Clare Balding is a broadcaster, author, and presenter who has become one of Britain’s most recognised media figures. With a career spanning television, radio, and live events, she has worked on every Olympic Games since 1996 and every Paralympic Games since 2000, bringing her unique perspective and clarity to audiences around the world.
Clare’s broadcasting career has taken her across sport, factual documentaries, and national events, including coverage of royal occasions such as the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Her work has been recognised with multiple awards, including a BAFTA Special Award for coverage of London 2012, the Royal Television Society’s Sports Presenter of the Year, and the National Book Award for her memoir My Animals and Other Family. She was appointed CBE in 2022 for services to sport and charity. Alongside her broadcasting, she is the author of best-selling memoirs, children’s novels, and non-fiction titles.
A passionate advocate for equality and women’s sport, Clare has also served as president of the Rugby Football League and is involved with numerous charities, including the British Paralympic Association and Riding for the Disabled.
Clare transforms organisations by sharing practical lessons from elite sports environments that directly apply to business challenges. Her expertise in resilience, adaptability and emotional intelligence provides actionable frameworks for navigating change and building inclusive cultures. Drawing from her experience in male-dominated industries, she offers valuable strategies for breaking barriers and fostering equality in the workplace.
Audiences leave Clare's presentations with concrete tools for developing resilience during professional transitions, practical approaches to amplifying diverse voices within organisations, and actionable techniques from sports psychology to enhance team performance and leadership effectiveness.
Book Clare Balding for an unforgettable blend of compelling storytelling and practical wisdom that transforms how teams approach their greatest challenges.
How can I book Clare Balding for my next event?
Email clare.balding@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.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Clare Balding available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Clare Balding's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Clare directly.
What topics does Clare Balding specialise in?
Clare Balding specialises in discussing elite mindsets, adaptability, women's rights and equality and more.
What is Clare Balding's speaking style like?
Clare delivers with passion, charm, and professionalism, sharing personal, relatable stories. Her engaging style leaves a lasting impression, inspiring audiences with enthusiasm and heartfelt, practical insights.
Does Clare Balding offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Clare Balding offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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