Anna Hemmings is an endurance athlete, ocean swimmer, and inspirational speaker.
Anna Hemmings is Britain’s most successful female marathon kayaker with a staggering eleven World and European Championship medals, 9 of them gold. She is now a leading inspirational speaker on resilience and high performance. With 18 years of experience on the speaker circuit, Anna’s speeches and masterclasses have been enjoyed and valued in more than 25 different countries across a variety of industries.
Key insights from Anna’s engaging and thought-provoking speeches are brought to life through entertaining anecdotes from her journey in sport and business. She has a proven track record as an accomplished, inspiring and humble speaker. She makes sure that she has a clear understanding of the audience, the company and their industry, ensuring that each presentation is designed specifically for the client.
Keynote Topics:
- Getting the Competitive Edge
- High-Performing Teams
- The Resilient Leader’s Toolkit
- And more…
Client Feedback:
“Anna was a joy to listen to, her top tips for ‘getting the competitive edge’, learned from a career in sport, are practical, relevant and directly applicable to any business”. – British Airways
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Getting the Competitive Edge: Ana reveals the strategies behind her six world championships and how to apply them in business.
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More About Anna Hemmings
By the age of 24, Anna had won the World Championship 3 times and competed at the Olympic Games. In 2010, she was awarded an MBE for her services to sport. She achieved this success against all the odds.
The British head coach told her that she was not big enough or strong enough to be a great kayaker. She proved him wrong. At the peak of her career, Anna was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and was told by medical experts she might never race again. She battled her way to full recovery and went on to win a further 3 world titles and compete at her second Olympic Games in Beijing 2008.
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