Alex Atherton is an award-winning speaker, author, experienced educator and leadership coach. He worked in education for 25 years, mostly as a secondary school headteacher in large inner-London comprehensives. He is the ex-headteacher who heard the word ‘snowflake’ once too often to describe his former students. He is the author... Read more
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Alex Atherton - Recruiting and Retaining Gen Z
Alex Atherton - Managing the Multigenerational Workplace
For the first time in history, organisations have four or more generations working side by side, sometimes spanning more than 50 years. In this talk, Alex demonstrates not only how to overcome the challenges from multiple generations in your workforce but use them to move the organisation forward, and faster.
Alex Atherton is an award-winning speaker, author, experienced educator and leadership coach. He worked in education for 25 years, mostly as a secondary school headteacher in large inner-London comprehensives.
He is the ex-headteacher who heard the word ‘snowflake’ once too often to describe his former students. He is the author of the book, The Snowflake Myth, published in 2025.
Alex spent over a decade immersed in the mindset of this misunderstood generation, getting to the core of what makes them tick.
He blends his experiences, research, and a hefty dose of reality to shatter the myths around Gen Z. He equips leaders and managers with proven strategies to overcome generational divides and effectively recruit, develop, and retain top young talent.
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You can book Alex Atherton through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Alex's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Alex Atherton's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Alex tailored to your event.
Alex Atherton speaks on Business & Management, Future of Work, Gen Z, HR, Leadership. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Alex to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Alex Atherton for events worldwide, subject to Alex's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Alex Atherton is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Alex can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Alex Atherton on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Alex can offer.
Alex Atherton delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Alex Atherton's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Future of Work, Gen Z, HR, Leadership. To get a clear sense of Alex's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Alex Atherton can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Future of Work, Gen Z, HR, Leadership is relevant. Details of Alex's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Alex Atherton is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Alex Atherton, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Alex's current availability for your dates.