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Felicity Ashley is an inspiring and transformative leadership speaker, renowned for her ability to reshape mindsets and empower individuals to overcome adversity. With a career spanning both corporate leadership and extreme personal challenges, she has become a beacon of resilience and motivation. Through her philosophy of ‘Mindset over Matter’, Felicity encourages individuals and teams to view obstacles not as barriers but as opportunities for growth. Her impactful engagements have seen her work with prestigious organisations such as Barclays, Aston Martin, Centrica, and Ofcom, where she delivers powerful insights that challenge conventional thinking and ignite change.
Before stepping into the world of speaking, Felicity spent 20 years leading blue-chip marketing teams, gaining first-hand experience in high-pressure environments. Her tenure in key roles at Centrica Innovations and British Gas Energy equipped her with strategic expertise, allowing her to develop actionable solutions for complex business challenges. This foundation enables her to connect deeply with audiences, whether she is addressing professionals striving for work-life balance or inspiring the wider public through appearances on ‘Lorraine’, BBC South, and BBC Sport. As a speaker, she proves that personal and professional success are within reach for anyone willing to embrace transformation.
A working mother of three, Felicity understands the intricacies of balancing professional ambitions with personal responsibilities. She brings a unique perspective to leadership, acknowledging the struggles of working parents and offering practical solutions for achieving harmony between career and family life. Whether delivering keynote speeches, hosting fireside chats, lunch-and-learns, or interactive workshops, her sessions leave a lasting impact. Through her thought-provoking talks on ‘Rowing through Storms: Thriving in the Face of Adversity’ and ‘Dare to Dream: Achieving Extraordinary Goals’, she equips audiences with the tools to navigate challenges with confidence and determination.
Felicity’s journey is one of unparalleled resilience. Not only has she rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean as part of The Mothership team in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, but she also achieved this incredible feat while unknowingly battling cancer. She later triumphed over the disease, all while raising her children and continuing to inspire audiences. Recognised for her achievements, she was Highly Commended in the 2024 Newcomer of the Year category at The Speaker Awards and has been featured in The Telegraph and Woman’s Weekly. Felicity’s extraordinary story, coupled with her extensive leadership experience, makes her an unmissable addition to any event, ensuring every attendee leaves with a renewed sense of purpose and drive.
Felicity Ashley is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Felicity was an outstanding and truly inspirational speaker at our recent Barclays Big Picture event in Scotland recently where we had all our market facing teams together for an offsite. Her incredible story of rowing the Atlantic unaided with three other mothers captivated the audience, showcasing the power of resilience and determination. Felicity’s insights into the power of mind over matter and the importance of fostering a supportive, winning team ethos left us all motivated and ready to achieve our own bushiness goals as we work to deliver on our own business strategy.”
“The boys at Moulsford loved listening to Felicity as part of our High Performance lunchtimes speaker session. Her life experiences provided the boys with some great lessons for their own lives. Felicity was great to deal with and I would thoroughly recommend her as a speaker in schools.”
“Felicity’s ability to share her experiences and to captivate a room full of leaders is genuinely second to none. Her stories of courage, focus, determination, and strength will light a fire in your belly to do more. Her energy and passion for life comes through in droves and she speaks with honesty, authenticity, and integrity. I highly recommend getting her to speak to your team, company, or at one of your events – you’ll come away feeling inspired and ready to go.”
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