Ideas

During these uncertain times as we all work from home, the thought of the JLA office in central London feels like a distant dream. But in recent months, we have been busy… Read full article.

As the new year approaches, it’s that time where we all look ahead and make an attempt to improve ourselves and create new goals for the future. In the business world, I… Read full article.

(and, no, the “D” doesn’t stand for digital!) In today’s rapidly changing business environment, much airtime is given to the development of new technologies and their impact on businesses. Consequently, it is… Read full article.

JLA’s Real Variety Show will be held at Cadogan Hall, London SW1 at 7.30pm on Monday 23rd September. The Real Variety Show is seen throughout the industry as the place to preview… Read full article.

Sacha Romanovitch Former CEO of Grant Thornton, Sacha highlights what it means to lead a company through cultural and process change, to put people at the forefront of the business, and to… Read full article.

With Extinction Rebellion and the climate crisis finally making the top of the news agenda, sustainability in business is one of the topics that the Account Managers at JLA are being asked… Read full article.

On the eve of his departure on an around the world sailing race, JLA account manager Danny Lee muses on some of the best motivational speakers he has worked with:  One of… Read full article.

“A generation with a huge sense of entitlement: Bosses complain that Millennials are spoilt, full of themselves, averse to hard work and expect ‘success on a plate’ so what does that mean… Read full article.

It’s one thing to have a great story, but equally important is the art of communicating it. In my corporate presentations, I share ‘behind the curtain’ techniques of how that’s done and… Read full article.

Actually, I couldn’t possibly choose just one.  I’ve worked at JLA for over five years and have spent many an evening at awards ceremonies all around the UK, sussing out the wheat… Read full article.

The most interesting thing about working for a speaker bureau is being given the opportunity to view wider business trends. Our client base is cross sectional and on any given day, it’s… Read full article.

At JLA, we provide hundreds of after-dinner speakers each year, and humour is the key attribute of many enquiries. Whether it is a comedian who comes on after pudding for twenty minutes… Read full article.

As a speaker bureau, it would be right to presume that we specialise and can provide the best keynote speakers and facilitators for your conference or host for your awards or any… Read full article.

Often referred to as ‘the challenge of our generation’, the environment and climate change is never far from the headlines. You only have to look at the gorgeous weather we experienced this… Read full article.

2018, one hundred years on from when women received the vote, has seen significant change in women’s rights around the world. With Saudi Arabia lifting it’s driving ban, Ireland voting in favour… Read full article.

With the ever growing arts world, and the enormous amount of talent we see today on screen and stage, the roster of talented individuals is constantly expanding. JLA, in partnership with top… Read full article.

Imagine taking a plane tomorrow. Upon arrival at the airport, you are being informed that your plane will fly on autopilot only. And that, for safety reasons, the cockpit door has been… Read full article.

A colleague (who shall remain nameless) scoffed at my choice of blog topic.  Well, to the naysayers, I say the humble briefing call is worthy of some explanation and appreciation.  It’s important… Read full article.

This might sound like I’m trying to toe the party line. But I’m excited. Very excited. As I type these words, I think can actually hear a the faint sound of a… Read full article.

OK, ironclad is probably a bit strong. I can’t speak for every presenter, but this is what I aim to do. 1. Tell the story visually. Rich imagery, videos, sound, infographics. No… Read full article.