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Speaker, football expert & consultant

Karen Carney

High Performance

Dealing With Pressure

Resilience

Transform team performance with Karen Carney, speaker, football expert and leadership consultant. Karen works with organisations to build resilience, enhance teamwork and develop leadership skills, delivering insights backed by her OBE, Olympic experience and MBA credentials.

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London, United Kingdom

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Retired professional footballer with 144 international caps
Lead football analyst for Sky Sports and ITV
Chair of Government review for women's football development

Karen Carney is a sports broadcaster, business consultant, and retired professional footballer renowned for her significant contributions to women's football in the UK. With 144 international caps, she is England's third-most-capped player. Her impressive career includes participation in four World Cups, four European Championships, and the London Olympics, alongside a successful club career with Birmingham City, Arsenal, and Chelsea. Karen's transition from player to broadcaster has been marked by her role as a lead pundit for Sky Sports and ITV, providing expert analysis on men's and women's football. Her insights are informed by her extensive experience on the pitch, making her a respected voice in the sport. She was appointed Chair of the Government's review into the future of women's football, underscoring her commitment to advancing the game. Throughout her career, Karen has faced challenges, including mental health struggles, which she has openly discussed, advocating for greater awareness and support in sports. Her dedication to the game and its players has earned her numerous accolades, including an MBE and induction into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame. She was further recognised with an OBE for her services to football. With a BSc in Sports Science, an MSc in Sports Psychology, and an MBA in Business Administration, Karen combines her academic qualifications with her practical experience to inspire others. As a global ambassador for major brands and a sought-after speaker, she shares her insights on leadership, teamwork, and resilience, making her a valuable asset to any event focused on sports and business.

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Unlock the potential of your team with Karen Carney OBE, a trailblazer in women's football and esteemed sports broadcaster. With 144 international caps and leadership roles, including Chair of the Government's review on women's football, her insights on teamwork and resilience can enhance your business. Book Karen today for an inspiring session.

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Karen's speaking slot was great! She genuinely shared her experience with her heart and talked about how hard it was to evolve as an athlete, her fights, her luck, her strengths and weaknesses. The parallel with her now being in the corporate world was very insightful. She was also very keen on answering any questions from the audience, which made the session a privileged moment for everyone.

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What is Karen Carney's speaking style like?

Karen delivers with heartfelt honesty, sharing real experiences from sport and business. Her talks are insightful, relatable, and inspiring, offering valuable lessons on growth, resilience, and adapting to new challenges.

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