Female Speaker
Dr Alison Edgar MBE went from a Clydebank council flat to the honours list. It is a story any audience connects with, and she has the track record to back it up: three decades in business, an MBE, and two Amazon international bestsellers.
What Sky said
“Alison blessed us by attending our Ladies in Leadership day at Royal Ascot. She gave a fabulous speech and inspired so many in the room with her stories and advice. Would 100% recommend and will be asking her back without a doubt.”
What makes a female speaker worth booking?
A female speaker earns her place the same way any speaker does: with real expertise, a story the room connects with, and a talk that changes how people behave afterwards. Dr Alison Edgar MBE has all three, and she refuses to trade on the story alone.
Hers is a good one. She grew up in a high-rise council flat in Clydebank, left school with no qualifications and undiagnosed dyslexia, and built a career from the hospitality floor up to an MBE for services to entrepreneurship, two Amazon international bestsellers, and an honorary doctorate from Bournemouth University. Being underestimated for years taught her how to help others own their place in the room.
On stage that becomes practical. Her framework, The Intrapreneur Mindset, gives teams the tools to take ownership and raise their performance. She tailors sessions on confidence, resilience and change to fit your audience and your event, whether that is a leadership offsite, a conference, or International Women’s Day.
Why organisations book Alison Edgar
What a speaker is worth comes down to what your audience does next. Here is what you get with Alison.
A story that carries any room
Alison grew up in a Clydebank council flat, left school with no qualifications and undiagnosed dyslexia, and went on to an MBE and a doctorate. It lands with women and mixed audiences alike, because it is really about being underestimated and proving it wrong.
The credentials are real
Three decades in business, two Amazon international bestsellers, and an MBE for services to entrepreneurship. Alison earns the room on what she has done.
It changes behaviour
Her Intrapreneur Mindset framework sends people away with a way to take ownership of their work. After one keynote, Haydock Finance converted £54 million more from the same pipeline.
What can Alison speak about?
Every session is tailored to your audience and the outcome you want from the day. Tell us what you are after and we will recommend the right one.
Confidence & imposter syndrome
Owning your place in the room, drawn from a life of being underestimated, and beating it.
The Intrapreneur Mindset
Getting a whole team to think and act like owners: her signature keynote on ownership and performance.
Resilience & change
How to keep adapting and backing yourself when everything around you is shifting.
What clients say
I have known Alison for over 6 years and in this time her passion, commitment and energy have always been at the forefront of her success. Alison is knowledgeable, practical and very entrepreneurial, so when we had an event where MetLife needed a speaker I didn't think twice to recommend her as I knew she would be able to deliver the best virtual, yet interactive session for our 500 women salesforce. Overall Alison is a pleasure to interact, work and learn from and I look forward to working with her again soon.
We approached Alison to be our keynote speaker at a recent event aimed at empowering the women in our workplace. Alison was energetic and engaging and the feedback we have had post event has been fantastic! Alison brings a truly relatable and human touch which ensures the audience is captivated! I for one am excited to Smash It and onboard some of the takeaways from the day!
Jenifer, Lintbells Alison was a keynote speaker at our Women in Business event. Wow. Amazing. So much energy and so many powerful messages delivered on the day. What really stood out is how relatable Alison is. I 100% recommend.
Elaine, St James Place
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Frequently asked questions about booking a female speaker
What should you look for in a female speaker?
The same things you would in any great speaker: real expertise, a story the audience connects with, and a talk that changes how people think or act afterwards. Dr Alison Edgar MBE has all three. Three decades in business, an MBE for services to entrepreneurship, and a framework that gives teams practical tools to take ownership once the event is over.
What makes Alison Edgar a strong female keynote speaker?
Her track record backs the inspiration. Alison went from a Clydebank council flat and undiagnosed dyslexia to an MBE for services to entrepreneurship, two Amazon international bestsellers and an honorary doctorate. She speaks about ownership, confidence and change from thirty years in business, and after one of her keynotes Haydock Finance converted £54 million more from the same pipeline.
Does Alison only speak to female audiences?
No. Alison is a business and keynote speaker who happens to be a woman, and her sessions are built for any audience: leadership teams, sales kick-offs, conferences and all-hands. Her story resonates especially with women, which makes her a popular choice for International Women’s Day, but the substance is for everyone.
Is Alison suitable for International Women’s Day events?
Yes, she is a regular International Women’s Day speaker. Her journey from being written off at school to the honours list is exactly the kind of story these events are built around, and she tailors the message to your theme.
How much does it cost to book Alison Edgar?
Fees depend on the format, time of year, location and audience size. The quickest way to get a figure for your event is the instant quote calculator, and you will have an estimate in minutes.
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