It depends on your overall agenda and how long you would like Allister’s help! Most of his keynotes run for 45-60minutes, but some are as brief as 30 minutes. Allister often follows his keynote talk with interactive hands-on workshop experiences, where smaller groups spark fresh ideas using the ReadyAlready® Growth Cycle.

Get in touch as soon as you have your draft event agenda so Allister can offer advice about how best to plan your day and get the best value for money from his involvement.

There’s no fixed fee for a keynote talk because every event is different. Last year, his in-person fees ranged from £0 (a local charity) to £28,000 (a long haul trip). Once we know a bit about your event and requirements, we can give a fixed price quote that includes all travel and accommodation expenses. The fee will vary based on your event location and the agreed deliverables (for example, would like a talk or a talk+workshop+signed books+passports+webinar+…?)

Fees also vary throughout the year based on demand, so a smart way to get a big bang for your buck is to book Allister during the slow season, or even on a Monday or Friday when there may be fewer competing events.

Your fee will cover Allister’s briefing, preparation and delivery time, plus any travel, visa, and accommodation expenses. Many event organisers also like to offer gifts of signed books, ReadyAlready® Passport Kits, and other goodies to their delegates, so these can also be included.

Most importantly, you’ll get Allister’s famously helpful support before and after your event, plus his full attention and legendary energy on the big day! Subject to his onward travel commitments, Allister will be happy to support your event as much or as little as you need, so if you’d like him to sign books, attend a VIP lunch, or meet key people, just let him know during your pre-booking chat. If he’s at your event, he’s there for you. He’ll even help you put the chairs out if needed!

There are two ways to book Allister for your event:

• EASY: Book through your Speaker Bureau
  Allister is proud to be represented by the world’s leading speaker bureaus. These specialist companies provide back office support and can help manage all aspects of your booking. If you work for a mid-large company, you may already have a preferred speaker bureau, and can ask them to book Allister Frost for your event. The benefit of working with your bureau is that you’ll have an existing partner in the mix to support your event, plus the benefit of having the contract and invoicing being handled by an existing supplier.
  
• ALSO EASY: Book directly with Allister’s Team
  If you don’t have a speaker bureau partner, you can book Allister directly through his own company, Wild Orange Media Ltd. The team will handle all aspects of contracting and invoicing, and guide you through the process smoothly. Drop an email to bookings@allisterspeaks.com to find out more.

We understand that not everyone can make it to the room on the big day. Our standard terms prohibit recording so please request our prior written consent if you wish to record the session. Consent will only be granted where the recording is exclusively for internal use or for live streaming to hybrid delegates. Alternatively, if you wish to resell the recording or use it for commercial external marketing, please let us know so we can agree on a usage licence.

Yes. Your audience deserves better than a ‘canned’ speech. Once we are booked, we will arrange a briefing call with you to understand your specific challenges, industry jargon, and event themes. Allister will then weave these insights into his talk to ensure it resonates deeply with your audience and helps you achieve your event goals.

Allister likes to keep things simple to ensure your event runs smoothly. He prefer to wear a lavalier (clip-on) or headset microphone so he can move around the stage freely. For slides, he always prefers to run these from PowerPoint from his own Windows laptop so he can control interactive elements like live polling and Q&As from the stage. Get in touch to request his full AV Rider here.

As a general rule: No! Why? Because a great presentation is more than a series of slides; it’s everything that happens in the room, in the moment. And the best slides are just visual hooks, carefully designed to be so simple they can be instantly understood and remembered. You promise won’t need copies of Allister’s slides after his talk, but he will want to share advance details of some of the other optional materials he can provide that will have far greater value to your audience. These include signed books and his famous ReadyAlready Passports and you can discuss these on your briefing call with Allister.

That’s easy! Pop over to our Media & Event Kit page where you’ll find everything you should need. If you need something else, get in touch.

Not at all. Allister is famously low-maintenance. He doesn’t need scented candles, a specific brand of Himalayan sparkling water, or a bowl of perfectly ripe avocados. A glass of still water (room temperature, never chilled) and an attentive audience is all the fuel he needs. Oh, and black filter coffee; he drinks far too much coffee!

We love working with our speaker bureau partners, and they have recommended Allister to you for a good reason! Please book through the bureau that first recommended Allister to you. We’ll work closely with them—and you—to create a memorable, mind-shifting experience for your audience. By working through your favourite bureau, you get the best of both worlds.

To save you the admin headache, we typically handle all of Allister’s travel arrangements and add the expenses to your invoice. We can either invoice you separately for these costs after your event (receipts provided) or we can agree a Fixed Travel Buyout (FTB) in advance where we will invoice an agreed amount to cover likely travel costs. 90% of Allister’s direct bookings include a FTB as this simplifies the admin for you and gives you a guaranteed fixed cost well in advance of your event.

If your organisation requires you to book travel through a specific portal, we are happy to work with that so you can book Allister’s travel and hotel directly.

Allister does own a few suits and ties, and has been known to wear them for formal events. However, he believes the future is bright, so dresses to match. We describe his sartorial style as “smart-creative / dad-vibes” but you can call it whatever you like! Allister likes to bring energy and colour to your stage, not look like he’s there to audit your Tax Records.

In over 15 years of speaking, Allister has never missed an event. He once went to the wrong address, but only because the client made a mistake, and this was quickly rectified with a very speedy taxi ride! Problems like this are extremely rare thanks to our rigorous booking process. Should a genuine force majeure emergency occur, Allister is part of a tight-knit network of professional speakers. He will personally work with you to secure a high-quality replacement who matches your event’s tone and budget.

Allister helps selected not-for-profit groups and aims to speak pro bono six times each year. These slots can be booked no more than 6 weeks in advance and are exclusively available when booked directly through his company. You will only be billed for travel and accommodation costs incurred where these exceed £100.

If your NFP is working with a budget of hope and borrowed paperclips, get in touch.

We’ve seen everything over the years. Alistair Frost, Alastair Frost, Alasdair Frost, Allyster Fraust, Alice Frost, and our favourite, All-Star Frost. But the correct spelling is Allister Frost. Don’t ask why; Allister blames his parents. Even he still spells it wrongly sometimes!

Allister Frost only knows one other Allister Frost and, confusingly, that Allister Frost worked at Microsoft in the UK at the exact same time as this Allister Frost. What are the chances?! If you’re an Allister Frost, please get in touch. Maybe you could all get together one day and moan about your name.