At 18, just a week after his A-level results, Stevie Ward was in the toilet at Wembley Stadium, minutes from his Challenge Cup debut in front of 80,000 people. Terrified and looking for answers, he asked himself, “What am I going to do here?” The answer came in a note... Read more
At 18, just a week after his A-level results, Stevie Ward was in the toilet at Wembley Stadium, minutes from his Challenge Cup debut in front of 80,000 people. Terrified and looking for answers, he asked himself, “What am I going to do here?” The answer came in a note slipped under the door—from Brian McDermott, the most successful Super League coach ever.
That note revealed the key to elite performance that Stevie believes we all intuitively know we have, but haven’t been shown how to get there. Stevie shows the audience how we all deny our full potential by playing it safe instead of actually “playing our own game”. Stevie’s keynotes inspire self-reflection and responsibility as they understand it is not just his story- it is theirs too.
Stevie’s rugby career is the stuff of legend: youngest-ever Grand Final winner, two Challenge Cups, three Grand Final victories, and captain of Leeds Rhinos by 26. But behind the trophies were ten surgeries and deep mental health struggles. These challenges led him to launch Mantality, a movement to break the stigma around men’s mental health.
Since then, Stevie has inspired organizations like Warner Bros. Discovery, NHS, and Southampton FC through his speaking and consultancy. After retiring in 2021 Stevie went on to present with Sky Sports News regularly covering Rugby League, hosted the first of it’s kind in the Concussion Roundtable and starred in his own documentary – Living with Concussion. Stevie’s life has taken him from sharing stages with Prince Harry, to featuring in a Boy George song and being roasted by Ricky Gervais, all before 30.
Stevie’s keynotes cover resilience, teamwork, leadership and psychological safety. With raw authenticity and passion he helps leaders and teams expose their true potential.
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You can book Stevie Ward through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Stevie's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Stevie Ward'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 Stevie tailored to your event.
Stevie Ward speaks on Business & Management, Diversity, Entrepreneurial, Health, Innovation & Creativity. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Stevie to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Stevie Ward for events worldwide, subject to Stevie'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 Stevie Ward 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 Stevie can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Stevie Ward 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 Stevie can offer.
Stevie Ward 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.
Stevie Ward's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Diversity, Entrepreneurial, Health, Innovation & Creativity. To get a clear sense of Stevie'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.
Stevie Ward 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, Diversity, Entrepreneurial, Health, Innovation & Creativity is relevant. Details of Stevie'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 Stevie Ward 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 Stevie Ward, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Stevie's current availability for your dates.