Alex Atherton

“The feedback from our session with Alex was unanimously positive. Audience members left with a genuine new sense of optimism. I had a quiet worry that a speaker with an academic background wouldn’t land so well in a room full of CEOs, but Alex is capable of reading a commercial room and keeping senior people engaged. He challenged a lot of assumptions we’d quietly held for years, did it in a way that felt direct without being defensive, and left people energised rather than lectured at.”

“Overwhelmingly it was a brilliant session. Everybody enjoyed it, it was thought-provoking, and it was refreshing to have something non-company-specific that put a different perspective on things. The audience found it really inspirational. And the real-time interaction in the panel session afterwards took it beyond a standard keynote. I can’t thank you enough.”

“Alex offered a thought-provoking insight. He has a very engaging style as a speaker and his background as a headteacher meant his insights were grounded in real experience and a genuine respect for the young people he is advocating for. He was the highest rated external speaker across the whole event – 94% rated him good or excellent.”

“Alex delivered a thought-provoking session, using insightful research to help organisations create environments that work for all generations. Whether attendees were Gen Z professionals themselves or leaders looking to better shape their organisations for the future, there was something valuable for everyone. The session offered tangible, actionable insights that can be applied immediately in the workplace.”

“Alex was excellent both in preparation and delivery. The fireside chat was inspiring, informative, and delivered in a relaxed, natural manner. He came across as confident and deeply knowledgeable about his subject. He went the extra mile by spending additional time at the conference engaging directly with delegates, adding significant value to the overall experience. His flexibility and willingness to participate beyond his allotted slot impressed the team. Attendees found his session highly insightful and engaging. They particularly valued his perspective on Gen Z entering the workforce and becoming future clients, and how to bridge generational gaps effectively.”

“Alex spoke at a series of regional events with farmers. The sessions were very well received, interesting, thought provoking and very relevant to an industry that struggles to recruit and retain young staff. He was flexible, extremely reliable and a pleasure to work with. We received a significant amount of positive feedback from attendees many of whom are actively implementing Alex’s suggested strategies.”

“Alex’s preparation for our audience was outstanding. From the first conversation it was clear how much thought and experience he brings. He delivered an engaging, insightful session that really connected with our audience. Alex was professional, easy to work with and brought great energy to the stage.”

“Alex was excellent—inspiring, deeply knowledgeable, and naturally engaging. He went the extra mile, spending additional time with delegates beyond his session. His insights on Gen Z and bridging generational gaps were highly insightful, generated positive discussion with delegates and resonated strongly with senior attendees.”

“Alex went down very well with our audience. He was very thought provoking which is exactly what we wanted.”