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Dame Kelly Holmes is one of Britain’s most recognisable and admired athletes who has won Olympic, World, Commonwealth, European medals and Double Olympic Gold.
Kelly is also passionate about raising awareness of mental health.
An inspirational and talented speaker who is in very high demand and booked across the world – Kelly’s style is energetic, motivational and real. Her speeches cover many areas, including her life journey to becoming a Double Olympic Champion, her experiences within the British Army, business, fitness, mental health and wellbeing, articulating incredible stories of determination, resilience and overcoming adversity.
Kelly is passionate about raising awareness of mental health. Her own experience led her to learn more and to help others. A trained Mental Health First Aider, she assists corporates and individuals through her commercial work and her charitable activities, in raising awareness on this subject.
Dame Kelly Holmes secured her place in history by becoming the first British female athlete to win both the 800m and 1500m in the 2004 Olympic Games. Kelly’s achievements on the track in 2004 set the pace for 27 high profile awards and accolades, among others were the BBC Sports Personality of the Year, European Athlete of the year, and the prestigious title of the Laureus World Sports Woman of the year and in the 2005 New Years Honours List Kelly received the ultimate honour of a Damehood.
Kelly shares her personal experiences of depression and practical strategies for managing mental wellbeing at work. She inspires teams to create supportive environments and prioritise mental health, fostering resilience and productivity.
Drawing on her Olympic journey, Kelly explores the mindset, focus, and determination required to succeed under pressure. She provides actionable insights for overcoming challenges and building resilience in both personal and professional life.
Kelly explains how to set ambitious yet achievable goals and the strategies for motivating and leading high-performing teams. Her stories from sport and leadership illustrate the importance of teamwork, focus, and perseverance.
Kelly highlights the role of physical and mental wellbeing in achieving success. From training routines to nutrition and lifestyle habits, she demonstrates practical ways to maintain energy, focus, and balance in busy lives.
Through her experiences as a top-level athlete and leader, Kelly inspires women to embrace confidence, leadership, and self-belief. She shares empowering lessons for achieving personal and professional ambitions while breaking barriers.
Thank you Dame Kelly Holmes You really inspired and motivated the delegates to achieve their life goals, through an interactive and fun session. Your style made for a stunning presentation, which engaged the audience 100%. We really appreciated your honesty and openness and the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A session.
