Erin Kennedy OBE is one of Great Britain’s most decorated coxswains, a two-time Paralympic champion, and a Guinness World Record holder. Erin is known for her leadership at the highest level of international sport and her openness in sharing lessons from elite performance and personal adversity.
Erin trains full time as a coxswain with the GB Rowing Team and has made history as the first coxswain to simultaneously hold Paralympic, World, European, and World Record titles. Competing across both Olympic and Paralympic pathways, she is best known for steering the Mixed Coxed Four to sustained international dominance, including gold medals at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, extending Great Britain’s long-standing winning streak in the event.
In 2022, Erin was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer while competing internationally. She continued to race during treatment, later returning to full competition following chemotherapy and a double mastectomy, documenting her journey to raise awareness among young women. Her story has been covered by major UK broadcasters and international media, including CNN, NBC, and the Olympic Channel. Alongside her sporting achievements, Erin was awarded an MBE in the 2021 New Year Honours and an OBE in the 2024 New Year Honours for services to rowing and breast cancer awareness.
Erin delivers keynote talks, workshops, school engagements, and mentorship programmes for corporate, public sector, sporting, and educational audiences, and has worked with organisations ranging from the British Army to the NHS, Parliament, and with leading brands. Her presentations translate lessons from high-performance sport into insights on leadership, teamwork, and resilience. Audiences learn practical strategies for leadership under pressure, effective communication in high-stakes environments, and reframing challenges into opportunities.
Book Erin to bring world-class performance insight, resilience, and leadership experience to your organisation.
How can I book Erin Kennedy for my next event?
Email erin.kennedy@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Erin Kennedy for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Erin Kennedy's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Erin directly.
What topics does Erin Kennedy specialise in?
Erin Kennedy specialises in discussing leadership, teamwork, resilience and more.
What is Erin Kennedy's speaking style like?
Erin delivers with confidence and professionalism, captivating audiences through compelling storytelling and clear communication. She inspires with practical insights, seamlessly blending personal experience with actionable takeaways for business and leadership.
Does Erin Kennedy offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Erin Kennedy offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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