Keynote Speaker & Masterclass Host
Award-Winning Creativity Speaker
As Ex-Gymshark and Lounge Head of Creative, I share inspiring stories and practical methods to help leaders build their challenger brand.
Attendees leave motivated, empowered, and ready to level up their creative - and business - impact.
Proven Expertise, Trusted by Leading Brands and Audiences
I’m not just a speaker, I’m an award-winning creative practitioner. From TEDx to corporate stages, I’ve inspired global audiences to unlock their creative potential and make a real impact on the brands they build.
Most importantly, I ensure every audience leaves feeling empowered and ready to create with confidence, because creativity thrives when people do.
Signature Talks
Thinking Like a Challenger Brand: What Scaling Unicorns Do Differently
In this keynote, Jo Bird explores what it really means to think like a challenger.
Drawing on her experience inside fast-growth brands such as Gymshark and Lounge, and reflecting on her own personal brand success, Jo looks at how challenger thinking shows up in everyday decisions, how to move differently to competitors, and how to stay relevant as the business scales.
This session is designed for senior leaders, commercial teams, brand, marketing and innovation functions who are under pressure to stand out, move faster and keep relevance in crowded markets, without losing credibility or control.
Own the Idea: How to Get Your Ideas Seen, Heard, and Chosen
Great ideas are rarely rejected because they’re bad. They’re rejected because they aren’t believed enough.
In this keynote, Jo Bird explores what it takes to carry an idea from thought to execution inside modern organisations. Using her methods from performing in high-pressure, fast-moving environments, she examines why strong ideas stall in meetings, lose momentum, or die quietly in the boardroom.
This talk focuses on the confidence, clarity and communication required to stand behind an idea — especially when certainty is low and data drives decision-making. Rather than teaching presentation tricks, Jo reframes how people think about ownership, influence and belief.
The Future of Brand: Why the next era of growth depends on human thinking, not just technology
In this keynote, Jo Bird explores the emerging paradox facing modern organisations. As systems become smarter and more automated, people crave connection, meaning and trust.
Using AI as context rather than centre stage, Jo examines what happens when efficiency replaces empathy, and why organisations must take responsibility for the thinking that sits behind their brand, not just the outputs.
This session is ideal for leadership teams, brand and marketing leaders, and organisations navigating digital transformation who want to build brands that connect, not just convert.
“I'm a firm believer that a keynote can make or break the event - and Jo delivered the WOW factor for us.”
— The Network Group
Inspired Events
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TEDxPCL
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51% Club, Birmingham
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Midlands Marketing Awards
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The Fold, Leamington
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FLOW: Berlin
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Campaign In-Housing Summit
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STRATEGIQ Conference
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Frankly Speaking
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The Marketing Meetup Conference
Not Just Talks, Conversations
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If you’re in need of an energetic, enthusiastic panel expert or an inquisitive, intuitive interviewer, you found me…
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One thing about me, I love a natter. Particularly on all things creative, marketing and brand. I’m always keen to feature on podcasts for a chat and a spark of inspiration.
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Want to make it a custom order? Drop me a note and I can craft a bespoke talk, workshop or session that delves into the wants and needs of your brand or event.
Let’s Go
Drop your details in the contact form or to hello@justjobird.com and let’s create some creative confidence.