The Impact Guru – Pitching | Presenting | Leadership | Confidence | Visibility
Award-Winning Author | TEDx Speaker | Former BBC Producer | Communication Powerhouse
Esther
Esther is a renowned personal impact expert, keynote speaker, and author, affectionately known as “The Impact Guru.” With more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting—including 10 years at the BBC—Esther has a unique ability to teach professionals how to communicate with confidence, engage their audience, and make an unforgettable impact.
Esther has worked with a range of global organisations, from top financial institutions and law firms to universities and the military, helping them improve staff engagement, leadership visibility, and public speaking skills. She trains professionals to present with authority, pitch with persuasion, and lead with gravitas, all while fostering a sense of authenticity and connection.
Her dynamic sessions blend practical tools with deep psychological insights, helping individuals and teams feel empowered, visible, and heard. Esther is also a sought-after TEDx speaker, podcast host, and media pundit who frequently appears on GB News, BBC, and ITV.
Her first book, Goodbye Glossophobia – Banish Your Fear of Public Speaking, was highly commended at the Business Book of the Year Awards, and she’s about to release her second book, Visibly Brilliant, which is aimed at professionals who feel frustrated by their lack of recognition despite being technically brilliant.
What to Expect from Esther’s Sessions:
Pitching & Presenting: Build confidence to pitch ideas and present to any audience
Leadership Visibility: Increase your presence and impact as a leader
Public Speaking Confidence: Overcome nerves and speak with authority
Career Progression: Enhance your personal brand and visibility for greater career opportunities
Hybrid & Virtual Communication: Master communication in hybrid and virtual environments
Staff Engagement: Engage, motivate, and inspire teams to perform at their best
Networking: Techniques for building valuable relationships with authenticity
Esther’s clients include prestigious organisations like Deloitte, Barclays, Allianz, the MOD, Universities of Oxford, Cambridge & Harvard, along with leading law firms such as CM Murray LLP and Trowers & Hamlins LLP. Whether working with senior leaders, teams, or emerging talent, Esther helps them communicate with clarity and confidence in high-pressure, high-stakes environments.
“Esther should come on prescription from the NHS – she's utterly brilliant and inspirational.”
— Clare Murray, Founder & Managing Partner, CM Murray LLP
“Esther changed my life. She helped me get over my public speaking nerves, which has been transformational for me and the bank.”
— Andrea Delay, MD, Head of Mid-Corporate Banking, Barclays