Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (2016-2019), British Home Secretary (2010-2016)
Steering the UK through one of history’s most tumultuous eras, globally respected former Prime Minister Theresa May is a master of principled leadership and high-stakes negotiation, delivering boardroom-tested strategies for forging resilient teams, navigating global challenges, and leading with purpose in today’s complex business environment.
"Lady May is certainly one of the most important people I've had the privilege to hear in the Speaker Series over the many years I've attended. She is a world leader we can look up to in terms of her ability to communicate and evaluate an array of modern issues. Loved the evening!"
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Theresa May, the United Kingdom’s second female Prime Minister and one of the most impactful world leaders of our time, offers an unparalleled perspective on global affairs, leadership, and organizational resilience. With a career spanning over 20 years in the highest levels of government, including six years as one of the longest-serving Home Secretaries in British history and three years as Prime Minister from 2016 to 2019, Lady May navigated turbulent times, demonstrated an unwavering commitment to principled decision-making, and led complex negotiations on the world stage.
On the global stage, Lady May worked directly with leaders such as Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Angela Merkel, Narendra Modi, and Xi Jinping, many of whom remain influential today. Her firsthand experience with these relationships provides audiences with a rare lens into international diplomacy, shifting alliances, and the strategic forces shaping global markets. She also addresses the growing influence of artificial intelligence on leadership, national security, and the future of work, an area of increasing importance for organizations navigating rapid change.
With Theresa May Your Audience Will Gain:
Forward-Thinking Approaches to Innovation: Discover how to adapt quickly, harness emerging trends, and cultivate agile teams prepared for rapid shifts in the marketplace.
Proven Tactics for Leading Through Crisis: Learn how to remain calm, focused, and decisive during organizational upheavals, drawing on Theresa May’s experience guiding a nation through tumultuous times.
Real-World Negotiation Strategies: Benefit from insider lessons in high-stakes deal-making to secure win-win outcomes, even under intense scrutiny.
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Theresa May’s Speech Topics
High-Stakes Negotiations: Lessons from the Global Stage
In a fast-changing geopolitical environment, major corporate deals can be just as high-pressure as international negotiations. Drawing on her experience leading complex talks at the highest levels of government, Theresa May shares strategies for bridging divides, building consensus, and ensuring all parties walk away better off.
Key Takeaways:
Practical frameworks for sealing major corporate deals under intense stakeholder pressure.
How to balance principled stances with strategic flexibility.
Real-world stories that illustrate how diplomacy, persistence, and collaboration can unlock seemingly intractable challenges.
Bridging Divides: Uniting Teams Amid Polarization
In an era of intense social and political division, leaders need tangible tools for finding common ground and moving forward together. Drawing on her role in unifying diverse viewpoints under the global spotlight, Theresa May is uniquely qualified to show how empathy, shared vision, and collaborative problem-solving can transform polarized environments into cohesive teams.
Key Takeaways:
Concrete approaches for identifying and maximizing common ground.
Techniques to reduce internal friction and unify stakeholders around a shared objective.
How empathetic leadership fosters deeper collaboration and sustainable organizational alignment.
National Security and Corporate Vulnerability: Protecting Your Business in a Digital Age
Technological advancement brings both opportunity and risk, demanding state-level protective measures to safeguard corporate interests. Having overseen the UK’s intelligence community, Theresa May is uniquely qualified to offer a rare insider view on how enterprises can fortify their cybersecurity, protect intellectual property, and build organizational resilience.
Key Takeaways:
Best practices for safeguarding data, infrastructure, and corporate assets.
The importance of public-private partnerships in mitigating cyber threats.
Strategies for instilling a security-first culture that supports sustainable growth.
Resilient Leadership for a Volatile World
From unexpected market disruptions to global crises, resilience is now the single most important trait for effective leadership. Having guided a G7 nation through rapid shifts, Theresa May reveals how to stay laser-focused on outcomes, maintain team morale, and pivot quickly in the face of constant change.
Key Takeaways:
Proven crisis response tactics tested on a national and international stage.
Strategies to sustain motivation and clarity when circumstances shift overnight.
Practical guidance on remaining calm, consistent, and results-focused under relentless scrutiny.
Ethical Decision-Making in the Age of Transparency
Trust is the currency of modern business, and reputational risks can escalate in an instant. Theresa May explores how ethical leadership and integrity-driven choices can create a competitive advantage, foster innovation, and drive long-term success.
Key Takeaways:
Best practices for building trust and mitigating reputational risks.
Methods for embedding ethical principles into corporate culture and strategic planning.
Insights on leveraging transparency to strengthen stakeholder loyalty and brand credibility.
What other organizations say about Theresa May
Theresa delivered a powerful keynote that received tremendous feedback. She drew our attention to important macro themes around AI adoption and set a very high bar for the rest of the program!
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What other organizations say about Theresa May
We thought Lady May’s presentation was clear, wide-ranging, and interesting. She delivered her remarks cogently with the right touch of humor. Overall she was splendid.
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What other organizations say about Theresa May
Former PM May was excellent, knowable, and continues to have her pulse on current events.
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What other organizations say about Theresa May
What a delight to hear a seasoned world leader discuss complex situations with knowledge and some humor. Thank you!
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What other organizations say about Theresa May
Lady May is certainly one of the most important people I’ve had the privilege to hear in the Speaker Series over the many years I’ve attended. She is a world leader we can look up to in terms of her ability to communicate and evaluate an array of modern issues. Loved the evening!
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What other organizations say about Theresa May
True leader. Level-headed, intelligent, savvy, funny, and sage. I knew her talk would be excellent but it was better than anticipated.
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What other organizations say about Theresa May
Wonderful chance to gain insights from one of the key leaders in the world…a real treat.
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What other organizations say about Theresa May
We enjoyed Lady May’s poignant and insightful comments. Her vision for the world order and the challenges we face, we appreciated her candid views. Thank you!
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What other organizations say about Theresa May
She was comprehensive in the topics that she covered which pulled together both her vast prior experience and her current views of world events.
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What other organizations say about Theresa May
We are absolutely thrilled with Ms. May’s event. The feedback from our audience was fantastic and all especially enjoyed the Q&A portion of the evening.
