John Lees is the UK's leading career strategist, helping professionals navigate career transitions with practical, innovative approaches that blend deep expertise with accessible guidance.
As the author of 15 career books, including the bestseller How To Get A Job You Love (twice selected as WHSmith Business Book of the Month), John brings substantial credibility to his work. His career insights appear regularly in Harvard Business Review online, The Times, and The Guardian, while his television appearances include BBC and ITV programmes focused on employment success.
John equips organisations to address critical talent challenges through specialised programmes that transform career management practices. His corporate work spans major institutions, including The British Council, CIPD, Lloyds Banking Group, and Marks & Spencer, where he develops frameworks for career realignment, structured career conversations, and talent retention strategies that respond to today's rapidly evolving workplace demands.
Audiences leave John's presentations with practical tools to make better career decisions, actionable strategies to overcome career barriers, and renewed confidence to pursue meaningful work aligned with their strengths and values.
Book John Lees to give your team the career clarity and strategic direction they need to thrive in today's complex professional landscape.
How can I book John Lees for my next event?
Email john.lees@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.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for John Lees available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about John Lees's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting John directly.
What topics does John Lees specialise in?
John Lees specialises in discussing career strategy, career transitions, talent management and more.
What is John Lees's speaking style like?
John delivers with an authoritative British voice, offering clear, practical career advice. His style is confident, insightful, and accessible, making complex topics easy to understand and apply.
Does John Lees offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, John Lees offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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