Motivating the next generation through inspirational talks
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What types of talks are on offer through our network of 1,500 speakers?
Meet guest speakers and employers who can fuel young people’s career ambition
In-person talks
Our speakers visit state schools and colleges to share insights from their life stories. Featuring high-profile and influential professionals from the fields of business, politics, entertainment, sport and more, these face-to-face sessions inspire confidence and help young people to imagine what they could be in the future… And succeed!
Live broadcasts
These online talks with everyone from Michelin-star chefs to marketing mavericks, can be accessed live through our site and are recorded on our talks library where they can be used as classroom resources or watched on demand at any time.
Industry spotlights
Our industry spotlight talks are live webinar and recorded events which aim to offer young people an insight into how a business operates, what they look for when recruiting, and the skills and qualities young people will need to have for the workplace.
3 ways to access inspirational sessions for 11-19-year-olds
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Inspirational
talks library
Our online library houses hundreds of educational recorded sessions featuring a selection of our most high-profile speakers sharing insights into their illustrious careers 
as well as industry spotlights from 
leading employers.
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Upcoming
broadcast schedule
Our upcoming broadcast schedule gives advance warning of which VIP speakers are giving live online broadcasts, as well as what they’ll be talking about, and when. Educators can register group bookings or students can register individually.
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Hosting
inspirational talks
To create maximum impact, we also give 
educators the opportunity to apply to 
host in-person talks and live online broadcasts, giving young people a unique opportunity to 
hear VIP speakers share the secrets of their 
success firsthand.
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University Challenge star Bobby Seagull goes back to school
Ready to hear how Bobby Seagull, the boy from 
an East London council estate who attended Eton College and the University of Cambridge, traded his career in city finance to become a Maths teacher, 
TV presenter, and author on a mission to champion Maths literacy?
Watch our short film to discover just how inspiring an in-person talk at your school or college could be!
What do people think about our inspirational talks?
Schools who hosted a talk 
rated it as 4.6 out of 5 stars.
97% of educators would recommend a speaker from our programme to other schools and colleges
“I can still remember the icy internal 
fear of “Imposter syndrome” as I stepped forward to the welcoming applause from students at St John Payne School in Chelmsford. My first talk took place in October 2014 , and from that day to now, 
I have been on a voyage of discovery 
and joy.”
Speaker
After their 100th talk
“I learnt there are a huge variety of jobs within the industry, and you don’t necessarily need degrees or qualifications to do certain jobs. Also, experience is important as each role you take on board can help with the next task in future jobs or responsibilities, as skills are very transferable.”
Student
The Boswells Sixth Form