top of page
OUR SPEAKERS
Take a look at our list of speakers at 2026's event:
The Power of Yes: Unlocking Potential with the Miracle Man (KEYNOTE SPEAKER)
We kick off the day with an inspirational opening keynote from the 'Miracle Man', Anthony Bennett, setting the tone for a day of growth, learning, and opportunity.
Anthony’s story is one of extraordinary resilience. After being given just a 10 per cent chance of survival following a life-threatening illness, he went on to make a full recovery relearning how to walk, talk, and breathe again. Today, he channels that experience into a powerful and uplifting message that resonates with audiences
across the UK and beyond.
In this positive, motivational, and inspirational keynote, Anthony shares a perspective that challenges how we view setbacks, encouraging individuals and teams to embrace opportunities and unlock their full potential. With his engaging style, warmth, and natural energy, he creates an immediate connection with the audience sparking enthusiasm and setting a powerful foundation for the day ahead.
Expect an honest, uplifting session that will leave you motivated, focused, and ready to make the most of the conference, with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility.
Under Pressure: What Stress Does to Communication, Inclusion and Workplace Relationships
Stress does not just affect how we feel. It can change how we listen, communicate, interpret other people and make decisions. Under pressure, our attention can narrow. We can become more reactive, make quicker assumptions and become less curious about perspectives that are different from our own. These everyday changes can affect communication, relationships and the inclusive behaviours we want within our workplaces.
In this practical and interactive session, Sam J. Rehan will explore what happens between people when pressure rises and, importantly, what we can do differently, with practical takeaways that people can use immediately in their businesses.
Sam is a Workplace Stress Educator and TEDx Speaker, with more than 25 years’ experience delivering training and wellbeing education internationally. Her recent TEDx talk, We Misread Each Other Under Stress, explores how pressure changes the way we perceive and respond to one another (watch online here).
ADHD Coaching & Business Support - Nic Gray & Associates
ADHD can bring real strengths to running a business, but it can also make things like overwhelm, time management, focus, admin, boundaries, and staying on top of priorities much harder. In this practical and supportive session, Nic Gray from Nic Gray & Associates will explore how ADHD can affect the way we work — and why traditional productivity advice doesn't always help.
Drawing on her experience as an Advanced ADHD Coach, ADHD business owner and ADHD UK Ambassador, Nic will look at practical ways to work with your brain rather than against it, from managing overwhelm and getting unstuck to creating systems that actually fit the way you work. Whether you're a business owner with ADHD, wondering if some of these challenges sound familiar, or simply looking for a more sustainable approach to productivity, expect honest insights, useful strategies, and plenty of ideas you can take away and put into practice.
Smarter Spending for SMEs: Cut Costs, Not Capability
Costs are rising, but most SMEs aren’t just paying more, they’re overpaying without realising it. In this straight-talking session, Ian Hopping from Auditel cuts through the noise to show where money is typically being wasted across everyday business spend, from energy and telecoms to suppliers and contracts.
No theory, no fluff—just real examples of where businesses lose margin and what can be done about it. You’ll come away with a clearer view of where to look, what to question, and how to take back control of your costs without disrupting your operations or limiting growth.
Business & Personal Tax: Smart Ways to Keep More of What You Earn
Most SME owners want to stay fully compliant, but that doesn’t mean paying more tax than necessary. In this practical, no-nonsense panel session, a group of experienced advisors,
including Paul Thatcher from THL Accounting, will break down where businesses and individuals commonly miss legitimate tax-saving opportunities.
Covering both business and personal tax, the panel will highlight key reliefs, allowances, and planning strategies that are often overlooked from how you structure income and expenses
to making better use of available schemes. Expect straight answers, real examples, and the chance to ask your own questions so you leave clearer on what’s possible, what’s sensible,
and what to do next.
bottom of page