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Dame Kelly Holmes - Speaker

Dame Kelly Holmes | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Dame Kelly Holmes | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Dame Kelly Holmes

Inspire your team to overcome adversity and reach their full potential with Dame Kelly Holmes, speaker, motivational leader.
Resilience
Mental Health
Leadership Development
Dame Kelly Holmes
Inspire your team to overcome adversity and reach their full potential with Dame Kelly Holmes, speaker, motivational leader.
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About Dame Kelly Holmes

Double Olympic Champion in Athletics
Motivational Speaker and Role Model
Founded trust to support disadvantaged youth
Dame Kelly Holmes is a celebrated British athlete and motivational speaker. She has inspired millions and is respected globally as a role model.

Holding British records in the 600m, 800m, and 1000m, Kelly is an Olympic, Commonwealth, and European champion, with a total of seven Gold, eight Silver, and four Bronze medals. Her most notable achievement came at the Olympic Games in Athens, where she became the first Briton in over 80 years to win Gold in both the 800m and 1500m. Following her Olympic success, she received accolades such as BBC Sports Personality of the Year and European Athlete of the Year, and she was honoured with a Damehood by the Queen.

Raised by her mother on a council estate in Kent, Kelly attended a local secondary school where her PE teacher encouraged her to pursue running. Her family supports her at races across the country, so she understands the value of a strong support system. She left professional running to join the British Army, becoming an HGV driver and later a Physical Training Instructor. She was awarded an MBE for her service and was appointed Honorary Colonel of the Royal Armoured Corps.

Despite her achievements, Kelly faced a challenging path to Olympic gold, marked by injuries and periods of clinical depression. These struggles persisted even a year before her double Olympic victory.

After her success, Kelly founded the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, a charity that helps disadvantaged young people regain their footing by engaging with world-class athletes. She promotes the belief that nothing is impossible, a philosophy she embodies in her own life.

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What topics does Kelly Holmes specialise in?  

Kelly Holmes specialises in talking about athletics, motivational speaking, overcoming adversity and more.

What is Kelly Holmes's speaking style like?  

Dame Kelly Holmes captivates audiences with her motivating delivery, blending her inspiring athletic achievements and passion for charity work, leaving attendees eager for more and deeply moved. AI summary based on real event feedback.

Does Kelly Holmes offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Kelly Holmes offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

Why Should You Book Dame Kelly Holmes?

Book Dame Kelly Holmes as your speaker to inspire your team with her incredible journey from adversity to Olympic glory. Her powerful story of resilience, teamwork, and empowerment will motivate your audience to overcome challenges and embrace their potential. Experience firsthand the impact of a true champion and role model.
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Motivating and inspiring, everybody wanted her to stay longer | | The Pampered Chef-UK |
Fantastic - A true inspiration. All our attendees were blown away by not only her sporting achievements but also by the visible passion she has for her charity work. Her flexibility and willingness to accommodate our needs was exceptional. | | Ipsen Developments Limited |
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