John Young

John Young has enjoyed a decorated career with the BBC, having spent the last three decades working as a reporter, presenter and trainer for BBC South East and BBC News. Now a leading keynote speaker and executive coach, John is on a mission to help businesses and leaders to make boring things much more interesting. From helping nervous interviewees to get their points across confidently to coaching people on how to communicate in a way that is understandable, John has delivered a variety of high-impact masterclasses to the likes of American Express, Gatwick Airport and EasyJet. If you are looking for a speaker who will educate you on remote working, communication, storytelling, productivity, training and leadership, book John Young today.

After completing studies for a BA in Law & History at the University of Cambridge, John joined the BBC as one of 12 news trainees in 1989. For the next two years, John learnt the ropes of the newsroom, training to BBC editorial standards before becoming a fully-fledged reporter and presenter for BBC South East. Since his training, John has reported across the country, from locations including Southampton, Truro, Brighton, Belfast and Newcastle to name but a few. In 2013, John was given the opportunity to become a Trainer for the BBC Academy, selected for a year's secondment to train the incoming journalists of the BBC. In 2020, John left the BBC to focus his interests on his own company, having founded John Young Media in 2013.

With such a decorated 30 years in media and journalism, John now uses his experiences to instil energy into a range of keynotes and masterclasses detailing the stories from throughout his career. Revealing the inner secrets of the television industry, John relates his experiences in the newsroom to a variety of business contexts, detailing his expertise in clear communication, leadership, time-management, self-awareness and courage. Having spent countless years behind a camera, John is also sought as an expert on virtual event hosting, giving insights into effective communication in the age of Zoom and Microsoft Teams. With no theory or waffle, John packs his keynote speeches with anecdotes from his history in the media industry, leaving all audience members feeling captivated by his story.

Providing a fascinating insight into how the media works, John is now highly sought-after as a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator or event host for a range of corporate events. With previous clients including the likes of EasyJet, the Department of International Trade, the NHS, American Express, the English Rugby Football Union and Vistage, there are few companies that have not benefitted from John’s expert knowledge of communications and business. A senior member of the Professional Speaking Association, John has also delivered his speeches aboard the Queen Mary 2. Demonstrating how to create immediate impact in a webinar, staff training or sales meeting, John’s expertise allows audiences to create emotion and connect with their clients. When looking for a speaker who will share their expertise on journalism, storytelling, productivity, remote working, leadership, training and communication, don’t hesitate in booking John Young today.