Past London Business Forum Events
The London Business Forum creates extraordinary events. We appreciate that it's not always possible for you to join us live so we've started to record our events so anyone can still enjoy them. With many of the events below you'll find audio highlights.
They each last around 5 minutes and are free. Full length versions are available, but only to LBF discount package holders. If you are a package holder, LOG IN sign up here .
Peak Performance and Teamworkwith Sir Steve Redgrave
An afternoon with Sir Steve Redgrave and The Passing Zone ...more...
Tuesday 17 June 2008, 1:30 pm, The Peacock Theatre , Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2HT
Business Coachingwith Marshall Goldsmith
A morning with global coaching guru Marshall Goldsmith ...more...
Thursday 12 June 2008, 9:30 am, The Comedy Store , 1a Oxendon Street, London, SW1Y 4EE
Marketing Strategywith Professor Philip Kotler
Experience a comprehensive view of modern marketing strategy including holistic marketing, winning marketing strategies, and how to use new communication media and marketing technology. ...more...
Thursday 22 May 2008, 1:30 pm, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
Losing My Virginitywith Sir Richard Branson
An Audience with Sir Richard Branson ...more...
Friday 16 May 2008, 1:30 pm, Central Hall Westminster , Storey's Gate, London SW1H 9NH
Trendswith Magnus Lindkvist
An afternoon with The Trendspotter, Magnus Lindkvist ...more...
Thursday 15 May 2008, 1:30 pm, Lewis Media Centre , Ground Floor, Millbank Tower, Millbank, London, SW1P 4RS
Organisational Changewith Sir Nicholas Montagu
A morning with former Chairman of the Inland Revenue, Sir Nicholas Montagu ...more...
Thursday 15 May 2008, 9:30 am, Lewis Media Centre , Ground Floor, Millbank Tower, Millbank, London, SW1P 4RS
The 80 Minute MBAwith Richard Reeves & John Knell
A morning with Richard Reeves and John Knell ...more...
Thursday 8 May 2008, 9:30 am, Lewis Media Centre , Ground Floor, Millbank Tower, Millbank, London, SW1P 4RS
Hot Spotswith Professor Lynda Gratton
An afternoon with Professor Lynda Gratton, one of the world's top business thinkers ...more...
Wednesday 23 April 2008, 1:30 pm, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
I'll Show Them Who's Boss!with Sir Gerry Robinson
A morning with Sir Gerry Robinson ...more...
Wednesday 23 April 2008, 9:30 am, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
Riding the Whirlwindwith Fons Trompenaars
An afternoon with global business guru, Fons Trompenaars ...more...
Thursday 3 April 2008, 1:30 pm, The Comedy Store , 1a Oxendon Street, London, SW1Y 4EE
How to Cope with Stresswith Professor Cary L Cooper CBE
A morning with Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health, Cary Cooper
Thursday 3 April 2008, 9:30 am, The Comedy Store , 1a Oxendon Street, London, SW1Y 4EE
The Meeting Hospitalwith David Pearl
How to make your meetings engaging, powerful, fun, well attended and end on time! ...more...
Wednesday 20 February 2008, 1:30 pm, Lewis Media Centre , Ground Floor, Millbank Tower, Millbank, London, SW1P 4RS
Ethical Businesswith Karen Fraser
A morning with Karen Fraser, founder of the Ethical Reputation Index ...more...
Wednesday 20 February 2008, 9:30 am, Lewis Media Centre , Ground Floor, Millbank Tower, Millbank, London, SW1P 4RS
Stand Up Businesswith L Vaughan Spencer, Barry Gibbons, Steve McDermott, Geoff Burch & Richard Reeves
An evening to raise money for Help the Hospices ...more...
Monday 18 February 2008, 7:30 pm, The Comedy Store , 1a Oxendon Street, London, SW1Y 4EE
The Naked Coachwith David Taylor
An Inspirational Afternoon on the Secrets of Business Coaching with Bestselling Author, David Taylor ...more...
Wednesday 23 January 2008, 1:30 pm, The British Library Conference Centre , St Pancras, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
The Creativity and Innovation Businesswith Richard Gerver
Creativity and Innovation - Inspirational Lessons from Richard Gerver, the Walt Disney of the Classroom ...more...
Wednesday 23 January 2008, 9:30 am, The British Library Conference Centre , St Pancras, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
The War for Talent (The Other Climate Crisis)with Sir Ken Robinson
An afternoon with Global Business Guru, Sir Ken Robinson ...more...
Tuesday 22 January 2008, 1:30 pm, The Comedy Store , 1a Oxendon Street, London, SW1Y 4EE
Food for Businesswith Gillian McKeith
An afternoon of nutritional inspiration for your organisation ...more...
Thursday 6 December 2007, 1:30 pm, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
The Answerswith Lucy Kellaway
A morning with Lucy Kellaway, Management Columnist, the Financial Times ...more...
Thursday 6 December 2007, 9:30 am, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
A Woman's Couragewith Jacqueline Gold
An afternoon with the CEO of Ann Summers, Jacqueline Gold ...more...
Thursday 22 November 2007, 1:30 pm, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
Soldierwith General Sir Mike Jackson GCB CBE DSO
A morning with General Sir Mike Jackson ...more...
Thursday 22 November 2007, 9:30 am, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
Risk Taking and Decision Making - in Poker, Business and Lifewith Caspar Berry
The art and science of making good decisions and taking calculated risks ...more...
Wednesday 14 November 2007, 1:30 pm, The British Library Conference Centre , St Pancras, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
Still In Search of Excellencewith Tom Peters
A morning with the world's top business guru, Tom Peters ...more...
Tuesday 30 October 2007, 8:00 am, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
Playing to Winwith Karren Brady
An afternoon with the Managing Director of Birmingham City FC, Karren Brady ...more...
Wednesday 24 October 2007, 1:30 pm, The British Library Conference Centre , St Pancras, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
The Customer Experiencewith Shaun Smith
A morning with Customer Service Guru and Business Author, Shaun Smith ...more...
Wednesday 24 October 2007, 9:30 am, The British Library Conference Centre , St Pancras, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
Presentation Masterywith Steve McDermott
A morning masterclass with European Business Speaker of the Year, Steve McDermott, the most powerful presentation coach in the UK! ...more...
Thursday 27 September 2007, 9:30 am, Lewis Media Centre , Ground Floor, Millbank Tower, Millbank, London, SW1P 4RS
Failure Livewith Steve McDermott
A morning with European Motivational Speaker of the Year, Steve McDermott ...more...
Wednesday 26 September 2007, 9:30 am, Lewis Media Centre , Ground Floor, Millbank Tower, Millbank, London, SW1P 4RS
The Negotiation Businesswith Colonel Bob Stewart DSO
An afternoon with Colonel Bob Stewart DSO, former UN Commander in Bosnia ...more...
Wednesday 12 September 2007, 1:30 pm, The Army & Navy Club , 36-39 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JN
Business Captaincywith Michael Vaughan OBE
England Cricket Captain, Michael Vaughan OBE in conversation with Dr Steve Bull ...more...
Wednesday 20 June 2007, 1:30 pm, The Peacock Theatre , Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2HT
On Leadershipwith Allan Leighton
Practical Wisdom from the People that Know ...more...
Wednesday 13 June 2007, 1:30 pm, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
Tours of the new Wembley Stadiumwith Peter Shilton OBE
One of the first major corporate events to be held at the new Wembley Stadium
Tuesday 12 June 2007 (timings available on request), Wembley Stadium , Wembley
The World's Greatest Living Explorerwith Sir Ranulph Fiennes
A unique insight into leadership, teamwork and motivation ...more...
One Step Beyondwith Chris Moon MBE
A morning with inspirational speaker, Chris Moon MBE ...more...
The Football Businesswith Brian Barwick
A chance to hear the inside story of the Wembley Stadium project; get an update on the Strategic Review of The FA (the Burns Review); and to explore the future of football in England. ...more...
Thursday 26 April 2007, 1:30 pm, Lewis Media Centre , Ground Floor, Millbank Tower, Millbank, London, SW1P 4RS
Due to legal reasons we are unable to make audio of this event available.
Happy Businesswith Richard Reeves & Neil Mullarkey
A working afternoon of fun with author of Happy Mondays, Richard Reeves and comedian, Neil Mullarkey ...more...
Wednesday 25 April 2007, 1:30 pm, The Comedy Store , 1a Oxendon Street, London, SW1Y 4EE
Bottled for Businesswith Lord Karan Bilimoria
Entrepreneurs are brewed, not born. An inspirational afternoon with the Founder of Cobra Beer, Lord Bilimoria. ...more...
Tuesday 6 March 2007, 1:30 pm, Prince Charles Cinema , 7 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BY
Corporate Social Responsibilitywith Dr Noreena Hertz
Discover how when CSR is applied at every level of an organisation, it can actually drive increased profits ...more...
Wednesday 28 February 2007, 9:30 am, The British Library Conference Centre , St Pancras, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
Speakeasywith Barry Gibbons
A masterclass in presentation skills with Barry Gibbons, former CEO of Burger King ...more...
Wednesday 17 January 2007, 1:30 pm, The British Library Conference Centre , St Pancras, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
The Art of Leading Changewith Richard Olivier
An afternoon with Richard Olivier, Founder of Olivier Mythodrama and the world's leading expert on business lessons from Shakespeare ...more...
Tuesday 5 December 2006, 1:30 pm, The New Players Theatre , The Arches, off Villiers Street, London WC2N 6NG
Giant Leadershipwith Martin Johnson CBE
An afternoon with Martin Johnson CBE, Rugby Legend and the first northern hemisphere captain to lift the World Cup ...more...
Wednesday 22 November 2006, 1:30 pm, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
Order, Order, Orderwith The Rt Hon Baroness Boothroyd O.M.
An opportunity to meet one of Britain's most inspirational female leaders ...more...
Tuesday 21 November 2006, 1:30 pm, The New Players Theatre , The Arches, off Villiers Street, London WC2N 6NG
Business Strategy by Einstein and Picassowith Peter Fisk
How to see things differently; think different things; and achieve extraordinary results ...more...
Wednesday 8 November 2006, 9:30 am, The British Library Conference Centre , St Pancras, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
How to Build a Business Empirewith Felix Dennis
How Felix and Dennis Publishing got Rich and how you and your company can do the same! ...more...
Tuesday 17 October 2006, 6:00 pm, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
Leadership, Communications and Changewith Greg Dyke & Lord Bell
Insights into managing change, crisis management and leadership ...more...
Tuesday 17 October 2006, 1:30 pm, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
Social Intelligencewith Dr Daniel Goleman
A morning with global best selling author, Dr Daniel Goleman ...more...
Tuesday 17 October 2006, 10:30 am, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
Diversitywith Sir Ken Robinson & Sir Nicholas Montagu
How to Profit from Diversity ...more...
Tuesday 26 September 2006, 1:30 pm, The New Players Theatre , The Arches, off Villiers Street, London WC2N 6NG
The Origin of Wealthwith Eric D. Beinhocker
An Evolutionary Perspective on How the Economy Works and its Consequences for Business and Society ...more...
Tuesday 26 September 2006, 10:00 am, The New Players Theatre , The Arches, off Villiers Street, London WC2N 6NG
How to Make Decisionswith Colonel Bob Stewart DSO
A practical masterclass in making difficult decisions with Colonel Bob Stewart DSO ...more...
Wednesday 20 September 2006, 9:30 am, The Army & Navy Club , 36-39 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JN
Orchestral Business Solutionswith Miha Pogacnik
A unique opportunity to sit inside one of the world's most famous orchestras and discover what the arts can give to business. ...more...
Wednesday 13 September 2006, 1:30 pm, LSO St Luke's , 161 Old Street, London EC1V 9NG
H+ (PLUS)with Edward de Bono
An audience with Edward de Bono, the originator of Lateral Thinking ...more...
Monday 4 September 2006, 4:30 pm, The New Players Theatre , The Arches, off Villiers Street, London WC2N 6NG
Re-Thinkwith Nigel Barlow
An afternoon with Nigel Barlow, Founder of the Re-Think Project ...more...
Monday 4 September 2006, 1:30 pm, The New Players Theatre , The Arches, off Villiers Street, London WC2N 6NG
Myself and Other More Important Matterswith Charles Handy
Charles Handy asks us to look at what we value. Is it money? Family? Time?What is the role of work in our life? What do we find fulfilling? ...more...
Thursday 25 May 2006, 8:00 am, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
Lovemarkswith Kevin Roberts
How to create super evolved brands that emotionally connect with their audiences and create loyalty beyond reason ...more...
Wednesday 24 May 2006, 2:00 pm, Fabric , 77a Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 3HN
World Cup Businesswith Sven-Göran Eriksson & Sir Clive Woodward
Join England Coach Sven-Göran Eriksson and Sir Clive Woodward, Performance Director at Southampton FC ...more...
Thursday 11 May 2006, 2:15 pm, Wembley Conference Centre , Elvin House, Stadium Way, Wembley HA9 0DW
Listen to Sven-Göran Eriksson Listen to Sir Clive Woodward
Businesswith Sir Alan Sugar
An opportunity to put your questions to the Chairman and Chief Executive of Amstrad ...more...
Thursday 4 May 2006, 6:30 pm, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
Leadershipwith Dame Stella Rimington
A master class in leadership from the first woman to be appointed Director-General of MI5 ...more...
Tuesday 4 April 2006, 2:00 pm, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
All Taxation is Theftwith Professor Ian Angell & Sir Nicholas Montagu
What would the UK be like if there was no tax? ...more...
Tuesday 7 March 2006, 5:30 pm, The London Stock Exchange , 10 Paternoster Square, London EC4M 7LS
See, Feel, Think, Dowith Shaun Smith
How successful business people and entrepreneurs use the power of instinct to achieve results ...more...
Thursday 16 February 2006, 1:30 pm, The British Library Conference Centre , St Pancras, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
London 2012with Lord Coe
How London won and where we go from here ...more...
Thursday 2 February 2006, 1:30 pm, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
Monarchywith Dr David Starkey
Lessons from over 1,000 years of history ...more...
Tuesday 24 January 2006, 6:00 pm, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
Powerful Presentationswith Steve McDermott
An afternoon of 'presentation inspiration' with European Business Speaker of the Year, Steve McDermott, the most powerful presentation coach in the UK! ...more...
Wednesday 11 January 2006, 6:00 pm, The London College of Fashion , 20 John Princes Street, London W1G 0BJ
Not Quite the Diplomatwith Lord Patten
A personal perspective on Britain's role in Europe and the World ...more...
Bloomin Humanwith David Pearl
An extraordinary story of 'bloomin human' hard work and the lessons for all those seeking to inspire their own organisations and communities ...more...
Wednesday 23 November 2005, 1:30 pm, LSO St Luke's , 161 Old Street, London EC1V 9NG
The Master Strategist, Power, Purpose and Principlewith Ketan Patel
How to create a world where power, purpose and principle are exercised to produce global peace, prosperity and freedom ...more...
Tuesday 4 October 2005, 2:00 pm, The British Museum , The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG
Winningwith Jack Welch
An audience with Jack Welch, the world's greatest manager ...more...
Wednesday 21 September 2005, 7:00 pm, Central Hall Westminster , Storey's Gate, London SW1H 9NH
Coaching Peak Performancewith John Buchanan & Frank Dick
A masterclass in peak performance from the coach of the most successful cricket team in history and the coach of some of the world's finest athletes ...more...
Tuesday 6 September 2005, 1:30 pm, The Oval Cricket Ground , The Brit Oval, Kennington, London. SE11 5SS
Inspirational Leadershipwith Richard Olivier
Timeless Insights from Shakespeare's Greatest Leader ...more...
Tuesday 21 June 2005, 6:30 pm, Shakespeare's Globe , Bankside, Southwark, London SE1
Trolley Warswith Judi Bevan
Lessons for all retailers, both small and large ...more...
Thursday 9 June 2005, 6:00 pm, Portman Square, London W1
Inspiration in the Squarewith Heather Mills McCartney, Sir Steve Redgrave, Joe Simpson & Evelyn Glennie OBE
The most inspirational event of the year ...more...
Thursday 9 June 2005, 9:00 am, Portman Square, London W1
Listen to Heather Mills McCartney Listen to Sir Steve Redgrave Listen to Evelyn Glennie OBE
BRAND sensewith Martin Lindstrom
An audience with the author of BRAND sense - Martin Lindstrom
Tuesday 17 May 2005, 5:30 pm, The Design Museum Space , The Design Museum, Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD
Quality, quality, qualitywith Gordon Ramsay
How important is quality within your organisation and are you as passionate about success as Gordon Ramsay? ...more...
Tuesday 10 May 2005, 5:30 pm, BFI IMAX , 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
BRAND sensewith Martin Lindstrom
An exclusive full day workshop with the author of BRAND sense, Martin Lindstrom. (Just 100 delegate places available) ...more...
Tuesday 12 April 2005, 8:30 am, The Dana Centre , 165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5HE
The Fight for Competitive Advantagewith Tom Peters & Professor Richard Scase
The Best Value Tom Peters Event - Ever ...more...
Thursday 17 March 2005, 8:00 am, The Brewery , Chiswell Street, London EC1Y 4SD
The Three Gurus at London's most exclusive venue - 30 St Mary Axewith Professor Richard Scase, Sir Ken Robinson & Steve McDermott
Join the UK's top 3 gurus, Professor Richard Scase, Sir Ken Robinson and Steve McDermott and explore business issues at London's most exclusive venue with 360 degree views over London's skyline. (Just 64 places available)
Monday 18 October 2004, 5:00 pm, 30 St Mary Axe , 30 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8EP
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