Our influence speakers include the bestselling author on power, former hostage negotiators and the behavioural scientists behind viral ideas.
Elevate your influence and leadership with world-class persuasive communication techniques guided by PepTalk's expert influence speakers.
Robert Greene
Influence
Effective Leadership
Behavioural Science
Tali Sharot
Behavioural Science
Decision Making
Emotional Intelligence
Jonah Berger
Communication
Influence
Digital Transformation
Stacey Hanke
Communication
Influence
Leadership Development
Nigel Taberner
Negotiation
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Dan Bennett
Marketing
Customer Experience
Storytelling
Why book an influence speaker?
Influence is a powerful tool in business for leading teams, shaping customer perceptions, and navigating stakeholder relationships. Effective influence can result in better leadership, more cohesive teams, and stronger partnerships, all crucial for achieving business objectives and driving change.
PepTalk offers an inspiring line-up of influence and persuasion experts for every event and occasion, each with diverse experiences and expertise. Speakers specialise in areas from behavioural psychology to social media strategy, covering topics including building professional influence, the psychology of persuasion and its ethical use, digital influence and social media strategies, and distinguishing influence from manipulation. Their insights can help organisations create impactful communication campaigns.
PepTalk works with thousands of speakers and can provide expert recommendations or schedule a free strategy session to understand your business needs, helping to enhance learning initiatives, enrich events, bolster well-being, and transform culture programs.
Not sure who's the right fit?
Tell us about your event and audience and we'll recommend the most relevant options from the entire market.
the process - step by step
Tell us about your event and we'll do the rest. No back-and-forth, no guesswork — just the right speaker, matched to your brief, handled end to end.
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Tell us your brief.
Share the event, the audience, the theme, and the budget. The more context you give us, the sharper the shortlist we'll come back with.
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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.
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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.
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Confirm. We handle everything else.
Contracts, fees, travel, briefing calls, on-the-day logistics. We manage the full process so your team doesn't have to.
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Event countdown.
Relax. Your speaker or expert is confirmed, the prep is done, and your event is in good hands. Show up and enjoy it.
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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.
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frequently asked questions
Something we've not covered here?
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.
We work with speakers across a variety of fee ranges, giving you the flexibility to choose someone who fits your event's needs. Virtual keynote fees in the UK and Europe typically start at £2,000, while in-person top-tier speakers can reach £25,000. In the US, virtual in-person fees range from $5,000 to over $100,000, depending on the speaker and format, such as after-dinner talks, conference keynotes, Q&As, or podcasts. Comedians generally start at £1,500 or $2,000 for a 20-minute set.Our goal is to help you find the speaker who best matches your event’s goals and budget. We take the time to understand your event, objectives, and audience to recommend the right fit. The most expensive option isn’t always the best one, and our priority is finding the ideal speaker or expert for your needs; not the highest-priced one.Reach out for personalised recommendations and detailed information on specific speaker fees. We’re here to offer a tailored service and are always happy to discuss your unique requirements!
No problem! We often handle last-minute requests and can secure or replace a speaker, comedian, awards or event host quickly — almost anywhere in the world. However, speaker availability might be limited as the event date approaches. Email hello@getapeptalk.com with your requirements.
Yes. PepTalk books commercial podcast guests every week of the year. A high-profile voice can boost your podcast's reach and deliver ideas to your audience at scale. Fees typically start from £2000 / $2,000, depending on the expert. Our network includes bestselling authors, industry leaders, and cultural figures who have appeared on leading global podcasts — and many host their own. Whether you want bold insights, candid stories, or deep expertise, we'll help you find the right guest to elevate your show.
A leading with AI speaker typically covers AI adoption strategy, helping organizations embrace AI effectively, responsible AI leadership to ensure ethical use, and change management to guide teams through transformation. If you're looking to book a speaker on this topic, PepTalk connects you with world-class AI leadership experts.
A communication speaker typically covers topics like public speaking, storytelling, navigating difficult conversations, and building executive presence. These sessions help individuals and teams communicate with clarity and confidence. PepTalk connects you with world-class communication speakers who can tailor their message perfectly to your audience and goals.
A communication skills keynote delivers real, measurable results: your team will present with greater confidence, reduce costly misunderstandings, and build stronger client relationships. PepTalk's expert speakers make the impact immediate and lasting, giving your organisation a genuine return on investment from day one.
Leadership speakers cover a wide range of topics including strategic thinking, team building, emotional intelligence, decision-making under pressure, leading through change, inclusive leadership, servant leadership, and managing remote teams. Browse PepTalk's leadership speaker roster to find the perfect voice for your specific theme or challenge.
Look for someone with real leadership experience, not just theory. Make sure their style suits your audience — whether that's C-suite, middle management, or emerging leaders. The best speakers offer practical frameworks you can actually use. PepTalk's roster is vetted for exactly this, making it easy to find the right fit.
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