Gavin Oattes

Gavin Oattes is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, award-winning comedian, best-selling author and Managing Director of Tree of Knowledge, one of the UK’s leading people development organisations. A former primary school teacher, Gavin has spent the last decade helping organisations create workplaces where people can truly flourish. Combining the insight of an educator, the storytelling of a comedian and the perspective of someone who has worked with hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, he has become one of the most sought-after speakers in the learning and development space. Known for his ability to make audiences laugh, reflect and think differently, Gavin delivers keynotes on leadership, culture, resilience, wellbeing, communication and human behaviour. His sessions are energetic, thought-provoking and deeply human, helping people reconnect with what matters most at work and in life. Gavin is the author of seven best-selling books, including Life Will See You Now, S