Speaking and storytelling coach Ian Hawkins works with Netflix, global CEOs, Olympians and politicians to transform how they communicate. Drawing on a career spanning BBC comedy, stand-up, filmmaking and live event moderation, he helps leaders craft powerful stories that connect, inspire and drive real change.... Read more
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The Call to Adventure has sold out theatres in the UK and USA. In this entertaining hour of storytelling, Ian talks about walking the historic Pilgrims Way and what he learned about how the stories we tell ourselves ultimately decide our fate, whether we realise it or not.
You Are More Powerful Than You Think is a 12-minute TED-style talk in which Ian takes the audience into a life-and-death confrontation and explains how a story saved his life.
Ian Hawkins is Speaking and Storytelling Coach for Netflix.
On leaving university, Ian wrote for BBC Comedy shows including The News Quiz and Loose Ends before becoming an agent at a speaker bureau. During his five years in the job, he closed two of the company’s five biggest deals.
Ian has worked as a professional stand up comedian, appearing on both sides of the Atlantic and worked on films for BBC World, Reuters and CBS on locations including Nicaragua, Morocco, Sweden and the United States.
Today he coaches CEOs, Olympians and politicians on communication skills and moderates live events including London Tech Week, roundtable dinners and conferences across the UK and Europe.
Ian believes that being heard is a human right; that speaking in front of others is an act of leadership; and that everyone deserves support to improve their skills.
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You can book Ian Hawkins through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Ian's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Ian Hawkins'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 Ian tailored to your event.
Ian Hawkins speaks on Communication, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, 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 Ian to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ian Hawkins for events worldwide, subject to Ian'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 Ian Hawkins 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 Ian can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ian Hawkins 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 Ian can offer.
Ian Hawkins 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.
Ian Hawkins's areas of expertise include Communication, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation. To get a clear sense of Ian'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.
Ian Hawkins can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Communication, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation is relevant. Details of Ian'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 Ian Hawkins 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 Ian Hawkins, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ian's current availability for your dates.