Mental strength is built by reviewing failure, says former England rugby star James Haskell
James Haskell built his career in rugby’s hardest environments. A former England flanker, British & Irish Lions tourist, Premiership champion and Six Nations Grand Slam winner, he played through the pressure, scrutiny and setbacks that define elite sport.
In this exclusive interview with the London Keynote Speakers Agency, James Haskell discusses the behaviours that separate elite performers, why failure needs a process behind it, and how mental strength can be developed long after the final whistle.
Naomi Riches: From ‘blind girl’ at school to rookie rowing world champion
Naomi Riches did not set out to become a Paralympic champion. At school, she was known as “the blind girl,” sat at the front of the class with large-print worksheets, and often made to feel different before anyone saw what she could actually do.
Rowing changed that.
Within four months of joining the Great Britain adaptive rowing set-up, Naomi was sent to her first World Championships and came back with gold.
In this exclusive interview with the London Keynote Speakers Agency, Naomi discusses how rowing changed her relationship with her disability, why missing out on selection in 2010 became one of the biggest lessons of her career, and what her record-breaking Thames row taught her about control, trust and resilience.
Blancpain GT Endurance Series winner Abbie Eaton on breaking her back and racing again
Abbie Eaton has built her name in one of the hardest environments in sport.
A championship-winning British racing driver, she became the first female winner of the Blancpain GT Endurance Series, raced in W Series, and later co-founded Rebelleo Motorsport to challenge some of the barriers that still shape entry into the sport.
In this exclusive interview with the London Keynote Speakers Agency, Abbie Eaton reflects on the setbacks that tested her, the mindset required to compete at the highest level, and why confidence, diversity and accountability matter just as much off the track as they do on it.
Why motorsport is leading the way on sustainability and data, according to Karun Chandhok
Karun Chandhok is one of only two Indian drivers ever to compete in Formula 1, a milestone that underscores both his skill and his influence in global motorsport.
In this exclusive interview with the London Keynote Speakers Agency, Chandhok shares his views on how electric vehicles and hybrid technologies are reshaping motorsport, the sustainability lessons offered by Formula E, and how data and artificial intelligence are driving competitive advantage at the highest levels of racing.
How elite mindset shapes everyday success: An interview with Heather Fisher
In a world where success is often measured by medals and record times, Heather Fisher offers a compelling reminder: resilience, mindset and integrity matter far more than trophies.
As a former elite athlete turned powerful advocate for personal growth and leadership, she embodies the values of grit, authenticity and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Her journey - from back-breaking injury and recovery to redefining what it means to win - shows that true strength lies in rebuilding, self-belief and harnessing adversity as fuel for growth. As a female motivational speaker, Heather speaks with rare authority to anyone seeking not just professional success, but personal transformation.
In this exclusive interview with the London Keynote Speakers Agency, Heather Fisher opens up about the core qualities of a winning mindset, the tough road to recovery, and how elite sport principles can reshape the way we lead our lives and businesses.