Emma Gannon

Emma Gannon is one of the UK’s most influential female writers, celebrated for her thoughtful exploration of creativity, identity and modern life. A bestselling author, writer and podcast host, Emma has become a defining voice for those navigating careers, relationships and self-worth in a world shaped by the internet. Her talks resonate deeply with audiences seeking purpose, balance and confidence in an always-connected culture, making her a powerful and relatable presence on stage.

Emma began her career in journalism, writing for respected publications including The Sunday Times, Condé Nast and The Debrief. These early roles sharpened her storytelling skills and cemented her interest in how technology influences creativity, work and wellbeing. She later launched the Webby-nominated podcast Ctrl Alt Delete, which quickly became a cultural touchstone. Through long-form conversations with creatives and trailblazers, the podcast reached more than 13 million listeners and established Emma as a trusted voice on the future of work, ambition and self-definition. Alongside this, she secured her first book deal and appeared in a Microsoft television campaign, expanding her reach beyond traditional media.

Emma’s writing career has since flourished across fiction and non-fiction. She published ‘The Multi-Hyphen Method’, a practical guide to portfolio careers, followed by the Sunday Times bestselling novel ‘Olive’, longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award. She continued to explore modern anxiety, ambition and identity in works such as ‘Sabotage’, ‘Disconnected’ and ‘The Success Myth’. Her memoir ‘A Year of Nothing’ received widespread critical attention from the BBC, Woman’s Hour and The Guardian, and was selected by both The Observer Book Club and Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place Book Club. Her novel ‘Table for One’ was named Fiction of the Week by People Magazine, and she is set to release ‘A Creative Compass, a guide to building a creative life’. Alongside her books, Emma writes The Hyphen, a top ten UK Substack newsletter, and has been featured in Vogue, ELLE, Vanity Fair, New York Magazine and Oprah Daily. She also served as a judge for the 2025 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction.

Emma Gannon is hired as a female motivational speaker because she articulates what many people feel but struggle to express. Named the spokesperson for the internet generation by the Evening Standard, she speaks with clarity, warmth and honesty about confidence, creativity and self-trust. Having delivered talks at the Southbank Centre, Oxford Union, SXSW and a TEDx talk, ‘Which Identity is your True Identity?‘, Emma inspires audiences to redefine success, embrace change and build meaningful lives on their own terms.