Scott Quinnell is a former Wales international and British and Irish Lion who has built a second career as a broadcaster, author, and corporate ambassador, combining elite sport insight with media experience and personal resilience. Since representing Wales in both rugby union and rugby league, Scott has spent 25 years working across television and radio.
Scott appears regularly as a Sky Sports rugby pundit and co-hosts the Stick To Rugby podcast and The Overlap Rugby on YouTube. He co-presented eight series of Sky's School of Hard Knocks with Will Greenwood and has featured in multiple S4C programmes promoting the Welsh language, including Cais Quinnell and Dim Cwsg i Quinnell. He serves as a People's Postcode Lottery ambassador and has appeared in numerous television shows, including a recurring role in the comedy series Stella. Scott co-authored Leader On The Pitch with psychologist Paul Boross in 2017.
Diagnosed with dyslexia in his early thirties, Scott now uses his personal experience to help organisations understand learning differences and overcome workplace challenges. He connects high-performance sport, communication, and personal challenge to workplace culture, leadership, and team cohesion, using storytelling, humour, and real-world examples from professional rugby and live broadcasting. He has worked with companies including Heineken, Celtic Manor, and Zip World.
Audiences gain specific strategies for improving team performance, practical approaches to handling adversity, and actionable methods for creating inclusive workplace cultures. Scott delivers these insights through personal stories from international rugby, his media career, and his journey with dyslexia.
Book Scott to motivate employees, entertain clients, and represent your brand with authenticity and Welsh passion.
How can I book Scott Quinnell for my next event?
Email scott.quinnell@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.
As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Scott Quinnell for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Scott Quinnell's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Scott directly.
What topics does Scott Quinnell specialise in?
Scott Quinnell specialises in discussing high-performance leadership, teamwork, neurodiversity awareness and more.
What is Scott Quinnell's speaking style like?
Scott’s delivery style is energetic, warm, and engaging, blending humour and empathy. He connects with all audiences, making events memorable and impactful with his professionalism, passion, and approachable personality.
Does Scott Quinnell offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Scott Quinnell offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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