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Emma Vardy - Speaker

Emma Vardy | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Emma Vardy

Gain critical insight into how global political shifts impact your business environment with Emma Vardy, speaker, BBC Correspondent and Presenter.
Emma Vardy | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Politics
Geopolitics
Business Strategy
Emma Vardy
Gain critical insight into how global political shifts impact your business environment with Emma Vardy, speaker, BBC Correspondent and Presenter.
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Emma was a superb host of our Good Friday Agreement Anniversary event that we held with the former British and Irish Prime Ministers, Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, and a group of 200 young people from across Northern Ireland. Emma conducted this historic session perfectly, keeping it engaging by asking perceptive questions from our two speakers, whilst at the same time enabling the young participants the space and confidence to give their own insights, and importantly also the opportunity to converse with two global statesmen. It was a momentous event that was guided with truly exceptional professionalism by Emma. | Marc McGonagle, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Rt Hon Tony Blair | |
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About Emma Vardy

Award winning BBC Correspondent and Presenter
Expert on global politics and cultural events
Royal Television Society Award recipient
Emma Vardy is an award-winning BBC Correspondent and Presenter who brings critical insight to global politics, business, and cultural events through her extensive frontline reporting experience across the UK and US.

As the BBC's Los Angeles Correspondent (2023-2025), Emma covered pivotal moments including the US Presidential Election, Trump assassination attempt, and Biden's withdrawal from the race. Her seventeen-year BBC career includes roles as Ireland Correspondent, where she received recognition for her coverage of Northern Ireland's political landscape and paramilitary activities. Emma holds two Royal Television Society Awards and was named "Journalist of the Year" by the Political Studies Association.

Emma helps organisations navigate today's complex media landscape by translating her firsthand experience covering major global events into practical insights. Her unique perspective bridges political, business, and cultural spheres, enabling leaders to better understand how interconnected global forces impact organisational strategy and public perception in rapidly changing environments.

Audiences leave Emma's presentations with a clearer understanding of how global political shifts affect business environments, practical approaches for communicating effectively during crisis situations, and strategies for maintaining authenticity while navigating complex stakeholder relationships.

Book Emma for a rare combination of journalistic authority and engaging storytelling that transforms complex global issues into actionable business intelligence.

How can I book Emma Vardy for my next event?  

Email emma.vardy@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 Emma directly.

What topics does Emma Vardy specialise in?  

Emma Vardy specialises in discussing global politics, crisis communication, organizational strategy and more.

What is Emma Vardy's speaking style like?  

Emma delivers events with professionalism, insight, and warmth. She skilfully engages speakers and audiences, keeps discussions focused, and brings a personable, confident presence that enhances every session.

Does Emma Vardy offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Emma Vardy offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

Why Should You Book Emma Vardy?

With seventeen years of frontline BBC reporting experience and multiple prestigious awards, Emma Vardy transforms complex global political and business insights into actionable intelligence through her engaging storytelling approach. Book this award-winning correspondent to give your team a rare opportunity to understand how interconnected global forces impact organizational strategy and crisis communication in today's rapidly changing environment.
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Emma was a superb host of our Good Friday Agreement Anniversary event that we held with the former British and Irish Prime Ministers, Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, and a group of 200 young people from across Northern Ireland. Emma conducted this historic session perfectly, keeping it engaging by asking perceptive questions from our two speakers, whilst at the same time enabling the young participants the space and confidence to give their own insights, and importantly also the opportunity to converse with two global statesmen. It was a momentous event that was guided with truly exceptional professionalism by Emma. | Marc McGonagle, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Rt Hon Tony Blair | |
Emma was a consummate professional chairing with grace, and skilfully working through the agenda ensuring that speakers were at their ease. She managed the political panel with expert journalistic insight. Emma made a vital contribution, and her input greatly enhanced the quality of the event. | Karen Murray, Director | Royal College of Midwives Northern Ireland |
Emma engaged excellently with our expert speakers, and then did a particularly fine job in chairing the Q&A sessions - ensuring that a range of different questions were considered, while also keeping the event firmly on-topic. Emma brought to our events the presentational skills of a highly-experienced journalist, as well as a lightness of touch and just the right amount of humour. She very much enhanced the overall quality of our Annual Lectures. | Professor Roger Awan-Scully, Chair | Political Studies Association |
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Emma has facilitated both online and in person events and we have been impressed by Emma’s professionalism and ability to conduct interesting and informative interviews with a range or authors. Emma is reliable and personable with an engaging personality and we would not hesitate to engage her again. | Jillian McFrederick | Libraries NI |
Emma was a superb host of our Good Friday Agreement Anniversary event that we held with the former British and Irish Prime Ministers, Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, and a group of 200 young people from across Northern Ireland. Emma conducted this historic session perfectly, keeping it engaging by asking perceptive questions from our two speakers, whilst at the same time enabling the young participants the space and confidence to give their own insights, and importantly also the opportunity to converse with two global statesmen. It was a momentous event that was guided with truly exceptional professionalism by Emma. | Marc McGonagle, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Rt Hon Tony Blair | |
Emma was a superb host of our Good Friday Agreement Anniversary event that we held with the former British and Irish Prime Ministers, Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, and a group of 200 young people from across Northern Ireland. Emma conducted this historic session perfectly, keeping it engaging by asking perceptive questions from our two speakers, whilst at the same time enabling the young participants the space and confidence to give their own insights, and importantly also the opportunity to converse with two global statesmen. It was a momentous event that was guided with truly exceptional professionalism by Emma. | Marc McGonagle, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Rt Hon Tony Blair | |

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