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Enhance decision-making and conflict resolution with Bobby Madley, speaker and former Premier League referee. Bobby works with businesses to develop pressure management and communication skills, delivering engaging presentations for major UK and international organisations.


Bobby Madley, a former Premier League football referee with ten years of experience, now offers motivational speaking engagements.
Renowned for his expertise in handling high-pressure situations and making quick decisions, Bobby's lectures provide invaluable insights into the life of a Premier League referee.
He covers many topics, including dealing with pressure, avoiding social media misuse, and appearing confident professionally and personally.
Bobby has earned a strong reputation as a respected motivational speaker, presenting to well-known businesses in the UK and abroad.
His interactive and humorous style ensures that audiences remain engaged while he delivers powerful messages that align with business and marketing objectives.
Bobby effectively connects businesses' challenges with those experienced by a professional referee, highlighting transferable skills such as decision-making, effective communication, and conflict resolution.
His unique perspective offers valuable techniques for success in high-stakes environments.
Topics, sessions and talks
Bobby Madley discusses the importance of teamwork and decision-making in achieving goals, drawing from his experiences as a professional football referee.
COVID is an infectious disease pandemic, but the consequences of the 2+ year ordeal have left a mental health pandemic that needs to be addressed. We have a tsunami of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. How do we utilise existing resources and innovative technologies to address the growing needs of our society?
Recovery from career disaster.
Bobby brings a unique blend of high-pressure decision-making and conflict resolution skills from the football field to your team, offering practical insights for business success. His engaging and humorous speaking style ensures your audience is captivated while learning valuable lessons on leadership and resilience. Booking Bobby means investing in a transformative experience that aligns with your objectives, enhancing your team's performance in challenging environments.
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Bobby Madley draws on his ten years as a Premier League football referee to frame business challenges through the lens of on-pitch experience, mapping transferable skills such as decision-making, conflict resolution, and communication directly onto corporate contexts.
Bobby Madley speaks on teamwork and decision-making, mental health and resilience, and career recovery. He draws on ten years as a Premier League football referee to illustrate transferable skills including conflict resolution, communication, and performance under pressure.
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