Penny Mallory is a leading authority on Mental Toughness and an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, known for helping people manage the stress, pressure, heavy workloads, and relentless deadlines of modern life. Drawing from her extraordinary life experiences, Penny delivers powerful insights on how individuals and organisations can cultivate confidence, resilience, commitment, determination, and focus. Her signature framework for Mental Toughness is trusted by elite teams and global brands to inspire action and transform performance.
Penny’s impact lies in her ability to translate high-performance psychology into practical, actionable tools. She has perfected the concept of Psychologically Powered Performance, a method designed to bring out the very best in individuals and teams. Whether speaking to championship-winning Formula One teams, top-performing corporates, or international audiences, Penny delivers content that’s engaging, entertaining, and highly effective, without clichés or buzzwords.
Her credibility is undeniable. Penny made motorsport history as the first and only woman to drive a World Rally Car for Ford in the World Rally Championship. As a former Champion Rally Driver, she defied all odds, from running away from home at 14 and surviving three years of homelessness in London, to achieving elite-level success in one of the world’s toughest sports. As a child, Penny witnessed the effects of alcoholism and mental illness tear her family apart. Her transformation from despair to determination is at the heart of everything she teaches.
Penny’s unique perspective and energy have made her a sought-after speaker for brands including Microsoft, Google Cloud, Santander, Coca-Cola, NatWest, Tesco, Jaguar, Sony, Airbus, Visa, Telefonica, and many more. Penny is also a regular face on TV, a TEDx speaker with her talk titled "Mental Toughness: The One Thing That Will Change Everything", and the author of three books: "365 Ways to Develop Mental Toughness," "World Class Thinking, World Class Behaviour," and "Take Control of Your Life." Her story resonates with people at every level, from the boardroom to the front line.
A true action-taker, Penny continues to push limits. She has competed in marathons, boxed in the ring twice, climbed two of the world’s highest mountains, and is now preparing to row the Atlantic Ocean. Her keynotes are known for inspiring courage, drive, and change – proving that with Mental Toughness, anything is possible. If you're looking for a speaker to ignite enthusiasm, drive meaningful change, and help your people unlock elite performance under pressure, Penny Mallory delivers.
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Books
365 Ways to Develop Mental Toughness: A Day-By-Day Guide to Living a Happier and More Successful Life
World Class Thinking World Class Behaviour
Take Control of Your Life: An extraordinary guide to achieving transformation and success in your best years
Reviews
Penny Mallory received a 4.5 star rating across 20 events in 2023.
Agent Recommendation
"Having Penny Mallory as a keynote speaker is a game-changer. Her energy is infectious, and her stories are real, relatable, and deeply inspiring. She doesn’t just talk about mental toughness – she’s lived it. Audiences walk away feeling motivated, empowered, and ready to face challenges with a fresh perspective."
Penny Mallory's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Master the Habits of the Mentally Tough
- Why the Mentally Tough Thrive
- Creating Exceptional Confidence
- World Class Thinking
- Increasing Resilience for Powerful Results
- Enlightened Leadership
- Moving from Ambition to Achievement
- The One Thing That Will Change Everything : Mental Toughness
- Resilience
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- High Performance
- Wellbeing
- Motivation
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"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 I’ve set myself. Committing 100% – so obvious! I now have that on a sticky note taped to my monitor. And changing your attitude can change your life…. Anyway, I just wanted to say a big thank you from me for making an immediate difference in my attitude... I know your session got a fantastic score and I look forward to following you." - Dell Financial Services
"On behalf of the Microsoft Cloud Family Technical Community team I wanted to say Penny’s content was great for the team to acquire skills in the area of confidence and mental toughness – especially during our current climate. The bitesize content was easy to consume and the storytelling made you want to explore the full series of assets. We contacted Penny and her team on a whim, after seeing an amazing session delivered by Penny. I felt others could definitely learn from her story. To my surprise, an almost instant email back, since then working with Penny and her team has been a brilliant experience, responsive, helpful and friendly." - Cloud Family, Microsoft
"Thank you Penny for sharing your fantastic story but also your lessons and guidance on how to succeed in challenging times. Each of us took different things away and we look forward to trying the challenges you set us!" - Kelloggs
"It was a brilliant session, Penny. Thank you so much. Lots of inspired young people and lots of cold showers the next day" - BT
"Really enjoyed the talk this morning Penny, very inspiring and honest, not like the usual bish bash bosh motivational sermon." - St James Place Wealth Management
"Great speaker. Honest and from the heart. Truly motivational." - Fix Auto
"WOW, so inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing. It certainly has challenged me to be 100% committed to my goals. Loved listening to you today" - Sainsbury's
"We have a wide range of audiences and they are quite discerning but Penny always delivers exactly the right mix of humour and inspirational material. She is one of a rare group of public speakers who really connects with the audience and delivers something very special.” - Davina Taylor, P&O Cruises
- 2024 – Invited to speak at an event for Pepperells Solicitors
- 2024 – Keynote speaker at the Nationwide Hygiene Group conference
- 2022 – Author of “365 Ways to Develop Mental Toughness: A Day-By-Day Guide to Living a Happier and More Successful Life”
- 2018 – Author of “World Class Thinking World Class Behaviour”
- 2010 – Author of “Take Control of Your Life: An Extraordinary Guide to Achieving Transformation and Success in Your Best Years”
- 1993 – Became National Ladies Champion Rally Driver
How to hire Penny Mallory
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Penny Mallory 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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