Performance expert, stand-up comic and co-author of ‘Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?’, written with Olympic gold medalist Ben Hunt-Davis, Harriet Beveridge is fascinated by how we can both perform and thrive.  

She recently finished an MSc in the Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health and as a stand-up comic, has appeared on BBC Radio 4 and TEDx.  At this year’s conference, Harriet will be sharing Olympic-winning strategies for everyday success.

Dex Hunter-Torricke has worked with some of the highest-profile leaders and organisations in the world, steering their communications and helping to shape their influence.  Starting his career as a speechwriter in the office of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, Dex’s experience includes working as a speechwriter and adviser for Larry Page, Sergei Brin, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk's SpaceX.  

He served as Head of Global Communications & Marketing at Google DeepMind, the UK-founded AI business applying technologies for public benefit and scientific discovery, before launching the Center for Tomorrow, a nonprofit organisation focused on AI governance and preparing for the technology’s wide-ranging impact. Dex will provide insight into how these high profile organisations operate, innovate, communicate, manage reputation and develop leadership strategies.

Georgie Butler, Director of Inspiring Leadership Events, comments:

“With a focus on performance, albeit from different perspectives, Harriet and Dex will provide our conference attendees with invaluable advice about how to improve both individual and organisational performance based on their experience in elite sport and business. We look forward to hearing their insights and to learning how they can be practically applied by education professionals.”

Dex and Harriet will join an eight-strong keynote speaker line-up which also comprises:

• former RAF helicopter combat pilot and Squadron Leader, Sarah Furness
• retired Superintendent and author, Leroy Logan
• world record holding cave diver and participant in the Thai youth soccer team rescue, John Volanthen
• performance coach, Oracle Red Bull Racing, David Osgathorp
• former teacher, journalist and commentator, Laura McInerney
• comedian, writer and actress, Francesca Martinez

This year’s Inspiring Leadership Conference will be held in Birmingham this June (4 & 5 June, ICC, Birmingham).  Now in its twelfth year and attended annually by hundreds of  headteachers, senior leaders and education professionals, the Inspiring Leadership Conference is the UK’s longest running leadership-in-education event. 

This fully CPD-accredited event will include keynotes, workshops and roundtable discussions, the Schools Week ‘Meet the Leader Theatre’, a conference exhibition and the Inspiring Leadership Gala Dinner and drinks reception.

For more information and to take advantage group booking discounts, visit our ticket page.