Stef Sword-Williams is a TEDx speaker, founder, and two-time author, best known for founding F*ck Being Humble, a global movement and consultancy empowering people to own their achievements and overcome the fear of self-promotion.
Recognised as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree for Europe, Stef has been named among the Top 50 Workplace Leaders in the UK, Start Up Magazine’s 22 Most Influential Women, and twice in The Dot’s 100 Women Changing the Creative Industry. Stef has also been recognised as one of the Top 100 women changing the creative industry and won the LinkedIn Future Is Female Award.
Stef’s talks have reached audiences in over 50 countries and have been booked by global brands including Apple, Unilever, Google, Nike, Adidas, Microsoft, and the BBC. Her TEDx Talk on redefining humility and self-promotion has cemented her reputation as a leading voice in confidence, personal branding, and social impact.
Stef's debut book, F*ck Being Humble: Why self-promotion isn’t a dirty word, has sold over 10,000 copies, with her second book continuing to expand the conversation around visibility, confidence, and career empowerment.
With a community of over 170,000 people online, Stef’s work has been featured in Forbes, Grazia, Vogue, BBC World News, and the Financial Times. In recognition of her contribution to social impact, she was invited to become a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Stef continues to reinvest profits and time into community initiatives, inspiring people worldwide to embrace their worth and celebrate their successes boldly and unapologetically.
How can I book Stef Sword-Williams for my next event?
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PepTalk are speaking agents for Stef Sword-Williams. They are available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Stef Sword-Williams's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events — just email stef.sword.williams@getapeptalk.com and we'll be happy to help!
For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Stef directly.
What topics does Stef Sword-Williams specialise in?
Stef Sword-Williams specialises in discussing self-promotion, personal branding, self-empowerment and more.
What is Stef Sword-Williams's speaking style like?
Stef delivers engaging, relatable sessions with an upbeat and motivating style. Her presentations inspire honest conversation, offer actionable takeaways, and consistently receive high praise from diverse audiences.
Does Stef Sword-Williams offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Stef Sword-Williams offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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