Paul McGee, widely known as “The SUMO Guy”, is an internationally recognised motivational speaker and expert on resilience, leadership, and personal development.

He is the bestselling author of 13 books, has spoken in over 40 countries, presented to over 1 million people and has clocked up more than 4 million views on TikTok. Paul McGee has made an impact on people across the globe.

His “SUMO” philosophy, which stands for “Shut Up, Move On,” has gained global recognition for its practical, down-to-earth approach to overcoming challenges, improving mental well-being, and fostering personal and professional growth.

Paul’s career spans over 25 years, in which time he has delivered more than 3,000 talks across 41 countries. He has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands, including Microsoft, NHS, Lloyds Bank, Manchester City and the FA Premier League.

Paul is one of the UK’s leading speakers in self-help, particularly in the subjects of change, workplace relationships, customer service, leadership, wellbeing, resilience, communication and motivation. He educates companies on how to survive and thrive in challenging times, how to work under pressure and how to inspire others in the workplace.

He has appeared on BBC Breakfast television, and Question Time alongside David Dimbleby, and is a regular contributor on radio shows for the BBC.

He has had the privilege of working with one of the world’s top management gurus, the late Dr Stephen Covey, and his work has been endorsed by another of Great British Speakers’ star talents, the Elite Performance Director of the British Olympic Association, Sir Clive Woodward.

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