Launching a new corporate learning curriculum is a pivotal moment for any organisation, and the right inspirational speaker can set the tone from day one. A strong opening keynote can inspire your team, build a growth mindset, and frame your programme around real behaviour change rather than a one-off training day. Here are four speakers who can help your people embrace self-improvement, emotional intelligence, and continuous learning as your curriculum launches.
Inspirational Speakers to Launch Your Corporate Learning Curriculum
Alice Olins
Alice Olins is a leadership coach, founder and author recognised for her practical, no-nonsense insights on personal development, self-awareness and career progression. Her keynotes and workshops give people at every level clear, actionable steps for goal-setting and growth, making her a strong choice for kicking off a curriculum that needs to feel useful from session one.
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Charley Law
Charley Law brings a grounded perspective on resilience, wellbeing and motivation, drawing on her background as a trader to speak directly to high-pressure, fast-paced workplaces. Her sessions blend real stories with evidence-based tools for stress management, habit-building and mindfulness, and work well as a wellbeing-focused module within a wider learning programme.
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George Anderson
George Anderson specialises in performance, productivity and personal growth, equipping teams with practical tools for time management, self-improvement and achieving career goals. As a trainer and coach, he brings genuine energy to interactive sessions that help people build a growth mindset and take ownership of their own development.
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Shola Kaye
Shola Kaye is a widely respected speaker and author specialising in communication, empathy and emotional intelligence. She helps teams build stronger relationships, foster more inclusive workplaces, and embed continuous learning habits, with practical, story-led sessions that fit well alongside technical or compliance-heavy curriculum content.
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How do I choose a speaker to launch a learning curriculum?
Choose a speaker to launch a learning curriculum by starting with what the first module needs to achieve. A programme opening on career development suits a coach-led keynote like Alice Olins, while a curriculum built around resilience or wellbeing benefits from a speaker such as Charley Law or George Anderson. Matching the opening keynote to the curriculum's actual first theme tends to land best with attendees.
What session formats work best for a curriculum launch?
The session formats that work best for a curriculum launch start with a single keynote to set the tone and generate energy for the weeks ahead, which many organisations pair with a shorter follow-up workshop a few weeks later to reinforce the ideas and check what's actually changed in practice. Q&A sessions and small-group breakouts after the main talk also help turn a one-off event into a lasting reference point for the rest of the curriculum.
What does it cost to book a keynote speaker for a learning launch?
The cost of booking a keynote speaker for a learning launch varies by speaker, format and audience size, but in-person keynotes through PepTalk typically start from $2,000, with virtual sessions available at a lower cost. Get in touch with your dates and goals and we'll put together options across a range of budgets.
Ready to plan your learning and development launch? Interested in booking Alice Olins, Charley Law, George Anderson or Shola Kaye for your next event? Send us a message and we'll scope the right format and a quote for your audience. Remember, it's always a good time to get a PepTalk!
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