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Elizabeth Day

Transform workplace failure into growth with Elizabeth Day, speaker and award-winning author. Elizabeth helps organisations reframe setbacks through her expertise in resilience, professional development, and wellbeing, delivering insights recognised by her chart-topping podcast and British Press Awards.

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Elizabeth Day, Speaker | Writer & How To Fail Podcaster

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Elizabeth Day's biography

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  • Award-winning novelist and broadcaster
  • Host of "How To Fail" podcast
  • Highly acclaimed journalist in UK and US
Elizabeth Day is an award-winning author and broadcaster. Her chart-topping podcast, How To Fail, celebrates the things that haven't gone right. According to Stylist magazine, she has "revolutionised the way we see failure." Elizabeth's guests have included Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Gloria Steinem, Andrew Scott, Lily Allen, and many more, winning it the Rising Star Award at the 2019 British Podcast Awards. As a journalist, Elizabeth has been a weekly columnist for You magazine on the Mail on Sunday and a feature writer for numerous publications in the UK and US, including The Telegraph, The Times, Vogue, Grazia, and Elle. She won a British Press Award in 2004 for Young Journalist of the Year and was Highly Commended as Feature Writer of the Year in 2013. If you want to inspire your team with a new perspective on failure, learning, and growth, look no further than Elizabeth.

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Why we recommend booking Elizabeth

Elizabeth Day offers your team a transformative perspective on failure, turning setbacks into stepping stones for growth and innovation. Her insights, drawn from high-profile interviews and award-winning journalism, will inspire resilience, creativity, and a positive shift in your corporate culture, making her an invaluable asset for any business seeking to thrive.

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Trusted by You magazine, The Telegraph, The Times

Featured Projects

How To Fail Podcast
Best Friend Therapy Podcast

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How do I book Elizabeth Day for my next event?
Email elizabeth.day@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk 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. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Elizabeth Day for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Elizabeth Day's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Elizabeth Day directly.
What is Elizabeth Day's speaking style like?
Elizabeth delivers insightful talks that challenge perceptions of failure, inspiring audiences with her engaging storytelling and unique perspective on growth. Her approach is both relatable and empowering.
What topics does Elizabeth Day specialise in?
Email elizabeth.day@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk 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. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Elizabeth Day for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Elizabeth Day's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Elizabeth Day directly.
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