JLA’s Speakers Breakfasts give event organisers and producers a free opportunity to see speakers in action before making a booking. Each year we host a Spring and Autumn season to showcase motivators, trends experts and business leaders – as well as the latest ‘movers and shakers’ and exciting new names to join the circuit.
SHOWING ALL 2009
KEN LIVINGSTONE AND DAVID DAVIS
KEN LIVINGSTONE AND DAVID DAVIS
The current season of Speakers Breakfasts ended on Thursday 10th December with a colourful debate between Ken Livingstone and David Davis MP at 28 Portland Place.
Biding his time before attempting to win back City Hall in 2012, Ken is working on his autobiography, hosting a radio phone-in and supporting constituency Labour parties in their preparations for next year's campaign. When we asked him recently how the public might regain trust in politicians, he said it would be "by voting for people like me."
David was Shadow Home Secretary before resigning and re-capturing his seat in 2008, with a resounding 72% share of the vote. He has a background in science, business and the Territorial Army - and served as Europe Minister under John Major - but he's now firmly positioned as an independently minded backbencher with a particular interest in civil liberties.
LOCATION 28 Portland Place
DATE DECEMBER 10 2009
IAN SMITH AND SIR BRIAN BENDER
Until recently, SIR BRIAN BENDER was Permanent Secretary to Lord Mandelson at the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform. Brian has overseen BERR's efforts to help business weather the recession and prepare for recovery. Amongst other themes he will address the challenge for both public and private sectors to achieve more with less, and the leadership lessons learned from managing crisis.
IAN SMITH was head of Oracle UK, Ireland and Israel. As Larry Ellison’s most successful MD, he secured the single biggest deal in Oracle history - for $650m. Amongst other roles, he now serves as President of the Institute of Customer Service. Ian explains how technology should not be used to automate ancient processes but to help re-invent them, and to free individuals to improve the customer experience.
LOCATION 28 Portland Place
DATE NOVEMBER 26 2009
BEATING THE ODDS
At the age of 17 John Amaechi was an overweight Manchester teenager who had never touched a basketball. With immense determination and a clever strategy he rose to become the first Brit to play at the top level of the American game – despite being described by one commentator as having “little innate physical talent.” He once turned down a $17m transfer offer.
Now back in the UK John has pursued a PhD in psychology, established a foundation to encourage youth activity and community cohesion, and appeared as a mentor in the BBC2’s The Speaker.
Amaechi was joined by the remarkable swimmer Marc Woods. Before losing his leg to cancer, Marc swam in local races but never achieved his full potential. Six months after surgery, he was performing faster with one leg than he ever had with two. He went on to represent Great Britain and collect twelve Paralympic medals – four of them Gold.
LOCATION 28 Portland Place
DATE NOVEMBER 11 2009
WILL OBAMA SAVE THE WORLD AND WILL MURDOCH SAVE THE NEWSPAPER INDUSTRY?
Before joining Radio 4’s Today programme Justin Webb secured the only British TV interview with President Obama in The White House. Justin described some of the difficulties facing Obama, what singles him out from previous incumbents and how his incredible self-belief sometimes fails to translate into effectiveness on the ground. The former BBC North America Editor also told the JLA audience how and why he came to fall in love with the USA.
Eve Pollard told stories from her ringside seat as the acknowledged ‘First Lady of Fleet Street.’ She spoke about the crises facing the press, from the debate about charging for web-based news to the danger of losing regional papers – finishing with wonderful tips on how to get your story into the business pages.
LOCATION 28 Portland Place
DATE OCTOBER 14 2009
SEB COE: THE WINNING MIND
This was not about 2012. It was a story of what Seb Coe calls the “hard graft, meticulous planning, small wins and frequent set-backs” that took him to twelve world records and two memorable Olympic golds. “You don’t become a champion by turning up and hoping to get lucky. You spend years facing down everything in training in the hope you’re prepared.”
Seb Coe has been through the rough and tumble of business as well as athletics and politics. Speaking from experience – and from the heart – he argued that leaders can be made. The best listen not only to what is being said, but also to what isn’t said; they encourage risk-taking, within limits; they set realistic goals and they stick to the gameplan. And they never say never.
LOCATION 28 Portland Place
DATE MAY 14 2009
WHERE DID IT ALL GO WRONG, DARLING?
Norman Lamont presided over the withdrawal of sterling from the Exchange Rate Mechanism and what quickly became known as Black Monday. He was later described by the economist Sir Alan Walters as “not only the most effective, but also the bravest Chancellor since the war.” Originally an investment banker, he served in both Thatcher and Major Cabinets - and was also David Cameron’s boss. They continue to have a close relationship.
Norman charts the likely course of the recession, the challenges and pitfalls for Brown and Darling, the next steps for the G20 and the outlook for the UK and Europe. As accomplished after dinner as he is delivering keynote speeches, Norman knows what it’s like to be in the full glare of the tabloid spotlight. He’s also the most recent Chancellor you can book to speak at your events!
LOCATION 28 Portland Place
DATE APRIL 15 2009
INSIDE THE APPRENTICE
As the 2009 series gets underway we hear from Sir Alan’s right hand man and the first ever winner of The Apprentice.
After nearly three years working for Sugar, Tim Campbell now runs a social enterprise trust to encourage unemployed young people to start their own business. He confronts the negative mentality head on, arguing that opportunities always exist for those with confidence, planning and perseverance.
After his PR firm was selected to represent Amstrad, Nick Hewer handled all Alan Sugar’s media for over 20 years, playing a key part in the management structure. He was then lured out of retirement to help with Sugar’s negotiations with the Apprentice producers - and ended up as his onscreen aide.
Nick and Tim will take us behind the scenes and explore what lessons can be learned from the most popular business show on British television.
LOCATION Landsdowne Club
DATE APRIL 2 2009
WHAT'S HAPPENING TO CONSUMERS?
Tim Harford has sold nearly a million copies of his books The Undercover Economist and The Logic of Life. Behavioural economics is big news, especially at a time like this. Tim will explain that there are ‘good’ and ‘bad’ recessions for consumer spending. Contrasting tabloid stories with the latest research on behaviour, he shows why competitive advantage goes to companies who can target discounts effectively.
Tom Savigar and his team mastermind a group of 2,500 creatives, designers and analysts to keep an eye on consumer trends. They see recession accelerating the shift towards authenticity, community and sobriety - ‘less stuff’. And as online becomes ever more important, Tom also shows how bloggers, collaborative branding and referral culture are all making the internet increasingly female.
LOCATION 28 Portland Place
DATE MARCH 19 2009
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