Kriss is famous for his achievements in athletics where his greatest individual triumph was his Gold Medal in the 1990 European Championships. In 1992 as 3 x Olympic medallist, World, European and Commonwealth Champion Kriss was awarded an MBE. Chris has also presented on television shows such as The Big Breakfast and BBC’s Record Breakers. Kriss is currently the CEO of The Akabusi Company, a corporate communications and training company where his marvellous personality and reputation as a fantastic public speaker has made him a very popular and attractive advocate. Kriss
began his motivational speaking career over 10 years ago and is now one of Britain’s most recognized and respected motivational speakers. His infectious enthusiasm ensures that any messages hit home and motivate!

Kriss is famous for his achievements in athletics where his greatest individual triumph was his Gold Medal in the 1990 European Championships when he also beat David Hemery’s 22 year old British Record. He began his international athletic career in 1983 as a member of the 4x400 metre relay squad and will probably always be remembered for helping Britain clinch the Gold and beat the Americans in the World Championships 4x400 metre relay in Tokyo in 1991.

In 1992 as 3 x Olympic medallist, World, European and Commonwealth Champion Kriss was awarded the MBE by Her Majesty The Queen in her Birthday Honours List in recognition of his services to the country through athletics.

His start into television and entertainment began when he presented THE BIG BREAKFAST. This was followed with a full time position as co-presenter with BBC’s RECORD BREAKERS. He has presented various children’s programmes and appears regularly on game and chat shows where the brief is “fun and entertainment”

Kriss is currently the CEO of The Akabusi Company, a corporate communications and training company where his marvellous personality and reputation as a fantastic public speaker has made him a very popular and attractive advocate.
He is also an accredited personal coach, having qualified at the Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara. He is one of only four qualified Hudson Institute coaches in the UK.

Kriss Akabusi born in London in 1958 of Nigerian parents he has three children, two beautiful girls from his marriage, Ashanti and Shakira and Alannam, a son and welcome addition to the family. Currently living in Bedfordshire where he can be found Teeing off at the local Golf Clubs or avidly supporting his favourite football team West Ham United.

He is the founding Director and Chairman of TACT (The Akabusi Charitable Trust) and a NGO (Non-governmental organisation) in Nigeria, designed to prevent water born diseases, and develop social cohesion. This is done by providing potable water by drilling bore holes and providing workshops and training around health issues and social responsibility.

Topics include

Motivation, Focus, Teamwork, Innovation, Change Management

Strategic Planning, Goal setting and Team development, as part of the FIT4 Business and FIT4 Life Team Programme

Learning, Teamwork and Fun as part of The Akabusi Athenian Challenge

Change Management and Teamwork as part of The Cycle of Renewal

Thank you so much for your motivational talk yesterday. You are so full of life and positive energy that it is understandable how you reached your goals. During the recognition, you had the energy for each person you greeted and didn’t lower your excitement for anyone; it was so nice to see. You looked like you enjoyed it, which makes the difference. I just enjoyed your motivational talk so much and even better than the last one you did, which was also very hard to top. I would have been happy to have seen a carbon copy of the last one too, as it was so good. Here’s looking forward to your next talk in the future."
Nicola, Kleeneze - May 2009

"The power and impact of this event continues to grow in my mind. You were indeed inspirational in your speech and great fun, energetic and positive in your presence. It was a privilege to share the stage with you. You gave us a great lift. I was very taken with how much you were able to tailor your words to our organisation's work and our fundamental purpose. This is a belated, but reflected "Thank You", for having come to Torbay to do this."
Anthony, Torbay Care Trust - March 2009

"Thank you to Kriss for making the Awards evening so memorable. He made everyone feel special from his own unique way of presenting the certificates, taking the time to speak to people and having photographs at the end. We couldn’t have had a better speaker for the evening!"
Bev, Torbay Care Trust - March 2009

"Kriss was motivational, entertaining and tailored his talk to the language, history and pedigree of our business – which was very impressive. And a great guy as well!"
Dave, In Retirement Services - January 2009

"WOW - That is probably the best presentation I have seen from anybody ever! The ability to deliver a captivating and motivating presentation to an assorted group of business people and ensure that the key messages of the day were constantly woven into the presentation was one of the most professional examples of the art of delivering a presentation I have seen. A very enjoyable experience, I just wanted to let you know how well it came across. "
Owen, Herts Chamber of Commerce - February 2009


"Kriss was outstanding as I would have expected. He particularly excels at genuinely engaging with anyone who speaks to him and has the ability to make them feel valued and interesting. His infectious enthusiasm and passion shone through and just lifted the audience. Many thanks Kriss, you are a star!!"
Margaret, the Leadership Trust - September 2008