Dream big - Do it your way

Fiona Quinn is a record-breaking adventurer, bestselling author, and motivational speaker who inspires audiences to break through fear and take bold action — even when they don’t feel ready.

She made history by stand-up paddleboarding the length of Britain, completing a world-first human-powered triathlon that also saw her walk and cycle the entire route.

Fiona brings raw honesty, humour, and hard-won insight into how to push through fear, embrace uncertainty, and define success on your own terms.

SPEAKING TOPICS:

1. Start Before You're Ready - How to take bold action without waiting for confidence to show up.

2. Ignore the Fear - Lessons in resilience from paddleboarding Britain — and how to face uncertainty with courage.

3. Dream Big, Do It Your Way - In a world of hustle and comparison, how to forge your own path and achieve remarkable goals.

WHY BOOK FIONA?

  • Dynamic keynote speaker with a story that captivates from the first moment

  • Ideal for leadership development, resilience, and wellbeing events

  • Relatable, warm, and engaging — perfect for both in-person and virtual audiences

  • Tailored talks with practical takeaways your team can apply right away

“Fiona connects with the audience - her humor and matter-of-fact delivery make her extraordinary achievements relatable. Her particular strength is connecting to the audience through Q&As - I’ve never seen her unable to give a compelling, well-thought out and insightful answer!”

- Henry Blanchard, Uganda Marathon Launch

World Records:

First woman to SUP across the Irish Sea

First person to iSUP Lands End to John O’Groats

First woman to complete a length of Britain triathlon

Walked 993 miles - Cycled 1,200 miles - SUPed 800 miles

John MacGregor Award 2018 Winner

John MacGregor Award 2018 Winner

Listen to Fiona’s story on Podcasts