Zoe Bennett, BEM, is a highly accomplished and internationally renowned multi-award-winning speaker and Mindset Resilience Coach, celebrated for her trademarked title, The Motivational Queen. Known for her unwavering determination and her empowering "never give up" ethos, Zoe is a beacon of inspiration to audiences worldwide. Zoe’s core topics are Through adversity breeds success" "Resilience" "Choices" "Goal Setting" "Entrepreneurship" “Leadership” "Networking for Success" “Employability” “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” and “Speaking Confidently”. Having endured extreme adversity, including suffering physical harm and the devastating loss of her father, who was brutally tortured to death, Zoe has harnessed these experiences to fuel her passion for helping others. She teaches resilience and a never-give-up mindset, empowering individuals to overcome personal and professional challenges.
Zoe's story is a testament to the power of inner strength, determination, and the ability to turn pain into purpose. She holds a Master’s degree that encompasses leadership, sales, and business acumen, providing her with the foundation to inspire transformation in both personal lives and corporate environments. As the founder and CEO of Training Personified Ltd, Zoe has successfully helped individuals struggling with confidence issues, homelessness, mental health challenges, long-term unemployment, and ex-offenders. Through her impactful programs, she has guided countless participants toward achieving their career goals by equipping them with the tools to coach themselves toward success.
Over the years Zoe has gained an extensive client portfolio which includes leading organisations such as Serco, Lloyds Bank, The FA, Deloitte, NatWest, DWP, and Sanofi, among others. Zoe’s partnership with NatWest for many years since 2018 has empowered business owners to level up and scale their ventures, unlocking new levels of success. Her motivational approach has also transformed workplace cultures, driving market leadership and employee engagement. Zoe’s entrepreneurial spirit is evident as the Founder and CEO of the prestigious MBCC Awards, an event Zoe created and solely founded in 2015 which celebrates unsung heroes who make a difference in their communities. She is also the Co-Founder of the Building the Future Awards, which highlights and supports young people in the construction industry. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Zoe was honoured with a British Empire Medal in 2023 for her dedication to inspiring and uplifting disadvantaged individuals. Zoe also is a TEDx speaker, inspiring global audiences to overcome self-doubt and embrace their full potential through her talk titled “Get out of your own way”.
Zoe’s influence extends beyond her speaking engagements. She is the author of 'Networking Personified', a practical guide to building meaningful and effective connections, and the creator of a bespoke jewellery line that serves as a daily reminder for individuals to believe in themselves and never give up. Trademarked in the UK, Europe, and the USA as The Motivational Queen, Zoe’s legacy is one of resilience, transformation, and empowerment. She stands as a shining example of how to turn life's greatest challenges into stepping stones for success, inspiring others to believe in their limitless potential.
How to hire Zoe Bennett
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When she's at corporate events, Zoe is known to cover the following topics:
- Motivation and inspiration
- Leadership and teamwork
- Women in business
- Entrepreneurship
- Drive and determination
- Dealing with pressure
- Never giving up
- Mindset and positivity
Take a look at what people had to say about Zoe, when she appeared at their corporate events:
"I applaud Zoe who has undoubtedly helped our company strengthen by giving freely of her time. Her methods have proven a success record with our women over and over again, recently we were funded for our youth empowerment where she has yet again delivered and gain our children confidence levels to increase their strength to be something or to believe they are something, which lead them into excitement to organise a family fun day. Zoe is an important asset for Seek for Change and we are proud to have her with making life changing to our clients." - Seek For Change
"Zoe Bennett is a first-class professional motivational speaker and trainer that has exceptional talent. She consistently wows our students with her frank, compelling talks, drawing from her own deeply personal experiences and sharing her extensive knowledge." - Employability UK
"Zoe has shared her own personal story, life experiences and life lessons and has empowered young people to be high achievers, lifelong learners and to make the most of their opportunities that have afforded them. Zoe doesn’t hold back, she is generous, thoughtful and considerate when it comes to connecting. engaging and mentoring young people." - Emerge Leadership
