Author, former government adviser, CEO, and musician, Maff has been one of the most influential voices in social justice in the UK. Ten years ago, he started a global movement in his bedroom called Camerados, which is now present in almost 300 communities across six countries. Maff is probably most... Read more
Author, former government adviser, CEO, and musician, Maff has been one of the most influential voices in social justice in the UK. Ten years ago, he started a global movement in his bedroom called Camerados, which is now present in almost 300 communities across six countries. Maff is probably most notable for the piano he brings to keynote speeches. He uses jazz and boogie-woogie to convey powerful lessons in leadership, coping with risk, systems change, innovation, and communication, and gets everyone involved in what are always animated and thought-provoking sessions.
He also talks about overcoming mental health challenges and how to create a more human culture where the answer is connection. His own story includes overcoming grief and homelessness, turning the Millennium Dome into a homeless shelter, and dealing with extreme stress as a CEO when his charity hit the papers and went under. He also shares hugely hopeful stories about how we can navigate a world that often feels on fire.
He found hope on the streets when he began engaging in activism across the UK — turning up with a van and placing a living room on the pavement. In his book Friends and Purpose, he tells the stories of the people who sat down beside him. While the macro picture may be daunting, Maff believes there is plenty of hope and positivity to be found in ordinary neighbourhoods, between everyday people.
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You can book Maff Potts through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Maff's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Maff Potts'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 Maff tailored to your event.
Maff Potts speaks on Communication, Mental Health, Wellbeing. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Maff to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Maff Potts for events worldwide, subject to Maff'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 Maff Potts 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 Maff can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Maff Potts 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 Maff can offer.
Maff Potts 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.
Maff Potts's areas of expertise include Communication, Mental Health, Wellbeing. To get a clear sense of Maff'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.
Maff Potts 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, Mental Health, Wellbeing is relevant. Details of Maff'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 Maff Potts 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 Maff Potts, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Maff's current availability for your dates.