Jo Wimble-Groves

Jo Wimble-Groves is a motivational speaker, writer and passionate advocate for women in leadership. She is dedicated to empowering more women to step into senior management roles through engaging talks and tailored business workshops.

She is the co-owner of Active Digital, a global award-winning telecom provider. A self-confessed ‘accidental entrepreneur,’ Jo put her hand up and took an opportunity to run a business with her brother at just sixteen years old, dropping out of sixth form college at the same time.

Since then, Jo has won numerous awards, including being voted ‘35 under 35’ in Management Today and featured in The Times.

Jo is an ambassador for STEM subjects. In 2020, she won the Everywoman in Tech ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award for her work. Jo aims to inspire the next generation of female entrepreneurs.

An acclaimed writer, Jo’s thought-provoking insights have been featured in top publications such as The Guardian, Cosmopolitan, the BBC, Huffington Post, Sky News, and InStyle UK, with her first book, Rise of the Girl, published in 2021.

Jo has been a public speaker for more than 15 years, during which time her clients have included Apple, Microsoft, the Ministry of Defence, Barclays Bank, Tesco Bank, and Virgin Media O2.

Jo is an engaging and inspiring speaker. She is known for her thought-provoking talks on leadership, confidence, and personal growth.

Contact Great British Speakers today to book Jo Wimble-Groves for your next event.

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More About Jo Wimble-Groves

Jo began her career in the tech industry at a young age, co-founding a successful technology business while still a teenager. She has run this business alongside her brother for the past 25 years.

Jo Wimble-Groves | Business Speaker

Jo has over 15 years of experience as a speaker. She captivatingly captures her audiences with her relatable storytelling and offers valuable insights on women in business, resilience, and work-life balance. Through her talks, she empowers individuals to embrace challenges and confidently step into leadership.

Her talks are tailored to the needs of the organisation, but her specialist themes include:

– Self-Talk – Unlocking the Power of Self-Esteem

– The Importance of Being Curious

– The Importance of Putting your hand up

– Women in Leadership – Passing down the ladder for our next wave of female leaders

– Women in Tech – What does the future hold?

– How to future-proof your career in a tech-driven world

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Jo Wimble-Groves | School Speaker

Jo regularly visits schools, colleges, and universities to share her story and explain the power of raising one’s hand to shape one’s future. She aims to inspire the next generation of female entrepreneurs.

Her core message? Success isn’t limited to straight-A students—entrepreneurial spirit, determination, and resilience matter just as much.

Feeling a strong calling to give back, Jo shares her journey to help others learn from both her achievements and challenges. After years of learning from mentors and mistakes, she believes it’s time to pass that knowledge forward.

Jo Wimble-Groves | Book

In 2021, Jo published her book Rise of the Girl: Seven Empowering Conversations to Have with Your Daughter.

An essential parenting guide, it addresses seven common issues that can prevent girls from reaching their full potential.

It offers practical advice, age-appropriate action plans, and guided conversation starters to help parents support their daughters’ social, emotional, and mental health.

The book also includes inspirational accounts from successful individuals, aiming to empower girls to face modern life’s challenges and prepare them for a successful adulthood.

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Jo Wimble-Groves | Awards & Accolades

Jo has been honored with numerous awards throughout her career, which demonstrate her contributions to entrepreneurship, leadership, and her advocacy for women in business. Her awards include:

2007

– Young Guns Award from Growing Business Magazine
– Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award
– Recognized in Cosmopolitan Magazine’s ‘Fun Fearless Females’ Awards

2010

– Featured in Management Today’s ’35 Under 35′, as highlighted in The Times

2013

– Named among the Top 6 Customer Service Leaders at the European Customer Service & Call Centre Awards

2015

– Ranked in the Top 6 Employer of the Year at the European Customer Service & Call Centre Awards

2016

Winner of the Leadership & Management Award at the Kent Women in Business Awards

2017

– Honored with the Diversity in the Workplace Award at the Kent Women in Business Awards

2019

Recipient of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Individual Awards Categories at the Stevie® Awards for Women in Business

2020

Awarded Everywoman in Tech ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’

Jo has also been celebrated as one of the We Are The City’s ‘Top 100 Women in Tech’

To book speaker, writer and advocate for women in leadership Jo Wimble-Groves for your next event, email Great British Speakers at +44 1753 439 289 Contact Us

Testimonials

Jo Wimble-Groves is an absolute pleasure to work with! She always follows our briefs to the strictest guidance ensuring she delivers something incredible, and something that's completely in tune with our requirements. We really enjoy working with Jo; her level of professionalism is high, so we’re always looking forward to working with her on future projects.
Kirstin Leigh, Lifestyle Marketing

Jo Wimble-Groves is the epitome of a successful young entrepreneur. She is clearly knowledgeable, hardworking, well organised and focused. But for those who think to be successful you have to be bull headed, arrogant, greedy and pushy – Jo is none of these. She is always pleasant, helpful, and mindful of needs of others – Jo makes others feel good.

Don Hales, Awards International

Jo was a friendly and engaging speaker. Our cohort of women found her inspiring and
informative. Jo’s warmth and passion shines.
Rebecca Heywood, Ministry of Defence, Learning & Inclusion Learning Programme

Jo, I just wanted to share a massive thank you! Your story is very inspiring… great to hear a
success story from someone who hasn’t taken the traditional route, I look forward to listening to
‘Free to Be Me’ on TED.
Rachel Logan, Head of Legal, UK, Funding Circle

Sometimes in life you meet someone who motivates and inspires you. Jo Wimble-Groves is one of those people. She is passionate about everything she’s involved with whether that’s the needs of her team and customers at Active Digital, or one of her many speaking engagements.

Emma Honeybone,Transform UK

A truly awe- inspiring talk by Jo Wimble-Groves, who helped encourage us to feel confident in the
decisions we make as we look towards our futures. She helped give us an insight into the
working world whilst also sharing her own experiences and journey.”

Lila, Year 12 student

Year 12 had an inspiring talk from Jo Wimble-Groves. She shared insights into the challenges and
rewards of starting her own business and emphasised the importance of perseverance and
innovation. The talk was valuable to the whole audience, as Jo perfectly encouraged the
importance of ambition and determination for finding a successful path in life.

Emily, Year 12 student