The Leading Speakers Bureau

One of the World’s Leading Authorities on Genomics and Biotech

Dr Stock was the founding director of UCLA’s influential Program on Medicine, Technology and Society. He is a leading advocate for aggressive life science research and its global strategic importance. He presently is exploring key drivers of pharma development. Stock sits on California’s Stem Cell Advisory Board and is the founder of Signum, a biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

“Dr. Gregory Stock offers a convincing rebuttal to those who fear we are hurtling towards some deadly reckoning”

[expand title=”In detail”] Dr Stock holds a doctorate in Biophysics from John Hopkins and an MBA from Harvard. He was a fellow at Princeton’s prestigious Woodrow Wilson School and is the founding CEO of Signum Biosciences. He serves on the board of Napo Pharmaceuticals and is the Associate Director of Berkeley’s Center for Life Science Policy. Dr. Stock has examined the implications of the Biotech revolution through his many papers, lectures, debates, books and media appearances. He has also organized seminal conferences that have shaped today’s debate about human enhancement, genetic design and increased longevity. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Gregory Stock inspires and challenges audiences with a compelling vision of the far reaching consequences of the genomics and biotech revolutions. He provides perspective on the economic, political, social and ethical challenges these new technologies will bring. He makes the case for hope and possibility.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His presentations are provocative, engaging, accessible distillations of recent technological advances and how they will remake our lives and challenge our sense of what it is to be human. He provides a riveting, eye-opening glimpse of the sometimes dizzying future that awaits us. He is unforgettable.[/expand]
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Global Strategist, Entrepreneur & Author of Co-Opetition

Barry Nalebuff is widely known for his ground-breaking work in game theory and strategy, on changing mind-sets and realising the value of collaborating and forming alliances with the traditional competitor.

In combining the advantages of both competition and co-operation, you achieve Co-Opetition, the well-known phrase coined by Barry and the title of his groundbreaking co-authored book. The first economist to apply Game Theory to Business and Politics, Barry reveals to audiences how this revolutionary mindset is a pioneering, high profit means of leveraging business relationships – for any company intent on becoming or remaining the leader in its field.

[expand title=”In detail”] Barry is Milton Steinbach Professor at the Yale School of Management, where he teaches competitive strategy; mergers and acquisitions; political-economic marketing; and game theory and decision-making. Prior to Yale, Barry Nalebuff was an assistant professor at Princeton University (1985-89) and a junior fellow of the Society of Fellows at Harvard University (1982-85). [/expand]
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Educator, Physicist, Philosopher and Management Strategist

Danah Zohar is best known for her ground-breaking work on the existence of spiritual intelligence, SQ.

She examines how SQ creates integrity, morality and individuality and the difference between competitors and winners.

Working in management education and consultancy, she was instrumental in Shell’s highly successful transformation in the United States.

Is spiritual intelligence the difference between winners and losers?

[expand title=”In detail”] A visiting Fellow at the Cranfield School of Management, she also teaches in the Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme at Oxford University.

Applying her extensive knowledge of the new sciences to practical, hands-on techniques that businesses can use, she has lectured widely throughout the world. She has worked with numerous prestigious organisations.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Applying her philosophy and experience of the workings of the human mind she shows you how to embrace rapid social and technological changes and use them for personal and organisational benefit.

Grasp SQ and see what underlies your values and beliefs, your sense of perception and ultimately the reasons behind your actions.[/expand]
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Former Canadian Minister of Trade, Canadian Ambassador to the WTO, President Canada China Business Council

Sergio Marchi is a former Canadian politician who served as a federal Cabinet Minister in three different portfolios during his time in government: Citizenship and Immigration, Environment, and International Trade. He was also the Ambassador of Canada to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Office of the United Nations (UN), in Geneva, 1999 – 2004, and a UN Migration Commissioner, 2004 – 2006. He also served as the former President of the Canada China Business Council. Sergio Marchi is an Adjunct Professor at Webster University, in Geneva, where he teaches a graduate course on Globalisation.

“Sergio Marchi is one of the leading voices on global politics and economics”

[expand title=”In detail”] Marchi left politics in 1999 to accept an appointment as Canadian Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation in Geneva. He was subsequently elected unanimously as Chairman of the WTO’s General Council. In the private sector he has fulfilled roles as the Senior Business Advisor, Lang Michener LLP, from 2006 to 2008 and is the Senior Advisor, to the Chairman of a Family-owned International Business Enterprise. He was also the Chairman of the Canadian Services Coalition from 2006 to 2008.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Sergio Marchi informs and engages as he contributes incisive analysis of how organisations and individual leaders can deal with challenges, prepare for a new world and develop a truly global perspective. He brings a trusted, tested international perspective to such issues as the world economy, politics, and globalisation showing audiences how global events resonate locally. An extensive career, both in business and government, puts the Honourable Sergio Marchi in an excellent position to also explain the impressive growth and role of China within the international community.[/expand]
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International Speaker, Coach, Consultant, Author

Jo Salter was Britain’s first female fighter pilot flying the Tornado GR1, then one of 5 women fighter pilots in the world. As Britain’s first female fast jet pilot, Jo’s tales from such an elite world offer alternative insights into personal development, meeting challenges and succeeding in the face of adversity.
Jo Salter’s military experience is multifaceted: technical, professional, managerial and political. And 7 years of e-commerce experience and management consultancy in both the public and private sector, Associate Lectureship with the Open University Business School and flying air cadets as a volunteer pilot for the RAF at weekends.

Her military experience is multifaceted: technical; professional; managerial and political.

“One of the 50 most inspiring women in the world.” Harpers & Queen

[expand title=”In detail”] Jo has five years of e-commerce and management consultancy experience in the public and private sector as well as an MBA and an Associate Lectureship with the Open University Business School. As a combat ready pilot with 617 Squadron, the Dambusters, Jo experienced operational tours of duty and took part in large international NATO exercises around the world. She also worked in intelligence and became a fast jet instructor.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Her tales from such an elite world offer alternative insights into personal development, meeting challenges and succeeding in the face of adversity.[/expand]
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Founding Director of Mythodrama

Richard Olivier is Artistic Director and founder of Olivier Mythodrama. He works internationally as a leadership development consultant, keynote conference speaker and workshop leader. Richard is the founding voice within Mythodrama – a new form of experiential learning which combines great stories with psychological insights, creative exercises and organisational development techniques to explore issues faced by modern leaders.

The leaders of tomorrow will need to be ordinary human beings with extraordinary talents

[expand title=”In detail”] He has worked extensively in the fields of Organisational and Personal Development and his work today is at the leading edge of bringing the world of theatre into the development of authentic leaders. He was a leading theatre director for over 10 years and directed Henry V for the opening of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London in 1997. He was a guest speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2003 & 2009 and collaborates with many other global organisations.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Richard uses Shakespeare’s Henry V as a rich source of inspiration for his presentations. A near perfect story of successful leadership – it’s not just the famous speeches that offer lessons for the modern manager, but also the intricate subtleties of incidents throughout the play. From the first line to the last scene the plot reflects invaluable insights into leadership.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Tailoring each event to the client’s needs, Richard’s highly entertaining and unique presentations make him one of the most sought-after motivational speakers available.[/expand]
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Serial Entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den Panellist

James Caan is one of the UK’s most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs and built up a multi-million pound fortune from Recruitment. He is the CEO and Founder of Hamilton Bradshaw, a private equity firm which specialises in turnarounds and development opportunities in the UK and Europe. He is also Chairman of the Board of StartUp Loans, a scheme to give the next generation of entrepreneurs the finance and support to potentially start over 30,000 new businesses.

“One of the 100 most influential Asian people in Britain” Asian Power 100

[expand title=”In detail”] In 2007, James was invited to join the panel of the highly popular BBC TV show Dragons’ Den. During his time on the show, James invested in a diverse range of businesses. James founded the Alexander Mann Group in 1985, an executive head hunting firm with a turnover of £300m and operations in 50 countries which he sold in 2002. James also co-founded Humana International growing the business to over 147 offices across 30 countries from 1993-1999. James and his companies have received a number of awards, from BT’s Enterprise of the Year to PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Entrepreneur of the Year.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]James is a highly respected figure in the business world and in particular he understands the challenges facing SME’s and entrepreneurs in the UK today. James has a unique approach to spotting investment opportunities and building businesses by investing in people, he knows what it takes to succeed at the very highest level. He provides talks that are not only inspiring and energetic but most importantly, he draws on his own experiences and leaves his audiences completely motivated. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]James is an exceptional and charismatic public speaker. His pragmatic, yet warm and impartial approach appeals to a wide range of people and is regularly in demand for his business insight and advice.[/expand]

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Business Guru and Media Personality

René Carayol is an internationally renowned business guru and media personality. René is a regular broadcaster for the BBC and has presented the influential Pay Off Your Mortgage In 2 Years series, BBC2’s flagship business offering The Money Programme and the critically acclaimed Mind Of A Millionaire and Man From The Met documentaries.

René’s focus is on inspirational leadership and culture, bound together with a compelling philosophy founded on his own board level experience.

[expand title=”In detail”] He is the bestselling author of the influential ‘Corporate Voodoo’ and ‘My Voodoo’ books, a frequent voice on Radio 5 Live, a regular fixture reviewing the press on Sky News, a former Non-Executive Director of the Inland Revenue and a former Director of IPC Media and Pepsi. René has provided leadership support to the likes of the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit, the Home Office and McKinsey and Co, and is now an accomplished Visiting Professor at Cass Business School. In 2004 he was awarded an MBE for outstanding service to the business community.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]René has built his reputation on knowing businesses better than they do themselves; providing answers and solutions no matter how big or small the problems that simmer below the surface. He brings real case studies from the leadership frontline, describing both abject failure and winning from the front.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His messages are practical, real life experiences presented with electrifying effect. He both shakes up and inspires his audiences, showing them not only what lies within their grasp but when to grasp the nettle.[/expand]
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Authority on Leadership and Future Trends

James Crupi has a proven record for helping organizations effectively manage change of any kind – from shifts in the market or economy, to new technology, to organizational restructuring. Jim has been featured on CNN and National Public Radio, and quoted in many publications throughout the world. He received his B.S. degree from North Georgia College, M.S. from the University of Southern California, and Ph.D. from the University of Florida. He has completed advanced work at the London Business School, Oxford University, and the International Management Institute in Geneva.

“It’s not what you’ve been taught that matters. It’s how fast you can learn.” Jim Crupi

[expand title=”In detail”] He served as a consultant to the President of the United States and has impacted dozens of Fortune 1000 corporations including Coca-Cola, Xerox, Turner Broadcasting Corporation, EDS, The Image Bank, Motorola, IBM among others.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Renowned for his leadership workshops, Crupi guides organizations in developing winning strategies and preparing effective training programs for their managers.[/expand]
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Acknowledged Expert on Change and Team Motivation

Jim Lawless is one of the most inspirational and highly sought-after business speakers in Europe. He is the only authority on change and personal development to have put his life on the line to prove his theories. He put his life on the line to go from 36 year old, 12 stone, smoking, drinking, (and non-riding) business consultant to a 9 stone jockey competing in his first televised race in just 12 months to prove the power of the ‘Ten Rules for Taming Tigers’. Jim advises teams and individuals in some of the UK’s leading companies; Jim is MD of the Taming Tigers Group.

“A Phenomenon!, A Legend!”

[expand title=”In detail”] Jim has been profiled by the BBC and RTE, appeared in the Daily Telegraph and the Racing Post and writes widely with recent articles appearing in Finance Week, Human Capital Managements and Personnel Today. He has also recently launched the revolutionary training company, ZooBites. Jim studied the relationship between communication and leadership and with his unusual combination of experiences led to his very successful business training company being formed.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Jim’s entertaining and practical speeches and workshops give his audiences a new set of possibilities and responsibilities, change their ideas about what they can achieve and send them out excited about making a difference. He will inspire peak performance – at work or at home and he brings a fresh approach to personal and business communications.[/expand]
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