Tell us what you’re working on and we’ll match you with the talent your audience won’t stop talking about.
One format, 1000s of options
Plan an intimate fireside chat for your next event
A conversation that goes somewhere. The fireside format lives or dies on chemistry, so we think carefully about the pairing before anyone sits down. Both sides are prepared in advance: the speaker arrives knowing your context and the ground you want covered, and your interviewer arrives with questions worth asking. The result feels spontaneous because the groundwork was done.
WHEN TO BOOK
Intimate conversations
Perfect for small, engaging dialogues that foster authentic connection and candid discussion.
TYPICAL LENGTH
60 minutes
An in-depth conversation, ideal for interviews or audience Q&A.
INVESTMENT
From $10,000
Fees reflect the guest's profile, the prep call, and whether PepTalk supplies the interviewer as well as the speaker.
Who's getting
booked right now
Adam Cheyer
Artificial Intelligence
Future Trends
Business Strategy
Tan Le
Entrepreneurship
Innovation
Diversity and Inclusion
Kevin O’Leary
High Performance
Business Strategy
Economics
Ellie Simmonds
Diversity and Inclusion
Disability Awareness
Resilience
George Bullard
Mental Health
Susie Wolff
Gender Equality
Resilience
Diversity and Inclusion
frequently asked questions
Something we've not covered here?
Yes. If they're not listed on the site, tell us their name and we'll take it from there. The PepTalk talent network extends well beyond what's publicly listed, so there's a good chance we can still book them.
Yes! PepTalk goes beyond simply booking speakers — our expert team works with you to shape a compelling speaker programme that aligns with your event goals and audience. It's a genuinely consultative experience, making PepTalk the smarter choice for events that need more than just a name on a lineup.
There’s no additional cost for our services beyond the speaker fee — simply contact us to find the right speaker for your next business or team event. We can also work with your corporate procurement team to negotiate favourable long-term rates, simply email hello@getapeptalk.com for more information.
Book a high-profile keynote speaker by contacting a reputable speakers bureau like PepTalk, clearly defining your event goals, audience, and budget. Reach out well in advance — ideally six to twelve months ahead — confirm availability, negotiate fees, and secure everything with a formal contract outlining deliverables, travel, and cancellation terms.
If you'd like to book one of our expert speakers, email us at hello@getapeptalk.com, send us a chat message or give us a call, and we'll help you out. We'll take your event details — topic, audience, budget, date, and location — and create a custom speaker proposal for you within 24 hours. If you already have someone in mind, that's okay too; just let us know their name! Even if they aren't listed publicly on our website, we have a huge network and work with almost everyone.
PepTalk covers keynotes, panels, fireside chats, workshops, executive briefings, leadership offsites, coaching, business consulting, hosting, roundtables, podcasts, sales conferences, after dinner speaking, virtual sessions, and event entertainment. Whatever the format, we match you with a speaker who fits the room and the brief.
The process - step by step
How to book a fireside chat
Give us the guest you want, or let us suggest one. We pair guest and interviewer, agree the question areas with both, and prep the conversation before you go on stage.
01
Tell us your brief.
Tell us the guest you have in mind, or the subject you want covered, and whether you're supplying the interviewer.
02
Get your proposal within 24 hours.
We respond fast. You'll get a hand-picked selection of speakers matched to your brief, with full profiles, fees, and our recommendation on who's the strongest fit.
03
Refine until it's right.
Not quite right? Tell us what's missing from the shortlist and we'll adjust. We work with you until you're confident you've found the right person.
04
Confirm. We handle everything else.
Contracts, fees, travel, prep calls with both guest and interviewer, and on-the-day logistics. We manage the full process.
05
Event countdown.
Relax. Your guest and interviewer are confirmed, the question areas are agreed and both are prepped. All that's left is to show up.
The Expert Platform That Gets It Right
15,000+ expert voices. The right one for you in 24 hours.
Tell us about your event and we'll send you a curated shortlist within a day. We combine PepTalk's smart matching engine technology with the expertise of our booking team to find the speaker who's right for your audience, your brief, and your budget.
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Testimonials
They came with a brief.
We delivered the right speaker.
From global enterprises to fast-growing teams, event organisers come back to PepTalk because we get it right the first time.
PepTalk makes the whole process effortless. They don't just connect you with a speaker — they understand your goals, match you with the right voice, and make every detail seamless. It's the most professional and enjoyable booking experience I've had.
We work with PepTalk across our flagship conferences, executive roundtables and dinner events. They have an exceptional ability to source world-class speakers while delivering a genuinely personal, white-glove service throughout. They are, quite simply, a pleasure to work with.
Working with PepTalk has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their level of service is truly exceptional - a standard that's incomparable to anyone else in the industry. If you're considering partnering with PepTalk, don't hesitate.
PepTalk are brilliant. They truly understand our goals and consistently deliver, connecting us with experts who bring unique and thought-provoking insights. Highly recommended.
We've worked with PepTalk on a range of projects – from motivational speakers on high performance to a coaching programme focused on work-life balance & change. They take the time to understand what we need. We value the partnership.
The team at PepTalk was incredibly responsive and invested in our event's success. From their suggestions we were able to easily identify a speaker that matched what we were looking for. They were incredible to work with, I would recommend them to anyone!
The client service has been truly exceptional, and the support in planning our annual speaker programme has been invaluable. PepTalk is a team we love working with, time and time again.
Everything has been smooth with PepTalk. Great communication. Easy booking. And great follow-up.
PepTalk made the entire speaker booking process seamless. They were incredibly fast, easy to work with, and took the time to understand our brief and learning outcomes. The expert speaker they matched us with brought fresh, engaging perspectives that resonated perfectly with our audience.