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.

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'

Laura Tenison MBE

Founder of Wonderful Escapes, Former Founder & CEO of JoJo Maman Bebe & Named Female Entrepreneur of the Year In Fast Growth Business

Lea Karam

CEO & Founder of Mindscope, Named 'Pioneer in Behaviour Science' by Campaign Mag & Campaign Media Week's 30 Under 30 Winner

Linda Moir

Former Head of Event Services at the London 2012 Olympic Games & Director of Customer Service for Virgin

Lisa Forte

Co-Founder of Red Coat Cyber Security, Co-Founder of Respect in Security & Cyber Volunteers 19

Liz McKeon

International Salon Biz Strategist, Founder & CEO of International Salon Biz School, Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker

Lorraine Candy

Former Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan & Elle, Bestselling Author, & Host of "Postcards from Midlife" Podcast

Louise Hill

Co-Founder of GoHenry & Member of Innovate Finance's Unicorn Council for the UK FinTech

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.