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As a three-time author and TEDx speaker, Ife Thomas brings a wealth of experience and insight to her keynote speeches. Overcoming significant adversity as an autistic, black woman who was abandoned at six weeks old, Ife has become a beacon of hope and resilience. Her journey, marked by challenges, has shaped her into an expert in harnessing inner strength and transforming lives.
Ife is passionate about sharing the lessons learned on her path to success. Her areas of expertise now include:
The Three Mirrors of Radical Honesty
Based on Ife's latest book and TEDx talk, this keynote introduces the framework of radical honesty through three metaphorical mirrors:
- Mirror One – Self-Awareness: seeing yourself clearly, without distortion.
- Mirror Two – Truth-Telling: holding up the mirror to others by speaking with courage and clarity.
- Mirror Three – Feedback: allowing others to reflect back what they see, creating growth, alignment, and trust.
Delivered as a keynote, panel conversation, or interactive workshop, this topic helps audiences practise honesty as a pathway to clarity, connection, and unshakable confidence. It explores how radical honesty transforms personal resilience, leadership culture, and organisational trust.
The Power of Sitting in the Dark
Exploring the transformative journey of finding strength in vulnerability and embracing the lessons hidden in life's darker moments, as highlighted in her TEDx talk and book, Finding Light in the Darkness.
The Power of Connection
Connecting positively with oneself to foster deeper connections with others and unlock potential.
The Power of Positivity
Harnessing the life-changing power of mindset and internal dialogue to navigate life's complexities.
The Power of Change
Understanding the importance of adaptability in life and work, and embracing change as a catalyst for growth.
The Power of Community
Discovering the strength in finding your tribe and surrounding yourself with excellence to elevate personal and professional growth.
The Psychology of Success
Adopting the mindset of a winner to achieve your most ambitious goals, with practical insights from Ife's journey and her acclaimed book, Power Lift Your Career.
Ife tailors her content and key messages to meet the unique requirements of her clients. Her talks are not just speeches; they are experiences that inspire, empower, and transform.
Short Bio
(for programmes & social media)
Ife Thomas is a motivational speaker, mindset and confidence coach, and the author of Power Lift Your Career, Finding the Light in the Darkness, and The Three Mirrors of Radical Honesty.
From foster care to performing with Paul McCartney and Elton John, to speaking on global stages for organisations like Sony, eBay, Hootsuite, and the NHS, Ife inspires audiences with her Radical Honesty framework. A proud mother of two autistic boys and creator of The Confidence Star, she helps leaders and changemakers build confidence, communication, and cultures of authenticity.
Medium Bio
(for event host introductions)
Ife Thomas is a motivational speaker, mindset and confidence coach, and the author of three books including her latest, The Three Mirrors of Radical Honesty.
She has spoken for leading organisations such as EDF, BP, Sony, NatWest, eBay, Snapchat, Hootsuite, and the NHS — inspiring leaders and teams across technology, energy, entertainment, finance, healthcare, gaming, and education.
Placed in foster care at just six weeks old, Ife went on to become a professional dancer, performing alongside icons like Paul McCartney and Elton John, appearing on The X Factor, and competing on BBC DanceX before entering the Big Brother house. Today, as a proud mother of two autistic boys and creator of The Confidence Star, she uses her Radical Honesty framework to show that honesty isn’t a soft skill but a survival skill — the foundation of confidence, authentic relationships, and leadership that lasts.
Long Bio
(for brochures & websites)
Ife Thomas is a motivational speaker, mindset and confidence coach, and the author of three books: Power Lift Your Career, Finding the Light in the Darkness, and her latest, The Three Mirrors of Radical Honesty.
She has delivered inspiring talks for some of the world’s largest organisations across technology, energy, entertainment, financial services, healthcare, gaming, and higher education — including EDF, BP, Sony, NatWest, Specsavers, Ubisoft, eBay, Snapchat, Hootsuite, and the NHS.
Her Radical Honesty framework is designed to transform the way we lead, live, and connect. By showing leaders and teams how to see themselves clearly, speak truth to others, and grow through feedback, Ife reveals that honesty is not a soft skill but a survival skill — the foundation of confidence, authentic relationships, and sustainable leadership.
Her origin story is as powerful as her message. Placed in foster care at just six weeks old, Ife found her first stage as a professional dancer, performing alongside Paul McCartney, Elton John, Leona Lewis, and on shows like The X Factor and BBC DanceX. She worked with Michael Jackson’s choreographer in Japan, performed on West End stages, and was a contestant on Big Brother. Today, she is a proud mother of two autistic boys and the creator of The Confidence Star — a simple but profound tool designed to help children and adults build resilience and protect their mental health.
Having received a late autism diagnosis, Ife now channels her journey into helping leaders, parents, and changemakers build cultures where confidence, communication, and authenticity thrive — creating workplaces and relationships rooted in integrity and trust.
Intro Music Suggestions
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Head & Heart (feat. MNEK) - Joel Corry
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Level Up -Ciara
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What's the Real Love? - Mary J. Blige
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Didn’t know my own strength - Whitney Houston
