Raleigh Addington
Raleigh Addington
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The most impactful corporate events do more than share information. They change how audiences think.

At Chartwell Speakers, we represent an outstanding roster of experts who have spoken on TED stages globally. These world-class thinkers bring fresh insight to the critical themes shaping modern business today: leadership, workplace culture, AI, technology, human psychology, global change and the future of society.

For your next event, here are some exceptional TED speakers available to book through Chartwell.

Business, Leadership & Workplace Culture

Simon Sinek

Author of Start With Why, Simon delivered one of the most-viewed TED Talks of all time on how great leaders inspire action.

Watch Simon Sinek’s TED/TEDx Talks

Susan Cain

Bestselling author of Quiet, Susan transformed how organisations understand introversion, leadership and workplace potential.

Watch Susan Cain’s TED Talks

Margaret Heffernan

A leading thinker on leadership, collaboration and organisational culture, Margaret challenges businesses to think differently about uncertainty, disagreement and decision-making.

Watch Margaret Heffernan’s TED/TEDx Talks

Mary Ann Sieghart

An acclaimed journalist, broadcaster and author of The Authority Gap, Mary Ann explores leadership, authority, gender and the hidden biases that shape how expertise is perceived in the workplace.

Watch Mary Ann Sieghart’s TED/TEDx Talks

Matt Ridley

Author of The Rational Optimist, Matt brings a compelling perspective on innovation, human progress and the forces that allow ideas, markets and societies to evolve.

Watch Matt Ridley’s TED Talks

Adam Galinsky

A Columbia Business School professor, Adam explores leadership, power dynamics and how to speak up with confidence.

Watch Adam Galinsky’s TED Talks

Sahar Hashemi

Founder of Coffee Republic, Sahar shows large organisations how to reignite entrepreneurial thinking from within.

Watch Sahar Hashemi’s TEDx Talk

Rory Sutherland

Marketing strategist and behavioural science pioneer, Rory helps leaders understand consumer behaviour, decision-making and the psychology behind great ideas.

Watch Rory Sutherland’s TED/TEDx Talks

AI, Technology & Global Innovation

Anil Seth

A leading neuroscientist, Anil explores consciousness, perception and what the science of the mind can teach us about being human.

Watch Anil Seth’s TED Talks

Carissa Véliz

An Oxford philosopher and author, Carissa is one of the leading voices on privacy, digital ethics and the future of personal data.

Watch Carissa Véliz’s TED/TEDx Talks

Verity Harding

A global AI policy expert and former DeepMind executive, Verity helps organisations understand the governance, ethics and societal impact of artificial intelligence.

Watch Verity Harding’s TED Talk

Rumman Chowdhury

A leading expert on responsible AI, Rumman explores algorithmic accountability, AI ethics and how organisations can build technology more responsibly.

Watch Rumman Chowdhury’s TED/TEDx Talks

Hannah Fry

A mathematician, broadcaster and bestselling author, Hannah reveals what data, algorithms and mathematics can teach us about human behaviour.

Watch Hannah Fry’s TED /TEDx Talks

Catherine Ball

Futurist and author, Catherine helps leaders understand how emerging technologies and AI reshape business, society and humanity.

Watch Catherine Ball’s TEDx Talk

Carole Cadwalladr

Pulitzer-nominated investigative journalist, Carole helps audiences understand technology, democracy and the global impact of disinformation.

Watch Carole Cadwalladr’s TED/TEDx Talks

Jennifer Zhu Scott

A technology expert, Jennifer helps leaders understand AI, blockchain, and the future of data in a rapidly changing world.

Watch Jennifer Zhu Scott’s TED Talk

Koen Schobbers

Gaming and esports entrepreneur, Koen helps audiences understand gaming culture, digital connection and the future of esports.

Watch Koen Schobbers’s TED Talk

Caroline Stokes

Leadership strategist, Caroline helps leaders navigate AI, climate risk and organisational reinvention.

Watch Caroline Stokes’s TEDx Talk

Human Nature, Mindset & Resilience

Celeste Headlee

An award-winning journalist, Celeste shares the principles behind better conversations, stronger listening and more productive communication.

Watch Celeste Headlee’s TED/TEDx Talks

Tali Sharot

A neuroscientist and expert on decision-making, Tali explores optimism, influence and the hidden forces that shape how people think and act.

Watch Tali Sharot’s TED/TEDx Talks

Hyeonseo Lee

A North Korean defector and human rights advocate, Hyeonseo offers a powerful story of courage, resilience and freedom.

Watch Hyeonseo Lee’s TED/TEDx Talks

Dan Gilbert

A Harvard psychologist, Dan explores the science of happiness, decision-making and how the mind responds to choice.

Watch Dan Gilbert’s TED Talks

Aimee Mullins

A record-breaking athlete, actor and advocate, Aimee redefines human potential, identity and physical capability.

Watch Aimee Mullins’s TED Talks

Haben Girma

The first deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, Haben inspires audiences to rethink accessibility, inclusion and what it means to remove barriers.

Watch Haben Girma’s TEDx Talk

Frederik Imbo

Communication specialist and NLP expert, Frederik helps audiences improve resilience, communication and personal growth.

Watch Frederik Imbo’s TEDx Talk

Neil Pasricha

Bestselling author and happiness expert, Neil helps audiences build resilience, happiness and intentional daily habits.

Watch Neil Pasricha’s TED/TEDx Talks

Magrethe Vestager

Former Credit Suisse UK CEO and Anthropic advisor helping boards navigate enterprise AI, government relationships, and high-stakes strategic change.

Global Economics, Society & Climate

Margrethe Vestager

European Commissioner for Competition (2014–2024), Margrethe helps leaders understand technology, regulation and fair competition in the digital age.

Watch Margrethe Vestager’s TED Talk

Rachel Botsman

An Oxford University lecturer and leading expert on trust, Rachel explores how digital trust is reshaping business and society.

Watch Rachel Botsman’s TED/TEDx Talks

Mariana Mazzucato

One of the world’s most influential economists, Mariana examines innovation, public value and how governments and businesses can shape better markets.

Watch Mariana Mazzucato’s TED/TEDx Talks

Dambisa Moyo

A global economist and bestselling author, Dambisa offers sharp insight into markets, geopolitics, development and the forces shaping the global economy.

Watch Dambisa Moyo’s TED/TEDx Talks

Tim Harford

Economist, broadcaster and author of The Undercover Economist, Tim makes complex ideas around data, economics and decision-making accessible and memorable.

Watch Tim Harford’s TED/TEDx Talks

Gabrielle Walker

A climate change expert, Gabrielle provides clear, actionable frameworks for businesses working towards net zero.

Watch Gabrielle Walker’s TED Talk

Ian Goldin

A leading globalisation and development expert, Ian helps audiences understand systemic risk, global opportunity and the future of interconnected societies.

Watch Ian Goldin’s TED/TEDx Talks

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