Hope Powell is a pioneering figure in women's football whose groundbreaking career spans playing, coaching, and advocating for equality in sport. Her journey from professional footballer to becoming England Women's team manager represents a series of historic firsts in the football world.
As the first woman to achieve a Pro License and the first female and Black coach of any English National Football Team, Powell transformed the landscape of women's football. Her leadership was instrumental in restructuring the football pyramid and securing professional contracts for female players.
Powell draws on her personal experiences overcoming significant barriers - from her West Indian heritage to navigating a male-dominated industry - to deliver powerful insights on diversity and inclusion. Her presentations equip organizations with practical strategies for creating inclusive environments while demonstrating how diversity drives innovation and performance in competitive settings.
Audiences gain actionable frameworks for implementing inclusive leadership practices, learn techniques for overcoming institutional barriers, and leave with renewed perspective on harnessing diverse talent. Powell's authentic storytelling connects her sporting achievements to universal workplace challenges.
Book Hope Powell to inspire your organization with proven leadership lessons from someone who has repeatedly broken barriers while transforming an entire sporting culture.
How can I book Hope Powell for my next event?
Email hope.powell@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 Hope Powell available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Hope Powell'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 Hope directly.
What topics does Hope Powell specialise in?
Hope Powell specialises in discussing women's football, diversity and inclusion, football coaching and management and more.
What is Hope Powell's speaking style like?
Hope Powell inspires with her powerful storytelling and insights, promoting diversity and inclusion in women's football. Her engaging style motivates audiences to overcome barriers and pursue their dreams.
Does Hope Powell offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Hope Powell offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.