Our Featured Speaker
Arnett & Associates is delighted to introduce you to Winston Churchill’s granddaughter, Celia Sandys. As a gifted
speaker, Celia provides audiences with remarkable insights into the many facets of her brilliant
grandfather’s life.
In the minds of many, Winston Churchill saved Western Civilization from the onslaught of Nazi tyranny during the 1930s and ‘40s. He was
the rare statesman who, deaf to criticism and ridicule, slogged alone through his famous “Wilderness Years” in the 1930s, warning
England and other countries of the Nazi threat. As prime minister during WWII, Churchill rallied England and Allied countries
to fight to the finish, even when the prospects were grim. After the war, he again was the first to define clearly the encroaching
Soviet threat of communism.
Celia Sandys reveals the fascinating complexities of her grandfather. While an astute statesman and leader of the British war effort,
Churchill was equally at home building brick walls, writing articles and books to keep his family financially afloat- and winning
the Nobel Prize for Literature, or following his true love, painting. He was renowned for his wit as well as his bravery in battle while
serving as a young British officer.
Celia has entertained thousands of people across the globe with her intimate knowledge of Churchill’s political and personal life. As
author of five books on Churchill, Celia presents a warm and amusing yet professional view of her grandfather.
We are certain that your audience will be captivated by Celia’s insights into the life of this great man.
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Celia Sandys
Celia Sandys, granddaughter of Winston Churchill, has a well-established reputation as an authority on the life of Churchill. She has lectured in America, Britain, Canada, South Africa, and Japan. Celia has appeared many times on television, including C-Span, Hardball, the Charlie Rose Show and numerous TV documentaries about Churchill. She is the author of five books on Churchill, a trustee of the Churchill Centre, and founder of Churchill Leadership, Inc.
In July, PBS will air a three-part series, Chasing Churchill, based on Celia’s book of the same title. In 2003, as part of her research for her book, Celia retraced many of Churchill’s worldwide political and private travels, meeting with people who recalled Churchill. Mirroring the man and his interests, the book combines travel, history, and art.
As a teenager, Celia had memorable travels with her grandfather. Particularly noteworthy was a three-week cruise in 1959 aboard Aristotle Onassis’ extraordinary yacht, the Christina. Onassis, then married to his first wife, Tina, openly began his famous affair with Maria Callas during the cruise. Celia said, “Tall, dark, and striking in a reptilian sort of way was my first impression of Maria Callas.”
In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, Celia was inundated with letters from leaders throughout the world. These leaders all conveyed the same message: the words and inspiration of Winston Churchill provided enormous strength for them as they dealt with the leadership challenges presented by this unprecedented trauma. Rudy Giuliani wrote, “Your grandfather was a great source of inspiration and strength to me following the tragic events of September 11th.”
The full significance of Churchill, already heralded as the greatest leader of the 20th century, was brought to the forefront. As Celia commented, “After 9/11, it was if Churchill literally stepped out of the history books onto the international stage. As a result, Celia was inspired to write her book, We Shall Not Fail; the Inspiring Leadership of Winston Churchill.
With her authoritative knowledge of Churchill, Celia delights audiences on a variety of topics. These include Churchill’s traits as a leader, his remarkable younger years, his lifelong support of the Jews and a Zionist state, his extraordinary wit and humor, and his relevance to the present.
Contact Arnett & Associates to secure Celia Sandys for your next meeting or conference.
Speaking Topics
As an expert on the life of her grandfather, Celia Sandys can speak on a wide variety of topics concerning Churchill’s endeavors and passions. Her talks can be broad or specific; highly amusing or more serious in nature. Listed below are some examples:
- Churchill’s Leadership Qualities
What defined him as great leader and how can these qualities be employed in business or in everyday life?
- Churchill’s Lessons for the 21st Century
What might he say to us today, facing threats at home and abroad?
- An Intimate Portrait of Churchill: Personal Memories
The lesser-known side of Churchill was the man in love with life. He was a prolific writer and winner of the Nobel Prize for literature. He was an expert mason, and his oil paintings number in the hundreds.
- Churchill and the Jews
From the 1890s onward, Churchill was a staunch supporter of the Jews and their eventual Zionist state. Despite derision and ridicule from anti-Semites, Churchill never wavered in his support.
- The Wonderful Wit and Wisdom of Churchill
The genius of Churchill was often displayed on another level: his engaging wit and humor. “A man of simple tastes: I am easily satisfied by the best.”
Visit www.celiasandys.com to learn more about this accomplished author and speaker.
