What your leaders will take away

This talk is built for real leadership environments: pressure, uncertainty, competing priorities, and the constant expectation to deliver. It’s designed to land emotionally — and translate into clear, practical behaviours.

Typical leadership outcomes:

  • Composure under pressure — clearer decisions when conditions change
  • Standards and accountability — holding the line when it’s easier to drift
  • Resilience that becomes action — moving from setback to momentum
  • Trust and responsibility in teams — leadership that sets the tone, not just the direction
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Best fit if your organisation needs…

✅ Leadership teams to stay calm and decisive under pressure
✅ Managers to set clearer standards and expectations
✅ A stronger culture of accountability and ownership
✅ A leadership message that’s credible for senior audiences and mixed rooms

Not the best fit if…
You’re looking for a technical leadership masterclass or sector-specific training session.

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Leadership themes covered

Lee tailors the talk to your audience and event theme. Common leadership angles include:

  • Leading when it’s uncomfortable — composure, discipline and decision-making
  • Standards under strain — how performance slips and how leaders reset it
  • Responsibility and ownership — choosing action over excuse
  • Trust and accountability — what high-performing teams expect of each other
  • Perspective and humility — leadership that earns followership, not compliance
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Talks Tailored to Your Audience

Every booking includes a briefing call to align on:

  • Audience profile and seniority
  • The leadership challenges you’re facing (change, growth, performance, culture)
  • Tone and sensitivities
  • The outcome you want people to act on afterwards

How booking works

  1. Enquiry and date check
  2. Briefing call and format recommendation
  3. Delivery on the day (timed and aligned to your agenda)
  4. Optional Q&A (where appropriate)

Choose the format that fits your event…

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Keynote

Theme-anchoring keynote for conferences and large business events.

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Motivational talk (business events)

Designed for performance, culture and leadership behaviour change.

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After-dinner

A lighter evening format with humour and heart, still grounded in a leadership message.

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Practical details

  • Lengths: 30 minutes or 45–60 minutes are most common; optional Q&A available
  • AV: Mic for larger rooms; details confirmed during briefing
  • Tailoring: Briefing call included so the leadership message matches your context
  • Delivery: In-person across the UK and overseas; virtual options available where appropriate

Booking Costs

  • Hire Lee to present virtually – From £1,500*
  • Hire Lee to present in-person – From £3,000*

*Cost varies depending on length of talk and geographic location.

“Lee spent some time with us and then spent some time with the players on their own. He has incredible stories. They give huge perspective to what we’re involved in. There were some brilliant and inspirational stories shared and when he walks in it has a big impact on the group. It’s good for us to step out of our world at times.”

Gareth Southgate - Former England Football Manager
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What audiences say...

“You’ve inspired thousands if not millions of people.”

HRH The Duke of Sussex Prince Harry

“There were some brilliant and inspirational stories shared and when those guys walk in it has a big impact on the group.”

Gareth Southgate - England Football manager

“That was a real eye-opener, He’s been through adversity and he’s not going to let that stop him.”

Danny Rose - England Football international

“Lee ‘Frank’ Spencer is a wonderful speaker, storyteller, and has genuinely lived a life of courage and humour most of us couldn’t dream of. If you’re looking for a speaker, check him out.”

Dr Pippa Grange - Sports Psychologist and former head of People and Team Development at the Football Association.

“A truly inspirational insight into what is possible without limitations, with the right mindset and values at the forefront of everything.”

Gemma Grainger - Women’s National Team Manager, Football Association of Wales

“Lee (Frank) Spencer is one of the most inspirational people I have ever encountered. I offer Lee my highest possible unreserved recommendation and fully endorse him as a powerful and authentic speaker who will touch both the hearts and minds of any audience.”

Scotty Mills - Published Author, Global Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Leadership and Culture Specialist

“Absolutely superb! [It] isn’t just about your incredible story, it’s the way it is delivered with candour, humility and humour. The best possible way to start a new year.”

Stuart Matthews Director of Education Corvus Learning Trust

“Lee is one of the best public speakers I have ever seen in real life. If your company, event, or organisation is looking for someone truly motivational and inspiring I could not recommend Lee more, you will not be disappointed.”

Mark Wright – Entrepreneur, speaker, winner of The Apprentice and Director of Climb Online

“If you’re looking for an inspirational speaker at an event, you won’t get much better than Lee… We’ve had some good speakers over the years, but Lee stands out a mile.”

Paul Bullivant - Commercial Director - Howarth Timber & Building Supplies.

“A true inspiration. His captivating storytelling has the incredible capacity to empower the audience to reach for their dreams and overcome any obstacles.”

Alexandra Neilan Bsc, Nd - Co-founder, Health is Wealth Group

“Lee delivered what was by far one of the most inspirational and motivational stories I’ve heard. His effortless ability to engage with the audience is incredible. He is really a remarkable man with a remarkable story.”

Brian Gilvary - Chief Financial Officer BP.

“I was really inspired by your visit to the DMRC event on Tuesday. You are a massive influence on me from now. An absolute pleasure to be in the presence of a living legend.”

Mathew Wood CeMap CertPFS DipFA - deVere Mortgages

“Excellent; Had some guests in tears with his down to earth matter of fact recounting of his accident and subsequent struggles. Audiences warmed to him immediately. Audiences loved him.”

Cunard Cruises

“The recruits absolutely loved it, your story of your courage and perseverance, along with your honesty in overcoming failure and physical challenges absolutely hit the mark with the recruits under rehabilitation.”

Major Tommy McPhee Royal Marines - Officer Commanding Hunter Company, Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. (Hunter Company is the dedicated centre of excellence for treating Royal Marines recruits injured in training.)

“An inspirational man, showing what can be achieved regardless of the situation. I have no reservation in recommending Lee as a speaker and would encourage everyone to hear his story and be inspired and moved by him.”

Dominic Conway - Digital Product Manager, J.P. Morgan

“He is a naturally gifted storyteller who connects with the audience in a way few others do. Can’t recommend him highly enough.”

Chris Paton - Managing Director, Quirk Solutions.

“Speaking and listening to various staff today, everyone was immensely grateful, inspired, touched and truly humbled by you (a few tears in the room too!). I’ll never forget that - so much I can learn from you as I try to be a better leader.”

Carl Von Reibnitz - Home office and Sustainability Director, Estates Directorate, Ministry of Justice.

“Lee is quite simply an inspirational motivational speaker who is perfect for any kind of audience of whatever size and age. He has the skill to read those present in a room, and to pitch his delivery just right for them, whether they are global businesspeople or primary school children.”

Jonathon Ball - Chief Executive, The Royal Marines Charity

“I’ve heard Lee speak on a number of occasions and I’m always amazed at how he tells his incredible story with the most humble of deliveries. Lee is authentic, inspirational and always entertaining.”

David Wiseman - Head of Programmes at the Royal Foundation . Supporting Those Who Serve

“I have had so many people coming up to me and saying how it was the most inspiring and motivational speech they have listened to. Prince Harry is certainly right – You are definitely a legend!”

DS Bryan Field - SC&O1 Homicide & Serious Crime Command, Metropolitan Police Service

“You are a truly inspirational person and you deliver your story with passion, professionalism and not least humour. It was an honour to be in your company.”

Kev Broadhead - Detective Chief Inspector, Nottinghamshire Police - County CID

“I can confidently tell you that Lee is quite frankly one of THE best! He engages with the audience, his story is one of THE most moving I’ve ever heard and I recommend him to anybody who wants to be inspired! If you/your company are looking for a keynote speaker, Lee is your man!”

Aloma Watson - Chairwoman

“Lee is an engaging speaker and his story captivated the whole audience. At the end of the day everyone was talking about how amazing he is and how much they enjoyed hearing from him.”

 

Lisa Gunner - Thompsons Solicitors

“Lee, you are a real legend. Excellent speaker that engages super well with your audiences. You were great for my team at patron and I recommend you highly to anybody who wants to be inspired!!”

Keith Breslauer - Managing Partner at Patron Capital Partners.

“Lee’s experiences and stories brought our day to life, and I would recommend him to any company or organisation. Thank you, Lee, for an incredible day.”

Mark Hanson - Managing Director UK & Ireland Audley Travel

“Lee spoke from the heart and delivered a truly engaging talk that was moving, funny and totally inspiring. Lee was a true professional. The message behind Lee’s talk, that no one should be defined by their disability was incredibly powerful.”

Helen Ashby - Global Events Manager, Sightsavers

“Your talk was one of the most inspirational ones that I have listened to. I would recommend anyone looking for an exceptional motivational speaker to look no further than you sir.”

Peter Haig - Senior Project Manager. MACE Group.

Leadership speaking FAQs

Is this suitable for senior leadership teams?
Yes. The content is delivered with credibility and avoids generic motivational language, making it suitable for senior audiences and mixed rooms.

Can the talk be aligned to our leadership framework or values?
Yes. The briefing call ensures the message supports your theme, language and desired outcomes without turning into internal training content.

Is this a training workshop or a keynote talk?
It’s a keynote-style talk with practical takeaways, not a skills workshop. If you require training, that’s best addressed separately.

How long is the talk?
Most events choose 30 minutes (tight agenda) or 45–60 minutes (deeper impact). Optional Q&A can be added.

Does Lee deliver virtually?
Yes, where a virtual format suits your audience and event design.

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