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James Haskell

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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.

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Former England rugby international with 77 caps
Co-host of top podcast The Good, The Bad And The Rugby
Sunday Times bestselling author and media personality

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, Barnardos, 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.

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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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We were delighted to have James Haskell join us at SALTEX 2025 for both a seminar session and a DJ set during our Happy Hour. From start to finish, James was an absolute professional. He was incredibly down-to-earth, easy to work with and genuinely engaged with our audience and team. Later in the day, his DJ set completely lifted the energy on the showfloor. It created a brilliant atmosphere and helped ensure visitors left feeling upbeat and positive, which was exactly what we wanted. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Sarah, Head of Events

Head of Events, Grounds Management Association

I will say James especially went down SO SO well so hugeee thanks for suggesting him!! Everyone was laughing all night. He was so lovely too.

Citywire

James' session was epic. He had a Ricky Gervais streak of hilarity. Well done on booking him.

Wealth Manager Conference & Awards Attendee, Citywire

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