Nicola Adams

Nicola Adams is a sporting icon who secured her place in history as the first woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal at the London 2012 Games. After discovering the sport by chance at age twelve, she rose through the ranks as an English and European champion despite significant early challenges. Her journey saw her balance multiple roles, including working as a builder and television extra, before official recognition of her sport allowed for the funding needed to reach the pinnacle of amateur boxing. Her achievements in the ring are unmatched, having successfully defended her flyweight title at the Rio 2016 Olympics. This victory made her the first British boxer in nearly a century to retain an Olympic crown and helped Team GB surpass its previous medal tally. Beyond her competitive success, Nicola has consistently broken social barriers, becoming the first celebrity to compete in a same-sex pairing on Strictly Come Dancing and receiving recognition as the most influential LGBT+ person in Britain by the Independent’s Pink List. Nicola is frequently booked for her ability to discuss peak performance and the importance of resilience. Her professional path, characterised by overcoming underfunded beginnings to achieve global dominance, provides an inspiring framework for organisations focused on diversity, inclusion, and the pursuit of excellence. On stage, Nicola Adams is best known for talks on Diversity & Inclusion and Peak Performance. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Motivational Speaking and Sport, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Nicola Adams is regularly booked for Motivational Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Nicola Adams travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Nicola Adams would approach your audience.