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Corporate Event Host vs Moderator vs Facilitator: What’s the Difference?
Corporate Event Host vs Moderator vs Facilitator: What’s the Difference? Introduction Understanding the difference between a corporate event host, moderator, and facilitator is essential when planning a successful business event. While these roles are often used interchangeably, they deliver very different outcomes. Choosing the right one can be the difference between an event that simply runs smoothly - and one that truly engages, inspires, and drives results. Why This Matt

The PGS Team
2 days ago5 min read


In Need of Some Direction?
Discover Your Purpose with The Warrior, the Strategist and You
In a world full of noise, pressure, and constant change, one question continues to surface for many of us: What am I really meant to do?
If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or capable of more but unsure how to unlock it, you’re not alone. The truth is, finding direction isn’t about waiting for clarity to magically appear - it’s about developing the mindset, discipline, and strategy to create it.

The PGS Team
Mar 232 min read


Coming Soon: A New Approach to Performing Under Pressure
Coming Soon: A New Approach to Performing Under Pressure
What if the way your team handles pressure isn’t just a performance issue…but a human system issue?
How well does your team really perform under pressure?
When decisions need to be made quickly, does clarity improve - or disappear?
Do your leaders stay calm, or does stress ripple through the room?
Are your teams reacting… or responding?
And perhaps more importantly:
What is pressure really doing to your people?

The PGS Team
Mar 193 min read


How to Book a Professional Guest Speaker for a Corporate Event in the UK
How to Book a Professional Guest Speaker for a Corporate Event in the UK

The PGS Team
Mar 94 min read


Milkshakes & Modern Agility: A Lesson in Smart Diversification
Milkshakes & Modern Agility: A Lesson in Smart Diversification
Diversification isn’t about abandoning your roots.
It’s about strengthening them through smarter, more adaptive models.
Steve Allison
Mar 34 min read


Built on foundations of Rock or Sand?
A Practical Lens for Assessing Business Foundations - and how an External Speaker can add a fresh Perspective, Reflect Reality, Identify Practical Improvements, and Expand Strategic Thinking.

The PGS Team
Feb 246 min read


Top 5 Corporate Keynote themes requested by clients
In a world shaped by rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, and shifting workforce expectations, corporate events need more than inspiration - they need insight, strategy, and practical application. At Professional Guest Speakers, we’re seeing clear patterns in what organisations are requesting for conferences, leadership retreats, and company-wide events across the UK and internationally. Here are the Top 5 Hottest Corporate Keynote Themes that we are asked for, a

The PGS Team
Feb 184 min read


Focus on Your Sphere of Influence
In business and in life, no matter how much planning and due diligence you apply, things will occasionally go wrong. That is not pessimism - it is reality.
Yes, planning is essential... Preparation improves outcomes... Strategy reduces risk...
But how many of the best-laid plans go 100% right, 100% of the time?
.....Very few.

The PGS Team
Feb 122 min read


Finding Balance in Life: How Nature and Personal Time Fuel Creativity
In today’s fast-moving environment, finding moments to pause and recharge is essential. Our creative director Steve understands this well. He spends his free time exploring the countryside of Shropshire and other local natural spots, using these escapes to step away from the constant rush of daily life. These walks give him space to think clearly and refresh his mind. Along the way, he captures sunrises and sunsets on his phone, moments that inspire his creativity. This balan

The PGS Team
Feb 22 min read


How a Professional Guest Speaker Can Transform Your Corporate Event
Choosing the Right Guest Speaker for Your Audience
Not all speakers are the right fit for every event.
The most successful guest speaker bookings focus on alignment - between the speaker, the audience, and the event objectives.
When selecting a professional speaker, it’s essential to consider:
Relevance: Do they understand your industry and challenges?
Experience: Have they genuinely lived what they speak about?
Engagement: Can they connect with your audience, not just p

The PGS Team
Jan 262 min read


From Piggy Banks to Personal Brands: What a 1980s Midland Bank Ad Can Teach Us About Adding Extra Value...
There’s something wonderfully unapologetic about 1980s advertising. Bold colours, big smiles, and the quiet confidence that a free pencil case or calculator could secure lifelong brand loyalty.

The PGS Team
Jan 192 min read
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