FAQ

Questions and Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions schools, organisations, parents and community groups ask most often about booking Adrian for talks, workshops and 1to-1 mentoring.

General Questions

Everything you need to know about Adrian’s talks.

Adrian is based in London and regularly travels across the whole of the UK and internationally to deliver talks, assemblies, keynotes and workshops.

Yes, completely. Adrian customises every session to fit your school’s curriculum goals, your event theme or your group’s specific challenges. Let him know your outcomes when you enquire and he will shape the talk around them.

Adrian’s delivery scales to any setting, from small classroom workshops and leadership sessions to full assembly halls and conference stages.

Standard talks, keynotes and assemblies usually run for 45 to 60 minutes. Adrian can deliver several sessions in a single day, which makes it easy to split audiences by year group, team or department.

Adrian holds a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in understanding children and young people’s mental health and Level 2 Safeguarding certification, alongside years of grassroots sports coaching experience. He holds a fully enhanced (clean) DBS check and is registered on the DBS Update Service.

Yes. Adrian holds £5 million public liability insurance, so schools, venues and organisations can book with complete peace of mind.

Usually just a microphone (ideally a wireless lapel or headset mic) and a projector or screen if the session uses slides or video clips.

Schools and Colleges

Assemblies, keynotes and workshops for every key stage.

Yes. Adrian has worked in schools for over 10 years. He started as a sports coach and mentor in schools across London and founded The Little Runners, a sports coaching company for schools, before focusing on motivational speaking and mentoring.

Adrian works with primary schools (KS1 and KS2), secondary schools, sixth forms, colleges and universities. Every session is adapted to the age, maturity and needs of the students in the room.

Yes. Many schools follow a main talk with smaller classroom workshops for specific groups, focusing on goal setting, behaviour, mindset or exam preparation.

Yes. Adrian’s Black History Month session includes a 45-minute talk and a 15-minute student Q&A, covering his own story, the struggles and the success, and the impact on the community.

Corporate and Community

Talks for organisations, youth groups and charities.

Yes. Adrian delivers keynotes and workshops for conferences, team away days, awards evenings, sales kick-offs, staff training and diversity, inclusion and CSR events.

Yes. Adrian regularly speaks to youth clubs, sports clubs, charities, faith and uniformed groups and community projects, with relaxed, interactive sessions built around your group.

1-to-1 Mentoring

Personal mentoring for young people and adults.

Adrian mentors students of all ages as well as adults. Each programme is matched to the person’s goals and stage of life, whether that is a young student building self-belief or a professional stepping into a bigger role.

Sessions can take place face to face for clients in and around London, or online by video call for anyone, anywhere.

Adrian combines real-world lived experience as a business founder with his TQUK Level 2 youth mental health qualification. The focus is on mindset, practical life plans and active accountability rather than theory.

Single sessions are available, but lasting change comes from consistency. Adrian offers 4-week and 8-week blocks, with support between sessions to keep momentum going.

Yes. Sessions remain a safe and confidential space for the young person, while Adrian shares high-level progress updates with parents or school staff so everyone stays aligned.

With at least 24 hours’ notice, sessions can be moved to another day or switched to an online session.

Booking

How to secure Adrian for your event.

Complete the enquiry form on the contact page with your date, location, audience size and theme. Adrian will be in touch to discuss your goals, confirm availability and tailor a session to your event.

Dates fill up quickly during the school year and conference season, so we recommend getting in touch at least 4 to 8 weeks before your event.

Every booking is tailored, so fees depend on the audience, number of sessions, topics, location and time of year. Get in touch with your details for a quote.

Absolutely. A quick conversation beforehand helps Adrian understand your audience and the outcomes you want, so the session has the biggest possible impact.