Book Claire Brumby – Female Leadership Keynote Speaker
Award-winning FMCG entrepreneur, best-selling author and leadership trainer. Looking for a female keynote speaker who brings lived real-world business experience and transformational leadership insight to the stage?
Claire Brumby delivers high-energy keynotes that inspire, challenge, and equip your audience to lead with confidence, clarity, and courage. From building a multi-award-winning brand to pitching on BBC Dragons’ Den, Claire brings real-world grit, wisdom and gumption to the stage – with warmth, insight, and magnetic presence.
Her latest book, launching April 2026, Forget Normal – I Want M.A.G.I.C. is a bold and practical guide for anyone who feels constrained by outdated, hierarchical approaches to leadership. In a world that requires adaptability, authenticity and emotional intelligence, Claire Brumby offers a fresh framework for leading with confidence and clarity. Now available for pre-order here.
Why me?
When you invite me as your femalemotivational speaker or inspirational business speaker, you’ll get an engaging, compelling, and authentic account of my journey as a female entrepreneur and learn how to apply my insight to propel yourself and your business towards lasting success, and how to keep going when the going gets tough!
I speak not only through the eyes of a successful business owner but also as a woman and mum of three. I’ve faced life threatening illness, swam the freezing cold waters of the English Channel, dug deep into inner resilience and kept going when others doubted me.
That’s one of the many reasons I was named as one of the top 10 UK business speakers alongside other esteemed leaders such as Lord Alan Sugar, Deborah Meaden (Investor on Dragons Den) and Michelle Mone (Founder of Ultimo). I’m also very pleased to have been named one of the the 50 Women Who Are Changing The World Today.
Not only do I share what I’ve achieved, but I also inspire and motivate others to achieve their own goals, leaving a lasting impression where changed beliefs and actions can happen.
I have a simple belief that if I can do it, so can you.
Break Free from Outdated Leadership. Lead with MAGIC.
Claire Brumby is an award-winning FMCG entrepreneur, best-selling author, and internationally recognised female motivational speaker helping ambitious organisations lead with confidence, clarity, and courage in a rapidly changing world.
Her talks don’t just inspire, they equip. Drawing on real-world experience as a founder, Dragons’ Den alumna, and leadership coach, Claire brings energy, empathy and straight-talking strategy to every stage.
If you’re looking for a female leadership speaker who brings commercial clarity, intuitive insight and transformational energy – you’ve found her.
Keynote Speaker for Forward-Thinking Events
Claire is the creator of the MAGIC Framework™ – a leadership model she developed to help individuals and organisations unlock Mindset, Awakening, Gumption, Intuition and Charisma.
Claire’s speaking is shaped by the MAGIC Framework, a bold and fresh approach to leadership and performance that’s already shifting cultures in organisations.
Her most requested talks include:
Forget Normal – I Want Magic The New Rules of Leadership for a Changing World Launching in line with her 2026 book, this keynote explores how to lead boldly without burning out. Perfect for leadership conferences and offsites.
The MAGIC of High Performance How Mindset, Intuition and Courage Drive Results A dynamic session on unlocking resilience, momentum, and peak performance in uncertain times.
Leading Beyond the Spreadsheet Why Intuition Is the Missing Link in Modern Leadership Perfect for senior teams ready to combine data with gut-led decision-making.
Gumption: Getting Out of Your Own Way Confidence, Courage, Personal Power and Self-Leadership A powerful session on overcoming imposter syndrome and self-sabotage.
Performance with Purpose How to Achieve More Without Burning Out A must-hear talk for high performers and leaders managing fast-paced change.
Breaking Old Patterns Mindset Shifts for Change, Growth and Resilience
From Brand to Belief Building Businesses, Teams and Cultures That Last
Every keynote is tailored. Every message is lived. Every audience leaves with practical tools, and a fire in their belly.
I bring a wealth of stories and lived experience to every talk, from being invited to St James’s Palace and networking with royalty, to pitching in the Dragons’ Den and building an FMCG brand from a market stall to international retail. These real moments bring depth, relatability and energy to every stage I step onto.
Alongside my keynotes, I’m an experienced panel chair, host and facilitator — skilled at keeping discussions focused and engaging. I’ve spoken for brands including Bupa, L’Oréal, Amazon, Virgin Media and Kellogg’s, and I’m a regular media contributor, sharing insights on business, mindset and modern leadership with honesty and heart.
I want to unlock potential; for someone to look at me and say…because of you, I stepped into who I truly am.
Book Claire for your event
You can invite me as your keynote speaker, inspirational speaker, or motivational speaker by contacting me in the following ways.
Claire delivered an inspiring speech for Amazon’s UK 3P internal event, Women’s Away Day. The speech consisted of Claire’s life story and survival through difficult times, and how she overcame those, resulting in interesting audience engagement Q&A. Thank you Claire!
Hanna Saramo | Amazon
What a great talk from Claire this week to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Claire had the workforce fully engaged for the hour session; this woman has such an amazing & inspirational story to tell.
Claire talked us through her life journey and lessons which have been learnt along the way.
The team very much-loved Claire’s Very wise ‘Claire’s Diamonds’ “Innovation plus positive disruption = the best chance of success”
Amazing Woman! Thank you, Claire
Kerry | Dairy Consumer Foods
Claire is such an inspirational speaker and coach. She brings so much energy to every talk she does, sharing her experience as a business owner herself but also from her years of coaching other entrepreneurs. She inspires, motivates and uplifts our audience after each talk and it’s such a joy to work with her. I would 100% recommend her!
Claire’s story of choice, chance and change was very inspirational and motivating for the team. It certainly met with our brief and I highly recommend Claire.
Nick Jelly | Oakwood Merchandising
Would definitely recommend Claire to any business wanting a motivational speaker. Claire’s story is based around her own personal journey so was very credible and came from the heart. Claire is an inspiring speaker who left us with a lot of food for thought
Deborah | Arla Foods
Doncaster Chamber invited Claire Brumby to speak about ‘The Terrifying Lows and Ecstatic Highs of Creating a Hugely Successful Food Brand’ at a well-attended Women in Business lunch. She was entertaining and gave an honest yet humorous account of how she grew her healthy snack food brand by being “disruptive” to get recognised. Guests described Claire as “inspiring” and “amazing” and appreciated her encouragement with their own business ventures.
Rebecca | Doncaster Chamber
Claire was amazing. Very inspiring, very knowledgeable, realistic, honest. It was a good day! Learned a lot
Simon Boot | Accelerator | part of London Metropolitan University
A huge thank you to Claire. Her journey is a story of inspiration, determination and resilience told with passion and enthusiasm, very engaging and thought provoking.
Jonathon | Humber & Doncaster Chartered Management Institute
We invited Claire to come and speak at one of our seller events and we’re thrilled we did. Claire manages that rare feat of delivering a talk that is both inspirational and practical, which was ideal for our audience of food businesses. Like any great talk it left us all with a fresh perspective, new ideas and renewed energy for our businesses.
Katie Kitiri | Founder | Yumbles
Thank-you so much for your speech last night. The feedback has been phenomenal and many of my businesses are asking when they can work with you again! It was inspiring and thought provoking and gave a lot of the clients an insight into what it takes to make it in the world of food.
| E-Factor
Wow! – Inspiring! – Outstanding presentation! – What a powerful story. These are just a few of the messages we recently had from a presentation Claire did for us at one of our annual sell-out events… Over the last five years, I have had the pleasure of working closely with Claire on her journey to becoming a powerful, knowledgeable, inspirational professional speaker and coach in her own right. It’s been a genuine privilege to see her grow and develop as a coach and business speaker. Claire’s incredible back story is delivered with style, passion, intelligence and relevance. Her pace, content and key messages are all delivered professionally and most importantly with the audience in mind. If you are looking for a professional, inspiring, qualified business speaker for your business event, expo or conference I highly recommend you get in touch with Claire Brumby. We will most certainly be inviting her back. Highly recommend
