Helen Richardson-Walsh, a renowned midfielder, began her international hockey career for Great Britain (GB) in 1999 at 17, quickly making her Olympic debut in 2000. She played a pivotal role in the GB women's team's success, participating in four Olympics and winning gold in Rio 2016.
Helen's illustrious career includes a Commonwealth bronze, two silvers, a bronze at London 2012, and a European Championship in 2015. Helen and her wife, Kate Richardson-Walsh, also made history as the first same-sex married couple to win Olympic medals together.
Despite facing career-threatening injuries, including back surgeries and ankle procedures, she overcame these challenges and depression, returning to lead the GB team to victory. After nearly 300 international appearances and an MBE award for her contributions to hockey, Helen now plays at club level in the UK.
She is an ambassador for several organisations, holds a psychology degree, and has a master's in Organisational Psychology. In 2021, she joined Tottenham Hotspur Women as a Performance Psychologist.
How can I book Helen Richardson-Walsh for my next event?
Email helen.richardson.walsh.mbe@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.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Helen Richardson-Walsh available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Helen Richardson-Walsh's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Helen directly.
What topics does Helen Richardson-Walsh specialise in?
Helen Richardson-Walsh specialises in discussing hockey, psychology, performance psychology and more.
What is Helen Richardson-Walsh's speaking style like?
Helen delivers inspiring, authentic sessions that energise teams. Her storytelling, Olympic experience, and engaging style foster reflection, motivation, and genuine connection, leaving audiences empowered and ready to tackle challenges.
Does Helen Richardson-Walsh offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Helen Richardson-Walsh offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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