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Keynote SpeakerAmanda Potter

Award-Winning Business Psychologist, CEO & Founder of BeTalent by Zircon and Host of The Chief Psychology Officer

A multi-award-winning business psychologist, Dr Amanda Potter helps leaders and organisations build psychological safety, resilience and high-performing teams. As CEO and founder of BeTalent by Zircon and host of The Chief Psychology Officer, she blends neuroscience and practical tools to drive lasting behavioural change.... Read more

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Popular Talks by Amanda Potter

  • Psychological Safety & High-Trust Teams

    Psychological safety is essential for high-performing teams. Amanda explores how leaders can recognise toxic team dynamics, foster open communication and build environments of trust where collaboration and innovation can flourish.

  • Resilience & Avoiding Burnout

    Drawing on psychology and neuroscience, Amanda explores the science behind resilience and stress management, providing practical strategies to help individuals maintain composure, adaptability and performance under pressure.

  • The Neuroscience of Decision-Making

    Effective decision-making is a critical leadership skill. Amanda explores different decision-making styles and how the brain processes decisions, helping audiences overcome indecisiveness and make more effective choices using neuroscience-backed strategies.

  • Overcoming Impostor Syndrome & Building Self-Belief

    Amanda explores the psychological biases behind self-doubt and impostor moments, helping audiences understand what holds them back and develop greater self-belief and confidence in their abilities.

  • Conscious Leadership & Cognitive Diversity

    Amanda explores how emotional intelligence, different thinking styles and individual strengths can help leaders build inclusive, high-performing teams. She shows how cognitive diversity can strengthen innovation, problem-solving and organisational performance.

Biography

Dr Amanda Potter is an award-winning business psychologist and thought leader, recognised for her expertise in talent management, leadership coaching, and high-performing teams. As the CEO and founder of BeTalent by Zircon, she has spent over two decades advising global organisations on how to optimise human potential.

Her work has impacted companies such as Santander, Global Payments, William Hill 888, Network Rail and Dentons. As an internationally recognised keynote speaker, Amanda blends neuroscience and psychology to inspire transformation. She presents scientific research in an accessible way, helping audiences not only understand key concepts but apply them in real-world situations. Whether speaking on leadership, resilience or behavioural change, her talks are engaging, thought-provoking and deeply practical.

Amanda’s outstanding contributions to business psychology were recognised when she won the ABP 2024 Business Psychology Practitioner of the Year Award. As a fellow of the Association of Business Psychologists (ABP) and the British Psychological Society (BPS), she continues to push the boundaries of psychology and neuroscience in the business world. She also shares her insights as the host of the acclaimed podcast, The Chief Psychology Officer.

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What clients say about Amanda Potter

“Dr Amanda has a rare gift for presenting rigorous scientific insight in an accessible and engaging way. Her Psychological Safety keynote conference session was a real highlight and guests left with clear practical guidance on how to improve their professional environments and boost productivity.” Editor-in-Chief, Travel Weekly
“Amanda’s delivery was even more engaging and focuses on how she wants the audience to feel. The very poignant stories she told really set the scene, and the end story took the session from informative to extremely inspirational and hopeful.” Head of Learning and Development UK/UAE, Robert Half
“Amanda’s superpower is the lightning speed with which she can connect with the group she is working with and create a safe environment for teams to have effective and meaningful discussions on what it is to be a high performing team. The workshop has had a lasting impact and we are now much better as a team at using our cognitive diversity to drive better conversations and results.” General Counsel, AtkinsRéalis
“Amanda has supported Global Payments in several events with our senior leadership. She has the capacity to transfer her incredible wealth of knowledge and communicate it with clarity. The learning becomes richer with the use of the BeTalent questionnaires, enabling learners to leave the sessions energised and engaged with tangible personal actions/practices to implement. Ultimately these events result in improved leadership and business performance for Global Payments.” HR Leader, Global Payments
“Attending the Decision Styles workshop was truly transformative. It provided me with invaluable insights in my own decision-making styles, and the discussions we took part in fundamentally shifted my perception of risk in decision making. I’m already applying what I’ve learned, resulting in greater success and improved relationships.” HR Leader, Santander
“Thank you for hosting the Cognitive Diversity event, the feedback was brilliant! ‘Amanda, you are a superb speaker. Very engaging.’ ‘I really enjoyed that, so knowledgeable and presented in non-academic terms.’ I wanted to thank you for sharing your research into diversity and for bringing it to life for our William Hill leaders and colleagues.” HR Leader, William Hill 888

How to book Amanda Potter as a keynote speaker

How do I book Amanda Potter for a keynote speech?

You can book Amanda Potter through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Amanda's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Amanda Potter's speaking fees?

Amanda Potter'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 Amanda tailored to your event.

What topics does Amanda Potter speak about?

Amanda Potter speaks on Business & Management, Change, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Amanda to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Amanda Potter available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Amanda Potter for events worldwide, subject to Amanda's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Amanda Potter deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Amanda Potter is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Amanda Potter?

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 Amanda can accommodate.

Can Amanda Potter tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Amanda Potter 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 Amanda can offer.

What languages does Amanda Potter present in?

Amanda Potter 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.

What makes Amanda Potter a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Amanda Potter's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Change, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation. To get a clear sense of Amanda'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.

What kind of events can Amanda Potter speak at?

Amanda Potter 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, Change, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation is relevant. Details of Amanda'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.

Does Amanda Potter offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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 Amanda Potter is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Amanda Potter?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Amanda Potter, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Amanda's current availability for your dates.