AI and technology speaker, Adrian Joseph OBE, joins Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery, as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Adrian will bring a wealth of expertise in data and AI to the board, drawing on a distinguished career with senior roles at BT, Google, and EY.

https://www.allwyn.co.uk/insights/allwyn-appoints-adrian-joseph-obe-as-non-executive-director

Congratulations to peak performance speaker Timothy Bradshaw, who is a finalist for the Military Values in Business Award at the Scottish Forces in Business Awards. The award recognises his dedication to bringing military principles into the corporate world.

Psychologist and perfectionism speaker Dr Thomas Curran joins the Wiggle Talk podcast to share how perfectionism develops in childhood and how it can affect confidence and wellbeing. He reveals the early warning signs and offers practical ways to support children in building a healthy sense of self.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w97s7dNmeu4

Longest serving presenter of BBC Click, Spencer Kelly, gave an interview on the Persian version of the show and reflected on everything he’s learned and accomplished during his 22 years on the programme.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPcWa3pUZn0

Comedian and keynote speaker Shappi Khorsandi recently championed the launch of Sport Relief's Big Swim Challenge, an initiative with a core mission to support the mental health of young people. With funding from Comic Relief, the programme provides vital surf therapy, delivering safe and supportive sessions nationwide.

Generational theorist and employability speaker Dr Paul Redmond joined RTE Radio 1’s Drivetime to discuss the alarming impact of digital devices on students’ wellbeing, focus and academic performance. A recent study he explored reveals that, unless habits change, students are on track to spend 25 years of their lives on their phones. Paul warns that the human brain has not evolved to cope with this level of distraction and that the attention economy is rapidly becoming a public health issue. He also appeared this week as a guest on BBC Radio Scotland.

Author, journalist and productivity speaker Oliver Burkeman joins Nihal Arthanayake on his podcast Headliners to discuss the essential character traits required of effective political leader, the upcoming US election and the challenges faced by insecure overachievers.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0024lkp

Diversity speaker and British Motorsport driver Nicolas Hamilton was a guest on the BBC’s Sport’s Greatest Underdogs podcast, where he shared his journey to becoming the first disabled driver in the British Touring Car Championship. He discusses his childhood with cerebral palsy, life in the media spotlight as Lewis Hamilton’s brother, and his battles with depression and addiction.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0lrm82d

Award-winning author and diversity speaker Mohsin Zaidi makes his playwriting debut with The Surrogate, a powerful drama exploring the ethics, privilege, and emotional complexity of surrogacy and contemporary parenthood. The play premieres in Toronto and Stratford, Canada, in spring 2026.

On a recent episode of the Standard Time talk show, geopolitics speaker Misha Glenny discusses how the Brexit campaign was heavily funded by Russian dark money, why Brexit happened, and the importance of a united Europe in the face of an erratic Donald Trump.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5qMjne_WEEg

Marketing and communications speaker Louise Troen has joined leading femtech app Clue as its new Chief Marketing Officer. The brand building expert has already made a significant impact on subscriber growth, helping Clue reach 1 million paid subscribers.

Psychologist and brain health expert Kimberley Wilson joins Davina McCall on the latest episode of Begin Again. Kimberley breaks down the science of brain ageing, explores ways to prevent dementia, and explains the connection between what we eat and how we feel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPNeZlwI5_k

Business speaker Kevin Gaskell features in The Times for his remarkable feat, breaking two records in the process. He has become the oldest person to row across the Pacific Ocean and, with his crew, set a new speed record. He also raised over £75,000 for The Lewis Moody Foundation, supporting brain tumour research and awareness. Well done, Kevin!

https://www.thetimes.com/sport/rowing/article/british-businessman-oldest-person-row-pacific-s865sj990

Extremism expert and keynote speaker Dr Julia Ebner joins the Global Guide podcast by St. Antony's International Review to discuss how fascism continues to shape today’s politics and society.

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-global-guide/id1729170100

Journalist and geopolitics speaker John Kampfner presented 100 Years of Mein Kampf for BBC Radio 4’s Archive on 4, marking a century since the book’s publication. The programme explores the anti-Semitic content of Adolf Hitler’s notorious text and its historical and political impact. Alongside the broadcast, John wrote an article for The Times about the book’s enduring relevance and the resurgence of its ideology in contemporary politics.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002fj5g

Political commentator Ian Dunt joins Andrew Copson, CEO of Humanists UK, on the What I Believe podcast to discuss why he believes liberalism still matters. Together, they explore how liberalism offers fair and honest approaches to life's challenges rather than promising perfect solutions.

https://humanists.uk/2025/06/05/liberalism-isnt-about-promising-utopia-ian-dunt-on-what-i-believe-podcast/

Innovation and branding speaker Hamish Taylor, alongside co-hosts Melanie Aimer and Adam Grainger, has launched a new podcast. The series explores the critical role of client experience (CX) in the financial services industry and shares key insights on how to navigate its challenges and opportunities.

https://competitivecx.podbean.com/

Cyberpsychologist and author Dr Elaine Kasket contributed to a TIME article exploring the rise of AI resurrection and the increasing presence of the dead in our digital lives. She raises an important question: do these technologies truly reconnect us with those who have passed away, or do they preserve the illusion that they are still with us? Elaine warns that digital recreations may distort memory, disrupt the grieving process, and make it harder for us to come to terms with life’s natural impermanence.

https://time.com/7298290/ai-death-grief-memory/

Retail futurist and marketing speaker Daniel Bobroff joined Valtech's Matthew Hildon to discuss what's next for retail. Daniel offered sharp insights on leveraging AI, understanding platform models, and creating seamless customer experiences. Read the interview here.

https://www.valtech.com/en-gb/blog/whats-next-for-retail-ai-platforms-experience/

Writer and activist Catherine Mayer’s new book is out now.

A love letter to science fiction, Time/Life is a reimagining of H.G. Wells' Time Machine set in a world shaped by the very real backdrop of rising populism.