Ian Hawkings is a leading expert in thought leadership, on a mission to help corporate clients and individuals alike with how advances in technology, communication and thought leadership can ensure a competitive edge and how change drives transformation. A highly knowledgeable individual, Ian has a plethora of life experiences that have allowed him to hone his skills and his ability to motivate an audience. Now booked as a speaker for corporate events, Ian is sought to share his expertise in innovation, technology, transformation and mental health, along with what accelerates change.
An influential thought leadership expert, Ian is currently the Head of Content for Reconnect Studios. Throughout his career, Ian has worked in a variety of positions with heightened responsibility that have allowed him to build knowledge of everything from personal development to company culture. Forging a reputation as a storyteller, Ian has continually made efforts to tackle big questions surrounding how people can adapt to the ever-changing world. His work has seen him spearhead various thought leadership projects, working with cabinet ministers and CEOs on global consultancy projects and coaching high-profile individuals in the art of leadership.
Early in his life, Ian was diagnosed with a heart condition that saw him spend a great deal of time in the hospital. A traumatic experience for Ian, he was left with PTSD and has learnt to overcome such adversity and deal with change. Experiencing first-hand the impact that technology and innovation had not only on his life but the world around him, Ian was inspired to share the message that what you want in life often lies alongside what frightens you.
Having previously worked as the Editor of the PEX Network and Commercial Editor for IQPC, an Executive Producer and Head of Content for The Business Debate, Ian has also enjoyed a successful corporate career. Ian has also authored books, with his most recent being Insider Secrets of Public Speaking: Answers to the 50 Biggest Questions on How to Deliver Brilliant Speeches and Presentations. He has also spent time scripting radio and television, producing films for the Wall Street Journal and BBC World. Described as the ‘UK’s Most Trusted Speaker Coach’ and been ‘Highly Recommended’ by the Financial Times, Ian truly cannot be missed.
Now booked as a keynote speaker for corporate events, Ian has worked with countless top-tier clients exploring how fundamental human values allow us to navigate an ever-changing world. Commended for emotional, impactful and entertaining speeches, Ian enlightens audiences with how we can adapt to the world around us when it is continually changing. Also covering topics such as mental health, technology and innovation, Ian is able to help business with improving the workplace for remote working. When looking for an expert in thought leadership, look no further than Ian Hawkings.
How to hire Ian Hawkings
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Ian Hawkings 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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Ian's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Innovation, technology & transformation- New technology is transforming how data is understood and used – and in turn, how businesses operate. The digital transformation revolution has impacted every industry, and businesses are facing a stark choice: keep up or become obsolete. But innovation and disruption aren’t new and organisations are fundamentally human endeavours. In presentations, Ian looks at case studies from recent and distant history, draws out the lessons that are relevant today, and gives an insight into the near future. Audiences are left with plenty to think about, ideas for shaping their strategy for surviving and thriving in an unknowable future – all while avoiding the technology tail from wagging the business dog.
- Mental health & change- After COVID, there is a renewed impetus for businesses to become better places to work, that truly enable people to work to the top of their skills and thrive. Such efforts can only deliver positive benefits to organisations. Drawing on personal experience from living with PTSD, psychology research and best practice from organisations around the world, Ian looks at practical ways people can improve their working environments with techniques that can be put in place immediately. Ian also speaks on change and looks at how small, sustainable changes are able to make a huge impact on individuals, teams and the world at large. Ian shares his own journey through tough times, showing that however limited our choices may be, we can still be in charge of our own destiny
Ian is often booked as a speaker for corporate events, read his latest feedback below.
"Ian's leadership workshops to our team leaders had a huge and immediate impact on morale as we are going through a cultural shift. Also: So. Much. Fun!" - Tesco
"Really different, a change of pace, woke us up after some very dry content and made us all think" - IoD
"Quick-witted, delightful, totally got the brief. The perfect host for our launch event" - Kirk Originals
