“Leigh delivered a fantastic presentation during our Global Health and Wellbeing day. We had a lot of positive feedback from his inspirational talk which definitely raised the profile of mental health within our organisation. Leigh is an inspiration to everyone.”
David Wilson, Global Head of Health and Wellbeing, Victrex
“Wow. Utterly, wow. Leigh certainly was inspirational and indeed such a breath of fresh air, he created such a buzz around the school. I was impressed by not only the attendance of staff and parents, but the volume of students who came along. Thank you – Leigh really has touched and motivated a lot of our students.”
Roberta Keys, Deputy Headteacher, Malvern College
“Leigh delivered one of the most professional and engaging talks at the festival this year. It was clear that Leigh had put a lot of thought into what he wanted to convey in his talk, carefully pulling out the key stories and themes from all his years on the road. Leigh's talk was engaging throughout and delivered with a real sense of humility.”
Laura Moss, Cycle Touring Festival Organiser
“When we invited Leigh to present to our staff about his experiences in creating a support eco system and team to help him break a world record, we never imagined that it would have had such a positive impact on everyone who attended. Leigh influenced, motived and inspired our staff to be the better version of themselves and gave them guidance and the tools to achieve this individually and within a team environment.”
Steve Reynolds, CEO, TBS Mobility
“Leigh is a natural communicator, using humour and his modest personality, Leigh's account of his fascinating experiences was delivered in a completely natural way that immediately connected with both the students and the teachers.”
Claire Tresidder, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Ashbourne Academy
“It’s was a real honour to partner with Leigh, he’s such an inspirational person and a great business speaker. The aim of the session was for delegates to leave in a positive, can do frame of mind, feeling confident that they can use some of Leigh’s tips to bolster team spirit, harness potential and exceed expectations. This is something I’m confident the event achieved.”
Mary Maguire, MD, Astute Recruitment
“The TEDxRNCM audience were utterly captured through Leigh’s account. This wasn’t just an account however, but an experience. Eloquently delivered but with real personality, Leigh gave inspiration, insight, enjoyment and even humour - a talk I won’t be forgetting for a long time.”
Hayley Parkes, TEDx Event Organiser
“Leigh articulates his passion and learning so well that his enthusiasm and motivation transcends the world of sport and is relevant for physical, psychological and organisational wellness and performance. He is a truly phenomenal speaker and comes highly recommended.”
Deputy Chief Constable, East Midlands Special Operations Unit
“Leigh delivered an insightful, engaging and thought provoking talk with an honest vulnerability that proved powerful. He used his achievements to explain how commitment and team work provided him with the mental and physical resilience to achieve his world record breaking challenges. And translated it into how these can be applied to the everyday challenges we want to set for ourselves. I highly recommend Leigh to any business and sincerely hope we work together again soon.”
Lela Pirouet, Health, Safety & Wellbeing Lead UK & I, Imperial Brands plc
“Leigh was the keynote speaker at a recent staff away day. We were focusing on culture and, in particular, encouraging the staff to go the extra mile in support of others. Leigh was superb both before and during the event. In the build up we had great engagement, he understood the ask and tailored his brief to draw our relevant points that linked to the day.
On the day Leigh delivered a captivating speech and held the audience in the palm of his hand throughout. The challenges he overcame during some of his incredible achievements resonated with all and gave the staff much to reflect on. I recommend Leigh to any organisation looking for someone who can inspire the staff to go the extra mile.”
Stuart Williams OBE, Chief Executive, East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association
“Leigh gave a motivational speech at the Nottingham Trent University's 2023 Annual Apprenticeship Awards evening. From first contact Leigh was a pleasure to work with and was keen to understand the audience and the key messages that we wanted to get across during the evening, so that he could tailor his input accordingly. Leigh's speech was well thought out and tailored to both the audience and the messages we wished to convey and was extremely well received by the audience on the night. I can thoroughly recommend Leigh for similar engagements and would happily use again should circumstances arise.”
David Drury, Degree Apprenticeships Manager, Nottingham Trent University
“What Leigh spoke about resonated with everyone; you didn’t have to be interested in cycling or want to break a world record to be completely inspired by his story. We came away with the simple knowledge that with mental resilience and wellbeing, you really could achieve anything. Leigh’s honesty, vulnerability, huge determination and resilience was just inspirational. We all could have listened to him for hours!”
Sue Roberts, Founder, YMM Charity
“Leigh recently compèred a community event attended by community groups and health stakeholders to celebrate Derby's Community Connectors work on tackling health inequalities. He was very engaging and thoughtfully wove together presenters stories and reflections with genuine warmth. He prepared well, was able to offer general support on the night as an extra (and informed) pair of hands and even managed to keep us to time! Thanks Leigh.”
Siobhan Horsley, Consultant in Public Health, Derby City Council
“Leigh joined our recent panel session talking to business owners on the link to 1% improvements. He shared his experiences of his world records with such authenticity and energy, weaving powerful personal stories into meaningful business lessons that truly resonated with our audience. The talk was engaging, inspiring, and thought-provoking, one of those rare sessions that people are still talking about long after the event. If you’re looking for a speaker who connects deeply with the audience, sparks reflection, and leaves everyone feeling both inspired and equipped to take action, I can’t recommend Leigh highly enough.”
Bev Wakefield, Founder, Vibrant Accountancy
The Race Of Truth: The Story Behind Breaking The Record
Leigh’s book, The Race of Truth, documenting his remarkable true story of personal transformation, was shortlisted for the Cycling Book of the Year in The Times 2024 Sports Book Awards.
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