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Blaire Palmer is a highly respected Organisational Culture and Leadership Specialist, known for her dynamic approach to helping businesses evolve their workplace culture. Since 2009, she has worked as a Culture Specialist at That People Thing, supporting leaders in building environments where individuals and teams can truly thrive. With a sharp focus on collaboration, engagement, and trust, Blaire is frequently sought after for her expertise in guiding organisations through cultural transformation and leadership challenges.
Blaire began her career as a BBC journalist and producer, notably contributing to BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme. She holds a BA in Law and Sociology from the University of Warwick and a Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the London College of Printing. Over the years, she has held various leadership roles, including Managing Director of Optimum Executive Coaching and Non-Executive Director at Fig Management Services. In 2018, she founded A Brilliant Gamble, a coaching initiative aimed at individuals looking to redesign their personal and professional lives.
As an accomplished author, Blaire has written three influential books: The Hyper-Creative Personality (2007), The Recipe for Success (2009), and What’s Wrong With Work? (2010), each offering fresh insights into workplace dynamics and leadership. She is also a Cultural Pioneer Ambassador at HRZone and hosts the Human Revolutionaries Show, a podcast that explores progressive thinking in leadership and culture. Her practical advice and forward-thinking perspectives make her a trusted voice in navigating change, digital disruption, and hybrid collaboration.
A regular media contributor, Blaire has appeared on BBC Breakfast, Sky News, and the Jeremy Vine Show, and has worked with a wide range of global clients including GSK, Mattel, Roche, The FA, and Airbus. Her key speaking topics include leadership and motivation, diversity and inclusion, women in leadership, and empowerment in the workplace. Through her engaging talks and coaching, Blaire empowers organisations to embrace more human-centred, inclusive, and resilient ways of working.
Blaire Palmer is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Blaire Palmer was everything the EAIE wanted in a leadership speaker. In only 45 minutes she was able to turn everyone’s perceptions of leadership and management on its head. Blaire was extremely relevant and was able to clearly and simply get her message across to our international audience. She is a must have for any conference! Highly recommended!”
“Blaire’s presentation was inspiring, relevant, fresh and fun. There was a great sense of collaboration at our Top 100 Leaders meeting today and that was, in no small way, down to the thought-provoking messages and enthusiasm that Blaire brought to the event. Just what we needed.”
“Blaire captivated our audience in presenting her experience and advice with regard to empowering McCormick’s staff to succeed and develop. She was upbeat, engaging and gave us confidence that we are on the right journey with regard to diversity in our company.”
“Blaire offers a wealth of experience in her field, all relevant to today’s business demands, and coupled with an engaging, warm and thought- provoking delivery style, has given me and my colleagues some valuable insights and actions to take and make a positive difference!”
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