Stuart is an energising keynote speaker and the founder of Live BIG®, a way of thinking and being that stops us from playing small. With 15 years in broadcast media and another 20 as a global speaker and trainer, he delivers high-impact, entertaining, and interactive keynotes that inspire audiences to lead boldly and live bigger.
Stuart has worked in over 30 countries, personally training more than 25,000 leaders across diverse organisations. His experience includes notable names such as Deloitte, the NHS, the Ministry of Defence, Oxford University, the BBC, AXA, RSA, Virgin, and Asda.
Drawing from his experience in producing live broadcasts and stage shows, Stuart crafts keynotes that bring topics to life with engagement and variety. He blends principles, neuroscience, and storytelling with audience interaction and immersive exercises. This learning is grounded in simple, practical tools that audiences can immediately apply.
Stuart has an obsessive belief that we all have a ton of capability just waiting to be let out. He teaches six mindset and behavioural skills that transform the way we think, feel, and act. These skills help individuals make the most of their time, potential, and talent, and empower leaders to cultivate the same greatness in their teams.
Stuart’s speaking topics include all of the 6 Powers of Live BIG, but his most in demand and barnstorming keynote is:
OPTIMISM: How to stay calm, happy, and focused through challenge and change.
In this keynote, we look at how our brains work to determine how we see life. The opportunity to choose how we think. And the impact that has on how we feel and behave. We explore why an optimistic mindset could make such a game-changing difference right now and even more crucially, how to do it.
Before founding Live BIG® in 2007, Stuart was a multiple Sony Award winner and the youngest Programme Director of a commercial radio station, he empowered broadcasters to create standout content. Later, as Managing Director of a group of radio stations, he demonstrated the effectiveness of the Live BIG® tools in building high-performing teams that consistently drove revenue and audience growth.
Available as a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, or host, Stuart also serves as a conference producer. He helps you break away from old, boring conference templates to design events centred around a clear intention that captivates audiences and delivers lasting messages.
Stuart is the best keynote speaker and conference host I have come across in the market. He is my go-to guy. – Tim Davis, Managing Partner, Tax and Legal. Deloitte North and South Europe.
Stuart is inspirational, motivational and overall captivating! The feedback from the team on the your keynote has been amazing. – Joe Horton, European Retail Director. Michael Kors.
Your speech blew my socks off. I know many have been inspired by your energy, thought provoking material and presence. A huge thank you for engaging the team and facilitating our conference so incredibly well. – Catherine Marks, Marketing Director. Swansea University.
I heard only wonderful things about your sessions, with Partners getting fantastic feedback from their clients. Thank you so very much for bringing a fresh approach and perspective to our global events. – Margaret Kelley, Events Director. Deloitte USA.
