Jim Steele is the founder of Holistic Performance Lab, as well as a compelling in-person and virtual keynote speaker and business efficiency strategist. An acclaimed thought leader, Jim has over 20 years of experience delivering science-backed speeches, workshops, and programmes to various esteemed businesses, such as Disney Retail USA. He aims to equip audiences with the tools and motivation to allow leaders and teams to perform 'better, smarter, and stronger'.
His groundbreaking career in speaking engagements and performance evaluation began from humble beginnings as a Sales and Management Trainer at Aon. Climbing to Director of the SI Group, Jim’s fascination with human drive and motivation only pushed him to further greatness. Former Global Partner at rogenSi LLP, he transitioned into a Business Speaker and Performance Consultant, founding The Holistic Performance Lab in 2024.
Jim is the best-selling author of ‘Unashamedly Superhuman’, which delves into the science behind peak team performance and how to unleash one's hidden capability. He has been featured in Forbes, Elite Business Magazine, The Huffington Post, and more. He is a popular guest on podcasts, speaking on the ‘A Bit of a Boost’ podcast with George Anderson. Jim also collaborates with Open Water and Optimist Performance to provide workshops designed to inspire impactful leadership and how resilience can be a key tool in cultivating the mindset needed for growth.
Recently, he conducted his Using Resilience as Fuel workshop for delegates at London Business School, sharing his invaluable business acumen with future leaders. Jim is a fantastic speaker who would make the perfect addition to any corporate or professional event. He also swept numerous awards at the Speaker Awards 2025, winning trophies for Best Live Speaker, Best Virtual Speaker, and the coveted Speaker of the Year award, a true testament to his in-depth insight, knowledge, and passion as a business and performance speaker.
Books
Unashamedly Superhuman
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Jim completely changed the mindset of everyone of our 250 attendees, instilling confidence and positivity. I have never seen a group of that size remain totally engaged for the entire day. Better, I had many emails thanking me for the session, suggesting Jim had changed their outlook on life and ideas about the future. The energy and motivation in the office is notible and envied by others." - Senior Partner, Deloitte
"Simply put, Jim Steele is the best speaker & coach I have ever seen in action. Engaging, inspiring, thought provoking and enlightening. He is shockingly good at what he does. If you need to create cultural change in your organisation, call Jim. I consider it a privilege to have worked along side him." - Adrian, Founder, Heywood and Co
"As a speaker, you were not only entertaining and motivating, but you also possess the ability to completely captivate your audience." - Disney Retail, USA
"Participants explicitly complimented Jim on his ability to keep the audience engaged and engery levels high while being abke to share his profound knowledge and expertise on business performance. Jim brings in exercies in a timely and effortless manner with the right dose of humour and cutting-edge content" - Director, DNVGL Energy
- 2025 - Winner of Best Live Speaker, Best Virtual Speaker, & Speaker of the Year Awards
- 2024 - Founded The Holistic Performance Lab
- 2024 - Business Speaker & Performance Consultant
- 2009 - Global Partner, rogenSi LLP
- 2007 - Director, The SI Group
How to hire Jim Steele
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