Overcoming Adversity Speakers
There’s nothing more uplifting and motivational for an audience than a leading adversity speaker sharing their experiences of overcoming adversity. Teaching key lessons everyone can apply to both their business and personal lives, now more important than ever as teams adjust to the ‘new normal’.
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B B: £15k- £25k Former Manchester United and France national team captain, Patrice is now a successful entrepreneur with his ‘I Love This Game’ brand, a motivational speaker and a massively influential social media personality.
D D: £5k-£10k Penny Mallory, the UK's Mental Toughness expert and former Rally Champion, shares transformative insights from overcoming personal adversity to driving a World Rally Car. She demonstrates how developing Mental Toughness enhances productivity and empowers individuals and organisations.
D D: £5k-£10k From Formula One to the small screen; from sporting champion to TV legend - Perry McCarthy left the fast lane to become the original Stig on Top Gear.
E E: £2k-£5k Rachael MacKenzie is a World Thai-Boxing champion, qualified physiotherapist, gym-owner, mentor and mum of twins.
E E: £2k-£5k After being orphaned in 2004, when they tragically lost their mother and father in the Boxing Day tsunami, brothers Rob & Paul created the footwear brand Gandys and the Orphans for Orphans movement in their parents’ name.
D D: £5k-£10k Ronan is an inspirational keynote speaker who focuses in-depth on what puts us on a burnout trajectory and how we can transform through even the greatest adversity. Overnight, Ronan went from leading a global movement to being diagnosed with a lifetime chronic illness. It is through Ronan's impactful way of sharing his story, that he inspires and motivates lasting change.
D D: £5k-£10k Trained in International Law & International Relations, French-Canadian Roxanne Joyal is an inspirational keynote speaker & an advocate for empowering women and social responsibility.
D D: £5k-£10k Roz Savage lived the dream – and learnt that following your passion is not always plain sailing.
D D: £5k-£10k Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been a firefighter since she was eighteen years old. She is now one of the most senior female firefighters in the UK.
E E: £2k-£5k Sally Becker is known as the ‘Angel of Mostar’ and is the founder of Road to Peace and Save a Child who has spent most of her life helping sick and injured children in areas of conflict.
C C: £10k-£15k Having navigated life with a genetic blood condition - Sickle Cell Anaemia, Samantha has honed on global stages across the world, cognisant of creating messaging that reaches hearts and minds across cultures and all demographics.
D D: £5k-£10k Sarah is a motivational speaker on a mission to help people feel as strong as they look.
E E: £2k-£5k Sarah rowed across the Indian Ocean. Alone. With her little boat, Dippers. An inspirational after dinner speaker, Sarah talks about her journey of commitment to life and survival in the elements.
E E: £2k-£5k Falkland's War Veteran, author, public speaker & charity supporter and holder of a CBE he received in 2016 for his charity work.
E E: £2k-£5k What would you do if you lost your sight at the age of 17? For Simon Wheatcroft, it meant adapting available technology to achieve the impossible.
C C: £10k-£15k An inspirational and charismatic keynote and motivational speaker, Spencer West is open and candid about the struggles he overcame after losing his legs at the age of five, and how he never lost the hope or courage he needed to overcome personal obstacles.
D D: £5k-£10k Stef’s a Paralympic medalist long jumper, World Record holder and World Champion. She is also a qualified bio-chemist (specialising in stem cell research), broadcaster and as a model she was the first ever amputee to model at London Fashion Week. As an acclaimed keynote speaker, she has given inspirational talks at events around the world.
E E: £2k-£5k When Steve Cunningham speaks at a conference or event, "even the most hard bitten of audiences find it tough to disguise a watery eye or lump in the throat".
A A: £25k and over Bestselling author, Harvard Fellow and Cambridge PhD graduate, Tara Westover shares her moving story in 'Educated' and how she escaped from a life with her survivalist parents by pursuing higher education.
D D: £5k-£10k Solo climber, Thomas Bubendorfer is the most experienced European adventure keynote speaker on the international circuit and discusses teamwork and self belief.
E E: £2k-£5k Tim Fitzhigham's far-fetched exploits are recounted in hilarious manner and are ideally suited for any corporate event to leave the audience in stitches.
E E: £2k-£5k Timothy Bradshaw, a captivating speaker, inspires audiences with his #BecauseICan attitude, sharing insights on achieving extraordinary goals through resilience, determination, and overcoming mental health challenges.
D D: £5k-£10k Skipper of the first all-female crew to sail around the world, Tracy Edwards has vital leadership lessons to impart in her keynote speeches and training sessions.
E E: £2k-£5k On 5th May 2013, Victoria Milligan’s whole life changed - from a happily married mother of four, to an amputee, widow and the single parent of her three surviving children.
Overcoming Adversity Speakers blogs
Sharing profound journeys of overcoming hardship, adversity speakers transform struggle into strength and purpose. In our blog, meet ten top adversity speakers whose stories tackle loss, illness, and personal setbacks. Their insights drive resilience, mental wellbeing, and team empowerment - perfect for events aiming to inspire and uplift through real-life triumph.
Our speakers are powerful storytellers who energise teams through personal journeys, insight, and practical advice. Female motivational speakers, in particular, bring authentic perspectives on leadership, resilience, and determination. Exploring a selection of our 10 inspiring women shows how their stories galvanise teams, boost morale, and foster long-term engagement for organisations.
DEI speakers amplify important voices, share powerful narratives, and equip audiences with tools to create inclusive cultures. Our list of ten keynote speakers for Black History Month bring stories of heritage, resilience, and leadership - offering insight, inspiration, and practical strategies to honour Black history and promote equity in organisations.
Diversity and inclusion speakers are specialists who empower teams by sharing lived experiences, practical tools, and strategies to foster equity and belonging. These 10 diversity and inclusion speakers offer transformative insights on bias awareness, inclusive leadership, and cultural intelligence - helping organisations unlock their full potential through understanding and unity.
Adversity speakers share powerful stories of resilience and growth, making them a compelling choice for events that aim to inspire and uplift. In our blog on coping with adversity in the workplace, we explore how these voices can help teams navigate challenges and build lasting strength.
Paralympic champion Liz Johnson turned her record‑breaking career into a powerful message on disability, inclusion and resilience. Her journey with adversity offers fresh perspectives on overcoming problems and creating inclusive workplaces that value talent, determination and difference.
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