Simon is the founder and CEO of Sarsen & Light exploring how consciousness, energy & technology come together to create tipping points for change in the world. The gap between our cleverness and our wisdom is growing ever greater as exponential change and AI create huge ripples & anxiety for... Read more
Simon is the founder and CEO of Sarsen & Light exploring how consciousness, energy & technology come together to create tipping points for change in the world. The gap between our cleverness and our wisdom is growing ever greater as exponential change and AI create huge ripples & anxiety for us individually, in our organisations, and in our broader systems. Simon explores how AI can be a bridge between that gap, using his technology background and life story to have another perspective on what’s possible.
Additionally, Simon loves to work with leaders, drawing out how to grow and expand their capacity to deal with all that is in front of them. As expressed in Simon’s recent talk at the World Economic Forum in Davos, his area of deep exploration is around how to be present in the day. What tools, practices, and habits can be developed to allow this, and then how to make the most of the consequences that then flow, from increased energy to better connection to those we’re engaging with or the challenges of the day. The additional performance benefits for leaders and their team from being present is greater resilience in the face of so much intensity, helping intuition not just be a happy accident and quietening our racing minds.
Simon is able to bring these topics alive through his extraordinary life journey, mixing stories, reflections, and insights with practical gifts that will leave the audience inspired and better equipped to step back into the world. Now as a 55-year-old father of 3 small kids, he is finally able to see how all his tributaries lead to one river. He spent his early career from 1993 to 2001 as a serial entrepreneur, launching businesses in the UK, Europe, the US, and Canada in the fields of financial services, leisure, consultancy and technology. After great success, in 2002 he lost everything he had and moved to Sevilla to recover. From there he went walkabout in South America and ended up joining an Amazonian expedition. For the next four years, Simon led expeditions back in the Amazon, across the Himalayas, through Mongolia, and down Ethiopia’s Blue Nile. In that time he navigated a team being captured by bandits and having to release them, discovering the leg of a Mongolian T-Rex, building wells and schools in remote locations, and having to make life-saving decisions on a regular basis. In 2006, he became the CEO of Right to Sight, an International NGO tackling needless blindness, developing sustainable eye care projects whilst living and working in hospitals and clinics across Africa and India.
Simon resigned from Right to Sight in 2010 and accidentally spent a couple of months learning about meditation and awareness in a Zen monastery in Tamil Nadu. On returning to the UK Simon joined Leaders’ Quest, rising to the role of Joint Managing Partner and working globally, exploring how to build wise, compassionate leaders and challenging our existing mindset. In addition to being an entrepreneur and leader, he is a qualified coach, mentor & facilitator. Alongside Sarsen & Light, Simon is also a Partner of Leaders’ Quest, an advisor at Cool Planet & a Trustee of the MOE Foundation and the Power of Zero.
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You can book Simon Hampel through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Simon's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Simon Hampel'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 Simon tailored to your event.
Simon Hampel speaks on Business & Management, Future & Technology, Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health, Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Simon to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Simon Hampel for events worldwide, subject to Simon'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 Simon Hampel 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 Simon can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Simon Hampel 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 Simon can offer.
Simon Hampel 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.
Simon Hampel's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Future & Technology, Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health, Technology. To get a clear sense of Simon'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.
Simon Hampel can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Future & Technology, Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health, Technology is relevant. Details of Simon'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 Simon Hampel 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 Simon Hampel, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Simon's current availability for your dates.