Our celebrity speakers include survival experts, bestselling authors and the household names who bring star power to an event.
Celebrity speakers are being booked for headline conference slots, awards nights and client entertainment. The current trending group spans survival broadcasting, comedy and cookery, with a BAFTA-winning author and former junior doctor among the most requested.
Claudia Winkleman
Strictly Come Dancing
International Women's Day
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Bear Grylls
Explorer
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Davina McCall
Perimenopause
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Alan Carr
Podcast
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Mike Dean
Sports Leadership
After Dinner Sports
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Helen Skelton
International Women's Day
Women's History Month
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James Corden
Filmmaker
Celebrity
Actor
Susanna Reid
Celebrity
Journalist
Broadcaster
Alex James
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Musician
Influencer
Dawn French
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Comedian
Harry Hill
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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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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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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.
frequently asked questions
Something we've not covered here?
A celebrity speaker brings broad public profile and a personal story, while a comedian speaker is booked primarily to entertain with humour. Both draw a crowd, but the purpose differs. PepTalk can help you choose the right fit for your audience and event.
Celebrity speakers talk about their journey, resilience, fame, reinvention and the lessons behind public success. Themes vary with the person, from entertainment to sport or business. Sessions combine star appeal with genuine takeaways. PepTalk can align the themes closely with your event goals.
A celebrity speaker is a well-known public figure who brings profile and star appeal to an event. Expect recognisable name value alongside stories from a life in the spotlight. Their presence draws attention and lifts attendance. PepTalk can match you with the right celebrity speaker.
Yes, a celebrity speaker can present at a virtual or hybrid event. Online, expect a polished talk or interview with moderated Q&A, adapted for camera. The star appeal carries across screens. PepTalk can arrange the full virtual setup for you.
Celebrity speaker fees typically range from £5,000 to £50,000+ in the UK, or $10,000 to $100,000+ in the US. Profile, fame, audience size, session length and travel all shape the final figure. PepTalk makes booking straightforward.
Yes, many celebrity speakers also host, run workshops or join panels. Hosting and panels suit their profile well, while smaller sessions allow closer interaction. Tell us your aim and we will match you with the right format for your audience. PepTalk can help you plan it.
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