Penny Haslam

Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events: 

"Inspiration with practical, immediately usable tools. Penny delivered a session that helped our Female Leadership Forum build strategic confidence and communicate with impact in senior spaces. She combined inspiration with practical, immediately usable tools. These led to great discussions in the room and participants using them immediately. The discussion was open and energising and the frameworks gave participants a clear way to prepare, manage nerves and speak with confidence. We are already seeing value from the session as people put the learning into practice. Penny was highly professional to work with, bringing clarity and care to the planning stage and delivering brilliantly on the day. She connected with our group immediately with good humour, great rapport, and fabulous energy! We couldn’t recommend working with Penny more!" - Rosie Forrester, Head of People Experience and Development, MONY Group

"Her message was tailored, her delivery was powerful. An absolutely brilliant speaker—personable, engaging and deeply attuned to our team. From the moment she began, she had the room. Her message was tailored, her delivery was powerful, and her presence was magnetic. She brought our values and dynamics to life with positivity and motivation that truly resonated. It was a masterclass in connection and impact, and we’re so grateful for Penny's impact on our leadership offsite! So lovely working with you." - Morgan Huber, Director of CEO Office, Pax8, EMEA

"An engaging, insightful, and genuinely supportive speaker. Penny Haslam delivered an exceptional session on building confidence and managing nerves associated with public speaking. She shared practical, immediately applicable advice and brilliant tips that resonated with everyone in the room, from seasoned presenters to those who dread stepping up to the microphone. Specifically, her structured approach to preparation and her advice on shifting mindset were invaluable. I will be adopting the planner she shared as a core tool for preparing future talks. Penny is an engaging, insightful, and genuinely supportive speaker who delivers material that can create a lasting, positive impact on professional development. If you are looking for a trainer to help your team improve their public speaking skills and confidence, Penny Haslam is an outstanding choice. Highly recommended." - Shelley Perry, FCIPD, Beazley

"Sensational! Penny Haslam’s remote session for our EMEA leaders was sensational and they’ve gone on to use what they learnt to great effect. What was also highly impressive was how she engaged them through the camera and held their attention from start to finish. The feedback has been fantastic." - Tabitha Brear, Industry Engagement Lead, EMEA, Google

"Feedback has been amazing! Penny Haslam absolutely lived up to her reputation! She delivered a ‘Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous’ 90-minute session for Adobe Women - and the feedback has been amazing. She's fun and engaging, she makes you think and people left with tangible actions. I highly recommend." - Tara Rule, Senior Director of Commercial Strategy & Operations, Adobe

"Intelligent, engaging and thought-provoking Penny did a fantastic job delivering an inspirational keynote on confidence to our organisation. I came away with plenty of practical tips and she even took time over lunch to chat through a project I was working on, which was incredibly helpful. Penny is funny, intelligent, engaging and thought-provoking—the perfect mix for a speaker. Thank you, Penny!" - Michael Ćaćić-Escalera, Director of Pax8 Academy, EMEA

"Standout session with lasting impact Penny Haslam delivered a great session during our Careers Week that truly resonated with our colleagues. Her energy and authenticity set her apart, many noted how refreshing it was to hear from a speaker who didn’t rely on a script but instead brought lived experience and genuine enthusiasm to the conversation. Her confidence-building model was simple, practical, and easy to apply, with relatable advice for when things don’t go to plan. Penny’s concept of being a “YETI” sparked real reflection and offered a positive way to reframe self-doubt. Colleagues appreciated her use of clear visuals and her ability to speak directly to the challenges many of us face, making the session feel personal and empowering. Above all, Penny’s openness and relatability gave attendees the confidence to try out her strategies and shift their mindset. It was a standout session that left a lasting impact." - Georgie Tapley, Early Careers Officer, Specsavers

"The booking process was simple I couldn’t recommend Penny more highly. She was a pleasure to work with and a fantastic addition to our away day. Right from the start, the booking process was simple. Penny took the time to talk through what we wanted to achieve and worked with us to shape her presentation so it really landed with our organisation. That gave me real confidence we’d chosen the right person. On the day, Penny was brilliant—funny, engaging and memorable. She gave us practical takeaways and plenty to think about. The feedback from our post-event survey was full of praise, with many people saying she was the highlight of the day. If you’re considering booking her, don’t hesitate." - Lizi Platts, Head of Communications & Engagement, West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner

"Humour and personality Penny was a fantastic speaker at our HR professionals' event, focusing on inclusion, confidence, and wellbeing. She collaborated effectively with me and other speakers to shape the event and tailored her content to align seamlessly with the overall programme. Her speech was well-presented and structured, offering simple yet effective tips for delegates to take away, along with humour and personal storytelling that kept everyone engaged. During the panel discussion at the end, Penny's insights helped delegates explore the topics in greater depth. I highly recommend Penny as a professional and engaging speaker." - Steven Berry, Assoc CIPD

"Penny understood our aims Penny brought the sparkle to our customer conference. From the outset Penny worked closely with us to understand our aims and objectives of the conference. We're a professional services business so unless you're in our sector it can be challenging to come in and fully understand what we do for our customers. However, Penny clearly spent a great deal of time researching the topics we were going to discuss at the conference. This made her the perfect event host and panel chair. She spoke with authority and knowledge on the various debates and even brought humour to keep the mood light throughout a heavy topic. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Penny and we will definitely be working with her again in the future." - Esther Brady, Managing Director, Property Tectonics

"Delivered on her promises Penny delivered a keynote speech at the Senior Police Staff Network event hosted by the College of Policing. She was a pleasure to work with both before and during the event. Penny took the time to research and discuss the delegates and the day's purpose, allowing her to deliver an impactful and tailored presentation that added significant value. Penny's delivery was engaging, entertaining, and insightful. The delegates' feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. She provided practical tools and strategies, helping delegates understand the importance of making themselves 'a little bit famous' for their professional development. I highly recommend Penny as a keynote speaker. She was easy to work with and delivered on her promises. Thank you."- Rebecca Riley,Senior Leaders Hub Manager, College of Policing

"In a word – fantastic! In a word – fantastic! Penny Haslam was such an engaging and entertaining speaker at our virtual event. I would love to have her back." - Alison Whitcombe, DAS UK Group

"An awesome addition to your event. A true breath of fresh air. You can not help but feel better just being around Penny. An awesome addition to your event." - James Vincent, UK Performance Director, ActionCOACH

"If you haven't heard the lovely inspiring Penny Haslam, you need to." - Ally Philips, Pink Spaghetti

"Funny, engaging, informative Funny, engaging, informative and professional are how I'd best describe you Penny! You were professional from start to finish and the whole process was seamless. The fact that attendees are still talking about what you said explains that our money was well spent." - Steve Smith, Chief Executive, NWEEG

"Hugely relatable, highly entertaining! If your team needs a boost with plenty of practical ideas for building confidence, I strongly recommend Penny. Highly entertaining!" - Adam Burt, VP, Novo Nordisk