Felicity Ashley is an impactful speaker who has spent her career inspiring all types of audiences with her tales of personal struggle and success. By drawing on her extensive business experience, she’s able to engage with teams in desperate need of a mindset change. Prioritising ‘Mindset over Matter’, Felicity encourages listeners to tackle challenges in ways they may have never considered. Putting the power back in the hands of those facing hardship is where Felicity excels, and it’s what has helped her create connections with the likes of Barclays, Aston Martin, Centrica, Ofcom, and more!
Leading up to her career as a speaker, Felicity spent 20 years leading blue-chip marketing teams. As a result, she was able to obtain essential on-the-ground experience that would allow her to develop tangible strategies to solve even the toughest of challenges. Whether she’s helping working parents with balancing personal and professional commitments, or inspiring the ‘everyday person’ through her appearances on Lorraine, BBC South, and BBC Sport, Felicity is determined to prove that anyone can achieve their wildest ambitions.
As a working mother of three, Felicity understands that inspiring lasting change within organisations isn’t as straightforward as it may seem. Listeners may be family people themselves, struggling to rise above their at-home responsibilities to be the best version of themselves at work. Felicity helps you find this balance; her sheer breadth of experience is bound to offer nuanced solutions that will certainly change you for the better. From impactful keynotes to fireside chats, lunch-and-learns, and workshops, Felicity delivers captivating presentations that are designed to change lives.
Felicity Ashley has had a far from easy life. Having worked as a committed leader for 20 years, rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean while unknowingly battling cancer, and then going on to beat said cancer while raising her three children, she’s triumphed over adversity time and time again. This is what makes Felicity such a special addition to any event. Her blend of personal and professional experience is enough to entrance any audience, guaranteeing that everyone leaves with a takeaway that they can put into practise. If you’re wanting to host an event that’s sure to unlock you team’s full potential, hire Felicity today!
How to hire Felicity Ashley
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Felicity Ashley for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Felicity Ashley's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Rowing through storms: thriving in the face of adversity
- Dare to dream: achieving extraordinary goals
- Riding the waves of change
- Crafting winning crews
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Official Feedback from In-Person Events
"The boys at Moulsford loved listening to Felicity as part of our High Performance lunchtimes speaker session. Her life experiences provided the boys with some great lessons for their own lives. Felicity was great to deal with and I would thoroughly recommend her as a speaker in schools." - Henry, Head of Scholars & Creator of High Performance Lunchtimes, Moulsford Prep School
"Felicity was an outstanding and truly inspirational speaker at our recent Barclays Big Picture event in Scotland recently where we had all our market facing teams together for an offsite. Her incredible story of rowing the Atlantic unaided with three other mothers captivated the audience, showcasing the power of resilience and determination. Felicity’s insights into the power of mind over matter and the importance of fostering a supportive, winning team ethos left us all motivated and ready to achieve our own bushiness goals as we work to deliver on our own business strategy." - Jamie, Managing Director Corporate Banking, Barclays
"Felicity’s ability to share her experiences and to captivate a room full of leaders is genuinely second to none. Her stories of courage, focus, determination, and strength will light a fire in your belly to do more. Her energy and passion for life comes through in droves and she speaks with honesty, authenticity, and integrity. I highly recommend getting her to speak to your team, company, or at one of your events - you’ll come away feeling inspired and ready to go." - Tony, Senior Marketing Executive
- 2024 – Awarded the Title of Highly Commended in 2024 Newcomer of the Year by The Speaker Awards
- 2024 – Featured in The Telegraph and Woman’s Weekly
- 2023 – Became an Expert Speaker
- 2023 - Became a Brand Ambassador for Occtopus – Colon Cancer Trust
- 2022 – Completed gruelling cancer treatment
- 2022 – Appeared on ‘Lorraine’, BBC News and BBC Sport
- 2022 – Published her article “3,000 Miles on The Mothership” for International Women’s Day
- 2022 – Wrote and Recorded her article “The Mothership Complete Magical 40-Day Atlantic Crossing’ for BBC Wales
- 2021 – Rowed 3,000 Miles Across the Atlantic as Part of The Mothership & the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge
- 2020 – Became the Head of Marketing & Brand for British Gas Energy
- 2019 – Became the Director, Marketing at Centrica Innovations
- 2018 – Became Chairperson of Warborough and Shillingford Preschool
