Jane Leonard is a fearless adventurer, entrepreneur, former England Rugby player, and Guinness World Record holder, recognised for her transformative public speaking. Combining her incredible life experiences with an infectious energy, she inspires audiences to push their limits and embrace challenges. Her most remarkable achievement is setting a Guinness World Record for rowing across the Pacific Ocean, completing the gruelling journey in just 60 days, 13 hours, and 13 minutes.
Jane’s career began in the British Army, where she served for a decade as a Royal Engineer and Physical Training Instructor, becoming the first woman in the Royal Engineers to hold the latter position. During her service, Jane deployed to Iraq and developed exceptional leadership and resilience skills. Alongside her military career, she excelled in rugby, earning nine England Rugby caps and captaining teams such as London Wasps, Combined Services, and the Army Rugby Team.
Over the years, Jane has achieved extraordinary feats, from completing an Ironman Triathlon and swimming the English Channel to training Saudi Arabia’s first-ever women’s Security Defence Force. She is also a published author, with her book "What's Your Numb3r?" supporting the Motor Neurone Disease Foundation, and the creator of the P.I.E.C.E by Piece Peak Performance Program, which empowers individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Audiences hire Jane Leonard for her ability to connect with people and deliver inspiring talks on resilience, leadership, and peak performance. Drawing from her diverse experiences as a rugby player, adventurer, and military professional, she motivates individuals and teams to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness. Whether sharing lessons from her Pacific rowing adventure or her military training, Jane’s speeches are engaging, relatable, and transformative.
How to hire Jane Leonard
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Jane Leonard 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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Jane Leonard's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Overcoming adversity and building resilience
- Peak performance and unlocking potential
- Leadership and teamwork from the battlefield to the boardroom
- Lessons from record-breaking expeditions
- Empowerment and breaking barriers for women
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Jane Leonard is an extraordinary individual who has captivated audiences of all ages through her inspiring speeches." – Francesca, Avery Healthcare
"Jane delivered an unforgettable speech at our event, leaving a lasting impact on our audience." – Caroline, Managing Director, Shepherds Purse Artisan Cheese
"A fantastic finish to our conference. Jane's energy was explosive and exactly the lift we needed." – Helen, South Yorkshire Police
- 2024 - Swam the English Channel for ’The Mencap Marvels’, raising funds for Mencap.
- 2023 - Published ‘What's Your Numb3r?’ with all profits supporting the Motor Neurone Disease Foundation
- 2022 - Launched the ‘P.I.E.C.E by Piece Peak Performance Program’
- 2021 - Rowed across the Pacific Ocean in record time as skipper of ‘Girls Who Dare’
- 2018-2020 - Trained Saudi Arabia’s first-ever women’s Security Defence Force
- 2017 - Completed a full Ironman Triathlon and placed second in the UAE Desert Dash Race
- 2016-2018 - Served as a personal trainer for UAE royalty
- 2009-2010 - Won Army Sportswoman and Combined Services Sportswoman of the Year awards
- 2007 - Debuted for England Rugby
- 2006 - Became the first female Physical Training Instructor in the Royal Engineers
