Footballers are among the most popular and in demand choices as guest speakers at corporate events, able to share fantastic insights into the world of football and inspire audiences by tales from celebrated careers. As such, many stars from the world of football also enjoy great success as after dinner speakers, both before and after retirement, offering an extra spark to any private or corporate event.
MN2S booking agency can provide you with a vast roster of the talent that they represent and those who are available for corporate events. An inspired choice when booking a star as an after dinner speaker for your event would be to choose a captain, a personality known for their inspiration and leadership on the pitch will surely be an inspirational figure for guests and delegates. Given the many key transferrable skills shared by football and the corporate world, a captain is an ideal choice to enlighten a corporate audience through tales of their great leadership prowess.
Footballing captains offer that vital insight into the exciting and competitive world of football and their experiences on the pitch, feeling the added pressure of leadership and responsibility provides them with a unique perspective on stress management and motivational tools. With experience of a strong leadership role, a footballing captain can touch upon a number of relevant issues, such as dealing with setbacks and utilising skills such as teamwork and discipline. Undoubtedly, the motivational element of any speech is exceptionally important, making sure to end the talk on a resoundingly positive and memorable note, and captains are seasoned professionals when it comes to motivating and inspiring large groups of people – their charisma and commanding nature making them a perfect fit for these types of events.
Should you be looking for a guest speaker for your corporate event that boasts both an incredible legacy and has experienced the pressures and rewards of the captain’s armband, MN2S represents a selection of great choices.
Kevin Keegan, OBE is an international footballing legend and has experienced great success first as a player, then as captain and finally as a manager, working with teams such as Liverpool, Hamburg and Newcastle. Known for being the best man to have on your side when facing a crisis, his captaincy credentials see him leading the charge for the England national team, wearing the armband for a total of 31 international appearances.
Ledley King is synonymous with the successes of the North London team, Tottenham Hotspur, with whom he played for 14 years. King played as a central defender, later serving as captain, and has been consistently referred to as one of the best players for the club. King’s career was cut short due to persistent severe knee injuries, but not before he managed to lead Tottenham to their first league win over rivals Chelsea since 1990in 2007, and again in 2008 with a victory that saw them win the League Cup final, a huge honour for both King and the team.
David Seaman, MBE is a former English goalkeeper who has played for many years for Premier League top dogs Arsenal as well as the national team. Although known for his immense skill between the sticks, Seaman was unexpectedly called upon to take on the role of captain following the injury of Patrick Vieira during the 2003 Cup Final. Seaman led the team to victory, his eighth trophy win with Arsenal and ending his career with the club on a brilliant high.
The above talent will be sure to inspire your audiences with their leadership abilities and insights into the high pressure environment of being a football captain, and are all available for booking through MN2S Talent Agency.