Five Event Speakers We Highly Recommend
The right speaker can define your event. They set the tone, they challenge thinking, and they give your delegates something to talk about long after they've left the room.
At Powwow, sourcing and briefing speakers is central to what we do. We don't just make the booking - we attend the events, watch the room, and learn what actually lands. The five speakers below are ones we'd recommend without hesitation: consistently sharp, consistently relevant, and consistently worth the investment.
All five speak directly to the challenges facing senior leaders and their organisations right now, from managing generational change in the workforce, to navigating geopolitical risk, to building cultures that perform under pressure.
1. Chloe Combi
A leading voice on Gen Z and Gen Alpha, Chloe brings deep research on the behaviours, anxieties and drivers shaping the newest generation entering today’s workforce and consumer base. She’s spoken to global companies, governments and educators. We recently hosted a client event to share her words of wisdom with those dealing with intergenerational workplaces and engaging their workforce.
Why she’s relevant: Businesses facing talent shortages, cultural shifts or evolving customer expectations get a fascinating, sharply delivered data-driven view of what’s coming next.
2. Henry Coutinho-Mason
One of the UK’s top futurists, Henry explores technological disruption, shifting global power, behavioural economics and how businesses can future-proof themselves.
His delivery is fast-paced, provocative and rich with case studies.
Why he’s relevant: Perfect for leadership teams navigating uncertainty, innovation teams chasing competitive advantage and organisations preparing for complex geopolitical change.
3. Dr Linda Papadopoulos
A respected psychologist, author and broadcaster, Dr Papadopoulos specialises in workplace behaviour, mental resilience and organisational culture. She speaks with clarity, warmth and huge authority.
Why she’s relevant: Ideal for companies focusing on internal communications, wellbeing, leadership training or culture transformation.
4. Mark Carleton-Smith
The former Chief of the General Staff brings battle-tested insights on leadership under pressure, strategy, and geopolitical risk - delivered with real command and presence.
Why he’s relevant: Businesses in finance, security-sensitive sectors or global markets benefit from his strategic worldview and calm, pragmatic approach.
5. Anjuli Pandit
A dynamic sustainability strategist with senior experience in global corporates, Anjuli speaks on ESG, ethical leadership and the intersection of purpose and performance.
Why she’s relevant: For companies prioritising brand reputation, stakeholder trust or sustainable growth, her talks resonate immediately.
In short: these are speakers who consistently spark fresh thinking, challenge norms and provide actionable insight. We know - because we’ve sat in their audiences, watched them captivate rooms across industries, and seen their ideas spark meaningful conversations in finance, business services, internal communications and beyond.
If someone here has caught your eye, or you’d like some more insight into how Powwow can support on your event content strategy, and securing the right speakers who will wow the crowd, email us at hello@powwowevents.co.uk.
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