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Rugby champion & leadership expert

Maggie Alphonsi

Transform leadership and team performance with Maggie Alphonsi, speaker and Rugby World Cup champion. Maggie works with organisations to build resilient teams, foster inclusive leadership, and develop mental toughness, delivering evidence-based strategies backed by her pioneering work in rugby governance.

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Maggie Alphonsi

Maggie Alphonsi

London, United Kingdom

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£2k–5k

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Maggie Alphonsi's biography

At a glance

  • World champion rugby player with seventy four international caps
  • First female commentator for men's international rugby
  • Pioneering advocate for diversity in sports leadership
Maggie Alphonsi is a groundbreaking rugby champion who transforms elite sports principles into practical leadership strategies for organizations navigating complex business challenges. As a Rugby World Cup winner with 74 international caps and seven Six Nations championships, Maggie has successfully transitioned into pioneering media roles, becoming the first female commentator for men's international rugby with ITV. She made history again as the first female player elected to the Rugby Football Union's Council, where she champions diversity initiatives. Maggie's expertise helps organizations build resilient teams capable of performing under pressure. Drawing from her Master's in Sports & Exercise and her experience with high-stakes competition, she provides frameworks for cultivating accountability and psychological safety that enable teams to adapt to rapidly changing business environments and overcome performance plateaus. Audiences gain practical tools for fostering inclusive leadership that drives innovation, actionable strategies for building team cohesion during organizational change, and evidence-based approaches to developing mental toughness that sustains performance through challenges. Book Maggie for insights that bridge the gap between sporting excellence and business performance, delivering lasting organizational impact beyond the inspirational speech.

Maggie's showreel and videos

Why we recommend booking Maggie

Maggie Alphonsi, Rugby World Cup champion and pioneering sports leader, transforms elite athletic principles into practical business strategies that help teams perform under pressure and navigate complex organizational challenges. Book this groundbreaking expert to equip your organization with evidence-based frameworks for inclusive leadership, team resilience, and sustained high performance during times of change.

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Testimonials

Having heard lots about what a great addition to an event Maggie would be, she did not disappoint - from the moment she arrived, her warm smile and easy manner made her a fantastic guest - she was just brilliant and inspiring - as well as incredibly honest which is so refreshing. We really enjoyed having her and everyone commented that she was a fantastic addition to the event.

Philippa Piper

Clifford Chance LLP

Maggie spoke at our staff engagement day; to hear her talk about overcoming adversity and aiming for the best in life was incredibly motivational. It was just what we needed to energise us before we embarked on an afternoon of delivering community projects - she is truly inspirational.

Jo Savage

CEP, Wellingborough Homes

Wow! You have left quite a mark on our school. Since your visit with us, your words and you as an individual have become embedded within our narrative and essence. I do not think that it would be unreasonable or too over-dramatic to say that you have been one of the most powerful things to have happened to our school in the 4 years that I have been here, and for that, we are all enormously grateful.

James Everitt

Head Master, Barnham Primary School

Featured Projects

Maggie Alphonsi - Winning The Fight: My Autobiography book cover

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How do I book Maggie Alphonsi for my next event?
Email maggie.alphonsi@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk 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 Maggie's 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.
What is Maggie Alphonsi's speaking style like?
Maggie Alphonsi draws on her competitive rugby career and Master's in Sports & Exercise to deliver frameworks for team resilience, accountability, and psychological safety, grounded in her experience of high-stakes international competition.
What topics does Maggie Alphonsi specialise in?
Maggie Alphonsi CBE speaks on leadership development, team resilience under pressure, diversity and inclusion, and high-performance culture in organisational contexts. She is a Rugby World Cup winner with 74 international caps and seven Six Nations championships, and became the first female commentator for men's international rugby with ITV.
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