Felicity Ashley is a powerful, relatable and inspirational speaker who draws on her extensive business experience as well as her extraordinary personal journey to help organisations, leaders and teams transform their mindsets, increase their resilience and tackle their toughest challenges head-on. Her unique approach focuses on the power of “Mindset... Read more
She Rowed 3,000 Miles Across the Ocean — Then Got a Cancer Diagnosis
Felicity Ashley Showreel
Navigating Unchartered Waters: From Marketer to Mariner
Felicity’s remarkable story of rowing the Atlantic whilst unknowingly battling cancer serves as a powerful metaphor for overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. She teaches teams how to:
– Adopt a growth mindset.
– Reframe challenges as opportunities.
– Harness individual and team superpowers.
– Build sustainable resilience to tackle challenges.
Felicity Ashley is a powerful, relatable and inspirational speaker who draws on her extensive business experience as well as her extraordinary personal journey to help organisations, leaders and teams transform their mindsets, increase their resilience and tackle their toughest challenges head-on. Her unique approach focuses on the power of “Mindset over Matter”, providing actionable strategies for navigating change, building high-performing teams, overcoming challenges, and promoting wellbeing.
“Mindset over Matter” isn’t just a catchy phrase – it’s a philosophy that can guide us through life’s most daunting challenges and has enabled Felicity to not just survive, but thrive through the storms she’s faced, from rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, to overcoming cancer.
Felicity stands out as a speaker due to her compelling combination of business acumen and remarkable personal experiences. Her 20-year career leading blue-chip marketing teams provides her with a deep understanding of organisational challenges, whilst her incredible feat of rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic with undiagnosed cancer makes her story truly inspirational.
As a working mother of three, Felicity understands the juggling act that many professionals face daily. Her story isn’t just about personal triumph. It’s about showing that extraordinary feats are within the grasp of “ordinary” individuals, and that we are all capable of so much more than we think. She doesn’t just rely on past adventures, but continues to put her strategies and tools into practice by challenging herself. In May 2025, she marked 3 years since her cancer diagnosis by completing the Everest marathon, and is currently training to row 2,800 miles across the mid-Pacific in June 2026. She has also recently published her number one best-selling book, ’Stronger than the Storm’, a raw and personal account of her story of adventure and adversity. Felicity’s ability to captivate an audience and inspire lasting change has made her a sought-after voice with high-profile organisations, including Barclays, Aston Martin, Centrica, Baringa, GSK and Ofcom. Her versatility as a speaker allows her to deliver impactful keynotes, fireside chats, lunch-and-learn sessions as well as workshops.
Her remarkable journey and insights have also captured significant media attention, including appearances on Lorraine, BBC South, BBC Sport, and features in The Telegraph, Metro and Woman & Home’.
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Felicity Ashley's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Felicity tailored to your event.
Felicity Ashley speaks on Adventurer, Change, Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Felicity to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Felicity Ashley for events worldwide, subject to Felicity's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Felicity Ashley is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Felicity can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Felicity Ashley on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Felicity can offer.
Felicity Ashley delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Felicity Ashley's areas of expertise include Adventurer, Change, Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation. To get a clear sense of Felicity's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Felicity Ashley can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Adventurer, Change, Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation is relevant. Details of Felicity's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Felicity Ashley is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Felicity Ashley, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Felicity's current availability for your dates.