Adam Pearson.
Adam Pearson is a disability advocate, actor, and presenter
Aged five, Adam was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis which caused non cancerous tumours to grow on his body. He has presented numerous documentaries for the BBC, and reported for The One Show and Channel 4’s Tricks of the Restaurant Trade. Adam has been widely recognised for his award-nominated supporting role in A24’s A Different Man. He also starred in the BAFTA nominated Under the Skin, featuring Scarlett Johansson and directed by Jonathan Glazer, and is cast as Joseph Merrick in a new film adaptation of The Elephant Man (2027).
Adam has been named on The Shaw Trust’s Disability Power 100 List as well as being nominated for Celebrity of the Year at the Sense Awards.
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95% of businesses claim to be inclusive and diverse, yet only 4% of companies are inclusive to those with disabilities. Given disabled people are the largest protected group, and have a disposable income of $13 trillion dollars globally, this seems like a wildly untapped market. Who better to serve this market than the very same community? So why is the disability employment gap 29%?
Adam explains that it’s not because big business is evil, or that disabled people aren’t perceived as useful, it is because, for a number of reasons, people have become afraid to communicate. Adam demonstrates ways of breaking the silence, to simultaneously cash in on the purple pound and utilise the abundance of untapped disabled talent out there.
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Adam Pearson’s work focuses on disability, inclusion, resilience, and identity, exploring how visible difference shapes lived experience, opportunity, and perception. Drawing on his work as a disability advocate, actor, and presenter, he examines how individuals and organisations can move beyond assumptions, challenge bias, and create environments where difference is understood as a source of strength rather than limitation
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He is typically engaged for keynote sessions at conferences and corporate events, where his personal story provides a powerful foundation for wider discussion around inclusion, resilience, and leadership. His sessions combine storytelling with insight into the practical realities of navigating barriers that are often unseen or misunderstood.
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His work is particularly relevant to organisations seeking to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in relation to disability and visible difference. He is especially valuable in contexts where organisations want to move beyond policy led approaches and better understand how inclusion impacts culture, innovation, and performance in practice.
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He most commonly engages with professional and employee audiences across corporate, public, education, and media sectors. His work resonates strongly with leadership teams, people professionals, and organisations committed to inclusive culture and social impact.
Audiences include CEOs, senior leaders, leadership teams, HR professionals, people leaders, managers, and employee audiences. -
His approach is honest, compelling, and grounded in personal experience. He speaks with humour and confidence, balancing challenging subject matter with warmth and insight, encouraging audiences to reflect on attitudes, behaviour, and responsibility.
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Adam adapts his content to reflect the audience’s context, maturity, and objectives, adjusting emphasis between personal narrative, organisational inclusion, and broader social impact. He ensures discussions remain accessible while addressing sensitive topics with credibility and care.
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Yes. While rooted in UK experience, Adam is globally recognised and the themes he addresses around disability, identity, and inclusion resonate across cultures and societies. His work translates effectively to international audiences and organisations.
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Pricing for Adam is influenced by factors such as event location, format, and time commitment. Speaking Office ensures fee consistency across all enquiries, whether via speaker bureaus or direct clients, so that pricing remains aligned and non-competitive across channels. Accurate and up-to-date pricing can be provided once event details are shared, ensuring alignment with both the client’s requirements and Alex’s long-term positioning.
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Speaking Office aims to respond promptly to all enquiries regarding Adam typically within one business day. Response times may vary slightly depending on event complexity and time zone, but all enquiries are handled with care and attention.
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Adam is available for virtual and hybrid events, as well as in-person engagements, depending on availability and event requirements. Speaking Office can advise on the most appropriate format based on audience, objectives, and technical considerations.
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Advance booking is recommended for Adam, particularly for peak periods and international events. While shorter lead times can be accommodated, early enquiry allows for greater flexibility and planning.
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Speaking Office exclusively represents Adam for speaking engagements and live events work. Details regarding availability, fees and general enquiries are managed by his speaker manager via the contact information on this page.
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