Nicola Beckford
Transform media events with Nicola Beckford, speaker, award-winning BBC journalist and conference host. Nicola works with corporate audiences to deliver impactful presentations and skilled interviews, bringing over twenty years of broadcasting expertise from BBC One, Radio 4, and major news programmes.
London, United Kingdom
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Her career includes presenting Woman's Hour, You & Yours, and Pick of the Week on BBC Radio 4. She has also hosted Midlands Today's evening news and BBC news bulletins in Bristol and Cambridge.
Before her presenting career, Nicola reported for the BBC's One and Six O'Clock News, Radio 4's Today Programme, and Radio 5 Live.
Nicola was among the first BBC journalists to utilise the Freedom of Information Act to uncover stories, influencing government changes in UK law. In 2012, she revealed on BBC Radio 4's The World at One that hundreds of children were detained in police cells due to a shortage of mental health hospital beds, leading to changes in the Mental Health Act.
While reporting for the BBC Six O'Clock News, she uncovered that many hospital patients in England were victims of serious preventable errors termed "never events." This work led to invitations to speak at various conferences, including the Health and Safety Executive and the Scottish Parliament.
With over twenty years in broadcasting, Nicola is also an accomplished conference and awards host. Her highlights include hosting the Interchange Conference and interviewing retail expert Mary Portas during her "Work Like a Woman" book tour.
Before her broadcasting career, Nicola worked as a secondary school teacher in Birmingham, where she aimed to inspire her students to reach their potential.
Her research and presentation skills suit her for various corporate events. Nicola Beckford is available for conference facilitation, awards hosting, panel debates, interviewing, and voiceovers.
To book her for your next event, contact the PepTalk team.
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With extensive experience in moderating, participating in panels, and hosting events, our experts ensure every event is seamless and impactful. They skillfully guide discussions, contribute insightful perspectives, and engage audiences with their dynamic presence. Whether moderating a complex debate, offering expertise on a panel, or hosting a major conference, their ability to connect with diverse audiences ensures a memorable and successful event every time.
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We work with speakers across a variety of fee ranges, giving you the flexibility to choose someone who fits your event's needs. Virtual keynote fees in the UK and Europe typically start at £2,000, while in-person top-tier speakers can reach £25,000. In the US, virtual in-person fees range from $5,000 to over $100,000, depending on the speaker and format, such as after-dinner talks, conference keynotes, Q&As, or podcasts. Comedians generally start at £1,500 or $2,000 for a 20-minute set.
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Partnering with PepTalk means elevating your events with our curated roster of top motivational speakers, industry experts, delivering punchy keynotes that leave a lasting impact. From talent selection, to contracts and logistics, we handle it all. We have global expert network, with over 3000 speakers from over 33 countries on our line-up.
We also provide a full range of talent, from event hosts and moderators to interviewers and corporate entertainment, ensuring your event’s success from start to finish.
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