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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E E: £2k-£5k Vikie Shanks is a true 'Super-Mum'. Vikie’s book ‘Unravelled’-The inspirational true story of a journey out of darkness, sees Vikie left to raise her seven children - all with special needs - alone, after her husband tragically committed suicide. Her journey to 'normality' is remarkable and she now works on campaigning for better awareness of autism, mental health and suicidality.
D D: £5k-£10k Yassmin Abdel-Magied is an engineer, author, broadcaster, and award-winning social advocate. Her powerful TED talk, “What Does My Headscarf Mean to You” has more than 2.5 million views and was selected as one of TED’s top 10 ideas.
C C: £10k-£15k With his head in the clouds and his feet on the ground, Yves Rossy (Jetman) is a unique and inspirational after dinner speaker.
C C: £10k-£15k Zarifa Ghafari is a courageous civil rights activist who is devoted to defending women’s rights who uses her incredible story to transform the lives of audiences worldwide.
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.
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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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