Keynote SpeakerPenny Mallory

Former Rally Champion & Leading Authority on Mental Toughness

Penny Mallory is a leading authority on Mental Toughness, helping organisations build the mindset required to perform under pressure. In a world of rising targets, constant change and heavy workloads, mental toughness is not a luxury. It is a competitive advantage. Penny equips leaders and teams with practical tools to... Read more

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Mental Toughness: The One Thing That Changes Everything

Mental Toughness is the single most important ingredient for success. The world has never seen so much rapid change, technological advancement, and pressure for organisations to deliver. Now is the time to ensure your people are equipped to perform. It’s about managing stress, pressure, change and setbacks effectively. Those who…

Mental Toughness is the single most important ingredient for success. The world has never seen so much rapid change, technological advancement, and pressure for organisations to deliver. Now is the time to ensure your people are equipped to perform.
It’s about managing stress, pressure, change and setbacks effectively. Those who do are more relaxed and more likely to thrive. Developing resilience, focus, confidence and determination transforms performance and helps people better handle the inevitable challenges of modern life.
Penny Mallory delivers an entertaining, interactive and transformational insight into why Mental Toughness matters. Sharing her own journey, she shows how we can all build it daily, and challenges audiences to complete tasks that immediately strengthen confidence, focus, determination and resilience.
From Homeless Teen to Rally Champion: Making the Impossible Possible

In this inspiring keynote, Penny Mallory shares her extraordinary journey from homeless teenager to becoming the first woman to compete in a World Rally Car, defying all expectations and breaking through every barrier in her path. Her powerful story is a testament to the idea that no starting point defines…

In this inspiring keynote, Penny Mallory shares her extraordinary journey from homeless teenager to becoming the first woman to compete in a World Rally Car, defying all expectations and breaking through every barrier in her path. Her powerful story is a testament to the idea that no starting point defines your finish line.
Drawing from her lived experience, Penny explores how adversity shaped her Mental Toughness, a vital trait that empowers individuals to thrive under pressure, take bold action, and reframe setbacks as opportunities. Whether she’s working with business leaders or prison inmates, her message is unwavering: circumstances don’t define us, our mindset does.
Through her trademark energy, honesty and humour, Penny delivers a transformational session that proves choosing courage over comfort can lead to extraordinary outcomes.
AI Needs Mental Toughness: The Tough Human Touch in a Tech-Driven World

In this dynamic keynote, Penny Mallory explores the critical intersection of Artificial Intelligence and human resilience—revealing why Mental Toughness is more essential than ever in our rapidly evolving digital landscape. While AI excels in data and adaptability, it lacks the emotional grit, focus, and determination that define high-performing individuals. Drawing…

In this dynamic keynote, Penny Mallory explores the critical intersection of Artificial Intelligence and human resilience—revealing why Mental Toughness is more essential than ever in our rapidly evolving digital landscape. While AI excels in data and adaptability, it lacks the emotional grit, focus, and determination that define high-performing individuals.
Drawing parallels between AI’s ability to process and adapt, and our human capacity to persevere through disruption and uncertainty, Penny outlines why Mental Toughness is the must-have skill for thriving alongside smart technologies. She unpacks how traits like resilience, focus, confidence, and persistence elevate human potential in an AI-enhanced world.
With her trademark candour and energy, Penny shares her personal journey of building Mental Toughness and challenges audiences to take immediate action—inviting them to engage in powerful mindset-shifting exercises. This session is equal parts inspiring, interactive, and essential for anyone navigating the future of work and technology.

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Why the Mentally Tough Thrive
Creating Exceptional Confidence
Increasing Resilience for Powerful Results
Moving from Ambition to Achievement
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World Class Thinking – Word Class Behaviour

Biography

Her credibility is built on experience, not theory. Penny became the first woman to compete in a World Rally Car for Ford in the World Rally Championship – a position she remains the only woman to have held. She performed in one of the toughest, most male-dominated sports in the world, where hesitation costs results.

Her journey began far from the rally stage. After leaving home at 14, Penny spent three years homeless in London. Those early years forced her to develop resilience, self-belief and determination long before she understood the psychology behind them.

For over 30 years, Penny has studied performance psychology and continually tests her thinking in extreme endurance challenges – from back to back marathons and boxing fights, to the world’s highest mountains and rowing the Atlantic Ocean. She believes Mental Toughness must be proven under pressure, not just discussed in theory.

Today, she combines lived experience with research-backed principles to help organisations develop mental toughness as a measurable, trainable skill. Her clients include Microsoft, Google Cloud, Santander, Coca-Cola, NatWest, Waitrose, Tesco, Sony, Airbus and many more. Penny’s keynotes are engaging, practical and grounded in real-world application.

No buzzwords. No hype. No cliches. Just proven principles that help people manage pressure, make better decisions and perform at a higher level.
She is a TEDx speaker and the author of 365 Ways to Develop Mental Toughness, World Class Thinking, World Class Behaviour, and Take Control of Your Life.

If you want a speaker who understands pressure from the inside out – and can teach your audience how to thrive within it – Penny Mallory delivers.

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What clients say about Penny Mallory

“We contacted Penny after a colleague saw an amazing session delivered by Penny. Her content was great for the team to develop skills of confidence and mental toughness – especially in our current climate, with so much stress and pressure. The bitesize content was easy to consume and the storytelling.” Microsoft

“I was spellbound by Penny’s keynote at the DFS FRS yesterday and it’s really given me the boost I needed to refocus on a couple of goals. Thank you for making an immediate difference to my attitude. I know your session got a fantastic score and I look forward to following you.” Dell Financial Services

“Penny was FABULOUS! We all didn’t want it to end. She was engaging, exciting, extremely approachable and inspiring, and absolutely on point. Highlight of the day!” Google DeepMind Technologies

"Penny spoke with ease and great humour about her life and career at our event. She tailored her messaging to our needs and was able to provide her perspective on the themes central to the work. Further, she was a pleasure to collaborate with. I’d recommend her to anyone." Russell Saunders, Inchigo, for Airbus University

“Penny was fantastic to work with, before, during, and after a corporate event and dinner. She provided an entertaining, open and honest view on what it takes to lift you performance to the highest level. Our staff were highly engaged and there was a good level of banter in the room. People were left to make their own links to their work and family life. Penny met our brief and I would not hesitate to recommend to others.” Rich Buckley, Applied Card Technologies

“Penny was excellent, a real professional, and was able to hold our audience’s attention is a very engaging and powerful way. They were thrilled with the investment AP chose to make and both Tim and I were thrilled with our choice with Penny. We did immediately feedback to Penny and our thoughts and reflections remain just as strong having slept on it.” Air Products

“The content of Penny’s presentation was inspiring and emotive and linked into the key themes of our conference. It definitely met our objectives. The audience were completely engaged and some were clearly moved by Penny’s presentation. Outstanding.” The bitesize content was easy to consume and the storytelling." British Franchise Association

“Penny was awesome, so inspirational. A great storyteller, with fabulous wit and humour. She went down so well, people were absolutely buzzing afterwards. I would certainly recommend Penny to anyone else looking for inspiration on driving world class performance.” Cox Automotive

“Penny attended our Sales and Marketing conference and wowed the audience. She provided inspiration as well as practical advice . She cleverly weaved together personal anecdotes with live feedback from the audience and made a real difference to our event. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Penny for any corporate event.” CocaCola

“Penny was excellent! A joy to work with. Her presentation was extremely motivational and was given excellent feedback by all the attendees. She is extremely professional and takes the time to get the script just right.” Black & White Events for Ocado

“Penny opened our annual partner’s conference last year and was brilliant; thought provoking and inspirational. Conference delegates were engaged from the start and the mood continued for the duration. She will be a hard act to follow this year.” Charter Group

“Penny is a world class speaker and the feedback from our guests was incredible. Her engaging and inspiring talk had clear takeaways that created real value for everyone there. A delight to work with and a must for any audience looking to make themselves better!” Harrington Starr

“We had Penny as the guest speaker at our conference this year and we found her very personable with a fascinating story to tell. It was engaging, entertaining and thought provoking. The session was interactive and an excellent insight into elite performance. Her dedication and endless energy were proven afterwards when she drove from North Wales back to London that same night to be ready for a meeting the following day! A thoroughly enjoyable speaker” Headteachers Association

How to book Penny Mallory as a keynote speaker

How do I book Penny Mallory for a keynote speech?

You can book Penny Mallory through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Penny's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Penny Mallory's speaking fees?

Penny Mallory'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 Penny tailored to your event.

What topics does Penny Mallory speak about?

Penny Mallory speaks on Diversity, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Penny to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Penny Mallory available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Penny Mallory for events worldwide, subject to Penny's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Penny Mallory deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Penny Mallory is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Penny Mallory?

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 Penny can accommodate.

Can Penny Mallory tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Penny Mallory 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 Penny can offer.

What languages does Penny Mallory present in?

Penny Mallory 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.

What makes Penny Mallory a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Penny Mallory's areas of expertise include Diversity, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health. To get a clear sense of Penny'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.

What kind of events can Penny Mallory speak at?

Penny Mallory can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Diversity, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health is relevant. Details of Penny'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.

Does Penny Mallory offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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 Penny Mallory is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Penny Mallory?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Penny Mallory, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Penny's current availability for your dates.