Antoinette Oglethorpe is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and expert in career development, mentoring, and leadership growth. She brings over 25 years of experience working with top organisations like the United Nations, World Health Organization, NHS, and Fortune 500 companies.
Her innovative career development strategies help businesses unlock the full potential of their people.
As a passionate advocate for talent empowerment, Antoinette helps leaders and employees navigate career growth in today’s fast-changing world. She challenges traditional career paths and offers fresh, actionable approaches rooted in research.
Her work drives higher engagement, stronger retention, and greater organisational success.
Antoinette wrote Confident Career Conversations: Empower Your Employees for Growth and Retention. The book equips managers with practical tools to lead meaningful, development-focused discussions.
As a keynote speaker, she brings energy and clarity to the stage. She blends storytelling, humour, and real-world examples to deliver high-impact learning experiences.
She has spoken at global conferences, HR summits, and leadership forums. Her talks resonate with audiences seeking insight on career ownership, multi-generational mentoring, and the future of work.
Antoinette empowers leaders to support employee development with confidence. At the same time, she inspires individuals to take charge of their careers.
Whether delivering a keynote, leading a workshop, or running a masterclass, she ensures participants walk away with strategies they can use right away.
Based in the UK, Antoinette travels internationally to speak and train. Her insights have appeared in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Fast Company.
