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Leon Lloyd

Transform team performance with Dr Leon Lloyd, speaker and leadership expert. Leon works with elite organisations to build winning cultures and navigate change management, delivering practical frameworks honed from professional rugby and trusted by Microsoft, AMEX and Premier League.

Trusted by Leicester Tigers, The Prince's Trust, ACCA Europe & Americas, Microsoft, AMEX, Premier League

Dr Leon Lloyd, Speaker | Leader, Mentor, Director
Leon Lloyd

Leon Lloyd

London, United Kingdom

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Leon Lloyd's biography

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  • Former England International Rugby Player
  • Co-founder of Switch the Play Foundation
  • Expert in high-performing team development
Dr Leon Lloyd is a former England international rugby player who competed at the highest level, facing elite opponents like Jonah Lomu. He won 11 trophies with Leicester Tigers, the English and European Champions. After retiring, Leon earned a first-class honours degree in Leadership and Management, followed by an MBA with Distinction, and more recently a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change Management. He has collaborated with organisations such as the Premier League, the UK Special Forces, Microsoft, and AMEX. His experience in elite rugby and top-tier organisations has provided him with valuable insights into high-performing teams. He understands how these teams are formed, how they can falter, and how to rebuild them to foster a sustainable winning mindset and culture. Leon emphasises the significance of attitude and culture in achieving high performance, believing that culture must be collectively created rather than purchased. Leon shares practical tools, tips, and techniques with his clients, including frameworks for building a winning team. He illustrates how to navigate the highs and lows of performance and emerge stronger. Growing up in Coventry, Leon still dreams of scoring the winning goal in an FA Cup Final for Coventry City. As the eldest of four, he left school at 16 to pursue a professional sports career, benefiting from support along the way. This has inspired him to give back, serving as an Ambassador and Business Mentor for the King's Trust since 2004 and as a Patron for Action Deafness. He co-founded the Switch the Play Foundation, a charity that helps professional athletes transition from sport. After successfully leading the organisation as CEO, he stepped down in 2021 but remains an active Ambassador. Since retiring from rugby, Leon has applied his lessons and transferable skills to the business world, offering services such as masterclasses, behavioural assessments, and keynote speaking. He sits on a Government Advisory Board and is also a Director of Leicester Tigers PLC.

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A Conversation with Leon Lloyd
Dr Leon Lloyd draws on his extraordinary journey from elite rugby to corporate leadership to share valuable insights into high performance, resilience, and effective communication. Combining captivating stories with practical strategies, he explores themes such as building winning teams, navigating change, and the power of storytelling to inspire and connect. Leon’s engaging style and unique perspective leave audiences with tools to overcome challenges, foster collaboration, and create lasting success in their personal and professional lives.

Why we recommend booking Dr Leon

Book Dr Leon Lloyd as your speaker to unlock powerful insights on building high-performing teams. His unique blend of elite sports experience and academic expertise equips you with practical tools to foster a winning culture. Transform your team's mindset and resilience with Leon's compelling stories and actionable strategies.

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Trusted by Leicester Tigers, The Prince's Trust, ACCA Europe & Americas, Microsoft, AMEX, Premier League

Testimonials

We booked Leon Lloyd initially five years ago to speak in front of our a selection of our very best corporate partners, and we have been regularly using him ever since. Leon Lloyd is an engaging and charismatic individual, with a gift for delivering key messages to a range of audiences. Having come from the playing side of professional rugby, and worked his way through to the professional ranks of business, Leon Lloyd’s take on a variety of topics is both unique, entertaining, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

Events and Relationship Manager, Leicester Tigers

Leon Lloyd was a key note speaker at a recent Charity Ball who’s beneficiary was The Prince’s Trust. Leon Lloyd has great stories to tell, inspiring words to share and great at engaging with the audience. Given Leon Lloyd’s background and success as a Rugby player, his content naturally intrigues. Leon added value to a fundraising environment and inspired the audience through his work with The Trust. Leon Lloyd’s speaker content is relevant to all audiences and we would recommend him to support charity dinners and fundraising events.

Corporate Partnerships Manager, The Prince's Trust

Leon provides an energetic, entertaining and insightful talk that engaged the entire audience. Everyone found something they could relate to and it was a fantastic way to finish our members conference, creating a really positive atmosphere. The only problem we now have, is that everyone wants Leon to present in their regions!!

Jason Hinkle

Head of Member Networks, ACCA

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How do I book Leon Lloyd for my next event?
Email leon.lloyd@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Dr Leon's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.

What is Leon Lloyd's speaking style like?
Leon Lloyd uses personal narrative drawn from his career as a professional rugby player — including experiences such as facing Jonah Lomu and winning 11 trophies with Leicester Tigers — to frame practical frameworks around team building, resilience, and navigating change.

What topics does Leon Lloyd specialise in?
Dr Leon Lloyd speaks on high-performance teams, resilience and navigating change, and the role of storytelling in leadership and communication. He won 11 trophies with Leicester Tigers, represented England internationally, and holds a PhD in Leadership and Change Management.

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