Resilience & Overcoming Adversity Speakers

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Dr. Kaitlin Harkess Australia

Clinical Psychologist & Author helping women lead with confidence, wellbeing & resilience to accelerate workplace equality

Emma Henderson MBE United Kingdom

Former airline captain, aviation expert and regular TV commentator delivering inspiring keynotes on leadership, resilience, decision-making and breaking barriers.

Laura Kenny United Kingdom

The Most Successful British Female Athlete in Olympic History, 5x Olympic Gold Medallist, 7x World Champion, & 14x European Champion Cyclist

Ma Nithya Dhyanagamyananda Australia

Resilient advocate for women's empowerment

Ama Agbeze United Kingdom

Former Commonwealth Games England Netball Captain whose experiences shaped her resilience, success & failure

Nadia Azizabadi Australia

Water safety educator, TEDx speaker & founder of From Zero to Hero, empowering multicultural adults & women to feel safe & confident in water

Hussaina Begum Noor Sherieff United Arab Emirates

The Architecture of Resilience A stirring call to action for women everywhere.This narrative explores how the fusion of unwavering grit, self-reliance, and a positive mindset can transform solitude into a powerful journey of success.

Chitrah Karthigeyan Malaysia

Helping women reclaim their personal power and reignite their passion

Robina Azizi Afghanistan

Education and girls’ rights advocate, empowers Afghan and refugee girls through mentoring, education programs, and global activism.

Natalee Johnson Canada

Balancing life, work, education and being a single mother

Megan Carle United States

Author of Walk Away to Win: A Playbook to Combat Workplace Bullying

Alma Arzate, Global Supply Chain & Logistics Executive, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, and Award-Winning Speaker Canada

Inclusion advocate, inspiring resilient leadership, women’s advancement, and career confidence through actionable strategies and lived insights

Dr. Kelly E. Green United States

Clinical Psychologist, Holistic Restorative Coach & Consultant, Speaker, Restorative Feminist

Heidi Dening Australia

Empowering women to courageously find the opportunities in their challenges through practical strategies and mesmerizing storytelling

Elizabeth Kleinfeld United States

Disabled writer & speaker focusing on accessibility, wellness & showing up for the tough stuff

Dr. Larisa Sharipova United States

Medical doctor and practicing certified holistic health practitioner

Rebecca Adlington United Kingdom

2 x Olympic Gold Medallist Swimmer, Former British, Commonwealth, European, Olympic and world record holder in the 800m Freestyle

Dr Maeve Lankford Ireland

Motivational speaker and successful solopreneur with over 25 years experience promoting equality and women's development

Cathy O'Dowd United Kingdom

The First Woman to Reach the Summit of Mount Everest from the South & North sides

Dr. TIffany M Jenkins United States

We All Have A Voice! Facilitating Equitable Conversation

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