Stef Sword-Williams
Entrepreneur, author, public speaker and community builder
Stef Sword-Williams is a brilliant Performance Development speaker and the author of The Sunday Times Bestseller, F*ck Being Humble. Named in Forbes Under 30 and celebrated as a confidence expert, she has 10 years of public speaking experience, reaching audiences in over 50 countries globally. Her impact has been covered in global media publications, including Vogue, BBC World News, The Financial Times, and The Times.
Full Profile
Meet Stef Sword-Williams
Stef Sword-Williams is a TEDx speaker, founder, and author of F*ck Being Humble— an empowering movement and consultancy dedicated to inspiring individuals to embrace their achievements unapologetically and conquer the fear of self-promotion. Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in Europe, Stef’s impactful talks have reached audiences in over 50 countries and have been sought after by global brands including Apple, Unilever, Google, Nike, Adidas, Microsoft, and The BBC.
Her debut book, ‘F*ck Being Humble: Why self-promotion isn’t a dirty word,’ has resonated with thousands, selling over 10,000 copies. Stef’s TEDx Talk on why the world needs to shed its humility has further solidified her position as a thought leader in self-empowerment and personal branding.
Named among the Top 50 Workplace Leaders in the UK, Stef has cultivated a loyal online following of over 170k individuals. Her work has been featured in esteemed publications such as Vogue, BBC World News, The Financial Times, and Forbes.
In recognition of her significant contributions to social impact through F*ck Being Humble, Stef was invited to become a Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts. She remains dedicated to reinvesting profits and time into community projects aimed at improving the lives of many. Stef continues to inspire and empower individuals worldwide to embrace their worth and celebrate their successes boldly
Talks
AI is transforming how we work, but that doesn’t mean your value is disappearing. In this energising and unapologetic talk, Stephanie Sword-Williams shares how to think strategically about your skills, showcase your strengths, and stand out in a fast changing world. AI is transforming how we work, but that doesn’t mean your value is disappearing. In this energising and unapologetic talk, Stephanie Sword-Williams shares how to think strategically about your skills, showcase your strengths, and stand out in a fast changing world.
You learn how to stack your skills to stay irreplaceable, spot future opportunities and use storytelling and creativity to shine where AI can’t.This session will inspire you to find your niche, evolve with confidence and own your unique human advantage.
During the session we would explore:
- Identify and combine your skills in ways that make you uniquely valuable
- Spot emerging skills and opportunities that will keep you ahead of change
- Strategically positioning yourself and your contributions in a rapidly evolving landscape
- Find your growth niche areas where your human advantage shines brightest
NB. Great for: Boosting productivity, empowering employees, inspiring a culture of growth, talent retention, up skilling and encouraging proactive behaviours.
Self-promotion at work can have a huge impact on your own confidence and how others see your value. Stef will share the best ways to build your credibility, show your worth and share why you’re a brilliant asset to your company.
For many people, imposter syndrome and self-doubt can be the biggest barrier to achieving career goals. Stef aims to challenge limiting beliefs, enables talent to recognise their potential, and empowers them to reach current goals and future ambitions.
Understanding emotional intelligence in the workplace is an essential skill to help you reach your professional goals. Stef will share the core emotional intelligence skills and tactics that will help to improve processes and productivity and enable you to use your own skills more effectively.
Got an idea but not sure how to present it or make it heard by the right people? Stef will share tools and preparation techniques that will help empower individuals to use their voice, share their ideas without fear and understand how build a business case for implementing it.
Public speaking can be intimidating for many which is why Stef makes it her mission to help people feel more confident with presenting. Whether it’s for a pitch, internal meeting or to a large audience, Stef will share all the techniques you need to captivate your viewers and make them remember you.
With more teams working remotely, the opportunity to connect and build relationships with the people we work with has reduced. That means it’s even more important to actively invest in growing mutually beneficial relationships, raising our profile virtually and exploring the best ways to provide value to co-workers.
Giving and receiving feedback doesn’t need to be a difficult experience if you handle with care. In this talk, Stef will guide you on the best ways to gather, deliver, and implement feedback that could have a huge impact on your career/client relationships.
Getting the outcome you want is all about knowing how to clearly communicate your business value. Stef will teach you everything you need to know to showcase your impact and confidently handle your next conversation.