JJ Chalmers is a TV Presenter with a remarkable story. The career of the former Royal Marine Commando was cut short after he suffered life-changing injuries following an IED explosion in Afghanistan. After years of rehabilitation, JJ went on to compete in the 2014 Invictus Games where he captained the... Read more
JJ Chalmers is a TV Presenter with a remarkable story. The career of the former Royal Marine Commando was cut short after he suffered life-changing injuries following an IED explosion in Afghanistan. After years of rehabilitation, JJ went on to compete in the 2014 Invictus Games where he captained the Trike Cycling team and took home three medals. As a spokesperson for this inaugural Invictus Games JJ got an insight into TV during the publicity rounds and seeking a new and thrilling adventure led JJ to embark on a broadcasting career.
He hit the ground running in 2016 with a Studio Presenter role for the Rio Paralympics and since 2017 has anchored BBC1’s coverage of the Invictus Games. JJ has become a key part of the BBC’s sports team with highlights including The Commonwealth Games, The London Marathon and The Great North Run. As part of the BBC’s Ceremonial coverage JJ has commentated on The Lord Mayor’s Show and considers himself privileged to have been involved in the D Day Memorial coverage, Trooping The Colour, The Duke of Edinburgh’s and Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral and The Coronation programming. Other BBC credits include The One Show, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Pilgrimage, The People Remember and the acclaimed documentary for Radio 5 Live From Helmand and Back.
2020 saw JJ join the cast of Strictly Come Dancing on BBC1 dancing all the way to the Quarter Finals. Swapping the dance floor for his workshop JJ joined BBC1’s Money For Nothing showcasing his crafting and design skills. JJ continues to be an integral part of the BBC1’s Olympic presenter squad and Channel Four’s Paralympics coverage. For Channel 5 JJ has fronted the 3 part series Dunkirk plus he joined The Chelsea Flower Show for the BBC. Last year saw JJ hosting Beyond Bombs: a podcast series for The Halo Trust and BBC1’s hit series The Travelling Auctioneers. JJ recently fronted Warship: Life In The Royal Navy; a 3 part series for C5 where they were given unprecedented access to the Royal Navy.
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JJ Chalmers'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 JJ tailored to your event.
JJ Chalmers speaks on Change, Communication, Leadership & Motivation, Performance, Teamwork. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with JJ to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book JJ Chalmers for events worldwide, subject to JJ'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 JJ Chalmers 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 JJ can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief JJ Chalmers 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 JJ can offer.
JJ Chalmers 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.
JJ Chalmers's areas of expertise include Change, Communication, Leadership & Motivation, Performance, Teamwork. To get a clear sense of JJ'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.
JJ Chalmers 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, Communication, Leadership & Motivation, Performance, Teamwork is relevant. Details of JJ'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 JJ Chalmers 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 JJ Chalmers, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check JJ's current availability for your dates.