**Unlock New Perspectives with Our Dynamic Lineup of Experts!** ADDITIONS TO THE WEBSITE JAN - APRIL 2025
Bob Strange
FOUNDING DIRECTOR "Streamlining exceptional Keynote Speakers for your corporate audience. Personalized and finessed."
THE CLOSER SPEAKERS’ CONSULTANCY LTD is thrilled to introduce a stellar lineup of professionals to our expanding roster. Featuring Alison McCauley , CEO of Unblocked Future, Laurence Winmill in entrepreneurship and leadership, and Chris Britton ’s forward-thinking insights. Discover Antoinette Oglethorpe ’s career development expertise and Peter Van Kets ’ inspiring endurance stories. Mc'Dole Chigborogu offers multilingual insights into mindset coaching, while Maeve Campbell champions climate awareness. Experience George King 's urban adrenaline tales, Nicolas Krauze s orchestral prowess, and Hélio Vogas ’s leadership acumen. Explore limitless opportunities and transformative experiences with these thought leaders.
Alison McCauley is the CEO of Unblocked Future, and is also a best-selling author, social scientist, and digital transformation strategist. Her focus is on advancing human potential through technology. For over two decades, Alison has guided business leaders in harnessing emerging technologies. She has helped tech pioneers develop new market categories. This includes more than a decade of collaboration with AI innovators.
Laurence Winmill is a coach, conference moderator, and dynamic speaker, specialising in entrepreneurship, leadership, and high-performance team management. With a career spanning multiple industries—including publishing, media, commercial vehicles, and hospitality—he has a proven track record of scaling businesses and driving transformation. His work has led to award-winning success.
Chris Britton is a forward-thinking thought leader, author, and podcast host. He has led the people agenda for some of the biggest brands in the world. For the past 15 years, Chris has used an empathy-first approach to drive positive change and high performance in organisations like Virgin, Vodafone, River Island, and Reward Gateway. His passion for seeing people for who they are – not just what they can do – has inspired audiences worldwide. He combines groundbreaking research, personal storytelling, humour, and practical next steps to create an engaging experience.
Antoinette Oglethorpe is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and expert in career development, mentoring, and leadership growth. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top organisations like the United Nations, World Health Organisation, NHS, and Fortune 500 companies. Moreover, her innovative career development strategies help businesses unlock the full potential of their people.
Peter van Kets: Professional Endurance Adventurer, Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author. What does it take to lead when the stakes are highest? When you’re far from safety, surrounded by challenges, and every decision matters? Meet Peter van Kets. Not only is he an adventurer, but he is also someone who has spent his life pushing the limits of human endurance.
Mc’Dole Chigborogu is a multilingual entrepreneur, speaker, and mindset coach. He speaks English, Italian, Spanish, German, and Igbo. Growing up in Italy, he faced significant challenges that shaped his resilience and self-reliance. Born in August 1997, Mc’Dole took on family responsibilities at just eight years old after his mother’s departure. These early struggles fueled his passion for personal growth and entrepreneurship.
MAEVE CAMPBELL - In association with Management
Maeve Campbell is a leading climate presenter, journalist, and producer for Channel 4 News. She is also a Forbes columnist and a media advisor for Cambridge University’s Sustainability Institute. Passionate about improving climate communication, she focuses on solutions-driven storytelling in sustainability, climate change, and green innovation.
George King, famously known as The Shard Climber, is a trailblazer in extreme sports and urban free climbing. At just 19, he made global headlines by scaling London’s iconic Shard in 2019. Since then, he has continued to push boundaries, climbing landmarks like the Lotte Tower in Seoul, the Stratosphere Tower in London, and Copenhill in Copenhagen. Many of his daring ascents include BASE jumps, using a parachute to descend safely.
Nicolas Krauze is a French conductor with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. A graduate of the Washington DC Conservatory and the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, he earned five first prizes and trained under maestros like Gennady Cherkassov, Zsolt Nagy, and Christoph Eschenbach. He has conducted more than 800 concerts worldwide, covering both symphonic and operatic repertoire. Invited by leading orchestras across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, he conducts around 50 concerts each season across three continents.
Hélio Vogas is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author specializing in leadership, risk management, and accelerated learning. He blends business expertise, extreme sports, and dynamic stagecraft to help leaders embrace uncertainty and drive change. He began his career in Brazil, founding a company that trained professionals for high-stakes roles in law enforcement, the judiciary, and government. There, he developed an accelerated learning framework and custom software to optimize study strategies and improve performance.
Explorer, adventurer, master storyteller & motivational speaker. Presented at 1000+ conferences globally. He has a unique ability to link lessons from his expeditions to leadership & business in a compelling way.
4moThanks Bob Strange - I look forward to working with you and your clients.
Helping High-Performing Men Rebuild Leadership at Home & Work | Award Winning International Speaker (US, EU, NZ, UAE) | Husband & Father | Masculinity | AI vs Emotional Clarity
4moThank you for the warm introduction Bob!
Trainer, Coach, Speaker, Author | Leadership Development, Career Management, Mentoring
4moThank you for the warm welcome Bob! I’m honoured to be joining such an inspiring group of professionals. I’m passionate about helping individuals and organisations unlock potential through career development, and I’m excited about the opportunities to share that message with even more audiences through this partnership.