The third instalment in our series of features diving deeper into the sessions from our Festival of Speech is here! Digital anthropologist Rahaf Harfoush took to the stage to challenge how we think about AI. Rather than focusing on what these tools can do, Rahaf asked us to consider what they're doing to us, and what that means for how we work, lead, and stay human in an increasingly automated world. From the risk of losing critical thinking skills to recognising that every AI tool carries someone else's worldview, Rahaf's session was a reminder that we need to approach this technology with our eyes wide open. Real leadership in the AI age isn't about picking a side; it's about embracing the complexity and asking the hard questions. Read the full piece and our three key takeaways here: https://lnkd.in/eha3EftF #JLASpeakers #FestivalOfSpeech #AI #Leadership #FutureOfWork #EventProfs
JLA Speakers
Events Services
The UK's biggest specialist agency for speakers, presenters and performers.
About us
At JLA, our purpose is to find & platform the greatest talent in keynote speaking, corporate events & events entertainment for our clients. We love helping generate the conversations that move organisations forward, to leave audiences feeling empowered & inspired to spark change. For 34 years, we’ve connected the brightest minds with the organisations & change-makers of the day. We’ve placed the very best speakers, presenters and performers at over 45,000 events around the world, and have sought to build upon a reputation for uncovering new talent, just as much as securing headline names. We draw on established talent relationships and a constant flow of client feedback, to offer impartial advice and exceptional industry expertise. We’ve got more than 11,000 speakers on our books, and as the biggest UK Speaker Bureau, we offer unparalleled buying power to deliver only the best names on the speaker circuit. With JLA, you’ll receive a personalised experience from start to finish. For each individual booking, we take the time to determine the most qualified and appropriate person to captivate your audience & make an impact. From the moment you reach out to us, right through to the post-event debrief, your JLA Account Manager will be your sounding board, your support and your all-in-one logistics team, always on hand to help. We genuinely enjoy what we do, because we care about the impact talent has as much as our clients do. At the heart of what JLA does, JLA values the profound, lasting effect that talent can have on an event, and above all, the relationships we build with our clients. Visit our website to sign up to our newsletter, receive information on our upcoming events and to browse a sample of the brilliant speakers we work with.
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http://www.jla.co.uk
External link for JLA Speakers
- Industry
- Events Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- Keynote speakers, Motivational speakers, Awards hosts, Conference Facilitators, Inspirational speakers, Business speakers, Conference hosting, Corporate events, Business events, Industry events, Hybrid events, Online events, Virtual events, and Keynote speech
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14 Berners Street
London, W1T 3LJ, GB
Employees at JLA Speakers
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Allister Frost
Inspiring busy people to get future-ready for life | ReadyAlready Author + Award-winning Speaker | The Antidote to Change Fatigue | Ex-Microsoft…
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Barbara de Lacy
Associate Director at JLA - Advising corporate clients on speakers, presenters and performers for events
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Joe Zammit-Lucia
Writes, speaks and consults on how businesses can be successful in a politicised world. Author "The New Political Capitalism: How businesses and…
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Tim Campbell
Building Platforms for Talent to Thrive! For any booking enquiries, please email [email protected]
Updates
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Delighted to be at MK Dons SET yesterday to speak for 200 operational leaders on behalf of Skanska. A pleasure to be talking about high performance and leadership accountability. Thank you to Jessica Mears and Julie Gedeon from JLA Speakers for making it all wonderful for clients and speakers. #eventprofs #eventplanners #speakerbureau #construction #operations
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Throughout 2025, leadership remains one of our most requested topics. At JLA, we know that finding the right speaker is about matching their expertise and experience to your audience's specific challenges and goals - because when it comes to inspiring lasting impact, one size doesn't fit all. Discover our range of leadership speakers here: https://lnkd.in/e_g34VvS #JLASpeakers #Leadership #KeynoteSpeaker #EventPlanning #BusinessEvents #EventProfs
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Jamil Qureshi shared some great insights on leadership and high-performance with JLA's Paul Warran, drawing on lessons from the recent European success at the Ryder Cup. #JLASpeakers #HighPerformance #TeamCulture #Leadership #EventProfs https://lnkd.in/ezBa_bEr
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Inspiring busy people to get future-ready for life | ReadyAlready Author + Award-winning Speaker | The Antidote to Change Fatigue | Ex-Microsoft, trusted by P&G, BBC, 3M & more
My superpower is being able to read minds,... but only if someone is thinking about having a beer. Last week, my cape and I were in beautiful Sitges, near Barcelona, Spain, helping a brilliant company discover three human superpowers that will make them invincible in our world of change. My superhero-sized thanks go out to Christopher Morrell and Julie Gedeon at JLA Speakers for making all the hard bits look easy and to the events management team for their immaculate event production. #futurereadymindset #keynotespeaker #readyalready
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Here's the second in our series of features diving deeper into the sessions from our inaugural Festival of Speech! Entrepreneur and media personality Jamie Laing joined us for a brilliant chat about business, resilience, and authenticity. From launching Candy Kittens to tackling ultra-marathons for charity, Jamie's session was a timely reminder that real success comes from seeing things differently, putting in the work, and staying true to oneself. Check out the full piece and our three key takeaways here: https://lnkd.in/efx9XNjG #JLASpeakers #FestivalOfSpeech #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #EventProfs
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Awards season is upon us - a highlight of the corporate calendar providing the chance to celebrate industry excellence and create long-lasting memories with colleagues. At JLA, we recognise that success hinges on finding the right host to match your audience, whether it's an internal celebration or an industry-wide event, to ensure your guests are kept entertained and engaged all evening. Discover our range of awards hosts here: https://lnkd.in/e8c94-3W #JLASpeakers #AwardsHosts #CorporateEvents #EventProfs #EventPlanning
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At JLA we love meeting speakers at events, but we know that the big day itself is only one part of the life of a speaker. From marketing yourself and your story to refreshing your content and understanding audiences, Future Voices helps speakers with the business of speaking, offering support, community and practical advice.
Let's be honest, the speaking world can feel solitary. You’re often working independently, building talks alone, and marketing yourself without guidance, all while navigating an industry that lacks transparency. Without many chances for real connection or peer exchange, it can feel like you’re left to figure everything out on your own. At Future Voices, we’re changing that. We’re building a space that prioritises collaboration over competition. Our community connects speakers, bureaus, and industry agents to create a shared ecosystem of knowledge, opportunity and support. A space that benefits all of us. See what we're building at future-voices.com. #Community #SpeakingSuccess #Networking #Collaboration #SpeakingBureaus
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Autumn is not far away, bringing with it the excitement and anticipation of a busy season of events! In this edition of the Update, we bring you the latest developments at JLA from the world of Speakers, Presenters, and Performers, beginning with a review of our highly successful, inaugural Festival of Speech. #JLASpeakers #Update #Newsletter #EventProfs #ConferenceSpeakers #EventSpeakers #FestivalOfSpeech
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As we look ahead to October and Global Diversity Awareness Month, it's the perfect time to champion inclusive voices within both the workplace and beyond.. Last year, Milli Lewis curated a list of influential voices, each bringing unique experiences and powerful narratives to inspire change, and they remain as relevant today as ever. The lineup includes excellent speakers like Nicolas Hamilton and Charlie Martin - ready to deliver fresh perspectives to your audiences. Read the full feature here - https://lnkd.in/e4-V8JsP #JLASpeakers, #Diversity #Inclusion #KeynoteSpeakers #GlobalDiversityAwarenessMonth #EventProfs #EventSpeakers