Jim Lawless

Jim Lawless

Keynote Speaker: Expert Authority on Personal Development, Leadership & Change; Best Known For His Taming Tigers Theories

Jim Lawless Biography

Jim Lawless is a leading authority on AQ: learning new AdaptAbility skills to deliver bold, fast change. He also works with senior leaders to build cultures in which others can grow their AQ to deliver the plan – and for life.

Lawless has contributed to bold, fast change in global organisations, government, Olympic teams and business schools for two decades. He has inspired and educated over half a million people on five continents through his mindset.

Lawless has tested and developed the AQ skills personally. He adapted to become a televised jockey within a year of starting to ride and to become Britain’s deepest Freediver in just 8 months of training. Both done alongside his day job – a key element of Adaptability.

Currently studying Neuroscience at King’s College London, Lawless holds a Bachelor of Laws degree and practiced as a commercial solicitor in the City of London before moving into industry. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts in recognition of his business writing and is the author of the bestselling book "Taming Tigers" (Random House).

Over the past two decades, Lawless has evolved to be one of the most in-demand speakers in the world delivering over 100 major conference keynotes each year. What differentiates him, besides having proven his highly effective methodology personally, is his immense personal one-on-one connectivity with people in audiences of all sizes. He brings passion, energy, interactivity and amusing elements to the stage creating an engagement that transforms mindsets with ease.

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Jim Lawless Speaking Topics

THE ART OF POSSIBLE

‘Future of Work’, AI and the pace of geopolitical, tech and market disruptions require us to look at ideas we previously thought impossible, create a way to build them, and execute at pace whilst managing the risk.

If you’re asking yourself and your people to do things that have not been achieved before, you will create strong tension.

Unresolved, that tension will cause delays and the erosion of your ambition.

Understanding the tension liberates your people from it. And inspired, liberated people in collaboration can achieve the seemingly impossible.

And that’s Jim’s role in supporting your ambition. After all, nobody can become a jockey in 12 months or break a freediving record in 8 months whilst still delivering their day job…

BOLD CHANGE: FAST

You’re right. The only way to achieve the bold, fast change needed to deliver the plan is through your people owning it, courageously trying new, uncertain things and taking astute, managed risks.

We have taught leaders how to ‘manage’ and ‘drive’ change for decades. We have not taught our people how to manage the evolutionary human ‘fear algorithm’ that causes our whole body to react powerfully against risk and uncertainty. An algorithm carefully calibrated for the old Industrial Age through our education and ‘old work’ systems.

Gathering your people together in the same room is your critical opportunity to give them the skills, confidence, determination and inspiration to recognise and override the fear algorithm and to take managed, courageous necessary risks to create change where it counts.

Highly experienced, world class support is at hand to help you do precisely that.

Jim Lawless Videos

Jim Lawless - Taming Tigers
Jim Lawless invites you at ACEO's 25th Leadership Congress 2014
Jim Lawless - PMI Poland Chapter Congress 2013

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How much does it cost to book Jim Lawless for a speaking engagement?

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What topics does Jim Lawless speak about?

Jim Lawless is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Change Management, Teamwork & Teambuilding, International Business, Personal Growth, Corporate Culture, Business Leadership, Sales, Authors, Overcoming Adversity, Success, Motivational and Leadership.

Where does Jim Lawless travel from?

Jim Lawless generally travels from Europe and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Jim Lawless?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jim Lawless for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jim Lawless for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jim Lawless or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Jim Lawless is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Change Management. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jim Lawless for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jim Lawless generally travels from Europe and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Marcus Buckingham, Simon T. Bailey and Troy Hazard. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jim Lawless for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/03/2024.

Jim Lawless Speaking Topics

  • THE ART OF POSSIBLE

    ‘Future of Work’, AI and the pace of geopolitical, tech and market disruptions require us to look at ideas we previously thought impossible, create a way to build them, and execute at pace whilst managing the risk.

    If you’re asking yourself and your people to do things that have not been achieved before, you will create strong tension.

    Unresolved, that tension will cause delays and the erosion of your ambition.

    Understanding the tension liberates your people from it. And inspired, liberated people in collaboration can achieve the seemingly impossible.

    And that’s Jim’s role in supporting your ambition. After all, nobody can become a jockey in 12 months or break a freediving record in 8 months whilst still delivering their day job…

  • BOLD CHANGE: FAST

    You’re right. The only way to achieve the bold, fast change needed to deliver the plan is through your people owning it, courageously trying new, uncertain things and taking astute, managed risks.

    We have taught leaders how to ‘manage’ and ‘drive’ change for decades. We have not taught our people how to manage the evolutionary human ‘fear algorithm’ that causes our whole body to react powerfully against risk and uncertainty. An algorithm carefully calibrated for the old Industrial Age through our education and ‘old work’ systems.

    Gathering your people together in the same room is your critical opportunity to give them the skills, confidence, determination and inspiration to recognise and override the fear algorithm and to take managed, courageous necessary risks to create change where it counts.

    Highly experienced, world class support is at hand to help you do precisely that.

Jim Lawless Videos

Jim Lawless - Taming Tigers
Jim Lawless invites you at ACEO's 25th Leadership Congress 2014
Jim Lawless - PMI Poland Chapter Congress 2013
ThinkFM Conference 2013 - Interview with opening keynote Jim Lawless
  • How do I book Jim Lawless to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jim Lawless for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jim Lawless, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jim Lawless or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jim Lawless for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jim Lawless, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jim Lawless, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jim Lawless speak about?

    Jim Lawless is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Change Management, Teamwork & Teambuilding, International Business, Personal Growth, Corporate Culture, Business Leadership, Sales, Authors, Overcoming Adversity, Success, Motivational and Leadership.
  • Where does Jim Lawless travel from?

    Jim Lawless generally travels from Europe and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jim Lawless?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jim Lawless for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jim Lawless for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jim Lawless or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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