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Top 5: Speakers on the Ferguson Era

May 14, 2013


After 26 years in charge of one of the most successful clubs in Europe, Sir Alex Ferguson recently announced his retirement from the role of Manchester United Manager at the ripe old age of 71. Whether you’re a fan or not you have to admire his achievements in the role. But while we’d be happy to provide the acts for Sir Alex’s retirement party that’s not what we’ll be discussing in today’s blog. Instead, we’ll be focussing on speakers. With Sir Alex recently being tapped by Harvard Business School to speak on leadership, more and more… Read More

Top 5: Speakers on the Thatcher Era

April 18, 2013


Following the passing of Baroness Thatcher last week, there’s been plenty of debate about both her and her time as PM. Now, the blog of an entertainment agency is no place to discuss the relative merits of privatisation or big bang economics... but that’s not to say that an event isn’t – especially when speakers are involved. So with that in mind, we’ve put together a list of experts on the era who could talk Thatcherism and the 80s far more eloquently than we humble entertainment-folk... read on for more. Michael Portillo Portillo… Read More

Five New Speakers on the Sternberg Clarke Website

February 13, 2013


While our Act Directory is just a sample of the performers we can provide for corporate events, weddings and private functions – we do regularly update it with new and exciting talent. The same goes for the experts and celebrities in the speakers section of our website. Below are 5 of the most recent additions to our roster of after dinner speakers, be sure to check out their act profiles for more info. Alain de Botton Philosopher Alain de Botton is famous for his prolific written output and rapturously received TED… Read More

Top 5 Tips for Entertaining Overseas Clients

July 25, 2012


There sure seems to be a lot of people coming to London this summer... can’t imagine why that would be. But with the influx of visitors to the nation’s capital, we’re going to have a lot of event guests from different countries here to see what London has to offer. But what does London have to offer? Well lots of things. But which ones should we use for corporate events with guests from different countries? Now there’s a question. With all the language barriers and cultural differences that come with entertaining foreign event… Read More

Top 5: Female Speakers for Business Events

May 21, 2012


  As suppliers of after dinner speakers for corporate events, we're able to find a speaker for to suit any event. Whether that's for pure entertainment, an inspirational story or even a cautionary tale, there are plenty of options that are guaranteed to get your guests thinking. We regularly receive enquiries for inspirational female speakers for a wide variety of subjects, but women who've shown entrepreneurial spirit and business sense are always in high demand. At a time when women are still earning around 77% of the wages of their male counterparts, it's more important than ever for Female Business leaders… Read More

The Year In Review Part 2: Our Favourite Events from 2011 Continued

January 13, 2012


  Never ones to leave things half done, it's about time we wrapped up that look back at some of our best events from 2011. So without further ado, lets get on with July-December, eh? Yes, lets... July - Music and Magic at Somerset House It wouldn’t be summer without a few outdoor events, and though this company party at Somerset House wasn't blessed with the balmiest of Summer evenings, there was no complaining from uests who were treated to String/Wind ensemble Sahara, Female Magician Katherine and our multi-tasking DJ/Percussionist Lyndsay. … Read More

The Year In Review Pt 1: Our Favourite Events from 2011

January 12, 2012


 The start of the new year is often a time for reflection on the previous one. For most people that means cringing at mistakes, regretting certain choices and vowing never to do certain things again. That's most people though, not Sternberg Clarke. If you're London's leading supplier of Corporate Event Entertainment, a bit of time spend looking back over the previous year's events is an exercise in "remembering how awesome it is to be London's leading supplier of entertainment." Or maybe it just seems that way because we don't put up blogs about shockingly bad auditions or… Read More

The Gold Standard: Our Top 5 Speaker Picks for 2012

September 09, 2011


  With the 2012 fast approaching and the World Athletics Championships filling up the back pages of most papers; it finally feels like London is truly getting into the Olympic Spirit and by 'Olympic Spirit' I mean bickering over who gets the Olympic Stadium and worrying about disruptions to transport. But thanks to some attention grabbing performances by Mo Farah and Dai Greene, the UK isn't just griping about Bus lanes and planning permission. Naturally we're going to see plenty of events organisers adopt a sporting theme as we move into 2012 and everyone's going to be looking for a… Read More