Helen Richardson-Walsh

Helen Richardson-Walsh is an Olympic gold medallist, author, and sport psychologist who has spent nearly two decades competing at the very highest level of international hockey. She made history at just 17 as the youngest woman to represent Great Britain at the Olympics and went on to earn 293 caps, four Olympic appearances, and 19 international medals, including bronze at London 2012 and gold at Rio 2016.

Her crowning achievement came in Rio, where she scored in the dramatic penalty shootout that secured Britain’s first-ever women’s hockey gold medal. A senior member of the team’s leadership group, Helen played a crucial role in transforming an underperforming squad into world champions, fostering a culture of resilience, trust, and collaboration.

Helen’s experience of elite sport inspired her to pursue academic excellence. She holds Masters degrees in Organisational and Sport Psychology and applies her insights to help teams and individuals perform at their best. Her talks and workshops combine evidence-based strategies with first-hand experience, covering topics such as resilience, mental toughness, inclusion, leadership, and high performance.

Speaking Topics

Overcoming Adversity

• Strategies for coping with career-threatening injuries and setbacks
• Building resilience in the face of personal and professional challenges

Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Practical tools and techniques used by elite athletes to manage stress
• Maintaining performance while protecting mental health

Thriving Under Pressure

• Decision-making and focus in high-pressure environments
• Lessons from elite sport that can be applied in workplaces and teams

Diversity and Inclusion

• Creating empowering and collaborative cultures
• Lessons from being part of the first same-sex married couple to win Olympic gold

Leadership and Team Performance

• Developing high-performing teams through trust, communication, and shared goals
• Applying elite sport strategies to corporate, educational, and organisational settings

Keynotes, Workshops, and Leadership Programmes

• Tailored talks for corporate clients, sports teams, and educational institutions
• Practical exercises and masterclasses to unlock potential and drive performance

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