It was at Saracens that Kelly enjoyed his greatest club successes winning the English Premiership on three occasions and the European Champions Cup twice. He made his international debut for Scotland in 2005 and went on to win 64 caps.
He was appointed captain of Scotland in January 2012, only to miss out due to a dislocated fibula playing for Saracens. He returned from injury in the following autumn and won his 50th cap, and first as captain against the New Zealand All Blacks in November 2012. In all he captained Scotland on fourteen occasions before retiring from international rugby after his final cap against Canada in June 2014. On a personal level from the moment he started to speak Kelly had a debilitating stammer. He overcame that difficulty through determination, perseverance and hard work, using among other techniques the McGuire Programme.
His inspirational story is a great example of overcoming obstacles, resilience, and taking responsibility for one’s own destiny. Coupled with his experience of international captaincy Kelly has a deep understanding of the psychology behind what it takes to build a team and its culture through great leadership.
How to hire Kelly Brown
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Kelly Brown 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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When at corporate events, Kelly is known to cover the following topics:
- Maximising Success
- Sporting Success
- Drive & Determination
- Overcoming Adversity
- Rugby Premier League
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from Virtual Events:
"From my side it was a great talk, really inspiring and he gave some great tips on caring for others in teams etc. which really resonated. Please pass on an enormous thank you from us! I will let you know if I hear anything from colleagues in the coming days to pass on." - Rosie, IFM Investors
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Many thanks for your help with our event, Kelly Brown was superb - all attendees at our dinner have sung his praise - he was great throughout the whole evening from walking in the door to leaving... we will certainly be calling on your services again for next years dinner" - Vince, Chairman, St Francis RFC
"Kelly was an amazing speaker at our event. He nailed it; took the brief and was truly inspirational and thought-provoking for the team." - Ellie, Corporate Affairs and Hospitality Director, Glenmorangie
"The event went very well yesterday, thank you- Kelly was a huge hit! Everyone I spoke to who attended said he was extremely engaging and inspiring, and some were even emotional. I think the group would have gladly chatted to him all day!" - Holly, Glenmorangie
“Amusing, intelligent, emotional and insightful. If you want an inside track on the high octane world of professional rugby, to enjoy the highs and endure the lows, then spend 20 minutes in the company of former Scotland captain Kelly Brown. An outstanding public speaker who brought the audience to their feet with a final flourish” - Malcolm, London Scottish
