Jim Lawless

Jim Lawless

Keynote Speaker: World-Leading Change Expert & Leadership Advisor; Record-Breaking Free Diver; Author of "Taming Tigers"

Jim Lawless Biography

Jim Lawless helps senior leaders and teams achieve results they previously considered impossible. His methodology, the DARE Loop, is built on the idea that most limits are created by the stories people tell themselves, not by reality. It gives organizations a practical framework for turning decisions into action, building accountability, speed, and clarity in the process.

Lawless has tested this philosophy personally. At 40, he became a professional jockey within 12 months while running a consulting business, losing 25% of his body weight in the process. He also broke a British freediving record with a five-minute breath hold. Both challenges began with a decision, not confidence or perfect conditions.

Today, Lawless advises leaders at organizations including Apple, Diageo, and BDO. His bestselling book Taming Tigers has been praised for its practical, action-focused approach to change and leadership.

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Jim Lawless Speaking Topics

The DARE Loop: How to Deliver the Impossible

In this high-impact keynote, Jim Lawless explores overcoming fear and acting boldly amidst uncertainty to achieve ambitious goals. He shares strategies for navigating challenges and pushing beyond perceived limits. Attendees learn practical techniques to confront their fears, embrace bold actions, and tackle significant objectives they once thought unattainable.

The Next Dimension of Leadership

Jim Lawless guides attendees in creating agile, curious, and empowered organizations, contrasting them with outdated command-and-control structures. He addresses the challenge of cultivating a culture that can adapt to an uncertain future, equipping participants to lead effectively in an ever-changing landscape.

High Performance Under Pressure

Jim Lawless helps organizations build the mental frameworks and team disciplines required to sustain high performance when stakes are highest. Practical tools for resilience, focus, and bold decision-making under pressure.

How to Lead Others Through Disruption & Uncertainty

Jim Lawless equips leaders with the strategies to guide their people through change — managing both the practical and emotional dimensions of disruption, reducing resistance, and building genuine commitment to a new direction.

Jim Lawless Videos

Jim Lawless - Taming Tigers
Jim Lawless invites you at ACEO's 25th Leadership Congress 2014
Jim Lawless - PMI Poland Chapter Congress 2013

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How much does it cost to book Jim Lawless for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Jim Lawless, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jim Lawless are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jim Lawless, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Jim Lawless speak about?

Jim Lawless is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Change Management, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Personal Growth, Corporate Culture, Business Leadership, Peak Performance, Sales, Author, Overcoming Adversity, Success, Motivational and Leadership.

Where does Jim Lawless travel from?

Jim Lawless generally travels from Oxford, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Jim Lawless?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jim Lawless for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jim Lawless for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jim Lawless or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Jim Lawless is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Change Management. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jim Lawless for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Jim Lawless generally travels from Oxford, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Marcus Buckingham, Troy Hazard and Vince Poscente. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jim Lawless for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/06/2026.

Jim Lawless Speaking Topics

  • The DARE Loop: How to Deliver the Impossible

    In this high-impact keynote, Jim Lawless explores overcoming fear and acting boldly amidst uncertainty to achieve ambitious goals. He shares strategies for navigating challenges and pushing beyond perceived limits. Attendees learn practical techniques to confront their fears, embrace bold actions, and tackle significant objectives they once thought unattainable.

  • The Next Dimension of Leadership

    Jim Lawless guides attendees in creating agile, curious, and empowered organizations, contrasting them with outdated command-and-control structures. He addresses the challenge of cultivating a culture that can adapt to an uncertain future, equipping participants to lead effectively in an ever-changing landscape.

  • High Performance Under Pressure

    Jim Lawless helps organizations build the mental frameworks and team disciplines required to sustain high performance when stakes are highest. Practical tools for resilience, focus, and bold decision-making under pressure.

  • How to Lead Others Through Disruption & Uncertainty

    Jim Lawless equips leaders with the strategies to guide their people through change — managing both the practical and emotional dimensions of disruption, reducing resistance, and building genuine commitment to a new direction.

Jim Lawless Videos

Jim Lawless - Taming Tigers
Jim Lawless invites you at ACEO's 25th Leadership Congress 2014
Jim Lawless - PMI Poland Chapter Congress 2013
  • How do I book Jim Lawless to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jim Lawless for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jim Lawless, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jim Lawless or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jim Lawless for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jim Lawless, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jim Lawless are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jim Lawless, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jim Lawless speak about?

  • Where does Jim Lawless travel from?

    Jim Lawless generally travels from Oxford, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jim Lawless?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jim Lawless for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jim Lawless for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jim Lawless or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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