Sam McAlister

Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events

Feedback from In-Person Events:

"Sam is a truly special speaking talent. We worked together on TEDxNewcastle for an audience of 1000 attendees and we trusted her with the single most important speaking slot of the day. She smashed it! I can recommend working with her very highly. First off, she is such a professional in terms of preparation with very fast response times and a willingness to consider feedback. Also, no need for endless chasing, polite nudges or reminders. While I know some conference producers expect meticulous details about a keynote speech that’s not how Sam works but you can trust completely. She knows what she’s doing. Naturally, she is a super speaker with fabulous storytelling skills. But perhaps her greatest superpower is her ability to tailor her talk to nearly any length on the fly. It’s downright otherworldly. I very much hope to work with her again in the near future!" - Herb Kim, TEDx Newcastle

"If you are looking for a speaker who can entertain, inspire and educate in a witty, erudite manner, Sam is a woman of our times. She shows a level of credibility and professionalism that commands respect. She has inspired ME to truly live authentically. Book her now!" - Alison, UK Franchise Executive

"You were a brilliant chair, bringing together the different aspects of online ads, encouraging interaction amongst all panellists and with the audience. We’ve had very positive feedback about the panel - both from speaking to delegates and from the panellists. We appreciate your support for the event, and I hope we can work together again in future" - Guy, CEO, Advertising Standards Authority

"Fierce, fabulous and funny – what more can you want in a speaker? Sam lit up the room last night in our discussion on Advising Clients in the Media Glare. Without doubt the most engaging event we have ever held, with phenomenal feedback from the audience, due to Sam transporting us back to Buckingham Palace and the interview with Prince Andrew, to experience the drama and learn lessons that all organisations and leaders can learn from his mistakes in handling the press scrutiny into the allegations against him. A really enjoyable evening, thank you Sam!" - Clare, Managing Partner, CM Murray Law

"Sam has spoken at two of our client-facing and company-wide events. Sam brings high energy, and fresh perspective and is a delight to work with. Sam's high-level cultural, media and political insights have encouraged us to challenge our ways of thinking in business. Sam illustrates her points with engaging and entertaining personal stories leaving everyone walking away inspired and energised." - Fenella, Managing Director, Porter Novelli

"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sam twice now and both times she’s enthralled her audience. A combination of journalistic nous, insider knowledge and candid humanity makes her a compelling and engaging speaker. Look no further!" - Jo, Managing Director, Xeno

"OMG – Sam was fantastic! What a woman! Her talk was brilliant, perfect for the audience, funny, interesting, engaging casual yet very professional. I loved how she tailored her talk to the audience, she nailed the brief and she instantly made a connection with everyone in the room, I didn’t get a chance to ask her the prepared questions as there were so many from the floor. People were still asking questions as she was leaving, they couldn’t get enough of her! Amazing story delivered fantastically – I would love to invite her back again next year." - Sparkler

"Throughout the talk, Sam demonstrated a deep understanding of the intricacies of conducting high-stakes interviews. Sam shared valuable insights into the strategies employed to secure interviews with influential figures, shedding light on the challenging process of acquiring information from individuals who are at the centre of significant controversies. One of the most remarkable aspects of the speech was Sam’s transparency and honesty, which really resonated with me. On top of that, Sam was so approachable and down to earth when I asked for a picture in true fan girl style –even though she has a Netflix drama coming out soon. Thank you for a fantastic insight into your career, which is truly inspirational" - Nosheen, Communications Leader

"I felt privileged to hear Sam talk recently and did not want it to end! She was entertaining and funny and left us all yearning to hear more. Very admirable in her ability also to respond to all questions eloquently and with humour" - Helen, CEO

"Sam delivered an absolutely fantastic talk at our conference. Sam both positively impacted and captivated the whole audience, during her talk on the art of negotiation. Every member of the audience was so engaged with Sam as she discussed the skills and talents she has built to negotiate with others, while staying true to herself. I have never seen somebody so authentic and honest on the stage, providing fantastic pointers, hints and tips to enhance our own skills. Sam is authentically and naturally skilled in her talks and I highly recommend her." - Inner Rebel Conference

"Sam is by far one of the best speakers I have listened to, watched and learnt from in over 20 years of being in business. Wow. Witty, intelligently crafted, HONEST, natural and so interesting. Highly highly recommended. What a lady!" - Jane, Director, Performing Arts

"Journalistic nous, insider knowledge and candid humanity makes her a compelling and engaging speaker" - Xeno