Speaker
Speaker
SPEAKER
PRESENTER | KEYNOTE | AFTER DINNER | SCHOOL
Tales from the river, road and sea!
If there’s one thing that I'm certain of, it’s that we are all capable of much more than we realise – all it takes is a little self-belief and a hearty pinch of perseverance. I'm a keen advocate of aiming high and following your inner spark. Having quite literally leapt out of my comfort zone a few years ago whilst cliff-diving in America, I now enthusiastically encourage others through my public talks to think big, be brave and to start now.
I love connecting with audiences of all sizes and ages. I have years of experience in public speaking, to both adults and children, and I'm able to tailor my talks to your requirements.
Topics include:
motivation; maintaining it, maximising it and tapping into it when you need it the most!
resilience; dealing with high stress, overcoming adversity and tools to avoid burnout.
endurance performance and principles of effective training.
goal setting; how to take a seemingly overwhelming goal and make it happen
mindset; overcoming fear of failure and connecting to the courage needed to begin
healthy habits; the simple things you can do every day to manage mental health & wellbeing, as well as maximise productivity.
nutrition; fuelling endurance and eating optimally for performance on a plant-based diet.
adventure; self-propelled journeys of all sizes - thousands of miles worth of stories and the lessons learned that relate to everyday life.
For all speaking enquiries please reach out to: hello@laurakairos.com
—If an in-person event is not possible then I’m also able to deliver talks virtually! —
My talks are about the importance of mindset when it comes to challenges of any kind. From the planning and logistics that go on behind the scenes, to the endurance capability of the human body and how to deal with the unexpected!
Previous clients include…
Testimonials
“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!”
“This was 15 minutes of high octane inspiration which had our attendees racing to put on their cycling gear. Laura’s talk was TED quality with down-to-earth advice and added storytelling flair. Plus some bloody good music. If you’re looking for a motivational speaker for your next event, you’ve found her.”
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.”
“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 and telling her about all their adventures which I am sure happens a lot”
“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.”
Speaking at the Royal Geographical Society, London
“Listening to Laura Kennington speak is good for your soul.”
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
Public Talks & Group Workshops
Adventure storytime, for children and adults alike. Here's where you can come and get motivated by tales of endurance, get entertained by humourous retellings of curve balls and get inspired by stories of following your passion.
Workshops focus on personal development and wellness; giving you the tools to unlock your potential & break through personal limitations so you can create the quality of life you want. These jam packed sessions are designed to unleash excellence and can be adapted for different group sizes and various environments.
“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
I believe fitness should be accessible to everyone - I also believe it should be fun! These sessions, led by me, are designed to help provide some ideas on how to turn your urban landscape into a training playground. No equipment is required; the session can be catered to different levels and everyone is welcome. Have fun, get fit and get outside!
If you have a fun event idea that you'd like me to get involved with then please get in touch!