Liz McKeon is an internationally acclaimed Salon Business Expert, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and dynamic keynote speaker, celebrated for her ability to inspire and empower. Known for her captivating storytelling and transformative insights, one of Liz's most significant accolade is her All-Star Lifetime Achievement Award for Empowering Female Entrepreneurs - a testament to her global impact in business and mentorship.
Liz began her career by founding and successfully exiting a number of beauty businesses, including her first, Facial Works. Her entrepreneurial journey is marked by hands-on industry experience, which she later parlayed into a thriving consultancy and coaching career. A native of Ireland, and hailing from a culture of storytellers, Liz's engaging speaking style stems from years of working with professionals across the beauty and wellness sector. Her early career not only grounded her in the operational realities of business but also sparked her passion for helping others grow and thrive.
Over the years, Liz has achieved remarkable milestones. She authored the bestselling ‘30 Days to Beauty Business Success’ in 2015, co-presented the television programme ‘The £200 Salon Turnaround’ in 2016, and was appointed UK & Irish Ambassador for the Shear Haven Anti-Domestic Violence Training in 2021. In 2018, she became CEO of the International Salon Business School, continuing her mission to support and mentor thousands of business owners worldwide. Liz is also a TEDx speaker, a regular columnist for international trade publications, and an in-demand consultant for global beauty brands.
Liz is the ideal keynote speaker for events focused on entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership, and business growth. Her presentation topics range from ‘The Route to Success’, ‘Girl Power - the Landscape for Women in Business’, to ‘How to Future-Proof Your Business’. These subjects resonate strongly in today’s ever-changing business environment and are underpinned by Liz’s extensive experience and proven strategies. Whether addressing single business owners, salon chains, or corporate teams, Liz delivers practical advice with impact. Her unique ability to simplify complex ideas into achievable actions leaves audiences not only informed but truly inspired.
Liz McKeon's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Anti-Domestic Violence – Shear Haven Industry Training
- Be the First and Only Choice in Your Customers' Mind
- Girl Power - The Landscape for Women in Business
- How to Future-Proof Your Career or Business
- How to Recruit and Retain Quality Talent
- Increase Your Retail Sales
- Making More Money
- Route to Success
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"I had the pleasure of working with Liz on one of our Fingal Enterprising Women Network online networking sessions, where she featured as our guest speaker. From the outset when planning the event, Liz was a joy to interact with as she thoroughly understood the needs of our network members and was able to craft her content to suit the diversity of our audience. Our members come from all different types of businesses so it can be challenging to satisfy all, but Liz managed to do this seamlessly. The content Liz covered in her session was both highly practical and motivational, offering strategies which people could implement in their businesses straight away after the session." - Sharon, Fingal Enterprising Women Network
"One of our delegates described you as an ‘iron fist in a velvet glove’. I thought this summed you up perfectly, it was an inspirational 3 days for us all." - Kirsti, MD, Fraser Muir Holdings
“At Professional Beauty London 2019 Liz hosted the most highly attended seminar at a show attended by over 34,000 trade professionals. Liz would be a fantastic addition to any business conference; she is a very engaging speaker and is always very well received with audiences. I would highly recommend!” - Harry, Professional Beauty
“Liz, huge thank you from Dermalogica UK/Ireland for your powerful insights and messages shared at Tribal last week. Managers were inundated with action plans even before the end of the week, so it clearly landed well. Thank you for taking the time to put it all together and delivering it so well". - Dermalogica UK/Ireland Team
"It was fantastic to have Liz kick off day one of The HUB Network 2023." - Elisa, Business Consultant, Goldwell
- 2021 – UK & Irish Ambassador for ‘Shear Haven’ Anti-Domestic Violence Industry Training
- 2020 – Recipient of ‘All Star Lifetime Achievement Award for Empowering Female Entrepreneurs’
- 2018 – Appointed CEO of International Salon Business School
- 2016 – Co-Presenter of ‘The £200 Salon Turnaround’ TV Programme
- 2015 – Author of ‘30 Days to Beauty Business Success’
- 2014 – Author of ‘Success Is’
- 2006 – CEO of Liz McKeon International
How to hire Liz McKeon
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Liz McKeon 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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