Nicola Adams

Great Britain's Most Successful Female Boxer & The First British Boxer to Successfully Defend Their Olympic Title in 92 Years

  • First female boxer to win an Olympic gold medal
  • First British boxer in 92 years to successfully defend an Olympic title
  • 2013 Pink List as the most influential LGBT person in the UK

Discover Nicola Adams’s biography of published work below.

Believe Nicola Adams Book Cover
Believe: Boxing, Olympics And My Life Outside The Ring

Nicola Adams stands as a trailblazing figure in the world of sports and boxing. She etched her name into history in 2012 when she became the first female boxer to win an Olympic gold medal at the London Games, marking a groundbreaking moment for women in sports. Not only did she break gender barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sport, but her achievements sparked a surge in female participation in boxing globally. In 2016, Nicola further solidified her legacy by becoming the first British boxer in 92 years to successfully defend an Olympic title. With this, she cemented her status as one of Great Britain’s most successful athletes and an inspiration to women everywhere.

Beyond her incredible accomplishments in the ring, Nicola Adams has made significant strides outside of sports. As an advocate for LGBT+ rights and diversity, she uses her platform to inspire change. Nicola was a part of the first same-sex couple to compete on the popular British television show Strictly Come Dancing, where she showcased not only her dance skills but also her commitment to breaking societal norms. This moment reflected her transformative influence in promoting inclusion, and she has since been a vocal advocate for equality, topping the 2013 Pink List as the most influential LGBT person in the UK.

Nicola’s story of resilience and determination makes her a powerful motivational speaker. Overcoming both personal and professional challenges, from rising through the ranks of a male-dominated sport to her work as an LGBT+ role model, her message resonates with audiences from all walks of life. She frequently speaks on topics such as overcoming adversity, achieving success in the face of challenges, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in every aspect of life. Her ability to connect her life experiences to broader issues makes her speeches captivating and deeply impactful.

Hiring Nicola Adams as an inspirational leadership speaker would be an excellent choice due to her experience, resilience, and advocacy for equality. Her success in boxing, coupled with her passion for promoting LGBT+ inclusion, diversity, and overcoming adversity, makes her a powerful figure who can inspire others to pursue their dreams, regardless of the challenges they face.

Official Testimonials

Nicola Adams is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“Fantastic! Nicola was open, honest and inspiring. It went amazingly well and we can’t wait to have her back.”

Macquarie Group Services

“I thought it was fabulous. She is truly remarkable and we were thrilled to have her”

Blackstone

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