Looking for an inspiring speaker for your next International Women’s Day event or female empowerment keynote? Choosing the right expert matters.
These speakers deliver high quality sessions that work for corporate audiences, stay professional, avoid swearing, and bring a clear optimistic message about female empowerment.
Each of them knows how to engage a room, share practical insight, and leave teams feeling motivated and supported. You cannot go wrong booking any of these exceptional women for Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day, or any event focused on inclusion, leadership, and gender equality.
Motivational and Inspiring Female Speakers
Kirsty Hulse
Kirsty Hulse is a leadership and confidence expert known for her practical, research-backed approach to communication and workplace performance. As the founder of Confidence Live, she helps teams build credible, grounded confidence that leads to better collaboration and stronger results. Her sessions give professionals the tools to speak up, negotiate well, and handle high-pressure situations with clarity and calm.
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Alice Olins
Alice Olins, founder of Step Up Club, is a best-selling author, podcaster, and career development expert. With a background in senior journalism and experience with leading organisations, Alice helps individuals unlock career confidence and balance professional ambitions with personal growth. Her talks focus on open communication, continuous learning, and empowering women to thrive in business and leadership.
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Bonita Norris
Bonita Norris made history as the youngest person to reach both the summit of Mount Everest and the North Pole. Her journey is a testament to resilience, courage, and the power of mindset. Bonita’s keynote, Mountains of the Mind, inspires audiences to overcome challenges, embrace teamwork, and achieve ambitious goals, ideal for women’s empowerment and leadership events.
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Helen Richardson-Walsh MBE
Helen Richardson-Walsh is an Olympic gold medallist and trailblazer in British hockey. Her story of overcoming injury, leading her team to victory, and breaking barriers as part of the first same-sex married couple to win Olympic medals together is truly inspiring. Helen now uses her expertise in psychology to help teams build resilience, foster inclusion, and perform at their best, ideal for women in business and gender equality initiatives.
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Dame Inga Beale, DBE
Dame Inga Beale, the first female CEO of Lloyd’s of London, is a renowned advocate for workplace equality and inclusive leadership. Her pioneering work and commitment to diversity make her a sought-after speaker on business transformation, LGBT+ inclusion, and women’s rights. Dame Inga’s keynotes offer practical strategies for building a culture where everyone can succeed.
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Jodie Salt
Jodie Salt is a dynamic coach and leadership expert dedicated to helping women break through barriers and lead with authenticity. Her sessions boost confidence, assertiveness, and influence, especially for senior and C-suite women. Jodie’s practical approach ensures teams gain actionable tools for more inclusive and impactful leadership.
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Dame Maggie Aderin
Dame Maggie Aderin is a celebrated physicist, broadcaster, and passionate science communicator. Overcoming personal and academic challenges, Maggie is a leading voice in STEM education and women’s empowerment in science. Her talks ignite curiosity, encourage resilience, and show that with determination, anyone can reach for the stars.
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Mandy Hickson
Mandy Hickson broke barriers as the first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on the RAF front line. Drawing on her military experience, Mandy delivers high-impact talks on leadership, decision-making under pressure, and building high-performing teams, empowering women to lead with confidence and resilience.
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Dr Ritz Suk Birah
Dr Ritz Suk Birah specialises in resilience, mindset, and mental health in the workplace. With over a decade of clinical experience and a background in neuroscience, Ritz delivers engaging talks and workshops that help teams build healthier habits, manage stress, and thrive, supporting women’s empowerment initiatives and wellbeing programs.
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Ready to empower your team with an expert speaker?
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