KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Alison Kervin OBE is one of the most experienced keynote speakers and panel chairs in the world of sport, media and leadership.
Her talks are funny, honest, and packed with stories from four decades at the top of an industry that didn't always want her there. They leave audiences energised and, more importantly, equipped with practical lessons they can actually use.
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What Alison speaks about
The Elite Code. What 250+ Olympic champions and World Cup winners can teach leaders about performing under pressure. A practical, evidence-based framework drawn from four decades of face-to-face interviews with the world's greatest athletes. Click here for further information
Resilience and breaking barriers. How to overcome rejection, build resilience, and succeed in environments where the odds are against you, drawn from Alison's own extraordinary career as a woman in one of the most male-dominated corners of British media. Click here for a video
Diversity and inclusion. Many of Alison's talks are delivered as part of organisations' D&I programmes. Her story is a powerful, real-world case study in what it takes to break through, and what needs to change so that others don't have to fight as hard.
Panel chairing and live interviews. With decades of experience interviewing the world's biggest names, Alison is a natural and experienced panel chair and on-stage interviewer. She prepares thoroughly, keeps conversations sharp, and knows how to draw out the moments that audiences remember.
What people say
"A massive thank you for giving up so much of your time to share your story with my team, you were absolutely brilliant. Your messages resonated so well and it was so on point." Marketing Director, Wickes
"Wonderful. Inspirational and engaging!" Marks & Spencer
"Thank you so much, you were amazing!" W Hotel Group
What people say about Alison
"She has done as much over the years for battling females as any woman since Boadicea." The Spectator
"I've known Alison for over 20 years. She was one of the first women to write about rugby, which at the time was truly groundbreaking. She has never shied away from controversy or been afraid to speak her mind and became a role model for women working in a historically male-dominated environment." Sir Clive Woodward, World Cup-winning coach
"Alison's work on behalf of women in sport has helped break the gender barrier for women on the field of play and in administration." Lord Sebastian Coe
"Alison is a trailblazer in the sports industry. Not only is she a fantastic journalist and writer, she has pushed the boundaries in becoming one of very few female sports editors in the world." Gabby Logan
"I'm thrilled Alison's achievement in being the first female sports editor of a national newspaper has been recognised and hope it encourages many more women into sports journalism." Clare Balding
"Sports and journalism are very difficult areas for women to achieve success in, and to champion both is amazing. Bravo." Baroness Brady
"Alison is a hugely impressive figure in the sports world with a sporting pedigree few sports editors can rival." Geordie Greig, Editor of the Daily Mail
Recent and upcoming engagements include Shoosmiths, Crown Agents Bank, Emperor, Richmond Council's International Women's Day event, and a SporTedd evening with Gary Lineker.
Gold Medals Media also has a roster of senior journalists, editors and writers available to chair panels, host conferences, and deliver talks. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
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