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Elizabeth Day

Transform workplace failure into growth with Elizabeth Day, speaker and award-winning author. Elizabeth helps organisations reframe setbacks through her expertise in resilience, professional development, and wellbeing, delivering insights recognised by her chart-topping podcast and British Press Awards.

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Elizabeth Day

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  • Award-winning novelist and broadcaster
  • Host of "How To Fail" podcast
  • Highly acclaimed journalist in UK and US
Elizabeth Day is an award-winning author and broadcaster. Her chart-topping podcast, How To Fail, celebrates the things that haven't gone right. According to Stylist magazine, she has "revolutionised the way we see failure." Elizabeth's guests have included Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Gloria Steinem, Andrew Scott, Lily Allen, and many more, winning it the Rising Star Award at the 2019 British Podcast Awards. As a journalist, Elizabeth has been a weekly columnist for You magazine on the Mail on Sunday and a feature writer for numerous publications in the UK and US, including The Telegraph, The Times, Vogue, Grazia, and Elle. She won a British Press Award in 2004 for Young Journalist of the Year and was Highly Commended as Feature Writer of the Year in 2013. If you want to inspire your team with a new perspective on failure, learning, and growth, look no further than Elizabeth.

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Why We Recommend Booking Elizabeth

Elizabeth Day offers your team a transformative perspective on failure, turning setbacks into stepping stones for growth and innovation. Her insights, drawn from high-profile interviews and award-winning journalism, will inspire resilience, creativity, and a positive shift in your corporate culture, making her an invaluable asset for any business seeking to thrive.

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What topics does Elizabeth Day specialise in?
Elizabeth Day specialises in discussing failure, personal growth, journalism and more.
What is Elizabeth Day's speaking style like?
Elizabeth delivers insightful talks that challenge perceptions of failure, inspiring audiences with her engaging storytelling and unique perspective on growth. Her approach is both relatable and empowering.
Does Elizabeth Day offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Elizabeth Day offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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