Poorna Bell is an award-winning journalist, author, and powerlifter whose work champions mental health advocacy, women's empowerment, and inclusive fitness. Her unique blend of personal experience and professional expertise offers authentic perspectives on resilience and strength.
A former UK Executive Editor for HuffPost, Poorna has authored five acclaimed books, including Chase the Rainbow, Stronger (which was named Sports Performance Book of the Year by The Sunday Times), and her novels In Case of Emergency and This Is Fine. She also founded See My Strong, a platform celebrating diverse women in fitness, and serves as an ambassador for suicide prevention charity CALM.
A dynamic and insightful speaker, Poorna has delivered keynotes and hosted events for organisations including Spotify, Meta, Twitter, Ernst & Young, Moët Hennessy, and The Financial Times, as well as NHS mental health summits. Trained in presentation at RADA, she helps organisations navigate complex challenges through her keynotes on mental resilience, inclusive leadership, and authentic storytelling. Her work with Spotify, Meta, NatWest, and the NHS demonstrates her ability to translate personal insights into actionable strategies for workplace wellbeing and cultural transformation.
Audiences leave Poorna's presentations with practical tools for building mental resilience, frameworks for creating inclusive environments, and inspiration to embrace vulnerability as a leadership strength.
Book Poorna for a transformative experience that combines journalistic insight with the hard-earned wisdom of someone who has turned personal challenges into professional purpose.
How can I book Poorna Bell for my next event?
Email poorna.bell@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 Poorna Bell available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Poorna Bell'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 Poorna directly.
What topics does Poorna Bell specialise in?
Poorna Bell specialises in discussing mental health, women's empowerment, resilience and more.
What is Poorna Bell's speaking style like?
Poorna delivers engaging, impactful sessions with a refreshing perspective. Her storytelling resonates deeply, inspiring audiences and sparking meaningful conversations. She is professional, authentic, and leaves a lasting positive impression.
Does Poorna Bell offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Poorna Bell offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
Poorna Bell's powerful blend of award-winning journalism, mental health advocacy, and inclusive fitness expertise equips organisations with actionable strategies for resilience, wellbeing, and cultural transformation. Book this transformative speaker to provide your team with practical tools for mental resilience and inclusive leadership, delivered with the clarity and impact that has already impressed organisations like Spotify, Meta, and the NHS.
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