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?
Start with what the first module of your curriculum 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, rather than picking the best-known name, tends to land better with attendees.
What session formats work best for a curriculum launch?
A single keynote is enough to set the tone and generate energy for the weeks ahead, but many organisations pair it 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?
Fees vary 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 elevate your learning and development launch? Interested in booking Alice Olins, Charley Law, George Anderson or Shola Kaye for your next event? Get in touch with the PepTalk team and we'll scope the right format and a quote for your audience. You can also call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US). Remember, it's always a good time to get a PepTalk!
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