Motivational keynote speakers for every occasion
Oatmeal can provide high quality, inspirational and motivational bilingual keynote guest motivational speakers for every occasion, from celebrity chefs, sports speakers, to experts in the field of race and diversity. Each guest speaker has been carefully selected based on their experience, passion and public speaking skills, and every guest speaker has undergone extensive mentoring by our public speaking team to guarantee you a polished, professional delivery that will leave your audience entertained, motivated and educated. We can also manage your whole event, from location to food and invites.
Here are a small sample of our guest speakers, if you would like further details, please drop us an email stating when your event is, and what objective you hope to achieve. If you would like to be considered as an Oatmeal Speaker, please contact us.
Chris Jones S4C Weatherman
Bilingual
Best known as a senior weather presenter and forecaster for S4C, Chris is also a freelance director and producer working for S4C, BBC Wales, ITV Wales, WTN, Malaysian TV, ZDF, Saudi TV, various independent production houses in Wales as well as numerous corporate and Event management clients.
Chris speaks on many topics around climate change and forcasting, with an upbeat style that complements a topical subject thats of interest to audiences far and wide.
Sonia Beldom, Writer and Creative Innovator
Sonia Beldom is the creative brain behind the landmark television series “Victoria’s Empire” with Victoria Wood, “The Million Pound Property Experiment” and “Panic Mechanics”. Known also as “The Ideas Lady” she is one of the most prolific innovators in the TV & media industry. Passionate about innovative thinking and taking risks, she is a successful creative consultant whose mission is to motivate and train other people to un-leash their creative genes.
Her professional background in the media, radio, television, arts & entertainment industries has led to a career where imagination, creativity and innovation are the essential skills needed on a daily basis.She speaks passionately about believing in yourself, setting achievable goals and going for it.
She has led development teams in television and radio, directed Hobson’s Choice and Sweet Charity for Barnet Arts, produced Music Live, National Music Day for BBC Radio 2 and is the proud recipient of the industry awards: Prix de Monto Carlo Award for “Give a Little Whistle” and a Sony Award for “Smokey Robinson’s Soul Selection”.
Andrea Whitcombe, Olympian & World Class Triathelete
Andrea’s story is one of incredible sporting success over 20 years in three different sports.
Starting her sporting life as a county level swimmer Andrea switched to athletics when she recognised her talent at running. Within a short time Andrea established herself as one of Britain’s best distance runners becoming the second youngest ever winner of the National Cross Country Championships at the age of just 18. Andrea’s greatest achievement in running was competing in the 5000m at the Sydney Olympics and winning a silver medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.
In 2001 Andrea decided to change sporting direction and switched to triathlon where she met with almost immediate success. Andrea is now one of the best triathletes in the world and one of Britain’s great prospects for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Anthony Evans, TV presenter/celebrity chef/celebrity fisherman
Bilingual
Anthony is a well known Welsh speaking tv presenter/chef with vast experience in the catering industry and was recently nominated for 'Best Newcomer' in the Welsh Baftas. Anthony a regular face on S4C presents 'Planet Plant', 'Retro' and 'Stwffio' a childrens cooking programme which was nominated for 'Best Childrens Entertainment Programme' at the Welsh Baftas this year. His interests and hobbies include fishing, shooting and extreme sports all of which have given him the opportunity to develop and present television programmes in these fields.
His lighthearted talks about the catering industry, ready steady cook competitions and bush tucker trials makes him the perfect motivational speaker at any occasion.
Carol Hill, Head of Oatmeal Training, Board Member for Swansea Housing, NVQ Assessor, MCIPD, IIP Assessor, Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management
Carol is a leading figure in change management, HR and diversity related issues. Her vast experience as a trainer, board member and IIP assessor enables her to take a pragmatic view of motivation within the public sector. As a motivational speaker, Carol excels at looking at lessons learnt in her vast experience within both the private and public sector.
Rowland Phillips, Neath Rugby Coach, Defence Coach for Wales.
Bilingual
Rowland is a familiar face within the sporting world, and is often seen on TV as well as heard on the radio. His hilarious accounts of life as a professional rugby player are a perfect accompaniment to an awards ceremony or lighthearted conference. Rowlands motivational style centers on what makes a winning team, and how lessons from professional and semi professional rugby can be used within the commerical world. As a motivational speaker, Rowland is the perfect accompanyment for a conference, event or product launch.
John Davies, Managing Partner, The Oatmeal Group
Bilingual
John regularly presents on communication topics such as persuasion, language of leadership and branding. John's methodical approach to an age old problem enables participants to question and develop their own style of presenting, perfect for business people who need a catalyst for change. John has been on the speaking circuit for many years as both a motivational speaker andpublic speaker on communication issues within industry.
Adam Price, MD of IT3, Entrepreneur of the year 2007
Adam is a seasoned IT professional and is considered to be a leading figure in search engine optimisation. Adams pragmatic approach to getting businesses ranked is a hot topic in any entrepreneurial event. Adam has been a guest speaker at many key Welsh events including the recent Ideal Business Show in Cardiff.Adam was also the winner of the Five Counties Entreoreneur of the year award and Microsoft innovation award winner.
Ed Pereira, Editor and owner Pear Publishing, Pear Media
Ed is a seasoned marketeer and networking genius that has built up Pear Publishing and Distribution into Wales' largest independant distributor despite still being in his very early thirties. Ed is a veteran of the entrepreneurial speaking circuit, helping enthuse, entertain and educate people of all ages who want to become entrepreneurs or have have made the leap of faith and wish to move up a gear. Eds motivational speaking style of overcoming obstacles, setting targets andnever accepting no as an answer is a perfectaddition to events needing to motivate, entertain and educate.
