Nicola Adams

Nicola Adams is a trailblazing athlete and an inspiring high-performance speaker known for her resilience, determination, and ability to break barriers. As the first woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal, she has paved the way for women in sport while also championing diversity and inclusion. Nicola’s compelling story of perseverance, discipline, and mental toughness makes her an engaging speaker who motivates audiences to push beyond their limits and embrace challenges with confidence. Her ability to translate elite sporting principles into real-world success strategies has made her a sought-after voice in corporate, leadership, and performance-driven environments.

From humble beginnings in Leeds, Nicola’s journey to greatness started at a young age when she discovered boxing at 12. Despite the lack of female representation in the sport at the time, she remained focused, training relentlessly to hone her skills. Her breakthrough came when she became Britain’s first female amateur boxing champion, leading her to compete on the world stage. Nicola’s defining moment arrived at the London 2012 Olympics, where she made history by winning gold in the first-ever women’s boxing event. She went on to defend her Olympic title at Rio 2016, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest female boxers of all time.

Since retiring from professional boxing in 2019, Nicola has continued to make an impact beyond the ring. She has become a passionate advocate for equality, using her platform to support LGBTQ+ rights, women in sport, and mental health awareness. Her transition into high-performance speaking has seen her deliver powerful talks on resilience, overcoming adversity, and achieving peak performance. Nicola’s insights into mindset, preparation, and the champion’s mentality resonate with a wide range of audiences, from business executives to aspiring athletes.

Organisations hire Nicola because of her ability to inspire people to challenge limitations and strive for excellence. Her experiences as a history-making athlete, role model, and advocate for change provide unique insights into leadership, motivation, and perseverance. Whether addressing corporate teams, sports professionals, or young people, Nicola’s story encourages audiences to believe in their potential and push beyond boundaries to achieve success.