Record-breaking freediver and voted #1 Motivational Speaker outside of the US in the Global Guru rankings, Jim Lawless has spoken to well over a million people on five continents. For two decades, Jim’s sole focus has been: – How can we manage uncertainty, transform fast and deliver high performance? –... Read more
Record-breaking freediver and voted #1 Motivational Speaker outside of the US in the Global Guru rankings, Jim Lawless has spoken to well over a million people on five continents.
For two decades, Jim’s sole focus has been:
– How can we manage uncertainty, transform fast and deliver high performance?
– How can we lead to ensure our people manage uncertainty, transform fast and deliver high performance?
Founder and CEO of transformation architects Symmetry.inc, Jim and his team work with leaders globally to deliver transformation to agile, intelligent organisations. His client list ranges from Apple to Microsoft, Diageo to Paysafe Group, fast-growth companies and Olympic Teams.
Jim is the author of the international best seller ‘Taming Tigers – How to do things you never thought you could’ (Random House).
Uniquely, he insists on walking the walk, not just talking the talk. He became a televised jockey, (and lost 25% of his bodyweight), within 12 months of sitting on a horse and became the deepest freediver in British history within 8 months; he is the first Briton to pass the magic 100m barrier.
Both ‘impossible’ transformations were undertaken to test and validate the Rules for Taming Tigers. Both were done alongside his day job – as transformations always are.
Jim is loved internationally for his energy, humour and lasting impact on mindset, and action. He delights with his personal experiences and leaves a highly credible and powerful new vocabulary behind him that lives on in the organisation.
Jim holds a degree in Law and spent the first decade of his career as a commercial solicitor in the City of London and International Legal Counsel with a global tech company. He founded Optimise in 2000 which has evolved into Symmetry today.
Outside of his work, Jim is a dad, friend, helicopter pilot and triathlete.
You can book Jim Lawless through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Jim's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Jim Lawless'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 Jim tailored to your event.
Jim Lawless speaks on Change, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance, Transformation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Jim to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Jim Lawless for events worldwide, subject to Jim'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 Jim Lawless 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 Jim can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Jim Lawless 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 Jim can offer.
Jim Lawless delivers keynotes in English, German. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Jim Lawless's areas of expertise include Change, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance, Transformation. To get a clear sense of Jim'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.
Jim Lawless can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Change, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance, Transformation is relevant. Details of Jim'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 Jim Lawless 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 Jim Lawless, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Jim's current availability for your dates.