Baasit Siddiqui is a keynote speaker, education consultant, author, and well-known TV personality from Channel 4’s BAFTA-winning series Gogglebox. Guided by the belief that potential is everywhere, but opportunity is not, he has dedicated his career to helping schools, companies and communities bridge that divide. Rather than focusing on privilege or background, Baasit champions the human-centred skills that build confident individuals and thriving cultures – curiosity, creativity, collaboration, compromise, communication, courage, and community.
With over 15 years of experience across education, media and business, Baasit created the 7Cs to Thrive framework, a practical model that helps organisations unlock hidden potential and strengthen belonging. His work spans hundreds of schools, universities, trusts, charities, and businesses, where he has delivered workshops, talks and campaigns designed to elevate learning, leadership and long-term opportunity.
Whether speaking to educators, executives or early-career employees, Baasit turns big ideas into actionable change. If you’re looking for a speaker who can energise your team, celebrate your educators, or help your organisation build opportunity for all, he would be delighted to connect. Browse his services for educators below.
This engaging and thought provoking keynote reminds school staff and stakeholders of the important work they do, in a heartfelt, humorous and insightful way. Help all staff recognise their potential to impact the lives of every child they come across. Pairing learning theory with personal stories from TV and education, the audience leave with practical strategies of support and a firm reminder that the work they do matters.
This motivational keynote challenges the audience to reflect on the work they do and why it matters. Through interactive activities, the audience is encouraged to identify the moment they are most professionally proud of and articulate it in a way that will leave them empowered. As an experienced educator, Baasit recognises the challenges every day professional face in school and tackles these with empathy and respect. Staff will leave feeling truly valued.
Baasit facilitates an evening twilight or half-day INSET where school staff, parents and key stakeholders take part in a Projects to Thrive workshop.
A central school or MAT challenge or opportunity is identified in advance, and delegates are invited to explore solutions or ways to amplify impact. Working in groups, participants develop a concept for a TV show, podcast, app or short-form reel, using the session to reflect on effective pedagogical practice while empathising with the needs of their learners.
The session is fun, fast-paced and intentionally playful at times, striking the right balance between team-building and meaningful professional development.
New to 2026, Baasit invites digitally creative and curious educators to break down the various digital resources he has created through his Let’s Thrive school programme. Delegates will explore the use of a variety of AI apps, with a deep dive into Vibe Coding. The CPD will provide delegates with the tools and creative space to plan, design and prototype AI resources bespoke to the needs of their school, trust and students.
Baasit has worked with multiple schools, colleges, Universities and businesses across the education sector to support various events. Whether it is an award or conference, Baasit has experience in hosting a variety of events and does so with a blend of humour, warmth, and respect for the education ecosystem. Online or in person, conference or awards, panel chair or panellist, Baasit would be happy to support your education event.
