Ian Hawkins

SPEAKER, Moderator & coach

Ian has worked in and around broadcasting and the corporate events industry for over twenty years. He combines expertise as a business journalist with a quick wit - a warm friendly approach that keeps audiences engaged whether he's hosting a panel discussion or speaking on the power of stories to transform lives and businesses.


Find out why he's the go-to for his clients.

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Value For Clients

Speaking

When you unlock the power of storytelling, you open the door to change, innovation, teamwork and engagement. Keynote, workshop after dinner or virtual - Ian gives valuable insights and takeaways.

Moderating

Get the best out of your event: Ian is a skilled moderator for panels, audience Q&A and fireside chats. Friendly, quick-witted and highly experienced, Ian will help you get more value out of your events.

Coaching

Ian has helped cabinet ministers, CEOs and Olympians to give better performances on stage and in the media. Ian's straightforward approach makes improvements fast, fun and intuitive.

The power of story

Stories are the software our brains run on. Whatever we do in business or personal life, our achievements depend on the stories we tell ourselves - and allow others to tell about us.


Ian's own story is an inspiring tale of turning adversity into success. In keynote, workshop, online or after dinner speeches, he weaves his story with examples from business and movie scenes suggested by the audience to demonstrate how it's possible to transform our world by taking ownership of our story and changing the narrative.

Storytelling helps leaders address:

  • Change and transformation
  • Staff and customer engagement
  • Retaining and attracting talent
  • Personal growth and development
  • Overcoming 'imposter syndrome'
  • Diversity and inclusion
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The professionalism, humour, poise, and leadership he brings to each and every event is impressive and among the best in the industry. I know that events are in great hands when Ian is involved.

J.D. Miller, CDM Events

Ian has a warm and affable personality that brought people out and encouraged participation from an eclectic mix of professionals. If you ever need a 'David Dimbleby' for an event... Ian is your man!

Steven Walgate, NICE

Working with Ian made my job easier, he is organised, quick thinking, offered insightful thoughts and comments on presentations and session and made sure to keep things entertaining.

Hannah Davis, Worldwide Business Research

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About

Ian Hawkins is an author and business journalist whose work has appeared on CBS, Reuters and BBC World. A Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce and a Professional Member of the Public Speaking Association, Ian has hosted and spoken at events in Europe, the USA and Australia, and coached Olympians, cabinet ministers, entertainers and CEOs.


Born with a debliitating heart condition, Ian spent much of his childhood in hospital. On leaving, he declared that he would refuse to live a boring life. This is a promise he has kept.


On leaving university, Ian wrote for BBC comedy shows including The News Quiz and Loose Ends. On the stand up circuit, he honed his presentation skills in front of live audiences in the UK and NYC and co-authored an acclaimed book on public speaking.


Ian’s abilities as a storyteller led to him taking on senior editorial roles in content creation and business journalism, reporting from the ground on subjects as diverse as pharma labs in Gothenburg to water purification in Nicaragua, whilst dodging muggers in Panama City and filming from a helicopter over an active volcano.

In the COVID pandemic, Ian started a business from his hospital bed which kept him busy throughout and beyond convalescence.


In keynotes, workshops and after dinner, Ian explains why stories are the ‘software’ that our brains run on and how a good story can be a catalyst for incredible change. Ian draws on stories from brands, his experience and films suggested by the audience. Audiences will be engaged, moved and motivated - and given powerful tools to create lasting change in their own lives, businesses and relationships. Expect insight, inspiration and interaction - wrapped up in Ian's trademark humour.


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How stories change the world and how to tell them better

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Answers to the 50 biggest questions on how to deliver brilliant speeches and presentations

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Ts, Cs & Fees

Fees for all services are payable in advance of the event

Fees depend on event location, audience and brief

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