Jo Wimble-Groves is a motivational speaker, and expert in leadership and management, who specialises in encouraging and motivating women to become more confident in the workplace. Aside from speaking at events, Jo also runs workshops for businesses and schools, helping to inspire confidence in women, helping them to become business leaders and take the leap into entrepreneurship. She draws upon her own experiences as the co-owner of Active Digital, an award-winning telecoms provider, in which she has operated alongside her brother for the last twenty-nine years since she was a teenager.
Additionally, Jo also writes a popular blog, GuiltyMother, about her experience juggling work commitments and motherhood and has gained an impressive following in the last twelve months. She is also a contributor for Huffington Post Parents. As a freelance writer, Jo shares her business and leadership advance with a number of newspapers, websites, and magazines, including The Guardian, The Telegraph, Cosmopolitan, Happiful Magazine and InStyle UK. Jo has performed presentations for Microsoft, Apple UK, The Ministry of Defence, Virgin Media O2, Tesco Bank, Barclays Bank and Inspiring Women Workshops.
Jo regularly spends time visiting schools, colleges, and universities to share her story, as well as explaining the power of how raising your hand can shape your future. Her aim is to inspire the next generation of female entrepreneurs. In March 2019, Jo was one of 100 women to be invited to No.10 Downing Street to meet the Prime Minister on International Women’s Day.
In October 2021, Jo published her first book with DK, Rise of the Girl - Seven Empowering Conversations to have with your Daughter. Available now in hardback and on audible in the UK, the US and Australia. In November 2022, she delivered a TEDx talk for Sutton High School, part of GDST.
How to hire Jo Wimble-Groves
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Jo Wimble-Groves 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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Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
“Jo was friendly and an engaging speaker. Our cohort of women found her inspiring and informative. Jo’s warmth and passion shines.” - Rebecca, Ministry of Defence
"Jo came to speak to our students on why considering maths is a wise choice and can lead to a variety of careers. The feedback from students and staff was that Jo was extremely engaging, a good orator, keeping the students’ attention. She had a great story to tell which was very beneficial for our students who have a fixed mindset on where maths can take them." - Ruth, Careers Leads, Maidstone Grammar School
"Jo joined us as a keynote speaker for our Sutton High School GDST TEDx youth event, and her contribution played an integral part in the overall success of the event and the incredible feedback we have since received. Her natural and effortless delivery of a powerful and pertinent message proves that she fully understands the intricacies involved in delivering an engaging keynote speech to spark a desire for change.” - Laura, Director of Marketing & Communications, Sutton High School GDST
Official Feedback from Virtual Events:
"The team and I would like to shout out a massive thanks to you for taking the time out of your busy diary to share your experiences and stories on our regional call. Your message was very inspirational, and our colleagues have expressed and extended their regards. There are many more events that we run throughout the year that we can involve you in, we will let you know in due course." - Rachel, Business Manager, Barclays Business UK
