From Elite Sport to TEDx: Leon Lloyd’s Evolution into Public Speaking Mastery
Speaker: Leon Lloyd, International Keynote Speaker
Date: 15th August 2024
On August 15th we were joined by Leon Lloyd, former international rugby player turned keynote speaker, who shared his remarkable journey from the world of elite sport to the TEDx stage.
Leon also explored how his B.E.S.T. program, developed with global keynote speaker Paul McVeigh, is designed to empower you with the confidence and skills to excel in public speaking.
Key takeaways
- Insights into Leon’s career transition from international rugby to the business world.
- How he leveraged the skills and mindset from elite sport into successful public speaking.
- An overview of the Bespoke Elite Speaker Training Programme (B.E.S.T) developed by Leon Lloyd and Paul McVeigh.
- Success stories and how BEST is empowering aspiring speakers to launch their careers.
- Interactive Q&A Session.
Speaker bio
Leon Lloyd is a former England international rugby player who competed at the highest level, winning 11 trophies with the English and European Champions, Leicester Tigers. His experiences on the field, playing against elite competitors like Jonah Lomu, provided him with profound insights into the dynamics of high-performing teams and the mindset required for success.
Transitioning from elite sport, and combining his academic qualifications at undergraduate, master’s and PhD level on leadership and change management, Leon has become a sought-after Motivational Speaker, helping businesses and individuals navigate challenges around transition, leadership, culture, communication, resilience, and success.
In recent years, Leon has further expanded his impact by co-creating the B.E.S.T. speaker training programme with global keynote speaker Paul McVeigh. This bespoke programme offers residential stays, masterclasses, and e-learning modules to help aspiring speakers launch their public speaking careers. Leon’s own evolution as a speaker culminated in a TEDx talk, about the power of teamwork and has seen him work with the likes of Microsoft, the Premier League, PwC and American Express
About the speaker and host
Leon Lloyd
International keynote speaker & Bespoke Elite Speaker Training Co-Founder
Sophie Thompson (Host)
CEO VirtualSpeech