Adrian Webster's journey to becoming one of the UK's most sought-after motivational speakers is a testament to his resilience, adaptability, and innate ability to inspire those around him. Beginning his career as a police officer in Bristol, Adrian quickly realised that his ambitions lay beyond the confines of law enforcement. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to venture into the business world, where he established a highly innovative dairy business. This initial success was only the beginning, as Adrian's insatiable desire to "do something different" drove him to diversify into a range of other sectors, including frozen food, recruitment, and property. His journey is a striking example of how a burning desire to achieve can lead one to explore and succeed in varied and unexpected fields.
Upon entering the IT industry, Adrian's innate passion for selling and exceptional talent quickly catapulted him to the top echelons of the UK's sales professionals. His tenure as Corporate Sales Manager at US Robotics and later as Group Sales & Training Manager at Northamber plc, where he led a team of 150 to unparalleled success, unveiled his extraordinary ability to motivate and inspire others. It was this discovery that laid the foundation for his future role as a motivational speaker, particularly focusing on psychological safety. Adrian's experiences across various industries equipped him with unique insights into the dynamics of team success and the critical role of a supportive and open work environment.
In addition to his speaking engagements, Adrian is the creative force behind Polar Bear Pirates, a concept and series of books he authored to encapsulate his principles of motivation and leadership in a highly accessible and engaging format. The Polar Bear Pirates books, alongside his role as the initiative's owner, further underscore Adrian's commitment to sharing his message of psychological safety, teamwork, and personal empowerment. Through these books, Adrian offers a fun and imaginative take on overcoming common workplace challenges, enhancing his impact as a speaker by reaching audiences beyond the conference room and into the realm of personal development literature.
Adrian Webster stands out as a psychological safety keynote speaker not only because of his dynamic presentation style but also due to the depth of his experience and understanding of human motivation. His journey from a varied career in law enforcement, entrepreneurship, and sales to becoming a motivational speaker underscores his ability to connect with and inspire a wide range of audiences. Adrian's talks deliver key messages and practical tools in a way that is both engaging and memorable, ensuring that the principles of psychological safety are not just heard but are truly internalised by those who listen - something that makes Champions Speakers proud to represent Adrian Webster as an official speaker booking agency. In doing so, he continues to make a significant impact on organisations and individuals alike, fostering environments where innovation, trust, and collaboration flourish.
Books
Great People Make People Feel Great: How Leaders Elevate Teams with Cloud 9 Thinking
Sort Your Brain Out: Boost Your Performance, Manage Stress and Achieve More
Polar Bear Pirates and Their Quest to Engage the Sleepwalkers: Motivate everyday people to deliver extraordinary results
How to hire Adrian Webster
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Adrian Webster for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Adrian Webster's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Embracing and Driving Change
- Building Team Resilience and Thriving in Challenging Times
- Talent Retention. Everyday People Being Extraordinary – Together Making a Difference
- Inspirational Leadership – Engaging with & Getting the Very Best out of People
- TNTs – Tiny Noticeable Things
- Delivering Outstanding Customer Service – Putting Customers at the Heart of Everything We Do
- Collaborating and Pulling Together as One Big Team
- Taking Ownership for Personal Development – Self Leadership
- Developing a Great Workplace Environment
- Creating a High-Performance Culture
- Innovative Thinking – Doing Things Differently
- Behavioural Change
- Being Effective Communicators
- Maintaining an Edge Over the Competition – Winning the Sales Game
- Resilient Teams and Psychological Safety
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
“Engaging, thought provoking, energising, incredibly insightful, fun – a true rollercoaster of emotions and so much to take away from it! The team were utterly mesmerised throughout the session, and the feedback has been incredible.” - John Lewis
“Well, to say you went down like a storm is an understatement. We are already talking about booking you for two more events.” - Nandos
“The feedback I have had from those that attended has been extraordinary – in fact the very best we have had, having run a number of similar events over the last 7 years.” - HSBC
- 2023 - Published 'Great People Make People Feel Great: How Leaders Elevate Teams with Cloud 9 Thinking'
- 2021 - Published 'Sort Your Brain Out: Boost Your Performance, Manage Stress and Achieve More'
- 2021 - Published 'Tiny Noticeable Things: The Secret Weapon to Making a Difference in Business'
- 2011 - Published 'Polar Bear Pirates and Their Quest to Engage the Sleepwalkers: Motivate everyday people to deliver extraordinary results'
- 2000 - Owner of Polar Bear Pirates