Book Claire Brumby – Female Leadership Keynote Speaker
Most corporate events create a momentary spark that fades by Monday morning. Claire Brumby delivers something different: a powerful shift in how leaders think, act and show up.
A female leadership keynote speaker, award-winning FMCG entrepreneur, best-selling author and leadership trainer who brings real-world business experience, emotional intelligence and transformational insight to the stage.
From building a multi-award-winning brand to pitching on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, Claire has lived the resilience, courage and self-belief she speaks about. Her keynotes are high-energy, deeply authentic and designed to inspire audiences to lead with confidence, clarity and courage.
With warmth, wisdom and magnetic presence, Claire challenges outdated ideas of leadership and equips organisations with practical tools to navigate change, unlock potential and perform at their best.
Her new book, Forget Normal – I Want M.A.G.I.C., introduces a bold and practical framework for leaders and organisations who feel constrained by traditional, hierarchical approaches to leadership. In a world that demands adaptability, authenticity and emotional intelligence, Claire offers a fresh way to lead, one rooted in intuition, resilience, courage and personal power.
For organisations looking for a female keynote speaker who can energise the room, challenge the status quo and leave audiences with a roadmap for immediate action, Claire delivers lasting impact long after the event ends.
Forget Normal – I Want M.A.G.I.C. is now available to buy.
Why me?
When you book me as your female motivational speaker or inspirational business speaker, you get more than a keynote. You get an engaging, thought-provoking and deeply authentic experience that inspires your audience to think differently, lead boldly and take meaningful action.
I speak not only through the eyes of a 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. These experiences have taught me the power of resilience, courage, intuition and self-belief, and how these qualities can transform the way we lead, work and live.
But what truly matters is the impact I leave in the room.
In a world that is changing faster than ever, playing it safe is no longer the safe option. Leaders and organisations need the courage to challenge the status quo, unlock new ways of thinking and take bold, aligned action.
My keynotes are designed to do exactly that.
I deliver powerful, transformational sessions that energise audiences, spark fresh perspective and leave people with a clear roadmap they can use immediately, in business, leadership and life.
Claire Brumby is an award-winning FMCG entrepreneur, best-selling author and internationally recognised female motivational speaker who helps leaders and organisations unlock confidence, clarity and courage in a fast-changing world.
Her talks don’t just motivate…they move people into action.
She gives your audience the clarity, confidence and momentum to take meaningful action long after the event ends.
With lived experience as a founder, Dragons’ Den alumna and leadership coach, Claire brings commercial sharpness, emotional intelligence and magnetic energy to the stage. She challenges audiences to think differently, lead more boldly and reconnect with the power already within them.
If you’re looking for a female leadership speaker who blends business credibility with transformational insight, Claire Brumby delivers more than inspiration.
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 A bold keynote on leading with courage, clarity and intuition in times of change. 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, renewed belief and a fire in their belly.
Claire brings powerful real-world stories to the stage – from St James’s Palace and Dragons’ Den, to building an FMCG brand from a market stall into international retail. Her talks are rooted in lived experience, giving audiences the depth, energy and relatability they need to connect, reflect and act.
Alongside her keynote work, Claire is an experienced panel chair, host and facilitator, trusted to create focused, engaging and meaningful conversations. She has spoken for brands including Bupa, L’Oréal, Amazon, Virgin Media, Asda and Kellogg’s, and regularly shares her insight on business, mindset and modern leadership in the media.
I don’t just inspire audiences. I help them remember their power, trust their voice and leave ready to lead, live and rise differently.
Book Claire for your event
You can book me as your keynote speaker, inspirational speaker, or motivational speaker by contacting me in the following ways.
Claire attended our event and was exactly the breath of fresh air we needed; it was a brilliant way to celebrate our programme.
She was engaging, emotive and inspirational, leaving all our guests feeling empowered by the end of the session.
I am so pleased that we chose to go with Claire, everything she said resonated with someone, and she really brought the key topics to life.
An hour with her is not enough, Claire has so much to offer, and we would definitely want to see her again. a huge thank you from all of us.
Asda - Charlotte | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager
We had a great event thank you, it went really well and Claire was wonderful. And of course…
From our first meeting with Claire, I could see she immediately understood the brief and what the event meant to our audience.
On the day, she did not disappoint. Claire has a fantastic stage presence, and her story resonated with the conference guests.
Claire was our final Keynote speaker of the day and we received wonderful feedback post event.
I can fully recommend.
Breathe HR - Ewan | Partner Enablement Specialist
Claire delivered an absolutely inspiring session for our team at Bene.
Her energy, insight, and personal stories as an entrepreneur, author, and former pro swimmer captivated everyone in the room.
She encouraged us to think differently, challenge ourselves, and approach the year ahead with confidence and purpose.
The team left feeling motivated, energised, and ready to make things happen – Claire is truly exceptional at connecting with her audience and leaving a lasting impact!!
We would love to see you again Claire
Bene - Emily | Communications + Sustainability Manager, UK & Ireland
We recently had Claire join us to share her very personal and authentic story as part of a motivational team day.
Claire’s raw honesty connected with the audience and inspired the tone for the offsite with my management team.
Claire ran an exercise with the team and then presented her inspirational Keynote which she tailored to our overall purpose; to enable high performing team play.
I would highly recommend Claire as an engaging, funny and sincere motivational speaker.
Virgin Media O2 - Louise | Director of People Operations, Technology & Analytics
We were looking for an inspirational speaker who could bring accountability, personal leadership and team culture to life, and motivate our operational leaders to truly live our values of Show Passion, Own It and One Team.
The session delivered exactly what we asked for. By taking time to understand our business and values, Claire tailored her approach to bring self‑leadership, accountability and passion to life in a way that resonated strongly with our operational leaders and translated clearly into everyday behaviours.
Thank you Claire
Mytime Active - Rhona | HR Director
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 Group - Kirsty | Head of Supply Chain & Transformation
Claire was an engaging and relatable speaker that was well received by our professional installer network.
The attendees went away feeling energised, inspired, and ready to unleash their power!
Evergreen - Andy | Commercial Director
Claire brought an infectious enthusiasm to her role as a guest speaker in Breathe’s recent webinar on effective and communicative management.
Her insights were both practical and inspiring, leaving attendees with actionable strategies to improve their managerial skills.
Brumby’s passion for fostering strong workplace communication made the session really engaging.
Claire is a pleasure to work with.
Breathe HR - Tiffany | Content Marketing Manager
Thank you, Claire, for speaking at our recent event ‘KTP Yorkshire: Collaborate to Innovate’, you really inspired the crowd and got people thinking!
Claire has been a pleasure to work with, really listened and understood the brief and made sure we were happy with everything, well in advance of the event.
This scoping exercise really helped deliver a fantastic session which has had 100% positive feedback.
If you are looking for a professional speaker, who can hold an audience’s attention and deliver with a little humour and sense of realism – Claire is your lady.
Absolutely brilliant! Thank you again.
Leeds Beckett University - Michelle | KTP Project Co-ordinator
Thank you, Claire, for sharing your incredible journey!
Your resilience in the face of adversity is truly inspiring, and the strength and confidence you exude are nothing short of remarkable.
The way you openly share your story to uplift and empower others is both humbling and deeply impactful.
Thanks again!
SHL - Tiffany | Program Manager
Working with Claire has been amazing. Our initial contact, the pre-conference briefing and the actual conference delivery was all very professional.
The presentations were engaging for our varied audience and the feedback from all the delegates was very positive.
Thank you, Claire, for helping our event to deliver its objectives.
UK Lawn Care Association - Kate Hopkins | Secretary
I thought it was one of the best sessions, great to get an outside voice.
Claire gave a lovely mix of professional and personal examples of challenges she faced and how she dealt with them.
I particularly liked her “brag file”.
She speaks very naturally and with such passion that it did bring tears to my eyes!
Kellogg Company ROI - Lucinda | National Account Manager
Claire delivered a fantastic keynote speech at our annual training day.
It was really inspiring to learn about her journey, and she openly shared the lessons that she has learnt along the way.
She provided practical tips for us on building our business as a whole and our careers as individuals.
I can thoroughly recommend Claire as a professional motivational speaker.
Richard Nelson LLP - Marie | Managing Partner
I thought hearing about Claire’s experience was very inspiring and also relatable.
It was great to be hearing about resilience and a positive mindset from a businesswoman, as well as someone who is into extreme sports and also just from her perspective as a woman and a mother.
As she was talking, what really resonated with me was who you surround yourself with (are they giving positive energy out or taking your energy from you) and how you want to show up to others.
I’m sure there was a different message and take out for everyone because Claire’s talk was very thought-provoking.
