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BBC sports correspondent & moderator

Natalie Pirks

Transform events with Natalie Pirks, BBC sports correspondent and expert moderator. Natalie brings broadcast journalism expertise and storytelling excellence to corporate events, sharing insights on leadership under pressure and navigating male-dominated industries. Featured on BBC Breakfast and Radio 5 Live, reporting from four Olympics and World Cups.

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Natalie Pirks, Speaker | BBC Sports Presenter & MC
Natalie Pirks

Natalie Pirks

London, United Kingdom

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£2k–5k

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Natalie Pirks's biography

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  • BBC sports correspondent covering major international tournaments
  • Broadcaster interviewing elite athletes and reporting on critical issues
  • Event host and moderator with expertise in high pressure situations
Natalie Pirks is a BBC sports correspondent and presenter who has reported from twelve major international tournaments, including four World Cups and four Olympic Games, bringing clarity and energy to defining sporting moments. Over twenty years, Natalie has covered events from London 2012's Super Saturday to the Lionesses' Euro 2022 victory, appearing regularly on BBC Breakfast, News at Six and Radio 5 Live. She has interviewed Sir David Beckham, Sir Lewis Hamilton, Cristiano Ronaldo and Simone Biles, and reported on critical issues including athlete mistreatment in gymnastics and football's link with dementia. Her broadcasting career began on Grandstand in 2003, followed by a decade at ITN before returning to the BBC in 2013. Natalie's experience anchoring live broadcasts from global sporting events translates into skilled moderation and hosting. She understands how to manage high-pressure moments, ask incisive questions and keep audiences engaged whether on camera or on stage. Her work mentoring young women through the BBC and organisations like Kick It Out demonstrates her commitment to improving the industry. She has hosted events for Mastercard and Women in Football, bringing the same professionalism she applies to major broadcasts. Audiences gain practical insights into handling pressure, navigating male-dominated environments and communicating with impact. Natalie shares behind-the-scenes stories from major sporting moments and offers actionable strategies for building resilience and confidence in challenging situations. Book Natalie to bring authenticity, warmth and real-world experience from sport's biggest stages to your event.

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Why we recommend booking Natalie

Natalie Pirks remains one of our most requested broadcasters, having anchored four World Cups and four Olympic Games. Her interviews with top athletes and reporting on athlete mistreatment give her unusual credibility moderating tough panels. Clients value her ability to keep high-pressure discussions clear and practical; she’s worth considering if you need confident moderation and resilience insight for senior leaders.

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Testimonials

Natalie Pirks is an outstanding host and moderator whose professionalism, warmth and insight consistently elevate any event. Her deep knowledge of sport, combined with her natural ability to engage speakers and audiences, ensures discussions are impactful and engaging. For Women In Football she has brought clarity, empathy, and a calm authority to every panel she’s chaired, creating a space where diverse voices are heard and meaningful conversations flourish. We are grateful for her support for WIF (Women in Football) over the years and would wholeheartedly recommend her as a host or moderator for any event.

Laura Wolfe

Founder, Road3 Events

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Email natalie.pirks@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 Natalie'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.

Natalie Pirks structures her sessions around behind-the-scenes accounts from major sporting events, using these as the basis for actionable strategies on resilience, confidence and communication under pressure.

What is Natalie Pirks's speaking style like?
Natalie Pirks structures her sessions around behind-the-scenes accounts from major sporting events, using these as the basis for actionable strategies on resilience, confidence and communication under pressure.

Natalie Pirks structures her sessions around behind-the-scenes accounts from major sporting events, using these as the basis for actionable strategies on resilience, confidence and communication under pressure.

What topics does Natalie Pirks specialise in?
Natalie Pirks speaks on themes including the Olympics and major sporting events, communication and confidence, and navigating pressure in male-dominated environments. She is a BBC sports correspondent with over twenty years of broadcasting experience, having reported from four World Cups and four Olympic Games and interviewed athletes including Sir David Beckham, Sir Lewis Hamilton and Simone Biles.

Natalie Pirks speaks on themes including the Olympics and major sporting events, communication and confidence, and navigating pressure in male-dominated environments. She is a BBC sports correspondent with over twenty years of broadcasting experience, having reported from four World Cups and four Olympic Games and interviewed athletes including Sir David Beckham, Sir Lewis Hamilton and Simone Biles.

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