Andrew Clark - AbbVie

Overwhelmingly positive feedback from the team

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Penny was the keynote speaker at our annual offsite meeting and delivered a fantastic talk focusing on making yourself a little bit famous, highlighting the importance of developing a personal brand to maximise opportunities. Penny really brought this to life, combining stories from her own experiences in broadcasting with practical advice. We have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the team, with numerous examples of colleagues already putting things into practice. An increasingly relevant topic delivered in a light-hearted way with a good dose of humour and lots of practical takeaways – highly recommend!

Andrew Clark, Medical Manager, AbbVie

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The Power of Hello – Find a speaker on connection, inclusion and belonging at work

Penny HaslamAbout Penny Haslam

The Power of Hello is my new motivational keynote about the small workplace behaviours that help people feel valued, work more effectively together and build stronger, more successful organisations.

At first glance, saying hello sounds almost too simple to matter. But in busy workplaces, where people are distracted, under pressure, working remotely across locations or communicating through screens, those small moments can easily slip away.

Someone walks into a room, and nobody looks up. A new starter joins a call, and nobody welcomes them. A colleague speaks, but everyone is half-listening while checking messages.

None of this may seem unusual. Perhaps I’ve just described your workplace. But over time, these tiny signals shape how people experience work. They tell people whether they are noticed. Whether they belong. Whether they feel comfortable enough to speak up, ask a question, share an idea or start a conversation.

And that matters to the organisation as much as it matters to the individual.

I believe there is a pressing commercial advantage for businesses that encourage these behaviours. Because when people know each other, listen properly and feel able to start conversations, work becomes easier. Teams become less siloed. People share knowledge sooner, ask for help faster and make better use of the experience around them.

Small moments of connection can help organisations become more cohesive, more responsive and better equipped to tackle challenges together.

The Power of Hello is not a lecture on manners or a reminder to “be nice”. It is a lively, practical keynote on how everyday communication builds happier, more successful workplaces.

I explore how simple acts, such as saying hello, using someone’s name, listening properly and making time for human connection, can help people feel seen, listened to and valued.

The keynote is designed to be positive, energising and easy to act on. It helps people notice the moments when connection is either built or missed, then gives them simple ways to do things differently straight away.

At its heart, The Power of Hello is about turning everyday interactions into moments of inclusion, confidence and belonging — so people feel more connected to each other and better able to work together.

Nadine Dyer - Deloitte

A clear shift in thinking around visibility

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I wanted to extend a sincere thank you for your fantastic keynote at yesterday’s SRTA Mentoring Summit. Your session truly set the tone for the day and resonated strongly with everyone in the room. The feedback from participants and seniors has been overwhelmingly positive. Your focus on the PIE framework, particularly landed, with many highlighting a clear shift in thinking around increasing their visibility and being more intentional in how they show up.

We saw a strong theme in the feedback around practical actions people will take as a result of your session—from starting more purposeful “coffee conversations” and seeking speaking opportunities, to building their personal brand and sharing their work more proactively. Beyond the practical takeaways, your authenticity and energy created a safe and inspiring environment. Many participants reflected on feeling more confident to step outside their comfort zone and take ownership of their careers as a result.

Thank you again for such an engaging and impactful session—it made a real difference and was a highlight of the Summit. Nadine Dyer – Senior Manager – Deloitte.

Debbie Walker - Harpa

Pivotal in setting the tone and maintaining energy across the entire event

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Penny made an outstanding contribution to our two-day HARPA Conference in London. With over 600 members, associates and suppliers in attendance, her role was pivotal in setting the tone and maintaining energy across the entire event.

As host across both days, Penny brought warmth, humour and professionalism in equal measure. She kept the programme flowing smoothly, engaged the audience throughout and created an atmosphere that felt both polished and fun. The feedback from delegates has been superb.

Her Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous keynote was also very well received. Delegates enjoyed the practical, take-home advice and the relatable personal stories she shared. The session gave people some tips they could immediately apply in their own roles.

On behalf of the Association, we’re extremely grateful for the part Penny played in making our first HARPA conference such a success and we very much hope to work with her again.

Debbie Walker, General Secretary, HARPA

The Power of Storytelling – Find a speaker on better communication at work. Using storytelling instead of data to be more relatable, memorable and land your business message

Penny HaslamAbout Penny Haslam

Find a speaker on better communication at work. Using storytelling instead of data to be more relatable, memorable and land your business message.

This keynote is about one simple thing: helping your business message land.

At work, there’s rarely a shortage of information. There is a shortage of impact. Messages are explained, presented and carefully worded, yet somehow they don’t quite stick. People nod along, then move on. Priorities blur. Decisions slow. Behaviour stays the same.

Organisations that challenge these issues head-on are more successful, their messages travel and people understand what’s expected of them. Action follows words.

Packed with easy-to-follow take-home advice, this talk reframes business storytelling so it feels practical, not performative.

This isn’t about big speeches or polished set pieces. It’s about the everyday moments where communication really counts. Meetings. Updates. Conversations. The unscripted points where people decide whether to lean in, push back or stay quiet.

I explore how short, human examples help information land, why understanding what matters to the person in front of you changes how your message is heard, and why memory, not clarity, is often the real communication issue at work.

You’ll find practical frameworks your people can use straight away to land messages with more impact. Tools that bring structure to thinking, reduce waffle and help communication feel confident rather than over-rehearsed. Less hoping people remember. More intention about how messages are shared, repeated and embedded.

At its heart, this talk will give your audience permission.

* Permission to sound human, not robotic.
* Permission to use judgement, not just data.
* Permission to communicate in a way that feels natural while still being clear, credible and professional.

Because when communication works at this level, messages don’t just get heard. They get remembered, understood and acted on.

Rosie Forrester

Inspiration with practical, immediately usable tools

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Penny Haslam delivered a session that helped our Female Leadership Forum build strategic confidence and communicate with impact in senior spaces. She combined inspiration with practical, immediately usable tools. These led to great discussions in the room and participants using them immediately. The discussion was open and energising and the frameworks gave participants a clear way to prepare, manage nerves and speak with confidence. We are already seeing value from the session as people put the learning into practice. Penny was highly professional to work with, bringing clarity and care to the planning stage and delivering brilliantly on the day. She connected with our group immediately with good humour, great rapport, and fabulous energy! We couldn’t recommend working with Penny more!

Rosie Forrester, Head of People Experience and Development, MONY Group

How to plan a theme for your event

How to plan a theme for your business event

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How to plan a theme for your business event. This comes up a lot in my work. Over the past few years I’ve become a bit of a sounding board for clients who are puzzling over event themes, often while deciding whether I should speak at their event or not. I love those conversations — they’re creative, energising and full of possibility. But I’ve also spotted a few common missteps. The same pitfalls crop up again and again, and they can take the shine off what should be a brilliant experience.

So I thought it was time to share my take on how to get it right. I’ve worked at hundreds of events and met thousands of people — from organisers to audiences — so I’ve seen what makes them buzz and what leaves them feeling flat. You know the kind: one event has everyone punching the air on the way out, while another feels a bit wishy washy and forgettable. What makes the difference?

In this episode we’ll look at three things:

1. How to define your event purpose — the baseline that everything else depends on.
2. The factors that can influence your theme (I’ll explain what I mean by that in a moment).
3. How to elevate your theme so it sticks in people’s minds long after the goodie bag is forgotten.

By the end, you’ll have a clearer idea of how to shape a theme that feels meaningful, relevant and memorable. I’m Penny, I’m a speaker, and this gives me a front-row view of how events are built. So, let’s get into it.

Georgie Tapley, Early Careers Officer, Specsavers

A standout session with lasting impact

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Penny Haslam delivered a great session during our Careers Week that truly resonated with our colleagues. Her energy and authenticity set her apart, many noted how refreshing it was to hear from a speaker who didn’t rely on a script but instead brought lived experience and genuine enthusiasm to the conversation.
Her confidence-building model was simple, practical, and easy to apply, with relatable advice for when things don’t go to plan. Penny’s concept of being a “YETI” sparked real reflection and offered a positive way to reframe self-doubt. Colleagues appreciated her use of clear visuals and her ability to speak directly to the challenges many of us face, making the session feel personal and empowering.
Above all, Penny’s openness and relatability gave attendees the confidence to try out her strategies and shift their mindset. It was a standout session that left a lasting impact.
Georgie Tapley, Early Careers Officer, Specsavers.

Morgan Huber

Her message was tailored, her delivery was powerful

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An absolutely brilliant speaker—personable, engaging and deeply attuned to our team. From the moment she began, she had the room. Her message was tailored, her delivery was powerful, and her presence was magnetic. She brought our values and dynamics to life with positivity and motivation that truly resonated. It was a masterclass in connection and impact, and we’re so grateful for Penny’s impact on our leadership offsite! So lovely working with you.

Morgan Huber, Director of CEO Office, Pax8, EMEA

Shelley Perry

An engaging, insightful, and genuinely supportive speaker

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Penny Haslam delivered an exceptional session on building confidence and managing nerves associated with public speaking. She shared practical, immediately applicable advice and brilliant tips that resonated with everyone in the room, from seasoned presenters to those who dread stepping up to the microphone.
Specifically, her structured approach to preparation and her advice on shifting mindset were invaluable. I will be adopting the planner she shared as a core tool for preparing future talks.
Penny is an engaging, insightful, and genuinely supportive speaker who delivers material that can create a lasting, positive impact on professional development.
If you are looking for a trainer to help your team improve their public speaking skills and confidence, Penny Haslam is an outstanding choice. Highly recommended.
Shelley Perry, FCIPD, Beazley.