Baroness Ayesha Hazarika MBE

Ayesha Hazarika headshot — political commentator and keynote speaker at 92 Speakers Bureau

Broadcaster, Columnist & Former Senior Government Adviser

Ayesha Hazarika understands the mechanics of power from both sides of the spotlight. Having operated at the heart of the UK government as a senior special adviser, she brings frontline experience in how decisions are made under relentless pressure. When delivering high-impact keynotes or facilitating elite-level panels, Ayesha identifies the "Communication Deficit", why leadership fails when tone and timing are out of sync with public and institutional expectations.

She assists organisations in navigating visibility and consequence, utilising her background as a Times Radio presenter to help boards synchronise corporate narrative with political reality. By reframing scrutiny as a manageable driver of organisational resilience, she transforms high-stakes pressure into a measurable advantage for public trust.

Through her expert commentary and roundtable moderation, Ayesha enables decision-makers to master the narrative agility required to lead in a transparent, 24-hour information cycle.

Signature Keynotes

  • What governing really looks like.

  • Decision-making under scrutiny.

  • Why communication matters more than ever.

  • How messages succeed—or fail.

  • Lessons from political life.

The Hazarika Effect

Political and leadership thinking becomes sharper, more grounded, and more

human. Audiences gain the ability to:

  • Understand how political power is exercised behind the scenes

  • Communicate with clarity under pressure

  • Read leadership dynamics beyond public performance

  • Navigate media scrutiny with confidence

  • Appreciate the human realities of high-stakes decision-making

Why Book Ayesha

Ayesha Hazarika is trusted by organisations that want insight without abstraction. Her perspective resonates with boards, senior executives, and public leaders dealing with reputational risk, political exposure, and leadership under scrutiny.

She brings insider experience, analytical precision, and an ability to engage senior audiences with intelligence and warmth.

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