Resilience & Overcoming Adversity Speakers

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Bronte Campbell Australia

Australia's most promising athletes who is best known for her 50m and 100m freestyle events

Paula Reid, Adventurer United Kingdom

From Skiing to the South Pole to Yacht Racing round-the-world, Paula Reid has learned to develop the mindset to thrive & perform in the toughest of conditions

Dr Hayley North Australia

Neuroscientist & Keynote Speaker | Topics: Brain Health, Wellbeing, Mental Health, Adapting to Change, Stress/Burnout, Sleep Health

Janie Frampton United Kingdom

Trailblazing football referee and one of eight Women FIFA Referee Instructors globally

Kathryn Keats United States

The Hummingbird musician

Erika Casupanan Canada

Historic Survivor winner Erika Casupanan inspires audiences to win their own way

Jessica Bligh Doyle United States

Vocal coach, professor, and researcher hell bent on helping women harness the power of their voices

Codilia Gapare United Kingdom

Cancer survivor and inventor of false eyelash for cancer patients

Susie Barber New Zealand

Empowering & educating women as an acclaimed author, public speaker & ambassador for The Louise Nicholas Trust

Cara de Lange United Kingdom

International burnout expert, speaker & founder; Softer Success author

Gosia Margie Witko Canada

Return to the Creative Self

Cici Coleman United Kingdom

Best known from more than 12 years on Channel 4’s BAFTA-winning First Dates. Cici speaks on resilience, boundaries and reinvention, drawn from her own life and thousands of real first encounters.

Laurelle Brown United Kingdom

Co-founder & Director of KIJIJI - Black Safeguarding Professionals (BSPs)

Marisa Kiley United States

Dynamic speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate, empowering single moms

Anna Hemmings United Kingdom

World Champion & Olympic kayaker & DEI advocate

Caroline Bellenger Australia

Using transformation from childhood trauma, addiction and mental illness to successful entrepreneur and athlete to empower women globally

Kerry Tucker Australia

Using her prison sentence as an unforgettable lesson in learning to overcome challenges

Amy Dowden United Kingdom

Professional dancer and entertainer who is best known for her time spent on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’

Taz Dunstan Australia

Athlete and personal training business guru, industry leader and innovator, expert motivator

Javeria Malik Pakistan

NGO Safety and Security Lead, Board Chair, Crisis Manager and Security Trainer

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