Penny Mallory has enjoyed a decorated career as a former British Rally Championship driver, who has more recently forged a reputation for her expertise in achieving mental toughness and her proficiency as a keynote speaker. The first woman to drive a World Rally Car in the male-dominated FIA World Rally Championship, Penny has continually broken through glass ceilings as an inspirational woman in motorsports. Now hired as a keynote speaker, Penny focuses on how the mentally tough thrive, creating exceptional confidence and increasing resilience for powerful results.
After a tough upbringing, Penny turned to motorsport as a form of relief. Having booked a day at a rally school, Penny decided that no one was going to stand in the way of her achieving a career as a racer. For the next 12 years, Penny spent her time competing in various rally competitions in pursuit of the coveted victory. Solidifying her reputation as a talented rally driver, Penny soon became the first woman to drive a World Rally Car in the FIA World Rally Championship, driving the Ford Focus World Rally car for M-Sport. In addition to her career as a rally driver, Penny has also provided precision stunt performances for Renault Clio adverts and forged success as a TV presenter – having co-hosted Driven on Channel 4, Used Car Roadshow on Men & Motors and the World Rally Championship for Channel 4.
All of Penny’s life experiences have led to her becoming fascinated with the study of human performance and achieving mental toughness. From growing up with her mother struggling with bipolar disorder, to living in homeless hostels, Penny has experienced many situations that have tested her mental toughness. Highly sought after as a speaker, Penny helps audiences to better understand how our thinking affects our behaviour, and how being mentally tough will lead to prosperity and success in the fast-paced 21st-century world of innovation and constant change. Teaching audiences how to take control of extreme stress and pressure, Penny ensures that audiences leave her speeches feeling equipped in becoming more confident, productive and happy. In addition to her work as a speaker, Penny has also authored the popular books "365 Ways to Develop Mental Toughness", "World Class Thinking, World Class Behaviour" and "Take Control of Your Life".
Having formerly spoken for the likes of Microsoft, Google, Dell, Coca-Cola, Nat West, and BT, Penny is a revered speaker whose expertise should not be missed. Having also summited two of the world’s seven highest mountains, competed in marathons and triathlons and fought in two boxing fights, Penny is no stranger to challenge and stares fear in the face - also planning to row the Atlantic in December 2023. Commended for providing guidance on how to succeed in challenging times, Penny also covers topics such as moving from ambition to achievement, world-class thinking, mental toughness, resilience for powerful results and enlightened leadership. Her TEDx talk "Mental Toughness: The One Thing That Will Change Everything" is a preview of her capabilities as a keynote speaker. If you are looking for an expert speaker on mental toughness, resilience and more, don’t hesitate in hiring Penny Mallory today.
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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."
How to hire Penny Mallory
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Penny Mallory's official speaking topics are listed below:
- 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
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
