Potential future sports themed corporate after-dinner speaking topics:
Former Sheffield Wednesday defender and striker Paul Warhurst speaks on how versatility benefitted him in his association football career and how versatility and putting yourself outside your comfort zone are a must in the modern business world.
Olympic sailing silver medallist Annalise Murphy speaks about how the ability to float is vital not just in sailing, but in launching successful IPOs.
Tennis legend and baseline specialist Rafael Nadal speaks about how business people need to be constantly aware of the bottom line.
“Tram lines - we have them in tennis too” - British mixed doubles legend Jeremy Bates speaks about the relationship between doubles tennis and the development of light rail in British cities.
“Thinking outside the box - how far is too far?” - Former Colombia goalkeeper Rene Higuita gives an enlightening talk about how thinking outside the box is important not just in football but in business - but that sometimes, you have to know your limits.
“Taking the downs with the ups” - Tony McCoy on how the ups and downs of a business career can be a lot like the life of a jockey.