Edie Lush

Edie Lush is an award-winning British-American journalist, futurist, events MC, and communication trainer. Hosting events virtually and globally – from Davos to Cannes – Edie is a popular keynote speaker and event moderator with a history of journalism, climate change, and politics.

Edie is a former Co-Host of the Global Goals Cast podcast, telling the stories of those making the world a better place, TV presenter, editor, author, and coach.

Since 2017, Edie has been running her own business, providing senior leaders, academics, influencers, and executives with communication training. She has also been the Executive Editor of Hub Culture since 2009, and business Coach since 2011.

With particular focus on politics, technology, economics, communications, and journalism, Edie is a highly-sought after speaker for corporate events across the globe.

She received the 2018 Media for Social Impact Leadership Council Award at the United Nations, one of the highest honours awarded by the social sector for the media and technology industries.

Contact Great British Speakers today to book international business journalist and media coach Edie Lush for your next event.

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More About Edie Lush

With a degree in Political Science, and a Masters in International Relations, Edie Lush went straight into a career of journalism as the Political Analyst for Omega Advisors and then UBS. Her political career then merged with her love for journalism, and she has since worked for The Week Magazine on business, technology, and entrepreneurs, Spectator Business as the Associate Editor, and as a TV Presenter for Bloomberg, focussing on economics and politics.

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Between 2018 and 2023, she was an Executive Producer and Co-Host of the Global Goalscast podcast, aiming to inspire people to help save the world.

Alongside her journalism career, Edie has been an International Relations specialist for both the Secretary General of the Organization of American States in Washington, DC and the Hungarian political party SZDSZ in Budapest; the Festival Chair at Intelligence Squared; a Sales and Marketing Director; and the Chair of the British-American Project, a fellowship of over 1,000 leaders and opinion formers across a range of occupations.

EDIE LUSH | AUTHOR

In 2016 she released her bestselling book, How to Speak With Confidence in Public. The book built upon her own experience in the public eye, and helps readers to build their presence and profile, and explore techniques that will help readers present themselves in a confident and compelling way.

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EDIE LUSH | KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Edie is a regular presence on the speaking circuit, and popular event MC. Her topics include:

– Technology

– Entrepreneurship

– Sustainable Development

– Artificial Intelligence

– Climate Change

– Cleantech

– The Future of Cities

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She has chaired several events, including literary-style festivals for Intelligence Squared, on topics such as Mount Everest, and Climate Change. She has also featured at the World Economic Forum, the COP Climate Summits, SXSW, India Global Forum, ThinkPod, Northern Tech Awards, Future Investment Initiative, and the UN General Assembly

She also sits on the board of the Ellen Meloy Fund for Desert Writers.

EDIE LUSH | COMMUNICATION TRAINING

Edie is passionate about using her experience as a journalist, host, and MC to help senior leaders, academics, influencers, and executives communicate with confidence and authenticity. She provides 1:1 training sessions, as well as group masterclasses and media training sessions.

Clients include FIA, Google, McKinsey, Visa, and Yale University.

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Testimonials

Edie is passionate about communications and this shines through in her coaching. Her energy is infectious, producing great results.
John Baines, Assistant Chief, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Edie blew me away – such a fantastic speaker, utterly inspiring, and I am sure I wasn’t alone in having left feeling very buoyed up by her advice and practical help.
Alice Chadwyck-Healey, Executive Director, Chelsea Arts Club

Crucially valuable, fresh information on how to navigate this new virtual land of communication. It really got me thinking about what communicating virtually requires. Would definitely recommend not just public speakers but to managers, sales people, and anyone who recognises this is the future.
Dr. Eliza Filby, Academic, Advisor and Broadcaster

Your presentation was amazing, thank you so much for a very helpful and powerful webinar! We had 30% more attendees than we were expecting.
A Small World

Edie has been a wonderful discreet coach, mentor, moderator, and support and I couldn’t recommend her more highly. She is the best at what she does.
HSBC

Edie has chaired events and thought leadership discussions for Hub Culture all over the world – from Vietnam to Los Angeles to Austin to Paris. She brings intellect, decorum, and wit to these moments – whether intimate dinners or large conference halls.
Hub Culture

Edie Lush is a skilful moderator and MC who engages her audience with strong, personable communication skills. She understands group dynamics and knows how to spark discussion and exchanges. Her interest in cleantech made her an ideal moderator for the Monaco Transition Forum.
Richard Atlas Associates