# Penny Haslam - Female Motivational Speaker UK

> Female Motivational Keynote Speaker UK


## Posts

- [Immediate actions to make a greater impact at work](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/immediate-actions-to-make-a-greater-impact-at-work/): Penny Haslam delivered a brilliant session on becoming a ‘little bit famous’ for The Circle Partnership’s inaugural Levelling Up Summit for mid-level women. As it was the first time we had run the event, and we had an audience of 150+ influential women, we needed our speakers to make a positive impact and really engage the large audience and Penny delivered in spades. She had everyone laughing, asking questions and committing to immediate actions that will enable them to make a greater impact at work. We couldn’t have asked for anything more from a speaker and will be keen to work with her again in the future. Ceri Moyers, co-founder, The Circle Partnership
- [Overwhelmingly positive feedback from the team](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/overwhelmingly-positive-feedback-from-the-team-abbvie/): 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
- [The Power of Hello - Find a speaker on connection, inclusion and belonging at work](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/find-a-speaker-for-a-cultural-inclusion-day-on-everyday-behaviours-workplace-connection-and-belonging/): 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.
- [A clear shift in thinking around visibility](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/a-clear-shift-in-thinking-around-visibility-deloitte/): 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.
- [Pivotal in setting the tone and maintaining energy across the entire event](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/pivotal-in-setting-the-tone-and-maintaining-energy-across-the-entire-event/): 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](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/find-a-speaker-on-better-communication-at-work-using-storytelling-instead-of-data-to-be-more-relatable-memorable-and-land-your-business-message/): 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.
- [Inspiration with practical, immediately usable tools](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/inspiration-with-practical-immediately-usable-tools-mony-group/): 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 business event](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/how-to-plan-a-theme-for-your-business-event/): 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.
- [A standout session with lasting impact](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/a-standout-session-with-lasting-impact-specsavers/): 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.
- [Her message was tailored, her delivery was powerful](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/her-message-was-tailored-her-delivery-was-powerful-pax8/): 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
- [An engaging, insightful, and genuinely supportive speaker](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/an-engaging-insightful-and-genuinely-supportive-speaker-beazley/): 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](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/how-i-became-one-of-the-uks-most-in-demand-female-motivational-speakers/): 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.
- [The booking process was simple](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/the-booking-process-was-simple/): 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
- [27 Ways to work on your personal brand](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/27-ways-to-work-on-your-personal-brand/): 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](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/find-a-speaker-on-personal-brand/): 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.
- [Easy to work with and delivered on her promises.](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/easy-to-work-with-and-delivered-on-her-promises/): 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.
- [5 Warning signs that your team needs executive coaching](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/5-warning-signs-that-your-team-needs-executive-coaching/)
- [Questions to ask before you book a motivational speaker](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/questions-to-ask-before-you-book-a-motivational-speaker/): This guide isn't just about helping you find a speaker, it's about finding someone who resonates with your audience, aligns with your event's goals and leaves a lasting impact.
- [How to make your corporate event more engaging and interactive](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/how-to-make-your-corporate-event-more-engaging-and-interactive/): 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](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/find-a-speaker-on-confidence-self-esteem-self-worth/): 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.
- [How to choose a speaker for my event](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-speaker-for-my-event/)
- [What is an example of negative self-talk?](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/what-is-an-example-of-negative-self-talk/): What is an example of negative self-talk? In this extract from Penny Haslam's Confidence Keynote, she explains negative self-talk and her ICE technique to combat it.
- [What are the steps to self-confidence?](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/what-are-the-steps-to-self-confidence/): What are the steps to self-confidence? There are many ways to build self-confidence. I've identified three core steps that can help build self-confidence. I'm going to share them with you today.
- [What is most powerful way to build your confidence?](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/what-is-most-powerful-way-to-build-your-confidence/): The first step towards feeling genuine self-assurance is accepting a simple fact: No one feels 100% confident all the time. People who seem invincible have their moments of uncertainty too, and people who tell you otherwise are living in some sort of fantasy.
- [8 Motivational quotes from Penny Haslam to inspire your audience](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/8-motivational-quotes-from-penny-haslam-to-inspire-your-audience/): In this blog, some of my favourite motivational quotes explained. Why your audience needs them. Plus, how they might be used in their career, business or personal lives.
- [How to interrupt someone during a panel discussion](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/how-to-interrupt-someone-during-a-panel-discussion/): Interrupting is awful, isn't it? I am often interrupted. I interrupt, we just do it, especially in a family setting. And it's just how it is sometimes. However, there are times when you need to interrupt and I was thinking of a panel discussion I moderated a few years ago and I wished I'd been a bit better at interrupting back then. I've learned the art since and I've really become quite okay about interrupting in the right setting.
- [How to get invited on a panel discussion](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/how-to-get-invited-on-a-panel-discussion/): How to get invited on a panel discussion. Unless you want to practice in front of the mirror for evermore, you'll need to actually get on some panels. In this video guide Penny Haslam walks you through chapter 8 of her book with ideas and techniques to find panel discussions to appear on.
- [Panel Discussions just got better: Finalist in the Business Book Awards 2023](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/panel-discussions-just-got-better-finalist-in-the-business-book-awards-2023/): Panel Discussions - The Ultimate Guide has been shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2023 in the short business book category.
- [Penny's confidence download](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/pennys-confidence-download/)
- [What to expect from Penny Haslam's motivational keynote - Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/what-to-expect-from-penny-haslams-motivational-keynote-make-yourself-a-little-bit-famous/): At the start of my motivation talk, Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous I ask people to raise their hands as I ask, who wants to be famous? By famous, I mean properly Kim Kardashian famous. There are usually one or two people putting their hands up. On the flip side, I then ask who wants to be a best-kept secret. A few hands also, but still not a popular option. You see most people, quite sensibly, don't want to be either! So where should people be on that scale of nobody to star? I explain there is a wonderful middle ground which I call, Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous. Making yourself a little bit famous is really a way of raising your profile, and getting known for what you do, so people think of you first rather than your competition. By competition, I'm talking about how you can stand out from the crowd in your career or business.
- [How to book the right motivational speaker for your event](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/how-to-book-the-right-motivational-speaker-for-your-event/)
- [Set your work and personal goals for the year ahead](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/set-your-work-and-personal-goals-for-the-year-ahead/)
- [10 ways to Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous right now](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/10-ways-to-make-yourself-a-little-bit-famous-right-now/)
- [Penny Haslam's Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous changed my life](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/penny-haslams-make-yourself-a-little-bit-famous-changed-my-life/): From a blog first published on LinkedIn, Amy explains how Penny Haslam's keynote, Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous, changed her life.
- [Panel discussions masterclass video](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/panel-discussions-masterclass/)
- [Panel discussion example zoom script](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/panel-discussion-example-zoom-script/): Panel discussion example Zoom script. Not all panel discussions are face to face, in this section of my guide, how you can remain engaged with the audience while moderating a panel held on Zoom or Teams.
- [Panel discussion script example](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/panel-discussion-script-example/): This is a panel discussion script example from an event I hosted at the Stockport Chamber of commerce in the UK. The theme of the event was borrowing and investing.
- [Prepare for a panel discussion: Moderator's email to panellists](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/prepare-for-a-panel-discussion/)
- [How to introduce panellists - script example](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/how-to-introduce-panellists/): How to introduce panellists. As a moderator, about a week before the event, I email my panellists a blank version of this for them to fill in and they usually come back perfectly ready to read. But say it out loud a few times to make sure it scans well and then change any word that makes you pause or stumble.
- [Dust off your old dreams](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/dust-off-your-old-dreams/)
- [How can I stop procrastinating?](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/how-can-i-stop-procrastinating/): How can I stop procrastinating? Spending time “colouring in” often shows up as something on your list of stuff to do, that isn’t getting done. You just carry it across to the next list. It gets to the point where it would be quite alarming if you actually completed it.
- [Use my FACE to plan your content](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/use-my-face-to-plan-your-content/): You might have seen me speak at an event recently, or been at one of my interactive sessions to Make Yourself A Little Bit Famous®, like the one featured in the photo. I show my FACE model...
- [Who wants to be famous?](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/who-wants-to-be-famous/): Occasionally, when I’m speaking, there will be someone in an audience, or a delegate on one of my courses, who will scoff at my phrase ‘Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous’. I know, who would do such a thing?
- [Run for mayor! What does that mean?](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/run-for-mayor/): Exposure can feel, erm well, exposing, can’t it? Getting attention for what you do – whether you’re a business owner, an ambitious employee or a leader who has to get out there and represent your organisation...
- [Three steps to visible & confident leadership](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/visible-confident-leaders-step-forward/): [cs_content_seo]If you've been occupied fighting fires and planning out a million different scenarios for most of the year so far, it might be time to revisit your visibility, as a leader.
- [Penny Haslam - Author](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/penny-haslam-author/): [cs_content_seo]Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous - By Penny Haslam Power Up Your Profile And Get Known For What You Do Do you shy away from the spotlight for fear of feeling like an idiot or looking like a show-off?
- [Penny Haslam Motivational Speaker - Amazing Feedback](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/penny-haslam-motivational-speaker-amazing-feedback/): Reader just some of the great audience and client feedback for Penny Haslam.
- [Buy yourself some confidence](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/buy-yourself-some-confidence/): Probably because I talk about confidence at business conferences, the word itself tends to leap out at me on a regular basis.Yesterday, I did a double take when I went past a cash machine...
- [Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous  - 27 Tips from my no longer forthcoming book… Tip #14](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/make-yourself-a-little-bit-famous-27-tips-from-my-no-longer-forthcoming-book-tip-14/): Last time, I shared tip #13 that suggests asking people for testimonials, or recommendations on LinkedIn. But you write it for them...
- [Discussing my book, Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous on the BBC](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/discussing-make-yourself-a-little-bit-famous-on-the-bbc/): I kicked off 2020 with a media appearance myself funnily enough, which had me doubly excited-slash-nervous. I’d been invited onto BBC Leeds, to be interviewed by Stephanie Hirst, about my new book, ‘Make Yourself a Little...
- [Notebook needed](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/notebook-needed/): I hope you got a new notebook or lovely pen this Christmas, a small but wonderful gift for creativity and getting organised. I got sent a pen, made of wood – I know, how very eco! I mention this...
- [New Year's resolutions?](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/what-are-your-new-years-resolutions/): Another question for you: what are your New Year’s resolutions? Mine? Just keep on keeping on because New Year’s resolutions are bad for you. How contrarian! I know it’s popular to goal set and get clarity...
- [10 reasons why Penny Haslam is a great choice to speak at your next event](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/10-reasons-why-im-a-great-choice-to-speak-at-your-next-event/): I'm a tried and trusted professional, who's delivered hundreds of keynotes and talks to a huge range of audiences. I've been described as ‘funny, engaging...
- [Who’s on your bus?](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/whos-on-your-bus/): One of my speaker coaching clients, Rachel Haslam (no relation, but equally fabulous), says you’ve got to work out who’s on your bus. Yes, your bus, as in public transportation, buses, trains and trams etc...
- [Wanted: ambassador for your brand](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/wanted-ambassador-for-your-brand/): Did you know the reason I left my telly job at the BBC in 2013 was to become a ‘sleb’ brand ambassador? I had been asked by WeightWatchers to work alongside Patsy Kensit and that bloke off...
- [I made myself a #bitfamous on LinkedIn](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/i-made-myself-a-bitfamous-on-linkedin/): I shared a stupid video on LinkedIn a couple of weeks ago – me opening a box of books – and nearly broke the internet with more than 15K views. Bonkers or wot. If only we had that much interest...
- [Penny's five top tips for panel appearances](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/five-top-tips-for-panel-appearances/): Saying yes to being part of a panel discussion is a clever way to shake hands with the whole room in one go – the audience gets to hear about what you do, your business and how you help people.
- [Are you free on 4th November?](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/are-you-free-on-4th-november/): I promised to keep you in the loop of a very special event to celebrate the publication of my first book Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous – How to power up your profile and get known for what you do. And I’m a gal…
- [A ‘journey’ of discovery](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/a-journey-of-discovery/): I thought the place was familiar. Last week I chaired a leadership conference at the same venue I’d delivered my first ever keynote. I had an ‘ooh, that was then, this is now’ moment of joyful back-patting. Always worth thinking about...
- [Bolster confidence by recalling a positive experience](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/bolster-confidence-by-recalling-a-positive-experience/): Now I don’t know what age you are, but you’ll have surely understood by now that age breeds experience and the older you get the more of a know-it-all you become – I would hope so anyway.
- [Boost confidence by being better at feedback](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/boost-confidence-by-being-better-at-feedback/): Feedback is a funny old thing isn’t it? So funny I rolled around on the floor laughing many times when I worked at the BBC, having been given ‘feedback’. Actually I didn’t, although sometimes I cried, but not from...
- [This year's essential jacket](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/this-years-essential-jacket/): Do you want to be one of the first people to see my new jacket? Yesss, of course you do! I got it this week and it's far better than any clothing item I've ever had. What do you think? It’s the most thrilling bit of the whole process so far...
- [School’s Out for Summer (sing along!): five easy jobs for the summer](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/schools-out-for-summer-sing-along-five-easy-jobs-for-the-summer/): Are you receiving just a handful of emails every hour as opposed to the normal deluge? Are there fewer people in your office at the moment? Have things gone a little bit quiet?
- [Plan the work, work the plan](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/plan-the-work-work-the-plan/): I’m currently feeling overwhelmed. Scratch that, since setting up in business six years ago, I’ve felt overwhelmed ALL THE TIME. Not always with huge numbers of clients knocking down the door, but with ALL THE WORK THAT NEEDS TO BE...
- [Tricks of the trade](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/tricks-of-the-trade/): Years ago, I found myself in a car park outside the BBC’s Television Centre, in front of a large broadcast camera, reporting on a story about a flood. It was fake news because I was actually taking part in a practical exercise for a rare BBC trainee...
- [Erm...](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/erm/): I received an email with an agony aunt style question this week, from someone who’d attended one of my half day sessions for boards, about stepping up as 'brand ambassadors'. She wanted helps with a common problem...
- [A spoonful of my own medicine](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/a-spoonful-of-my-own-medicine/): It’s all very well me going on about ‘getting out there’ and telling you how to be brilliant if you’re on a panel, or speaking or if you get asked to go on TV and radio. But I’ve got to get my head around raising my own profile...
- [Smart engagement for Maria](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/smart-engagement-for-maria/): Last week I ran my one-day ‘Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous at Work’ workshop, at a big company. I set up a choice of activities in the afternoon, you could take part in a panel discussion, deliver a short talk or make a video on...
- [“Confidence comes from knowing you’re doing the right thing.”](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/confidence-comes-from-knowing-youre-doing-the-right-thing/): “Confidence comes from knowing you’re doing the right thing.” That’s what the writer and broadcaster Stuart Maconie remarked recently in Radio 4’s The Confidence...
- [Sometimes I can live without my own teabags...](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/sometimes-i-can-live-without-my-own-teabags/): Now, it's embarrassing to admit, but I take my own teabags with me whenever I travel abroad. Not only do I hate the ubiquitous presence of Liptons (who have conned the world into thinking that's actually...
- [Say it, if self-belief eludes you](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/say-it-if-self-belief-eludes-you/): Once a month I travel to York, to work with my client, JRF, helping build its profile and get out there more. So, for a couple of hours on the motorway I get to tune in to the radio and you can’t go wrong with Radio 4’s Desert...
- [Speaking up in meetings](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/speaking-up-in-meetings/): Making yourself a little bit famous isn’t just about speaking on big stages or leaping around in front of the cameras on TV and radio. It’s about being seen in the workplace too. One of the best ways to get visibility for your personal brand profile...
- [How to get noticed by the broadcast media](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/how-to-get-noticed-by-the-broadcast-media/): Being interviewed on TV or radio is good for you: it helps build your brand profile, drives business to you, and provides big career kudos. The minute you are seen or heard on air, you are deemed more expert than you were...
- [Look back in awe](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/look-back-in-awe/): I have little phrases, we all do, that I thoroughly enjoy repeating in the right circumstance. A favourite of mine is: “don’t look back...
- [Why YOU are the best shot for building your brand](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/why-you-are-the-best-shot-for-building-your-brand/): What I’m seeing time and time again is that YOU are the best person for building your brand. What brand you get profile for is up to you – it might be your organisation's brand, the ‘brand' of your team...
- [Have a go, you might like it!](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/have-a-go-you-might-like-it/): Major Cobb was my husband’s school army cadet commanding officer, whose pep talks have stood him in good stead throughout his life. At the start of my husband’s army cadetting, when he was 14...
- [Do you Work Hard Once (WHO) or Work Hard All the Time (WHAT)?](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/do-you-work-hard-once-or-work-hard-all-the-time/): When I heard about the WHO concept for the first time (the acronym, not the English rock band, formed in 1964) it made a lot of sense. Work Hard Once means putting...
- [Feedback has been amazing!](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/feedback-has-been-amazing-adobe/): Penny Haslam absolutely lived up to her reputation! She delivered a ‘Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous’ 90-minute session for Adobe Women - and the feedback has been amazing. She's fun and engaging, she makes you think and people left with tangible actions. I highly recommend. Tara Rule, Senior Director of Commercial Strategy & Operations (former), Adobe
- [How to plan your content. Fancy whittling?](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/fancy-whittling/): The attendees on our latest smartphone video course admitted they were held back from ‘getting out there’ because they didn’t have a plan. They struggled to think of what they might talk about.
- [20 tips for sparkling success as a panel chair](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/success-as-a-panel-chair/): When I ran my first ever panel discussion, I wasn’t sure exactly what the job entailed. It’s not like anyone’s going to tell you and it’s not written down anywhere official.
- [What do you want?](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/what-do-you-want/): "What do you want?" is a big, short question. When I worked for the BBC as an employee on Radio 4, I never stopped to ask it of myself and as a result I felt stuck and directionless. When I took voluntary redundancy...
- [Make Yourself A Little More Confident](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/make-yourself-a-little-more-confident/): We wouldn’t dream of talking to our friends in the same way we talk to ourselves would we? (Maybe you’ve just been asked to speak somewhere, and you just keep saying to yourself...
- [You want sizzle, not snooze, at panel discussions](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/you-want-sizzle-not-snooze-at-panel-discussions/): I get booked to moderate a lot of events every year so I get to see at first hand the hard work and forethought that organisers put into making their events really sing.
- [Use FACE to showcase expertise](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/use-face-to-showcase-expertise/): You might have seen me speak at an event recently, or been at one of my interactive sessions to Make Yourself A Little Bit Famous®, like the one featured in the photo. I show my FACE model...
- [Leaders! There's no badge for burnout](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/leaders-theres-no-badge-for-burnout/): My Brownie Guide handbook didn’t deal with mental health. There was certainly no badge for it. Making a bed (House Orderly), laying out a tea tray (Hostess), and jumping over a...
- [Press Release: Penny Haslam named as UK’S Professional Speaker of the Year 2016](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/press-release-penny-haslam-named-as-uks-professional-speaker-of-the-year-2016/): The business journalist and former BBC broadcaster, who now delivers keynote speeches to business audiences, Penny Haslam...

## Pages

- [Episodes 41-50](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/podcast/episodes-41-50/)
- [Episodes 31-40](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/podcast/episodes-31-40/)
- [Episodes 21-30](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/podcast/episodes-21-30/)
- [Episodes 11-20](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/podcast/episodes-11-20/)
- [Episodes 1-10](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/podcast/episodes-1-10/)
- [Watch video of Penny Haslam - Award winning female motivational speaker UK](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/watch-video-of-penny-haslam-award-winning-female-motivational-speaker-uk/)
- [Thank you BF](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/thank-you-bf/)
- [Check availability](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/check-availability/)
- [Thanks](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/thanks/)
- [linkedin navigation](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/linkedin-navigation/)
- [Feedback](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/feedback-2/)
- [Knowledge Base](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/knowledge-base/)
- [Confidence Book](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/confidence-book/)
- [Book a discovery call](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/book-a-discovery-call/)
- [Payment thanks](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/payment-thanks/): [cs_content_seo]Thank you, we've received your payment! Your order is on its way.
- [Santa](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/santa/): [cs_content_seo]Give the gift of confident communication! Penny Haslam's books make the ideal Secret Santa gift Hurry!
- [Resources](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/resources/)
- [Panel Discussions](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/panel-discussions/)
- [Books](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/books/)
- [Penny Haslam event host](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/event-host/)
- [Podcast](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/podcast/)
- [Penny Haslam's Confidence Keynote](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/penny-haslams-confidence-keynote/)
- [Acceptable Use Policy](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/penny-haslam-female-motivational-speaker-uk/acceptable-use-policy/)
- [Blogs & Vlogs](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/blogs-and-vlogs/)
- [Penny Haslam - Award Winning Female Motivational Speaker UK](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/penny-haslam-female-motivational-speaker-uk/privacy-policy/)

## Optional

- [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/pennyhaslam.co.uk/mcp)

[comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)