From Suffolk Fields to Global Adventures
Laura Kennington grew up on a Suffolk farm, surrounded by open skies and endless fields, the perfect setting for a curious spirit. Her love for the outdoors began early, shaped by a fascination with challenge and discovery. After university, she entered the corporate world, but it quickly became clear that an office desk couldn’t contain her. She famously joked that she would rather jump off a cliff than return to her job, so she did exactly that. That leap marked the start of a new life built around adventure, purpose and personal growth.
Endurance Meets Mindset
Over the years, Laura has completed a series of remarkable solo expeditions: kayaking a section of Russia’s Volga River, cycling 1,600 miles along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, running 100 miles across Fuerteventura in just four days, and cycling 3,700 miles from Scotland to Norway. Each journey tested not just physical endurance but mental resilience. Her adventures became living experiments in courage, problem-solving and persistence, lessons she now shares on stage with authenticity and energy.
Author of “Kairos”
In her book Kairos, Laura explores the ancient Greek concept of taking the right moment, acting decisively instead of waiting for perfect timing. Through her personal stories of exhaustion, isolation and triumph, she encourages readers to embrace imperfect action as a path to growth. The book reflects her belief that readiness comes from doing, not waiting. It’s a theme that runs through her keynotes and leadership sessions, where she shows audiences how to translate adventure-tested wisdom into professional and personal resilience.
Keynote Topics and Impact
Laura’s talks are an engaging mix of storytelling, humour and science-backed insight. She speaks about resilience, confidence, decision-making and performing under pressure. Drawing from her experiences in unpredictable environments, she helps audiences develop tools to handle change and setbacks with composure. Her sessions resonate with corporate teams, leaders and anyone looking to push beyond comfort zones. Practical takeaways include strategies for emotional endurance, maintaining focus in uncertainty and turning fear into forward motion.
A Speaker Who Inspires Action
Laura’s speaking style is lively, down-to-earth and relatable. She brings audiences into her adventures with vivid storytelling, from cycling through storms to navigating solitude and connects those moments to universal lessons on mindset and growth. Her core message is simple yet powerful: we are all capable of far more than we believe, and confidence is built through action. Whether addressing executives, students or athletes, Laura leaves audiences energised, reflective and ready to act.
Book Laura Kennington for Your Event
Booking Laura Kennington means inviting a speaker who embodies courage, resilience and authenticity. Her story shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they challenge self-imposed limits. Perfect for leadership events, wellbeing programmes and motivational conferences, Laura delivers talks that are as practical as they are inspiring. She doesn’t just speak about adventure, she uses it as a lens to explore what it means to perform, adapt and thrive in the unpredictable world we all navigate.
