Anna Hemmings is a leading authority on sustained high performance. Drawing on her background as a 6x World Champion and 2x Olympian, she works with organisations that know getting to the top is tough, but staying there is even harder. By fusing proven strategies from elite sport with the psychology... Read more
Anna Hemmings is a leading authority on sustained high performance. Drawing on her background as a 6x World Champion and 2x Olympian, she works with organisations that know getting to the top is tough, but staying there is even harder. By fusing proven strategies from elite sport with the psychology of performance, she helps leaders and teams build the specific behaviours and culture required to perform at the highest level and sustain it year after year.
Anna’s journey is a masterclass in resilience. By the age of 24, she was a 3x World Champion and Olympian, achieving success against the odds. Told by the British head coach that she was not big enough or strong enough to reach the top, she proved him wrong. At the peak of her career, Anna was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Medical experts told her she might never race again. She battled her way to full recovery and to win 3 more world titles and compete at her second Olympic Games in Beijing 2008. She retired with a staggering 11 World and European Championship medals – 9 of them gold, crowning her Britain’s most successful female kayaker. In 2010, she was awarded an MBE for services to sport.
Since retiring from sport, Anna has specialised in helping leaders and teams build the mindset, habits and culture needed to thrive and stay at the top of their game. She’s an accredited Leadership Coach and founded Beyond the Barriers training consultancy.
Her expertise sits at the intersection of elite sports performance and corporate reality. 15 years working closely with senior leaders has given her a deep understanding of the intensity of the corporate environment. She brings the discipline and mindset of world-class sport together with actionable tools to help leaders drive the behaviours for sustained excellence.
With 18 years’ of global speaking experience across more than 40 countries, Anna is more than an entertaining storyteller.
She energises the room, her speeches are high impact, her techniques practical and tailored to each client’s challenges. She connects inspiring insights from elite sport directly to the realities her audiences face, giving them relevant frameworks they can use immediately. Clients consistently praise her warmth, authenticity, and ability to shift mindsets.
Anna’s collaborative approach ensures a seamless experience for event planners and an unforgettable one for attendees. Beyond thought-provoking keynotes, she offers breakout sessions, follow up workshops and leadership and team development training to embed learning and maximise impact.
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You can book Anna Hemmings MBE OLY through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Anna's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Anna Hemmings MBE OLY's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Anna tailored to your event.
Anna Hemmings MBE OLY speaks on Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health, Motivation, Performance, Teamwork. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Anna to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Anna Hemmings MBE OLY for events worldwide, subject to Anna's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Anna Hemmings MBE OLY is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Anna can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Anna Hemmings MBE OLY on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Anna can offer.
Anna Hemmings MBE OLY delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Anna Hemmings MBE OLY's areas of expertise include Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health, Motivation, Performance, Teamwork. To get a clear sense of Anna's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Anna Hemmings MBE OLY can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health, Motivation, Performance, Teamwork is relevant. Details of Anna's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Anna Hemmings MBE OLY is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Anna Hemmings MBE OLY, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Anna's current availability for your dates.