What are Leadership Speakers?

Leadership speakers are experts in the field of leadership hired to speak at events to share their knowledge, experiences, and insights with the audience. They are typically individuals who have a proven track record of success in leadership positions, whether in the corporate world, politics, or other areas.

Leadership speakers can add value to an event in several ways. First and foremost, they can inspire and motivate the audience to become better leaders themselves. They can share stories of their own successes and failures, and provide practical advice on how to improve one’s leadership skills. But that’s not all. Leadership speakers usually cover a wide spectrum of topics including- management, team building, strategy, communication and much more.

Additionally, leadership speakers can bring a fresh perspective to the event. They can challenge the audience’s preconceived notions about leadership and encourage them to think outside the box. They can also share the latest trends and best practices in leadership, which can be invaluable for those looking to stay ahead of the curve.

Good leadership speakers are masters at creating a positive and energizing atmosphere which is key to creating a memorable event. Overall, hiring a leadership speaker can be a great way to add value to an event. Whether you are hosting a conference, seminar, or workshop, a good leadership speaker can help educate, motivate, and inspire your audience to become better leaders.

What makes Leadership Speakers stand out?

The unique selling proposition (USP) of hiring leadership speakers over other kinds of speakers for an event is their expertise in the field of leadership. Leadership speakers are typically individuals who have a wealth of experience and knowledge in leading teams, organizations, and even entire industries.

As a result, they are uniquely positioned to provide insights and practical advice on how to develop and hone one’s leadership skills. They can share stories of their own successes and failures, and provide valuable lessons learned that can be applied to a wide range of leadership scenarios.

Furthermore, leadership speakers are often skilled communicators who can engage with the audience and create a positive and energizing atmosphere at the event. They can inspire and motivate attendees to become better leaders themselves, and encourage them to think outside the box when it comes to leadership.

In contrast, other kinds of speakers may have expertise in other areas but may not have the same depth of knowledge and experience when it comes to leadership. While they may be able to offer valuable insights and advice in their respective fields, they may not be as well-suited to speak specifically on the topic of leadership. 

Niche events require niche speakers with deep insights into a particular field. Audiences often look down on generalists who may not be able to offer the deeply useful advice of lived experience. Hiring speakers with a specific expertise in a specific industry improves the chances of your event getting better turn out, better press coverage and an overall better recall value.

6 Popular Topics for Leadership Events

Leadership speakers can cover a wide range of topics related to leadership, depending on the needs and goals of the event. Here are some popular topics that leadership speakers may cover in their events:

Leadership in Times of Change

With the business world constantly evolving, many leadership speakers address how to navigate change and uncertainty as a leader. They may provide practical tips on how to adapt to changing circumstances, how to communicate effectively during times of change, and how to maintain morale and productivity among team members. 

For example, some of the topics our speakers at Speakers Agency have covered at events include. Disruptive Innovation and Challenging The Status Quo, Building Brands in Emerging Markets and Developing Leaders and Scaling Businesses.

Building High-Performance Teams

Leadership speakers may provide insights on how to build and maintain high-performance teams. They may cover topics such as team dynamics, team building strategy, effective communication, setting goals and expectations, and recognizing and leveraging team members’ strengths.

Entrepreneurship

Many leadership speakers are entrepreneurs themselves and may share their experiences and insights on starting and growing successful businesses. 

For example, some of the topics our speakers at Speakers Agency have covered at events include: Creativity in The Face of Digital Chaos. How To Become A Phoenix: How Corporates Can Reinvent Themselves For The Never Normal World and more.

Ethical Leadership

With increased attention to issues such as social responsibility and ethics in the workplace, leadership speakers may discuss the importance of ethical leadership. They may cover topics such as decision-making, goal-setting, integrity, and leading with values.

Developing a Growth Mindset

A growth mindset is a belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through hard work and dedication. Leadership speakers may address the importance of developing a growth mindset as a leader, and provide strategies for fostering this mindset among team members.

Developing Empathy and Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is a key trait of effective leaders. As our speaker Mimi Nicklin points out “Empathy is one of the most powerful evolutionary forces available to us and fundamentally, it is based on our ability to listen. It’s responsible for bringing us together, for bringing an end to interpersonal (and even international) conflicts, and for the success of every blockbuster movie made to date. It enables us to gain perspective and to understand situations, and the world, through the eyes of others. It creates trust, connection and relationships. It builds our people and our businesses.” 

Leadership speakers may discuss the importance of emotional intelligence or empathy in leadership and provide strategies for developing this skill. They may also cover related topics such as self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication. 

For example, our speakers at Speakers Agency at past events have covered topics.

Leading through Adversity

Another common topic among leadership speakers is how to lead through challenging times. They may draw on personal experiences or case studies to provide insights on how to stay resilient in the face of adversity. And how to maintain focus on goals, and how to inspire and motivate team members during difficult times via vision boarding, mindful coaching, useful delegation and more.

Our leadership speakers at Speaker Agency include experts from a wide variety of disciplines. From world-famous doctors, and management whiz kids from elite universities to serial entrepreneurs and award-winning authors and academics, you can easily find the best niche speakers to fit your event with us.