Ideas

With Extinction Rebellion and the climate crisis finally making the top of the news agenda, sustainability in business is one of the topics that the Account Managers at JLA are being asked… Read More

On the eve of his departure on an around the world sailing race, JLA account manager Danny Lee muses on some of the best motivational speakers he has worked with:  One of… Read More

“A generation with a huge sense of entitlement: Bosses complain that Millennials are spoilt, full of themselves, averse to hard work and expect ‘success on a plate’ so what does that mean… Read More

It’s one thing to have a great story, but equally important is the art of communicating it. In my corporate presentations, I share ‘behind the curtain’ techniques of how that’s done and… Read More

Actually, I couldn’t possibly choose just one.  I’ve worked at JLA for over five years and have spent many an evening at awards ceremonies all around the UK, sussing out the wheat… Read More

The most interesting thing about working for a speaker bureau is being given the opportunity to view wider business trends. Our client base is cross sectional and on any given day, it’s… Read More

As a speaker bureau, it would be right to presume that we specialise and can provide the best keynote speakers and facilitators for your conference or host for your awards or any… Read More

Often referred to as ‘the challenge of our generation’, the environment and climate change is never far from the headlines. You only have to look at the gorgeous weather we experienced this… Read More

2018, one hundred years on from when women received the vote, has seen significant change in women’s rights around the world. With Saudi Arabia lifting it’s driving ban, Ireland voting in favour… Read More

With the ever growing arts world, and the enormous amount of talent we see today on screen and stage, the roster of talented individuals is constantly expanding. JLA, in partnership with top… Read More

Imagine taking a plane tomorrow. Upon arrival at the airport, you are being informed that your plane will fly on autopilot only. And that, for safety reasons, the cockpit door has been… Read More

A colleague (who shall remain nameless) scoffed at my choice of blog topic.  Well, to the naysayers, I say the humble briefing call is worthy of some explanation and appreciation.  It’s important… Read More

This might sound like I’m trying to toe the party line. But I’m excited. Very excited. As I type these words, I think can actually hear a the faint sound of a… Read More

OK, ironclad is probably a bit strong. I can’t speak for every presenter, but this is what I aim to do. 1. Tell the story visually. Rich imagery, videos, sound, infographics. No… Read More

At JLA we often receive enquiries for after dinner speakers, whose job it is to entertain and enliven audiences (generally after three courses and a few bottles of wine). This is an… Read More

Here are some of the speakers new to JLA: Richard Browning A BP oil trader by day, real life ‘Iron Man’ on other occasions. Footage of Richard in his flying suit has… Read More

As the world grows ever more uncertain, we’re increasingly asked for geopolitical keynote speakers to shed some light on the chaos. What is geopolitics? Simply put, it’s the study of political, economic,… Read More

The internet and developments in communication technology promised to liberate us from place.  If we could see and hear another being on the opposite side of the world, clearly and in real… Read More

7 years ago, when I was 11 years old, I started building websites for family and friends. This onetime hobby has since quickly transformed my life. Now aged 18 I run a… Read More

We recently hosted a breakfast event titled “Leadership in Uncertain Times” and the two keynote speakers – Baroness Manningham Buller and Margaret Heffernan – asked themselves are these times really uncertain? More so… Read More