Inspirational & Motivational Stories Speakers

Find speakers in the IWD Speaker Directory who speak on Inspirational & Motivational Stories, covering motivational keynotes built on a personal story or achievement: firsts, record-breakers, adventurers.

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Dr. Sinead Kane Ireland

Award winning international blind athlete, lawyer, two PhD's, two Guiness World records, seven marathons on seven continents within seven days

Sally Lamie United Arab Emirates

An inspiring leader in the defence and aerospace industry, is recognized for her excellence and influence across global markets. She inspires women to drive impact and excel in their fields.

Caitlin Wood Australia

International level racing driver & coach showing girls & women worldwide 'hardwork does not have a gender'

Dr Hannah Macdougall PLY Australia

Elite triathlete, Paralympic Medallist, Wellbeing & Inclusion Leader, Story Teller

Dr. Nothabo Ncube Canada

Her inspiring story of tenacity led her to meet the media mogul Oprah Winfrey

Sharena Lee Satti United Kingdom

Poet whose words are inscribed into park benches who raises her voice so others can be heard too

Phebe Trotman Canada

Six-time national champion, Hall of Fame athlete & entrepreneur helping audiences turn setbacks into momentum through resilience, mindset & leadership.

Joanna Lohman United States

Elite athlete, keynote speaker & upcoming contestant on The Amazing Race 39

Breda McCague Ireland

20 years in Irish Infantry Army, first female officer on Northern Ireland/Southern Ireland border region & lead up to 100 men & women

Ash Brazill Australia

Trailblazing multi-sport athlete who plays for Collingwood in the Super Netball and AFLW competitions

Kirsty Murphy MBE United Kingdom

First & only femaleRed Arrows pilot, former RAF Tornado GR4 pilot, Chief of Staff & Transformational Lead for UK Space Agency

Vivienne Schadinsky United Kingdom

Award-winning ink artist bringing climate hope and creativity to purpose-led organisations. Keynotes and hands-on team workshops on sustainability, nature and wellbeing.

Alison Kervin OBE United Kingdom

First female Sports Editor of a UK national newspaper, bestselling author & OBE-honoured campaigner showing how one person can change a system

Amy Pu United Kingdom

First & only female professional boxing referee in the UK, The Boxing Life Coach, the host of We Know The Rules podcast

Katrina Webb Australia

Gold, Silver and Bronze medal winner at three Paralympic Games

Caroline Buchanan Australia

Eight-time world champion and founder of scholarship for young women to empower the next generation

Lisa Murphy Canada

Certified coach who helps women (re)gain confidence, bypass fear & find more fun & fulfillment in life & work

Tonya McKenzie United States

A gun violence survivor who builds thought leadership through public relations and identity branding

Clare McEwen United Kingdom

Women's football historian & author of She Can Kick It who speaks on how the women's game was built, banned & rebuilt across the world

Anne Doepner United States

Feminist NFL Executive Working to Advance Diversity & Inclusion in Sports

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