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Gareth Thomas is one of the most iconic former Welsh professional rugby union and rugby league players of his time. His personal life hit the headlines in December 2009 when he revealed his sexuality to the world, making him the only openly gay high profile sportsman in the UK.
Gareth Thomas
Daley Thompson claims more decathlon honours than anybody before or after him. He was the first person ever to hold the World, Olympic, Commonwealth and European titles at the same time, as well as the World Record. He was unbeaten in competition for 9 years.
Daley Thompson
Joe Thompson is a recently retired professional footballer who played for Rochdale FC. He had to give up the game when he was diagnosed with cancer at an early age and thought he would never play again; but he made an incredible return to professional football. Joe has written a book called Darkness and Light: My Story, detailing his incredible story and is a confident and passionate speaker.
Joe Thompson
Fiona holds the record as the fastest person to reach the South Geographic Pole unsupported.
Fiona Thornewill
Bob is a multi award winning theatre director with an international reputation garnered over a 40 year career of unprecedented success; a rare opportunity to hear from a master story teller.
Bob Tomson
Underwater Explorer, Extreme Diver, Climber, Skydiver and Adventurer
Andy Torbet
An enduring image from the the London 2012 Paralympics was the spectacular arrival of the Paralympic flame via zip wire, carried by disabled Royal Marine Commando Joe Townsend. Joe lost both legs in Afghanistan when an IED exploded yet takes part in Iron Man competitions now! His story of courage is truly inspirational.
Joe Townsend
Founder of Europe's biggest small business marketplace, notonthehighstreet.com, and now Holly & Co, a creative brand consultancy and advice and inspiration hub for makers and creators; Holly has made small business her lifeblood.
Holly Tucker MBE
Round-the-world yachtsman with a background in psychology. An inspiring motivator on teamwork and leadership.
Adam Tuffnell
Josh Valman is a world leader in rapid innovation and manufacturing. He is the founder and CEO of RPD International, the consultancy powering more than 100 corporate R&D departments around the world. Josh began his engineering aged 10, in robotics, entering to the TV show Robot Wars. He went on to teach himself engineering using Google, designing complex components and systems whilst still at school. A great inspirational corporate choice.
Josh Valman
Head Coach of UK Athletics who has transformed it, making sweeping changes which have made a dramatic impact on performance. His mission is to take the UK team to its most successful Olympics ever.
Charles Van Commenee
Trendwatcher, futurist and international keynote speaker Richard van Hooijdonk takes you to an inspiring future that will dramatically change the way we live, work and do business.His inspiring sessions and lectures on world trends, technology and marketing have been attended by over 420,000 people.
Richard van Hooijdonk
Stephen Venables one of the best known mountaineers of his generation and the first Briton to climb Everest without supplementary oxygen. He is also a highly successful photographer, writer, and motivational speaker.
Stephen Venables
John Volanthen is the world record-holding British cave diver who shot to international fame by playing a crucial role In The 2018 Tham Luang Thailand Cave Rescue.
John Volanthen
Award winning fashion designer and entrepreneur Amanda Wakeley OBE has styled and dressed the world's most glamorous women, including Meghan Markle and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. She has an thought- provoking story starting all the way from New York, to her ranges being sold in the biggest department stores around the globe.
Amanda Wakeley OBE