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Guest Expert-in-Residence — bring in a voice that lifts the whole room.

An author, athlete, founder or specialist for a session that gives a development theme real star power — and gives your people a story they’ll repeat for months.

FormatsKeynote + workshop · Fireside · Masterclass · Panel
Best forBig themes, annual events
What it buildsInspiration
Group sizeAny size
Runs1–3 hours
What it is

Star power, with substance attached.

We match a recognised expert to your theme — resilience, leadership, innovation, performance — and design the session so it’s more than a talk: a keynote that sets up a workshop, a fireside that opens real conversation, a masterclass people can actually use.

It’s the high note for an annual event or a development theme you want everyone to remember.

Pick your version

A few ways to run it.

Keynote + Workshop

An inspiring talk that flows straight into hands-on work, so the lift turns into action.

Fireside

An intimate, honest conversation with a guest that opens up real reflection.

Masterclass

A deep, practical session from someone at the top of their field.

Panel

Several voices on a theme, hosted to spark genuine discussion, not just praise.

Why it works

Inspiration that leaves something behind.

  • A voice that lands. Someone who’s done it makes a theme real in a way internal sessions can’t.
  • Substance, not just a talk. We wrap the guest in development so people take it forward.
  • Perfect for big moments. The high note for an annual event or company-wide theme.
  • Matched to you. We find the right expert for your specific theme and audience.
How it runs

From first call to final report.

A clear path, every time — no scramble on the day.

Diagnose

We find the real gap

A quick read shows where the team or the leaders are actually stuck.

Design

We build the session to it

Shaped around that gap — not a stock course off a shelf.

Deliver

A facilitator runs it live

On-your-feet, adapting to the room, practical and honest.

Measure

We see if it held

Follow-ups at Day 14, 30 and 60 check whether the new behaviour stuck.

Who it’s for

Especially good when…

Annual events

A memorable centrepiece for a big gathering.

Development themes

Giving a company-wide focus real weight.

Leadership forums

High-calibre input for senior audiences.

Culture moments

Marking a value or milestone with a notable voice.

We measure the behaviour, not the smiles. A baseline before, then Day 14/30/60 follow-up tells you whether the new habit actually held in real work — with a clear report. See how it works →

Common questions

About Guest Expert-in-Residence

Who can you bring in?

Authors, athletes, founders, researchers and specialists across many themes. Tell us your focus and audience and we’ll propose the right fit.

Is it just a talk?

Not if you don’t want it to be — we wrap the guest in a workshop or discussion so it turns into something usable.

How big an audience?

From an intimate leadership group to a full-company event — we match the format to the room.

How much lead time?

The best guests get booked early, so the more notice the better. Tell us your date and theme to start.

Start here

Want a voice that lifts the whole room?

Tell us what you’re trying to fix or celebrate, and we’ll design the experience around it. No hard sell — just a real conversation about your team.