Kriss Akabusi MBE
Transform team performance with Kriss Akabusi MBE, speaker, Olympic medallist and leadership coach. Kriss works with executives to drive motivation, peak performance and personal development, delivering world-class insights backed by athletic achievement and business expertise.
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
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Kriss began his international athletics career in 1983 as a member of the 4x400 metre relay squad. He is best remembered for helping Britain secure gold against the Americans at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo. With three Olympic medals and multiple World, European, and Commonwealth titles, Kriss was honoured with an MBE in 1992 by Her Majesty the Queen for his services to athletics.
Kriss ventured into television by presenting Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast, followed by a co-presenter role on the BBC’s Record Breakers and various other children’s TV programmes. He is now a regular contributor to radio and television programmes, including Sky News’ Paper Review Programme, discussing topics from sport to business.
To enhance his business acumen, Kriss completed a two-year MBA programme at Ashridge Business School. He is also an accredited personal coach, having qualified at the Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara, and works with executives and senior managers to help them achieve their personal and business goals.
Kriss is also the founder and chairperson of The Akabusi Charitable Trust (TACT), which promotes social and economic development in Nigerian communities.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
In every one of his speeches, Kriss Akabusi strives to ignite passion and leave attendees ready to accomplish their next goal. Tailored to your conference and objectives, Kriss’ speeches inspire delegates, both professionally and personally, to take ownership of and commit to goals, identify and overcome hurdles, use creativity and innovation to achieve outstanding results, be flexible and manage change proactively, and understand the importance of teamwork and how to achieve it.
This session explores the importance of collaboration in building stronger teams. Attendees will learn how to identify and overcome common barriers to collaboration, as well as strategies for fostering a culture of teamwork and communication. By unleashing the power of collaboration, attendees will be able to improve productivity, increase innovation, and achieve greater success in their personal and professional lives.
This session explores the importance of innovation in driving success and growth in both personal and professional endeavours. Attendees will learn how to cultivate a mindset of innovation, embrace change, and think outside the box to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. They will gain practical strategies for fostering creativity and innovation within their teams and organisations, ultimately leading to increased productivity, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
Our experts are here to make your event run smoothly, whether it's moderating a discussion, sharing insights on a panel, or keeping things lively as a host. With plenty of experience and a knack for engaging audiences, they bring the right mix of professionalism and energy to any event. You can count on them to connect with your crowd and ensure everything goes off without a hitch.
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