Ideas

This is a follow up on the excellent feature by my colleague Adam Harkness, written at the end of April. Adam highlighted some of the initiatives that JLA, as a speaker bureau,… Read More

JLA Account Manager Adam Harkness explains what a speaker bureau gets up to when live events are all called off…  As some of you may have noticed, there is a small problem… Read More

During these uncertain times as we all work from home, the thought of the JLA office in central London feels like a distant dream. But in recent months, we have been busy… Read More

As the new year approaches, it’s that time where we all look ahead and make an attempt to improve ourselves and create new goals for the future. In the business world, I… Read More

(and, no, the “D” doesn’t stand for digital!) In today’s rapidly changing business environment, much airtime is given to the development of new technologies and their impact on businesses. Consequently, it is… Read More

JLA’s Real Variety Show will be held at Cadogan Hall, London SW1 at 7.30pm on Monday 23rd September. The Real Variety Show is seen throughout the industry as the place to preview… Read More

Sacha Romanovitch Former CEO of Grant Thornton, Sacha highlights what it means to lead a company through cultural and process change, to put people at the forefront of the business, and to… Read More

With Extinction Rebellion and the climate crisis finally making the top of the news agenda, sustainability in business is one of the topics that the Account Managers at JLA are being asked… Read More

On the eve of his departure on an around the world sailing race, JLA account manager Danny Lee muses on some of the best motivational speakers he has worked with:  One of… Read More

It’s one thing to have a great story, but equally important is the art of communicating it. In my corporate presentations, I share ‘behind the curtain’ techniques of how that’s done and… Read More

The most interesting thing about working for a speaker bureau is being given the opportunity to view wider business trends. Our client base is cross sectional and on any given day, it’s… Read More

As a speaker bureau, it would be right to presume that we specialise and can provide the best speakers and hosts for your conference, dinner, awards or any other corporate event. However,… Read More

Often referred to as ‘the challenge of our generation’, the environment and climate change is never far from the headlines. You only have to look at the gorgeous weather we experienced this… Read More

2018, one hundred years on from when women received the vote, has seen significant change in women’s rights around the world. With Saudi Arabia lifting it’s driving ban, Ireland voting in favour… Read More

With the ever growing arts world, and the enormous amount of talent we see today on screen and stage, the roster of talented individuals is constantly expanding. JLA, in partnership with top… Read More

Imagine taking a plane tomorrow. Upon arrival at the airport, you are being informed that your plane will fly on autopilot only. And that, for safety reasons, the cockpit door has been… Read More

A colleague (who shall remain nameless) scoffed at my choice of blog topic.  Well, to the naysayers, I say the humble briefing call is worthy of some explanation and appreciation.  It’s important… Read More

This might sound like I’m trying to toe the party line. But I’m excited. Very excited. As I type these words, I think can actually hear a the faint sound of a… Read More

OK, ironclad is probably a bit strong. I can’t speak for every presenter, but this is what I aim to do. 1. Tell the story visually. Rich imagery, videos, sound, infographics. No… Read More

At JLA we often receive enquiries for after dinner speakers, whose job it is to entertain and enliven audiences (generally after three courses and a few bottles of wine). This is an… Read More