The Academy of Professional Speakers (APS) was founded in 2020 by speakers, media trainers, transformational coaches and stalwarts within the speaking industry to provide presenters the optimal opportunity to master their potential in a rapidly evolving Industry.

Joining the APS is completely free of charge and in signing up you will receive a complimentary report on the speaking industry market place.

Participating in one of the APS programs is as relevant to a speaker looking to move away from accepting pro-bono engagements to established speakers looking to re-launch themselves and protect their longevity.

The APS understands that being a speaker is quite a lonely vocation with few opportunities to learn how to better your offering. The APS has curated various programs targeting anyone wishing to professionalise their speaking career and increase the number of speaking invitations they receive. Each APS program is built on the premise that with the right insight any speaker has optimal chances to protect their careers.

Meet the Fellows

Nick Gold

Nick Gold

Chairman of International Speaker Bureaus, MD of Speakers Corner & Speaking Office

Nick Gold is the first British national to hold the position of President of the International Association of Speaker Bureaus (IASB) in 2020-21 and was formerly the Chairman of the EASB (European Association of Speaker Bureaus).

Nick Gold's Bio

Nick Gold is the first British national to hold the position of President of the International Association of Speaker Bureaus (IASB) in 2020-21 and was formerly the Chairman of the EASB (European Association of Speaker Bureaus). He is managing director of Speakers Corner, a leading global speaker bureau which secures speakers for more than 1500 event per year and has a network of over 7,500 speakers. He is also Managing Partner of Speaking Office a speaker management agency which represents over 20 leading speakers. Nick has been published extensively across UK media outlets, including: The Telegraph, City AM, Huffington Post UK, GQ.com and Raconteur and has been interviewed on BBC and LBC radio and appeared on the second series of Employable Me on television.

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Nick Jankel

Nick Jankel

Author & Founder of Switch On & Professional Keynote Speaker

Cambridge-educated thought leader Nick Jankel initially made his name as an innovation guru behind the development of the most successful TV show of all time (Dancing with Stars / Strictly Come Dancing).

Nick Jankel's Bio

Cambridge-educated thought leader Nick Jankel initially made his name as an innovation guru behind the development of the most successful TV show of all time (Dancing with Stars / Strictly Come Dancing). A purpose-driven entrepreneur, author, and philosopher, Nick is a sought-after and highly-accomplished international keynote speaker who has spoken all over the world to audiences at LEGO, SAP, Google, Smucker’s, Fujitsu, Roche, Novartis, Diageo, and The Economist Summit amongst many others. Alongside being a founding fellow of the APS, Nick is founder of Switch On, a transformation company; and co-founder of FutureMakers, a next-gen sustainability consultancy. Nick is a seasoned broadcaster who starred in his own global BBC TV series as a transformation expert.

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Daisy McAndrew

Daisy McAndrew

Former BBC News’ correspondent & ITV News Economics Editor, Media trainer

Daisy McAndrew was the BBC Breakfast News’ political correspondent and then for seven years went on to become the ITV News Economics Editor reporting on issues such as the credit crunch and the recession…

Daisy McAndrew's Bio

Daisy McAndrew was the BBC Breakfast News' political correspondent and then for seven years went on to become the ITV News Economics Editor reporting on issues such as the credit crunch and the recession, as well as presenting ITV Lunchtime and Weekend News. She had her own drive time show on LBC Radio and other presenting spells included Channel 4's Powerhouse, the BBC's Heaven and Earth Show and BBC Weekend News. Daisy is now a freelance journalist and media trainer and is invited to speak and host at hundreds of events every year.

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Tim Gold

Tim Gold

Director, Speakers Corner & Speaking Office​

Tim is a Director of Speakers Corner, a leading global speaker bureau and was one of the leading speaker bookers in the industry, being personally responsible for securing over 750 speakers a year.

Tim Gold's Bio

Tim is a Director of Speakers Corner, a leading global speaker bureau and was one of the leading speaker bookers in the industry, being personally responsible for securing over 750 speakers a year. Tim is also a Director of Speaking Office a Speaker Management Company which exclusively manages and represents a portfolio of leading speakers where he focuses on helping develop the rosters messages, marketing and brand positioning.

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Joining the Academy of Professional Speakers

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