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Top speakers – Inspirational Women
It has long been the case that women in positions of leadership have been…
Inspirational Women Keynote Speakers
Women in business and politics has long been a critical discussion. These keynote speakers are all inspirational women in their own right for a myriad of reasons; whether it be in entrepreneurship, transformation, government or otherwise, each of these women are inspirational in their own right.
Featured speakers
Featured speakers for Inspirational Women
A starting shortlist for Inspirational Women. Open a profile, or ask us to refine it against your brief.
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Joanna Shields AI & Tech Visionary, Founder & CEO of Precognition, Focus: AI Ethics and Human Empowerment -
Yalda Hakim Lead World News Presenter -
Rumman Chowdhury US Science Envoy, Artificial Intelligence | CEO and Co-Founder, Humane Intelligence -
Melati Wijsen Founder of Youthtopia and Bye Bye Plastic Bags, Young Changemaker, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Honouree, 3x TED Speaker and Author of Change Starts Now -
Helle Thorning-Schmidt Former Danish Prime Minister and Former CEO of Save the Children -
Carmen Reinhart Professor at Harvard Kennedy School and Former Senior Policy Advisor and Deputy Director at the IMF -
Priya Lakhani Founded CENTURY Tech (2013), expanding globally to 60+ countries; BBC AI‑Decoded expert on The Context (2025). -
Michelle DiGruttolo Former White House Intelligence Briefer, Strategic Foresight Advisor, Founder of Sage Raven -
Linda Yueh Leading Economist, Broadcaster and Author -
Sayeeda Warsi Britain’s First Muslim Government Minister | Co-Host of the podcast, “A Muslim and A Jew Go There” -
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Olympic Champion, and One of the Greatest Sprinters of All Time -
Melati Wijsen Founder of Youthtopia and Bye Bye Plastic Bags, Young Changemaker, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Honouree, 3x TED Speaker and Author of Change Starts Now
Insights
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Interviews
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Articles
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Speakers
All Inspirational Women speakers
Browse the full list for this topic. Save profiles to your shortlist, or enquire when you’re ready.
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Adaku Mbagwu
Transformational Coach, Mentor, Founder of HEAL
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Afua Hagan
TV & Radio Presenter, TalkTV Presenter, also regularly appearing on ITV, BBC, LBC, Times Radio and talkRADIO, TEDx Speaker, Diversity and Inclusion Speaker, Event Host, Moderator, Royal Commentator
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Aishah Akorede
Miss Universe Ireland 2023, Corporate Compliance Consultant, Founder of Recrowned Ireland
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Alex Polizzi
Holds a degree in English from Oxford University, Became the presenter of "The Hotel Inspector" in 2008, transforming struggling hotels, Co-founded the award-winning Hotel Endsleigh in Devon.
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Alexandra Forsyth
Global Keynote Speaker & Cybersecurity Strategist, TEDx Thought Leader, Advocate for Next-Gen Talent in Tech
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Alexandra Panayotou
Creator of the Endurance Mindset® and Global Expert in Resilience & Leadership
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Alexandra Pascalidou
Award-winning journalist, author, playwright and international speaker on democracy, power and the stories that shape us
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Alice Temperley
Founder, Temperley London, a British fashion brand
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Alvine Tremoulet
Global Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Pfizer
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Alysia Judge
Gaming Presenter and Commentator, Gaming Speaker, Social Media Speaker, Digital Transformation Speaker, Moderator
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Amanda Hamilton
Leading nutritional expert and BBC TV presenter, named Top 5 ‘Super Nutritionist’, Best-selling author, Speaker & host, Educator
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Amna Khan
Leading Consumer Behaviour Expert, Academic Researcher and Published Author
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Amrita Sen Mukherjee
Psychological Safety & Human Performance Expert, Positive Psychology Practitioner & TEDx Speaker
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Angela Oguntala
Futurist and Global Authority on Innovation
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Angela Sharma
GP and British Menopause Society (BMS) Accredited Menopause Specialist
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Anis Qizilbash
Creator of Mindful Selling and Agile Mindset Principles
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Anita Mendiratta
Internationally Recognised and Trusted Strategic Advisor and Author on Crisis Leadership
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Anna Pasternak
Acclaimed Author, Columnist and Journalist
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Annabelle Williams
Paralympic Gold Medallist, international motivational speaker, business owner, TV presenter, lawyer, board director and Mum
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Annette Yashpon
Strategic Communication and Leadership Expert, Founder of No FoOol Communication, Berlin
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Antonija Pacek
Founder of IMAGINO, psychologist and composer
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Apoorva Panidapu
Founder, Researcher, Chief STEAM Advisor, Writer, Social Entrepreneur
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April Rinne
Top-ranked global futurist and advisor, Bestselling author, Change navigator and guide to help you embrace uncertainty, harness the unknown, and flourish in an upside-down world
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Ariane de Bonvoisin
Global Confidente and Leadership Coach to CEO’s and Unicorn Founders, Author, Entrepreneur
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Arna Vilborg Gissurardóttir
The only woman who has completed a solo expedition to a Pole and 8000m peak
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Aurelie Litynski
Positive Work Culture Expert, TEDx Speaker, Chief Well-being and Chief Happiness Officer, Author
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Ayo Sokale
Civil engineer, BBC Presenter, Former Deputy Mayor of Reading, Sustainability Speaker, Motivational Speaker, STEM Speaker, Neurodiversity Speaker, Entrepreneur, AI powered Tech CEO & Founder
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Barbara Frenkel
One of Germany’s most renowned female executives Member of the Executive Board, Porsche AG (2021–2025)
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Bayo Curry-Winchell
Founder and Host | Beyond Clinical Walls Medical Director and Internationally Recognized Health Advocate
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Becky Kemp
Leadership Speaker and Intentional Language Expert, Author - The Word Effect: 7 Simple Words To Create Your Most Beautiful Life
FAQ
Booking Inspirational Women speakers
How London Speaker Bureau helps you shortlist, check fees and confirm availability quickly.
How do I book a Inspirational Women keynote speaker?
Submit an enquiry with your audience, date and outcome. A consultant will return with fees, availability and a shortlist of Inspirational Women speakers aligned to your brief.
What are typical speaking fees for Inspirational Women speakers?
Fees depend on the speaker, format (in-person or virtual), location, session length and required customisation. Contact London Speaker Bureau for a tailored quote — we do not publish a public rate card.
Can you shortlist Inspirational Women speakers against our brief?
Yes. Share your audience, sector and objective and London Speaker Bureau will recommend the right voices from our Inspirational Women network (396 profiles listed here) — including speakers not listed on this page.
Are Inspirational Women speakers available for international events?
London Speaker Bureau books speakers worldwide. Share your event date, location and format and we’ll confirm availability while handling travel and logistics.
Do Inspirational Women speakers deliver virtual or hybrid keynotes?
Virtual and hybrid sessions are standard for many speakers on our roster. Contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm availability and platform fit (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, studio setup or your own).
Can a Inspirational Women keynote be tailored to our industry and audience?
Yes. We brief the speaker on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the talk is shaped to your event. The level of customisation depends on the speaker and lead time.
Do you only book keynotes, or also workshops and panels?
Beyond keynotes, many speakers also lead workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Tell London Speaker Bureau your preferred format and we’ll confirm who can deliver it.
How far in advance should we enquire?
We generally recommend three to twelve months’ notice to secure preferred dates, especially in peak conference season. Shorter lead times are often possible — contact London Speaker Bureau to check availability.