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Rob Hosking

Dubbed ‘The Mighty Motivator’ by Chris Evans, Rob Hosking is an international TEDx motivational speaker and former front-line Police Officer, renowned for his ability to inspire teams and leaders to adapt in fast-changing, high-pressure environments. With years of experience responding to unpredictable situations, Rob has developed a deep understanding of how individuals and organisations can thrive in the midst of uncertainty. His unique perspective stems from his time on the front lines of policing, where no two situations were the same, and quick thinking, adaptability, and resilience were essential.
Rob’s talks focus on the key principles of managing change and building resilience, helping teams develop the skills needed to remain adaptable, calm, and solution-oriented when faced with challenges. Drawing from real-life, high-stakes incidents, he translates powerful frontline lessons into practical tools that businesses can apply in times of pressure and rapid change.
After silently battling his own mental health struggles during his policing career, including PTSD and depression, Rob now speaks openly about the dangers of never opening up. His story is a raw and relatable insight into what happens when people suffer in silence, and how it’s possible to come back stronger with the right support. He uses these personal experiences to break down stigmas and spark important conversations around mental health, trauma, and emotional wellbeing.
Through his talks, Rob champions the importance of creating psychologically safe cultures, environments where people feel safe to speak up, support each other, and bring their whole selves to work. He has featured on the likes of the Chris Evans Show and GB News sharing about his experiences with mental health challenges and trauma. Many organisations seek out Rob to speak openly and honestly about mental health in the workplace as a result.
What sets Rob apart is his ability to balance intense, often difficult subjects with humour, humanity, and hope. He weaves personal anecdotes from his time in uniform with practical insights into leadership, teamwork, and adaptability, making every session both impactful and deeply human.
Trusted by organisations such as the NHS, Kellogg’s, London Stock Exchange, Heathrow Airport, Parker Meggitt, Secret Escapes and many more, Rob’s down-to-earth style, real-world experience, and motivational delivery make him a sought-after speaker for teams who want to perform under pressure, while looking after their people in the process.
Whether speaking at international conferences or internal company events, Rob’s message cuts through. He inspires audiences to think differently, act courageously, and build environments where both people and performance can thrive.

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Previous Speaking Experiences

26 Mar 2025
Event Name: HR Festival
Topic: Adaptability in HR
10 Jan 2024
Event Name: London Stock Exchange
Topic: Change Management
05 Nov 2024
Event Name: Parker Meggitt
Topic: Mental Health
01 Nov 2024
Event Name: NHS
Topic: Resilience
05 Jun 2025
Event Name: HR Conference
Topic: Adaptability
14 Nov 2024
Event Name: Kelloggs
Topic: Mental Health

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Claire Ebbs
Rob Hosking delivered a powerful and engaging session that really got everyone thinking about leadership in a new way. He introduced ideas like the Leadership Pyramid and the ADAPT model, making them easy to understand and apply in real life. His real-life stories made the session even more relatable, and his focus on resilience and learning from challenges really resonated with those online. The feedback from attendees was very good, with many saying it made them reflect on their own leadership skills. We’re so grateful to Rob for sharing his time and expertise at this workshop.
Event: Claire Ebbs, MD2MD
Topic: Leadership and Adaptability
Natasha Cobbold
Rob recently opened the Occupational Safety & Health Forum with an outstanding talk on practical strategies to help individuals and teams adapt to ever-changing environments and overcome challenges. Totally inspiring and can’t wait to welcome Rob back
Event: Occupational Health Conference
Topic: Adaptability
Alison Sweeney
“Rob shared tips on how to be strong, stay resilient and enjoy life. He talked about this work and life experiences delivering an holistic and inspirational piece. Rob’s engaging presentation style worked so well with the NIW audience which was made up of a mixture of frontline and non-frontline colleagues. He resonated with us all and his compelling stories and interactive elements kept the audience well engaged. Rob’s ability to connect with participants, even in a virtual setting, was especially impressive and contributed significantly to the overall success of the event. Feedback from our colleagues confirmed the session to be not only informative but also deeply inspirational. Many attendees have since noted that they are trying to implement the techniques and advice that was shared by Rob and have shared improvements in how they will deal with stress in their lives. I highly recommend Rob Hosking as a speaker on resilience, coping with stress and how to best manage work / life balance. Rob’s professionalism as a speaker and ability to connect with an audience makes him a valuable asset to any organisation who are truly invested in their people’s wellbeing.”
Event: NI Water
Topic: Mental Health
Kinga Kowalow-Mesa
“For our annual Team Building event, we invited Rob as a guest speaker, and he did an outstanding job. His speech was incredibly inspirational, and the team truly valued his presentation. Rob excelled in emphasizing the significance of trust in creating a successful team and seamlessly integrated our company motto into his talk. Many thanks for his impactful appearance, Rob!”
Event: LetterOne
Topic: Teamwork

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