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England manager & leadership expert

Gareth Southgate

Build high-performing teams with Sir Gareth Southgate, speaker and England football legend. Gareth inspires organisations with his insights on developing resilient cultures, managing performance pressure, and driving inclusive leadership, delivering hard-earned wisdom as England's most successful football manager since 1966.

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Sir Gareth Southgate, Speaker | Leadership and Team Performance Specialist
Gareth Southgate

Gareth Southgate

London, United Kingdom

Typical fee range

£26k–50k

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Gareth Southgate's biography

At a glance

  • England manager who led teams to two consecutive European Championship finals
  • Former Premier League player with 57 appearances for the England national team
  • Goodwill Ambassador for The Prince’s Trust
Sir Gareth Southgate combines elite sporting experience with a revolutionary approach to building high-performing teams in challenging environments for unprecedented results. As England's most successful football manager since 1966, Gareth led the national team to consecutive European Championship finals and World Cup semi-finals. His 102 matches as manager and 57 as a player give him unparalleled insight into performance under pressure. Beyond football, he serves as Goodwill Ambassador for The King's Trust and supports multiple charitable organisations, including Help for Heroes. Gareth helps organisations overcome modern business challenges through his insights into rebuilding fractured cultures. His leadership approach emphasises psychological safety, authentic communication, and inclusive decision-making, creating environments where diverse talents flourish and collective goals supersede individual interests. These principles have transformed underperforming teams into consistent achievers. Gareth's presentations deliver practical approaches to empowering team members, managing high-pressure situations, and maintaining strategic focus when stakes are high. His methods for building trust across diverse groups provide immediate value for organisations facing change. Book Sir Gareth Southgate to access transformative insights from someone who has repeatedly turned potential into performance at the highest level.

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Why we recommend booking Gareth

Sir Gareth Southgate transforms organisations through his revolutionary leadership approach that combines elite sporting experience with strategies for building high-performing teams in challenging environments. Book this England football legend to gain actionable insights on creating psychological safety, authentic communication, and inclusive decision-making that will turn your team's potential into measurable performance.

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How do I book Gareth Southgate for my next event?
Email gareth.southgate@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 Gareth's 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.
What is Gareth Southgate's speaking style like?
Gareth inspires with his strong leadership and commitment to inclusivity, delivering motivational messages that resonate deeply. His ability to connect with fans and players alike is widely recognised and appreciated.
What topics does Gareth Southgate specialise in?
Gareth Southgate specialises in discussing leadership, resilience, teamwork and more.
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