneliness…. Read More

There is a certain irony in writing a piece about the world of conference speakers returning to normal after the worst 2 years the industry has experienced, whilst yesterday seeing the dreaded… Read More

After 5 years, I’m sadly leaving JLA – one of the best parts of the job has been meeting and getting to hear some of the amazing keynote speakers that we work… Read More

Over the last few months, ‘The Great Resignation’ has been the topic on everyone’s lips and it hasn’t escaped JLA’s attention as a subject of debate – you can read a firsthand… Read More

With International Women’s day just around the corner, we here at JLA are always inundated with requests for inspirational women to speak about the subjects they’re passionate about, and 2022 is no… Read More

Confused and brain fogged? How about a keynote speaker to help you to work out what’s going on in your head? We don’t know what’s going on anymore. The world has changed… Read More

We’ve all heard the business quote ‘Innovate or die’ and heard cautionary tales of companies that failed to keep up with the times and fell by the wayside (I’m looking at you… Read More

As the new year approaches, the climate at Westminster is becoming increasingly unpredictable. The newspapers are awash with countless stories about second jobs, misused donations, fast-tracked contracts, policy u-turns, advisors briefing against… Read More

With another New Year comes that great British institution – The New Year’s honours list. Numerous people have been honoured this year, and JLA would like to congratulate them all. And there… Read More

As we begin to look to the start of another new year, what better time to book a keynote speaker who’ll bring energy, enthusiasm, and a fresh perspective to your team so… Read More

COP26 starts on the 31st October, bringing together international governments, businesses and representatives under the United Nation’s Climate Change programme. The official conference spans two weeks in Glasgow, but with heightened global awareness… Read More

Of course, you always learn something in a JLA+ event, but recently, when hosting a session on the future of work, I learned that I was a Covid cliché. When talking about… Read More

Address, or avoid. That’s the choice. This is the moment that either changes everything. Or sets us further down the road to Mental Health Crisis. Communicate, or conceal. Reaching out and telling… Read More