Blaire Palmer is a renowned organisational culture and leadership specialist who is working as a Culture Specialist at That People Thing since 2009. Passionate about training organisations on how they can allow their employees to thrive, she is a go-to source of information and inspiration for business leaders.
Blaire possesses a BA in Law and Sociology from the University of Warwick and a Post Graduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the London College of Printing. Her career started as a BBC Journalist and Producer at BBC Radio 4 where she served as the producer of the Today Programme. Blaire has also been a Non-Executive Director at Fig Management Services before she Founded A Brilliant Game – where she provided courses and coaching for individuals who want to redesign their lives.
Formerly the Managing Director of Optimum Executive Coaching, Blaire is also a Cultural Pioneers Ambassador at HRZone. A creative herself Blaire has authored 3 books – “What’s Wrong With Work?”, “The Recipes for Success”, and “The Hyper Creative Personality”. She is known for sharing practical tips that help leaders collaborate with one another more enthusiastically and create safe spaces for their employees to speak freely about their ideas.
Host of The Human Revolutionaries Show, Blaire is a prolific speaker. She is often called upon BBC Breakfast, Sky News, and the Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2 to share her views. She has also worked with numerous clients including but not limited to GSK, Mattel, Roche, Welsh Assembly, The FA, Rexel and Airbus. Blaire is now available to speak at a wide range of events workplace culture and leadership. Book Blaire Palmer today!
Books
What's Wrong With Work?
The Recipes for Success
The Hyper-Creative Personality
How to hire Blaire Palmer
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Blaire Palmer's official speaker topics include:
- Leadership & Motivation
- Change & Digital Disruption During Constant Uncertainty
- Hybrid Working & Collaboration
- Empowerment & Engagement
- Diversity & Inclusion/ Menopause & Women in Leadership
- Education
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Blaire Palmer gave insight to the core of what it takes to be a leader today. Blaire brought a sense of realism, humour and practicality to an energising session, leaving a deep impression on the audience." - Ian, Head of Learning and Development, Foreign Commonwealth Office
"Blaire’s interactive and engaging session on behaviour change was the perfect fit for our conference. Her fascination with leadership and change shone through and she presented our audience with an array of real take-home advice that resonated with everyone in the room.” - Luke, Editor, edie.net
“Blaire Palmer was everything the EAIE wanted in a leadership speaker. In only 45 minutes she was able to turn everyone’s perceptions of leadership and management on its head. Blaire was extremely relevant and was able to clearly and simply get her message across to our international audience. She is a must have for any conference! Highly recommended!” - Nicole, Conference Programme Coordinator, European Association for International Education (EAIE
"Blaire captivated our audience in presenting her experience and advice with regard to empowering McCormick's staff to succeed and develop. She was upbeat, engaging and gave us confidence that we are on the right journey with regard to diversity in our company." - Melanie, VP Human Resources EMEA, McCormick UK Ltd
"Blaire's presentation was inspiring, relevant, fresh and fun. There was a great sense of collaboration at our Top 100 Leaders meeting today and that was, in no small way, down to the thought-provoking messages and enthusiasm that Blaire brought to the event. Just what we needed." - Petar, Chief Executive, DX Group
“Blaire offers a wealth of experience in her field, all relevant to today’s business demands, and coupled with an engaging, warm and thought- provoking delivery style, has given me and my colleagues some valuable insights and actions to take and make a positive difference!” - Kosta, Santander UK
- 2021 – Host of “The Human Revolutionaries Show” podcast
- 2020 – Cultural Pioneer Ambassador, HRZone
- 2018 – Founder, A Brilliant Gamble
- 2010 – Non-Executive Director, Fig Management Services
- 2010 – Author of “What’s Wrong With Work?”
- 2009 – Author of “The Recipe for Success”
- 2009 – Culture Specialist, Consultant & Coach, That People Thing
- 2007 – Author of “The Hyper-Creative Personality”
- 1992 – Journalist & Producer, BBC Radio 4
