Resilience & Overcoming Adversity Speakers

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Kim-adele Randall United Kingdom

International Bestselling Author, TEDx Speaker, and Co-founder of International Imposter Syndrome Awareness Day, empowering leaders to embrace discomfort and thrive authentically.

Katharina Mueller Germany

Feminist, entrepreneur, tuberculosis survivor, traveler and dreamer on a journey from Montblanc to Africa and the UN

Tiffany Yvonne Gratton United States

Helping women leaders stay composed, strategic & influential under pressure without burnout

Kai-Nneka Townsend United Kingdom

Dynamic leadership resilience speaker equipping women and their allies to lead sustainably with practical, research-led strategies that reduce burnout risk.

Claire Brumby United Kingdom

Award-winning entrepreneur and esteemed international speaker

Crystal Leonardi Australia

A resilient & inspiring trailblazing advocate for women who have survived trauma

Marina Ibrahim United Kingdom

Global mindset coach & advocate, empowering women with resilience & leadership

Renita Drakes Canada

Mindset & empowerment speaker & author, inspiring women to overcome self-doubt, shift limiting beliefs & confidently step into leadership, growth, personal transformation & purpose

Ellie Hughes Canada

The courage to pivot, I Walked Away From 15 Years in Policing, Started Again in Business and Moved My Family Across the World. Here’s What Courage Really Looks Like

Martina Witter United Kingdom

Give To Gain: Psychological Safety as the Fastest Route to Wellbeing and Performance

Jasmine Mitchell United Kingdom

Winner of The Great British Bake Off 2025 & Advocate for Alopecia Awareness

Jasmine Mbye United Kingdom

Award-winning TEDx keynote inspiring inclusive leadership, resilience & confidence—transformative IWD experiences that engage, empower & drive real change

Dot IkwerreGirl Acheru (Talk2Dot) United Kingdom

Trained linguist & Certified Project Manager offering domestic violence awareness

Aarti Samani United Kingdom

C-suite leader, Artificial Intelligence Strategist, sought after keynote speaker providing practical information on driving inclusivity through AI

Tasmia Niazi United Kingdom

Engineering Lead , International Speaker, Scrum Master, Software Engineering Postgraduate, Women in Tech Ambassador, SheCanCode Mentor, Multicultural Awards & BAME Awards Finalist

Jo Tarnawsky Australia

Former Chief of Staff to Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister & career diplomat, now a leadership strategist specialising in bravery & ethical decision-making

Mandie Holgate United Kingdom

Belief and confidence can override any obstacle; - and only you can stop your ultimate success

Alison Edgar United Kingdom

Excelling in intrapreneurship, neurodiversity advocacy & dynamic change leadership

Cecilie Fjellhoy United Kingdom

Co-Founder of LoveSaid CIC, Recognised as the Victim of the Tinderswindler Case & Former UX Designer for Sopra Steria

Sarah Amer Abed Shakrawee Iraq

Doctor, Civil society, humanitarian aids & women’s activist, has a strong background in training, medicine & psychosocial support

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Women in LeadershipDiversity, Equity & InclusionGender Equality & Women's RightsAllyship & Men as AlliesConfidence & EmpowermentResilience & Overcoming AdversityMental Health & WellbeingWomen's Health & MenopauseCareer Development & MentoringEntrepreneurship & Business GrowthWomen in STEM & TechnologyAI, Innovation & the Future of WorkSport & High PerformanceCommunication, Negotiation & StorytellingWorkplace Culture & HRFinancial Empowerment & MoneySocial Impact & SustainabilityEnding Violence Against WomenGirls, Youth & EducationParenting, Caregiving & Work-LifeArts, Media & CultureRace, Culture & Indigenous VoicesDisability, Neurodiversity & AccessibilityLGBTQ+ InclusionPolitics, Law & Public PolicySales, Marketing & Personal BrandInspirational & Motivational Stories

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