Nathaniel Peat is the multi-award-winning entrepreneur behind The Safety Box, which works with individuals to adopt healthier, more positive mindsets and behaviour traits. Also experienced in solar and renewable energy, he co-founded GeNNex Elite, producer of innovative renewable energy products. Nathaniel is an expert in conflict resolution and personal protection, and a seasoned trainer and speaker who has spoken at TEDx and can educate and inspire audiences all over the world, whether educational establishments, corporate environments, or even prisons. He can cover topics such as leadership, resilience, motivation and performance, and diversity and inclusion.
It was in 2006 that Nathaniel founded The Safety Box, and only a year later, became the first double award winner of the Daily Mail Enterprising Young Brits, followed by joining the BBC as a News Contributor, and winning the BBC3 reality programme, The Last Millionaire. He has also been a UK delegate for the G20 Toronto Summit YES Summit and volunteered as an International Development Director or The Diana Award, Princess of Wales Memorial. In 2011, he became a Chairman of the Board at Jamaicans Inspired®, and in 2013 co-founded GeNNex Elite. He also co-founded EY Foundation in 2014, of which he is a Board Member and Patron. He has since become a Lloyds Banking Group Black Business Advisory Board Member. In 2024, he attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference as The Global Jamaica Diaspora Council Representative for the UK.
Throughout his exceptional career, Nathaniel has received extensive prestigious recognition for his hard work and prowess, from being among The Guardian’s Courvoisier The Future 500, appearing on the Black Power List UK (under 40s) (2011) and Black Power List (UK) (2017), being honoured as alumnus and an Honorary Fellow of Brunel University of London, being listed in Financial Times’ UPstanding 100 BME Executives across US, UK & Ireland (2016) and EMpower 100 Most Powerful Ethnic Executives UK, as well as among Green Park’s Top 100 BAME Business Leaders UK (2018). He has also received the London Peace Award, UPF Youth Achievement Award, London Chamber of Commerce Black Excellence Award, and The Power of a Man Award, among many others. He has also featured in Forbes.
Nathaniel is a dynamic speaker who brings a fresh perspective and a track record for delivering highly engaging and motivating talks. He is available to hire to speak on leadership, business, entrepreneurship, resilience, discipline, focus, diversity and inclusion, race, faith, and motivation and performance – getting people energised and focused, pushing them in the right direction so they can achieve their goals. You don’t want to miss hiring Nathaniel Peat, with him guaranteeing a session that will be remembered for years to come.
Nathaniel Peat's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Leadership
- Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Resilience
- Discipline
- Focus
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Race
- Faith
- Motivation & Performance
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events:
"Nathaniel is an excellent motivational speaker and has a real strength in inspiring his audiences to thrive and reach their full potential. I have no hesitation in recommending Nathaniel and his work." - Sanchia, Diversity & Inclusion Lead at Transport for London
"Nathaniel has a wealth of experience and skills in starting up, running and growing successful businesses. His Business boot camp is a necessity when starting and/or growing your own business. He keeps you accountable and gives you solid actions to follow to set you on the right path. Investing in Nathaniel and his business coaching and support is a 100% positive action to take for your business. I would recommend him first every time." - Lindsey, Director, Clay & Jewel Ltd
"Nathaniel is highly knowledgeable in all things mentoring and business. I have left his 3-day Booster Business Programme with not only inspiration and an increased fire for business, but personal action points, 'secret' pieces of business information, keys to success and more belief in myself and what my business has to offer the world. Even though this was a group programme, Nathaniel ensured that every participant received personal business input; the sessions were exceptionally engaging and interactive. I cannot wait to continue this journey under Nathaniel's guidance and leadership." - Ebony, SENCo, Education Sector
"Highly recommended for workshop facilitation, youth intervention, violence reduction and business coaching. Very professional, qualified with over 10 years worth of experience." - Syrus Consultancy
"What can I say about Nathaniel Peat other than awe-inspiring, motivational, educational, and a truly genuine person. Nathaniel spoke at the ICAEW staff away day and to say his speech was powerful is an understatement. He kept the audience totally engaged at all times by talking about his fascinating journey, work and life balance and how to achieve your career goals through positive thinking and dedication. He gave examples and made us all think with a purpose. Staff still talk to this day about his keynote speech. So if you have the opportunity, Nathaniel would be the absolute first choice as a speaker. I want to thank you Nathaniel for your teaching and expert knowledge on life stages and business." - Marcia, Communities Manager, ICAEW
"What an empowering speech! Thank you for providing a truly inspirational talk. I feel re-energised to develop and push myself further, and through discussion I know several others who also felt the same and took a lot of value away with them. I wish you continued success in making the world a better place, one step at a time. Regards, Laura" - Laura, Systems & Data Manager, ICAEW
"Nathaniel came to speak at our staff away day. You could sense his energy from when he entered it was great. He is a motivator, sincere and engaging individual. Definitely gave me some important things I need to reflect on to improve my life. Thanks Nathaniel!" - Koby, Marketing Manager, c2c
"Nathaniel has a zeal for life that is rare. I'm inspired by the level of dedication he exhibits in so many areas of his life. It's been enlightening having him as a Mentor and Speaking Coach. He's a great teacher who takes a very practical approach and focuses on implementation to help you get results. Since working with him, I've spoken at national and international conferences, written for Forbes and increased my understanding of what is possible, as well as what I plan to achieve. If you want to improve your business or your speaking skills, I highly recommend working with him." - Karlene, Senior Advisory Board Member, The Safety Box
- 2024 - Attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference as The Global Jamaica Diaspora Council Representative for the UK
- 2024 - The Power of a Man Award
- 2024 – MFAFT Government Award
- 2023 – London Chamber of Commerce Black Excellence Award
- 2023 – RAF BLAC Award
- 2021 – Lloyds Banking Group Black Business Advisory Board Member
- 2019 – Featured in Forbes
- 2019 – Honorary Fellow of Brunel University
- 2018 – Listed in Green Park’s Top 100 BAME Business Leaders UK
- 2018 – Fellow of St George’s House
- 2018 – Listed in Financial Times' EMpower 100 Most Powerful Ethnic Executives UK
- 2018 – Patron at EY Foundation
- 2017 – Black Power List (UK)
- 2016 – Listed 17 in Financial Times’ UPstanding 100 BME Executives across US, UK & Ireland
- 2015 – JCI TOYP Award (UK)
- 2015 – Week spent with Sir Richard Branson on Necker Island
- 2015 – Governor General Award (JA)
- 2014 – Board Member / Co-Founding Trustee at EY Foundation
- 2013 – Winner UPF Youth Achievement Award
- 2013 – Co-Founded GeNNex Elite
- 2012 – Voluntary International Development Director for The Diana Award, Princess of Wales Memorial
- 2011 – London Peace Award
- 2011 – Brunel University honoured alumnus
- 2011 – Listed Black Power List UK (under 40s)
- 2011 – Chairman of the Board at Jamaicans Inspired®
- 2010 – UK delegate G20 Toronto Summit YES Summit
- 2009 – The Guardian Courvoisier The Future 500
- 2008 – Winner of BBC 3 reality programme, The Last Millionaire
- 2007 – News Contributor for the BBC
- 2007 – First double award winner of the Daily Mail Enterprising Young Brits
- 2006 – Founded The Safety Box
- 2006 – Crew Member at British Airways
- 2003 – Completed Professional Pilot Training from Delta Connection Academy
- 2002 – Graduated with MSc Advanced Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Material Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Finite Element from Brunel University of London
- 1998 – Graduated with BENG (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Materials, Manufacturing, Computing, Analytical Methods, Control & Instrumentation from Brunel University of London
How to hire Nathaniel Peat
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