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Nicola Sturgeon

Navigate complex organisational challenges with strategic insight and authentic leadership with Nicola Sturgeon, speaker, former First Minister of Scotland.

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Nicola Sturgeon, Speaker | Former First Minister of Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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£11k–25k

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Nicola Sturgeon's biography

At a glance

  • First female and longest serving First Minister of Scotland
  • Led Scotland through the independence referendum, Brexit, and the pandemic
  • Influential voice on diversity, equality, and women in politics
Nicola Sturgeon is a leading Scottish political figure known for her transformative leadership as Scotland’s first female First Minister and her advocacy for social progress and national independence. Nicola served as First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party from 2014 to 2023. It was here she led the SNP to a landmark victory in the 2015 UK general election and spearheaded the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. During this time she also worked with five UK Prime Ministers. Nicola has been recognised by Forbes as one of the world’s most powerful women and is a multiple-time Scottish Politician of the Year award-winner. Her expertise in governance, public health, and social policy has helped organisations and governments navigate complex challenges, from managing the COVID-19 pandemic to advancing gender equality and health care reform. Nicola's insights offer practical strategies for building resilient institutions, fostering inclusive leadership, and responding to shifting political landscapes. Audiences gain a clear understanding of effective crisis management, the importance of principled leadership, and actionable approaches to policy innovation. Nicola’s presentations equip leaders with tools to address polarisation, drive social change, and adapt to evolving public expectations. Book Nicola Sturgeon to gain first-hand perspectives from one of the most influential voices in modern British politics.

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Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's first female and longest-serving First Minister, offers organisations invaluable insights on crisis management, inclusive leadership and strategic communication drawn from her groundbreaking two-decade political career navigating Brexit, COVID-19, and constitutional challenges. Book this exceptional leader for a refreshingly candid perspective that transcends political boundaries and delivers actionable strategies for your organisation's most pressing challenges.

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What is Nicola Sturgeon's speaking style like?
Previous bookers say Nicola Sturgeon connects well with audiences and speaks with clarity, confidence, and ease.
What topics does Nicola Sturgeon specialise in?
Nicola Sturgeon specialises in discussing leadership, politics, change management and more.
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