Alan Curbishley combines football expertise with leadership insights gained from his remarkable career as both player and manager. Beginning as West Ham United's youngest debutant at 16, he later transformed Charlton Athletic into a Premiership mainstay and rescued West Ham from relegation.
Alan shares practical leadership strategies drawn from high-pressure sporting environments, helping organizations build resilient teams and navigate change effectively. His approach focuses on identifying untapped talent and creating systems that consistently deliver results despite resource constraints.
Audiences leave Alan's presentations with clear frameworks for developing leadership at all organizational levels, practical techniques for maintaining team motivation during challenging periods, and strategies for creating a performance culture that balances accountability with support. His football stories illustrate business principles in memorable, applicable ways.
Book Alan for an engaging blend of sporting wisdom and business acumen that transforms how teams approach their challenges.
How can I book Alan Curbishley for my next event?
Email alan.curbishley@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Alan directly.
What topics does Alan Curbishley specialise in?
Alan Curbishley specialises in discussing football management, leadership, teamwork and more.
What is Alan Curbishley's speaking style like?
Alan delivers insightful talks that blend engaging stories with practical lessons from football, inspiring audiences to enhance teamwork and performance. His leadership insights are invaluable for driving success in any organisation.
Does Alan Curbishley offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Alan Curbishley offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.