One of Britain’s most loved television presenters, BAFTA award-winning Michaela has been a regular face on our screens for over three decades. After recently reaching ITV’s Dancing on Ice final, Michaela has received high acclaim from both the media and supportive fans alike. ... Read more
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A household name for over 30 years, Michaela is one of Britain’s most beloved broadcasters. Recently she made headlines as the oldest contestant ever to reach the final of Dancing on Ice. At nearly 60, Michaela skated her way into the hearts of millions, proudly stating she “did it for the older women,” proving once again that age is no barrier to challenge and personal growth.
A magnetic presence with a natural effervescence, she combines an extensive career with a gift for communication that resonates with a broad range of audiences and has become an sought-after speaker. With a career spanning nearly four decades, Michaela has appeared across a wide range of television shows — from children’s morning programming and pop culture to wildlife documentaries — collecting multiple BAFTA awards along the way. A true trailblazer, she has consistently broken new ground, embraced change, and challenged convention. All of this she has achieved while also navigating the demands and joys of being a dedicated mother and parent. Michaela has never seen her gender as a limitation and has never shied away from opportunity. Her speaking leaves audiences uplifted, motivated, and ready to face their own challenges head-on.
For the past 12 years, Michaela has co-presented the hugely popular BBC ‘Watches’ series: Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch. One of the Britains most popular shows, the series will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025. Earlier this year, she also presented with Steve Backshall, Ice Age, a three-part documentary for Channel 5.
From her 1986 debut on the children’s breakfast show The Wide-Awake Club to co-hosting the cult late-night TV show The Hitman and Her alongside Pete Waterman in 1988, Michaela’s career has flourished — her warm humour and natural charisma quickly cementing her popularity with audiences. She went on to spend 15 years presenting the BBC’s The Really Wild Show and a decade on Countryfile, becoming a household name and a trusted voice in wildlife and rural programming. Her work has also extended across a range of broadcasters, including National Geographic, Animal Planet, and ITV, among others.
Alongside her broadcast career Michaela is an ambassador passionately supporting a number of wildlife charities, including the Animals Asia Foundation and the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, and as well Breast Cancer Now following her own diagnosis in 2014 . Over a decade later, she has come to embrace her scars and her journey is proof that, even in the face of adversity, we can rise, rebuild, and thrive.
With an extensive knowledge of wildlife and conservation, she is well equipped to provide insightful communication on all things nature. Warm, witty, and deeply relatable, Michaela is a perfect fit for women’s leadership events, health and wellbeing conferences, corporate inspiration sessions, and media festivals seeking a speaker who brings both heart and substance to the stage. Her genuine and engaging style keeps audiences entertained and informed throughout her engagements.
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You can book Michaela Strachan through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Michaela's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Michaela Strachan'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 Michaela tailored to your event.
Michaela Strachan speaks on Facilitators & Moderators. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Michaela to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Michaela Strachan for events worldwide, subject to Michaela'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 Michaela Strachan 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 Michaela can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Michaela Strachan 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 Michaela can offer.
Michaela Strachan 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.
Michaela Strachan's areas of expertise include Facilitators & Moderators. To get a clear sense of Michaela'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.
Michaela Strachan can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Facilitators & Moderators is relevant. Details of Michaela'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 Michaela Strachan 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 Michaela Strachan, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Michaela's current availability for your dates.