Women in Business

Women in business have shattered glass ceilings to achieve corporate dominance. They are driven by their experiences in male-dominated industries, to inspire audiences and unleash the untapped potential of female employees.

In a recent study, 21% of women reported feeling insecure in their business performance, lacking the confidence of their male counterparts. Female business speakers are committed to empowering professional women, and in turn, balance the corporate scales.

Empower your female employees today and book a woman in business. Simply contact our team and you will receive a selection of speakers to choose from, each within your budget and tailored to your target audience.

Browse our women in business below, then get in touch to find out more.

Kanya King

Founder of the MOBO Awards, Co-Founder of DanceStar, Named on the Powerlist of the Most Influential Black People in Britain

Karis Gill

Co-Founder Social Stories Club, Former Head of Social Enterprise Division at the University of Edinburgh Entrepreneurs, & Former Head of Events at UBC Social Enterprise Club

Karren Brady

Former Managing Director of Birmingham City FC, Vice Chair of West Ham United & Aide to Lord Alan Sugar on The Apprentice

Kate Halfpenny

Founder of Halfpenny London & Former Celebrity Stylist

Kate Hardcastle

Founder of Passion Marketing & Branding Consultancy, Founding Partner of Inspire with Passion & Trustee of the Diana Awards

Katherine Baldwin

Former International Correspondant for Reuters turned Wellbeing Coach & Mental Health Advocate

Katie King

Co-founding CEO of BioOrbit & Ambassador of Tech She Can

Kay Firth-Butterfield

First Global Head of AI & Machine Learning for The World Economic Forum

Lara Vafiadis

Rowed Across the Atlantic Ocean as Part of The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge & Former Service Provider Account Manager at Cisco

Laura Bates

Founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, A Woman of The Year & Author of 'Everyday Sexism'

Women in business face systemic sexism in the workplace. Such an environment can cause stress, internal conflict and limit their potential to thrive, consequently impacting workplace performance. Female business speakers are booked to tackle discrimination and create a positive environment for all genders.  

Launched in America and recognised around the world on Monday 22nd of September 2026, Business Women’s Day highlights the gender inequalities that define the corporate landscape. It is important for businesses to recognise this event, addressing potential bias and encouraging their employees to value diversity.  

As the UK’s leading booking agency for female figures, our team are well equipped to source an inspiring speaker for your event. Contact our team to find out more.