Speaker
Speaker
SPEAKER
PRESENTER | KEYNOTE | AFTER DINNER | SCHOOL
Empowering your audience to think bigger, act braver, and start now.
“Laura’s talk was TED quality with down-to-earth advice and added storytelling flair... If you’re looking for a motivational speaker for your next event, you’ve found her.”
Step beyond comfort ➡️ grow beyond limits. Laura helps teams and individuals (of all ages!) build the courage and resilience to perform under pressure and to keep moving forward.
Drawing on thousands of miles of self-powered adventures - from solo kayaking a section of the Volga River in Russia to cycling 3,700 miles from Scotland to Norway and running 100 miles across Fuerteventura - and years of experience delivering leadership training to teams and organisations, Laura translates lessons from the wild into practical strategies for real-world success.
Her sessions are energetic, practical and personal - blending engaging storytelling with science-backed strategies for performance and positive change. Laura has delivered keynotes and workshops for corporate clients, schools and international audiences, tailoring every session to inspire lasting impact.
SAMPLE TALK TOPICS
Courage & Bold Action
The hardest part of any challenge isn't the middle or the end - it's taking that first step into the unknown. Whether it was committing to solo kayak through Russia with minimal experience, deciding to write a book or launching a new career direction, I've learned that courage isn't about being fearless. It's about taking action despite the fear.
In this talk, I share practical strategies for building confidence when you don't feel ready, overcoming the paralysis of perfectionism, and developing the courage to pursue ambitious goals - whatever they are. Your audience will learn that boldness is a skill that can be developed, not just an innate trait. Perfect for anyone facing a daunting decision or stepping outside of their comfort zone
Resilience & Endurance
Resilience isn't just about crossing physical finish lines - it's about showing up day after day when progress feels invisible. Whether it's 2,000 miles into a 3,700-mile cycle journey facing headwinds and exhaustion or pushing through the difficult middle phase of any long-term project, the challenge is the same: not giving up when every instinct tells you to quit.
Drawing from physical challenges that pushed me to my limits and the everyday battles we all face, I explore the science and strategies behind endurance. This talk covers how to maintain performance during extended periods of stress, develop mental toughness that carries over from adventure into everyday life, and most importantly - how to recover and bounce back when things inevitably go wrong. Ideal for teams facing long-term challenges, periods of uncertainty or high-pressure environments.
The Adventure Mindset
Adventure isn't just about physical journeys - it's a mindset that embraces uncertainty, adapts to changing conditions, and finds opportunity in obstacles. The same skills that help you navigate unexpected weather or unplanned route changes during a multi-week endurance challenge can also help you pivot when strategies need to change at work, when feedback requires rethinking your approach or when carefully laid plans simply don't work out
This talk demonstrates how to cultivate adaptability and grit when the path ahead isn't clear, reframe setbacks as valuable learning rather than failures and maintain momentum even when your original plans fall apart. I share stories from expeditions, creative projects and career transitions to show how the adventure mindset translates across contexts. Your team will learn practical techniques for thriving in uncertainty and developing the growth mindset needed to turn challenges into opportunities - whether they're navigating organisational change, starting a new initiative, working in a fast-changing environment, or simply dealing with the unexpected curveballs that everyday life throws at us.
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At their core, Laura’s talks are about mindset: how to build confidence, endure under pressure and adapt when the unexpected happens.
Alongside keynote talks, Laura also offers interactive workshops that focus on personal development and wellbeing, providing participants with practical tools and actionable takeaways to unlock potential and overcome obstacles. Beyond the stage, Laura has also led inclusive community fitness events that bring people together and foster meaningful connections.
“Listening to Laura Kennington speak is good for your soul.”
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“You were the best guest speaker we’ve had! Your talk was very inspiring and engaged so many people. I had many members of staff come up to me to say how interesting your story was.”
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“We loved Laura coming in and speaking to all of us. The group definitely enjoyed speaking to Laura on a 1-1 basis after the session, too”
“Laura is an exciting, inspirational and informative speaker. We’ve had Laura speak at two of our events now (The National Outdoor Expo and The National Cycling Show), and in both instances, working with Laura has been a great experience.
Hearing Laura speak about her adventures is incredibly engaging, and she does a fantastic job of translating her experiences into lessons for the audience to apply in their own pursuit of adventure.
We’re looking forward to seeing what Laura will take on next!”
Presenting Gold DofE Awards and meeting HRH Countess of Wessex at Buckingham Palace, London
“Laura is an inspirational and accomplished speaker. She has undertaken some amazing adventures and provides practical insights and knowledgeable advice on her achievements to date, in a highly personable and engaging way.”
Speaking at the Royal Geographical Society, London
Leading hundreds of people to unleash their inner warriors at Yestival!
Photo credit: Raphael Rychetsky
“Laura, you were brilliant. A bonafide dance like-you-are-alive enabler! If you need someone to make a full marquee of people fully dance, this is your woman.”
“Laura’s engaging and intriguing story of her adventures was brilliant. It elicited some great questions around storytelling and her approach to overcoming adversity. It was a pleasure to have her speak.”
“If you want your pupils to really understand what embracing life’s opportunities is all about get Laura to come and talk to your school. The stories of her adventures were both fun and inspiring and I challenge anyone who hears her speak not to be motivated to undertake some kind of challenge as a result – no matter how small.”
Presenting Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards with HRH The Duke of Wessex at St James’s Palace, London
“She was engaging, motivating and clearly very passionate. Excellent speaker with interesting stories”
“She was very interesting and answered everyone’s questions in a funny and insightful way. Very inspiring.”
“It was fantastic to listen to Laura Kennington; I have previously heard about her but it was fantastic to listen to her experiences and how she overcame challenges.
“Laura was very motivational and an excellent speaker. She answered the questions well and was very engaging.”
“Our Year 12 students really enjoyed hearing about Laura’s challenges, and how life lessons learnt through these can be applied to their own lives. The idea that anything is possible - if you put your mind to it! The overall message of enjoy life, get out there and be happy was really powerful - we look forward to seeing her again next year.”
“Laura’s main message to us was to always persevere when times become tough. She encouraged us to fight for what we believed in... Overall, the speech was very inspiring and made us realise that you can do anything you set your mind to”
“The talk was really inspirational and motivational. I thought Laura was amazing!”
“Laura is a great speaker who inspired our audience of young people and parents. Her engaging personality, humour and stories of determination and strength was an inspiration – she interacted with the audience well and has a perfect personality for talking. I hope we will be able to use Laura again.”
“Laura was the guest speaker at our annual Awards ceremony. Her words were really inspiring, in challenging our students to not settle for the conventional, and encouraging them to forge their own path. She even received a hug from one of our parents who was equally moved! ”
Events
Events
“Laura did our keynote speech at our annual EMPOWER awards for our most academic students, many of whom need to be encouraged out of their comfort zone now and again and also need to see that there is a world beyond study and that success isn’t just about grades. Laura’s speech was incredibly engaging, she has a very down to earth natural manner which meant she connected with the audience immediately. I could see that the students were gripped and in awe. Laura used personal anecdotes, photos and video to illustrate her wider message about resilience and self belief. It was perfect for our students and inspired the staff too!”
Community Fitness
Laura is passionate about making fitness accessible, inclusive, and fun. Her community sessions encourage people of all ages and abilities to see their urban environment as a training playground — no equipment required.
Each session is adaptable for different fitness levels and designed to promote confidence, connection, and enjoyment.
Have fun, get fit and get outside!