Elizabeth Day

Elizabeth Day is a highly regarded British journalist, broadcaster, and author who has redefined the way audiences perceive setbacks. Her career in media began exceptionally early, securing her first professional role at The Derry Journal when she was just twelve years old. Since then, she has built an extensive portfolio as a news reporter for The Sunday Telegraph and a columnist for the Evening Standard, establishing herself as a leading voice in contemporary British media. She is best known as the creator of the chart-topping podcast How To Fail, which celebrates the lessons learned from life's difficult moments. This project evolved into her Sunday Times bestselling memoir, How To Fail: Everything I’ve Ever Learned From Things Going Wrong. Beyond her literary and broadcasting success, Elizabeth co-founded Pin Drop Studio, a creative venture that facilitates live short story performances to connect diverse artists and audiences through storytelling. When addressing live audiences, Elizabeth explores the essential relationship between perseverance and disappointment. She examines how to navigate the space between success and failure, providing a framework for building resilience in both professional and personal spheres. Organisations book Elizabeth for her ability to combine profound emotional intelligence with an engaging, professional delivery that resonates with modern corporate audiences. On stage, Elizabeth Day is best known for talks on Personal Development, Failure, Motivation and Resilience. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Education, Media & Broadcasting and Publishing, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Elizabeth Day is regularly booked for Motivational Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Elizabeth Day travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Elizabeth Day would approach your audience.