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James Haskell
Develop team performance and leadership culture with James Haskell, former England rugby international and high-performance speaker. James works with organisations to build resilient teams and navigate pressure-filled environments, delivering actionable frameworks trusted by Google, Apple, and Oxford University.
James Haskell is a former England rugby international who has built a multifaceted career in media, entertainment, and public speaking since retiring from professional sport in 2019. With 77 caps for England and appearances for the British and Irish Lions, James brings front-line experience in high-pressure performance environments.
James co-hosts The Good, The Bad and The Rugby, which attracts 150,000 listeners per episode and ranks as one of the world's largest sports podcasts. He has written five books, including the Sunday Times bestseller What A Flanker, and appeared on programmes including I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, The Chase, and A League of Their Own. His work spans television presenting, DJ sets, and his latest podcast Amuse Douche, which documents his journey into stand-up comedy. Alongside his media work, James supports several charities, including Aspire, Barnardo's, Help for Heroes, Lord’s Taverners, The Matt Hampson Foundation, and Sebastian’s Action Trust.
James translates his rugby career into practical frameworks for organisations navigating change, building resilient teams, and performing under pressure. He addresses leadership, mental health, social media challenges, and personal development with the directness of someone who has experienced both triumphs and setbacks at the highest level. His corporate clients include Google, Apple, British Airways, and Jaguar Land Rover, alongside academic institutions such as Oxford and Cambridge universities.
Audiences gain concrete strategies for team cohesion, handling pressure in competitive environments and maintaining performance during transitions. James also hosts events and conducts charity auctions, combining entertainment with substance. His presentations balance humour with genuine insight from two decades in professional sport.
Book James for a speaker who connects elite athletic experience with the real challenges organisations face today.
James Haskell transforms decades of elite rugby success into actionable business strategies, delivering proven methods for team building and peak performance under pressure to corporate audiences worldwide. His unique blend of sporting excellence, media expertise, and genuine humour creates memorable presentations that drive real organisational change. Secure James now to give your team the competitive edge they need to excel in today's demanding business environment.
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James Haskell draws on two decades of professional rugby experience to translate elite sport into practical frameworks, structuring presentations around team cohesion, pressure management, and performance during transitions.
James Haskell speaks on leadership, team cohesion, high performance under pressure, mental health, and personal development through sporting transition. He earned 77 caps for England and has delivered keynotes for corporate clients including Google, Apple, British Airways, and Jaguar Land Rover.
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