Key Note Talks
One of the most engaging and inspirational speakers I've ever heard...loved how she was able to adapt the lessons learned from her challenges into the workplace.
Anonymous, Finance Sector
Tori is an accomplished speaker who has delivered over 500 keynote talks inspiring audiences across the globe.
From corporate events in the US to workshops in New Zealand and school assemblies in China, Tori has challenged conventional thinking. She makes audiences believe they can face situations that both scare and excite them and achieve extraordinary things.
Tori uses her outstanding storytelling abilities to deliver bespoke talks which incorporate themes and concepts agreed with the client. Her unique insights change the way people think about success and the journey to get there.
“You don’t build resilience by taking short cuts”
Corporate Talks
Specialising in leadership development and high-performing teams, she breathes life into business themes and concepts using real-life examples of challenges in extreme conditions.
Tori tailors talks to clients' requirements. Themes include:
Risk, resilience and realising your potential
Achieving against the odds
Trust and decision making
Growth and performance mindsets
Goal setting, planning and effective communication
Stepping outside your comfort zone and achieving the unachievable
“The Pink LadyPoleCats team gave a fascinating and inspirational talk on their Polar Challenge. Apart from the stunning photographs which captured the mood of the Arctic and the amusing and heroic anecdotes about their challenge. Their story was a persuasive example of how determination, planning and sheer hard work can lead to the achievement of a common goal. We were left in awe.”
— Alison Morris, Partner, Banking & Capital Markets Division, PWC“Tori speaks of her own courage, joie de vivre and sheer grit and determination in a way that is inspiring and utterly compelling to listen to. She presents with a sincerity that can only come from a huge sense of personal achievement, and her passionate delivery taps into something in all of us.”
— Laura Greene, Senior Training and Development Officer, Breakthrough Breast Cancer 
An email doesn't seem enough, but I wanted to thank you so much for your support, experience and relationship you and Richard built with the pupils. The magnificent part of what you supported was that the experience will impact so much on our children throughout their attainment, but most importantly, as individuals who will use their Snowdon adventure throughout their life. You, along with Richard more than facilitated those opportunities.
Nicholas Hobbis, Coleshill Heath School
Dulwich College, Shanghai
Conversational and engaging. Fantastic for a graduating High School class. Tori's engagement and rapport with the audience were very strong. She was wonderfully well received and had many acknowledgements from parents, students and faculty.
Bryan Nixon, Head of School, TASIS England High School Graduation Ceremony
Education: talks for schools, colleges and universities
Tori is passionate about helping young people realise their potential and make the most of the opportunities they may be offered in the future. She connects with young people of all ages and delivers memorable presentations that stay with students long after they have finished their education.
Tori works with schools, colleges and universities across a range of formats including whole school assemblies, classroom Q&As, virtual sessions, prize giving and speech days.
Using her record-breaking adventures as a springboard, Tori delivers talks on a variety of themes, all of which can be tailored to your students, year group, or staff:
Mapping your Future – the importance of goal setting and having a clear vision
Altitude and attitude – nurturing aspiration and achievement through growth mindsets
Enterprising expeditions – the entrepreneurial skills you need to make your ideas happen
Mud, sweat and satisfaction – exploring the benefits of the outdoors in creating curious, resilient individuals able to protect our planet for future generations
Mountains – a trip through their creation, history and the people who live in them
Geography – the exciting career prospects and its relevance for all of us