Emma Birchall is the former Managing Director at HSM, a specialist research consultancy founded by Professor Lynda Gratton. She is a writer, speaker and experienced researcher on the future of work. She leads the Future of Work Research Consortium and the Banker of the Future Programme, exploring what work will... Read more
Emma Birchall is the former Managing Director at HSM, a specialist research consultancy founded by Professor Lynda Gratton. She is a writer, speaker and experienced researcher on the future of work. She leads the Future of Work Research Consortium and the Banker of the Future Programme, exploring what work will look like in the years ahead, and what individuals and organisations must do now to prepare. Birchall draws inspiration from the creative arts, in particular improvisational theatre, which she studies and performs in London and Chicago.
Emma Birchall writes for the US Business Section of the Huffington Post. Emma works with clients to anticipate the trends shaping the future of work and how they will need to adapt working practices to future-proof their success. Prior to joining the Hot Spots Movement (HSM), Emma was a management consultant with Accenture Sustainability Services, and a manager within the Strategy Team at Transport for London.
Birchall’s academic achievements include a postgraduate degree in International Development from the University of Cambridge, and a combined undergraduate degree in Business Management from the Rotman School of Management-University of Toronto and King’s College London.
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Emma Birchall's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Emma tailored to your event.
Emma Birchall speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Emma to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Emma Birchall for events worldwide, subject to Emma's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Emma Birchall is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Emma can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Emma Birchall on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Emma can offer.
Emma Birchall delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Emma Birchall's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Emma's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Emma Birchall can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Emma's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Emma Birchall is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Emma Birchall, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Emma's current availability for your dates.