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.

How I became one of the UK’s most in-demand female motivational speakers

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Hi, I’m Penny Haslam, one of the UK’s most in-demand female motivational speakers.

In this talk, recorded live at PSA Impact 2025 (the Professional Speaker Association UK.) I lift the lid on how I’ve built a speaking business that’s not just successful but sustainable. I share the lessons I wish I’d had at the start, the missteps I made and the simple tools I use to stay focused, booked and sane.

You’ll hear how I went from a best-kept secret to one of the UK’s leading female motivational speakers – without burning out.

If you’re just starting out as a speaker, levelling up or just wondering why the bookings aren’t flowing, you’ll find clarity, ideas and a few laughs along the way.

There’s no magic formula, just practical strategies, delivered with honesty, a bit of daftness, and the odd shimmy.

Grab a pen and enjoy.

Lizi Platts

The booking process was simple

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I couldn’t recommend Penny more highly. She was a pleasure to work with and a fantastic addition to our away day. Right from the start, the booking process was simple. Penny took the time to talk through what we wanted to achieve and worked with us to shape her presentation so it really landed with our organisation. That gave me real confidence we’d chosen the right person.
On the day, Penny was brilliant—funny, engaging and memorable. She gave us practical takeaways and plenty to think about. The feedback from our post-event survey was full of praise, with many people saying she was the highlight of the day. If you’re considering booking her, don’t hesitate.
Lizi Platts, Head of Communications & Engagement, West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner

Work on your personal brand

27 Ways to work on your personal brand

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27 Ways to power up your personal brand
How to squeeze the juice out of every opportunity and work hard once (not all the time)
Let’s start with why this matters.
If you’ve ever done a thing – a talk, a panel, a podcast appearance, a guest article – and then… just moved on with your life, you’re not alone.

Most of us do it. We put in all the effort, show up, say the thing, smile for the camera, and then poof – it’s gone.

But what if that moment could work harder for you? What if you could take the visibility you’ve just earned and stretch it – across platforms, audiences and even time?

Drawing on advice from my book Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous and the keynote of the same title, Find a speaker on personal brand and raising your profile as an expert, here’s my best advice.

It’s packed with practical ways to:
Maximise visibility without shouting or spamming
Repurpose what you’ve already created so you’re not reinventing the wheel every time
Build credibility over time, one small, visible step at a time
Position yourself as someone worth listening to, without feeling like a show-off
This isn’t about chasing fame for fame’s sake. It’s about being known just enough – by the right people, for the right reasons.

And the trick is this: when you do something good, don’t let it end there. Ask yourself, how else can I use this? What more can I get from it?

Welcome to the WHO club (that’s Work Hard Once, not the band). Let’s get started.

Find a personal branding keynote speaker for leaders and professionals

Penny HaslamAbout Penny Haslam, Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous

Find a speaker on building personal brand and raising your profile as an expert.

In today’s competitive and noisy marketplace, visibility is key. You know that the professionals and leaders in your organisation are excellent at what they do. But are they getting the recognition and influence they deserve?

My keynote talk Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous equips audiences with the tools and confidence to step into the spotlight strategically and authentically.

It tackles the common concerns around self-promotion and provides a clear framework for raising visibility without feeling like a show-off. Many high performers hesitate to put themselves out there, but being known, liked and trusted can open doors to greater influence, stronger networks and new opportunities.

Rebecca Riley

Easy to work with and delivered on her promises.

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Penny delivered a keynote speech at the Senior Police Staff Network event hosted by the College of Policing. She was a pleasure to work with both before and during the event. Penny took the time to research and discuss the delegates and the day’s purpose, allowing her to deliver an impactful and tailored presentation that added significant value. Penny’s delivery was engaging, entertaining, and insightful. The delegates’ feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. She provided practical tools and strategies, helping delegates understand the importance of making themselves ‘a little bit famous’ for their professional development. I highly recommend Penny as a keynote speaker. She was easy to work with and delivered on her promises. Thank you.

Rebecca Riley,Senior Leaders Hub Manager, College of Policing.

Penny Haslam Podcast

5 Warning signs that your team needs executive coaching

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5 Warning signs that your team needs executive coaching5 Warning signs that your team needs executive coaching. From self-doubt to burnout and resistance to change, Penny reveals her signals that …

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How to make your corporate event more engaging and interactive

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When it comes to planning a corporate or business event, the real challenge lies in turning what can typically be quite a passive occasion into lively, memorable experiences that truly engage and educate the attendees.

The pitfall is to stick to the same old routine: Speakers talk, and the audience listens. This often leads to people tuning out, losing interest, or getting distracted. The trick is to break away from this dull routine by injecting energy and interaction.

During my career as a female motivational speaker in the UK, I’ve spoken at and hosted hundreds of business and corporate events. In this guide, I aim to share with you the strategies for interaction and engagement that made the most successful ones so memorable.

By simply shaking up session formats, adding hands-on activities, and making networking a breeze rather than a chore you can boost participation, enhance learning, and build strong connections among attendees.

Find a speaker on confidence, self-esteem, self-worth

Penny HaslamAbout Penny Haslam, Confidence

In her Confidence Keynote, Penny Haslam tackles the issue of low self-esteem with a potent yet simple three-step plan.

She believes that confidence isn’t just a personal struggle but a people problem that we can all work to resolve.

Audiences have described Penny’s talk as “enlightening, hilarious, and life-changing.” She weaves in personal stories, including her challenges as a live TV news presenter and her role in a national weight loss campaign.

Attendees leave Penny’s talk equipped with practical, actionable steps to immediately begin enhancing their own and others’ self-confidence.