Dr John Blakey is the UK’s leading executive coach for purpose-driven CEOs and the founder of the leadership development consultancy The Trusted Executive. As an authority on purpose-driven leadership, his expertise is sought-after by ambitious leaders aiming to be a force for good and achieve the triple bottom line –... Read more
Dr John Blakey is the UK’s leading executive coach for purpose-driven CEOs and the founder of the leadership development consultancy The Trusted Executive. As an authority on purpose-driven leadership, his expertise is sought-after by ambitious leaders aiming to be a force for good and achieve the triple bottom line – profit, people and planet. In challenging his clients to achieve transformational high-performance goals, John brings a unique track record as a pioneering executive coach, global thought leader and former FTSE 100 international managing director.
As an executive coach and board advisor, John has worked with over 130 CEOs from 22 countries, including the leaders of FTSE 100 PLCs, high-profile public servants and some of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs. John has also coached the leaders of gold-medal winning Team GB Olympic squads, title-winning premiership football clubs and England cricket.
As a thought leader, John is a regular keynote speaker at international business conferences on the three coaching models featured in his books: Force for Good – How to thrive as a purpose-driven leader (Kogan Page, publication August 2024); The Trusted Executive – Nine leadership habits that inspire results, relationships and reputation (shortlisted as the CMI Book of the Year), and Challenging Coaching (UK bestseller co-authored with Ian Day).
John’s business experience also includes time as a Fast Track 100 entrepreneur, FTSE 100 International Managing Director, Chair/Director of several voluntary organisations and advisory board Chair for Vistage, the world’s largest CEO membership organisation.
You can book John Blakey through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with John 's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
John Blakey'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 John tailored to your event.
John Blakey speaks on Business & Management, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with John to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book John Blakey for events worldwide, subject to John '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 John Blakey 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 John can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief John Blakey 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 John can offer.
John Blakey delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
John Blakey's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance. To get a clear sense of John '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.
John Blakey 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, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance is relevant. Details of John '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 John Blakey 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 John Blakey, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check John 's current availability for your dates.