Debra Searle

Solo Atlantic Rower, Ex-BBC Presenter, Motivational Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur & Author

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Debra Searle Biography

Debra Searle MVO, MBE, is a distinguished British professional adventurer and serial entrepreneur, recognized for her solo rowing feat across the Atlantic Ocean. Searle has won multiple medals at European and World Championship levels in Dragon Boat Racing and has served for ten years as a trustee for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, making notable contributions alongside members of the British Royal Family. Known for her captivating presentations, she has produced over 40 programs for the BBC and has been named the World's #1 Female Motivational Speaker.

Her Majesty The Queen has honored Searle with an MBE in 2002 and an MVO in 2014 for her extensive contributions. She is the founder of MIX Diversity Developers, a consultancy specializing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), addressing vital workplace issues such as unconscious bias and imposter syndrome through her keynotes. Searle has authored several books, including "The Choose Your Attitude Journal," and has engaged audiences at over 1100 events globally, offering insights into resilience, leadership, and mindset.

Searle's remarkable journey of rowing solo across the Atlantic has captured global attention and is currently being developed into a Hollywood movie. Her talks often blend thrilling adventure with powerful messages on inclusion and overcoming personal and professional challenges. As a thought leader, Searle continues to inspire with her stories, pushing individuals to expand their comfort zones and enhance their career paths.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/29/2024.

Debra Searle Speaking Topics

  • Highly Tailored Speeches

    Debra is renowned for her ability to tailor her speeches to clients’ needs. Having been trained by the BBC and spoken across every major industry including banking, consultancy, direct sales, healthcare and retail, she has the expertise to understand the specifics of your industry and to craft her speech accordingly. Debra combines the strategies she has used at sea and in her own businesses with the latest neuroscience and positive psychology research to demonstrate in a highly practical way how to profit from a positive attitude. Debra powerfully illustrates her mindset and motivational tools with slides and stunning video footage, leaving her audience in no doubt of their own ability to achieve the extraordinary.

    Speaking Topics:

    • 'Choose Your Attitude' • It's not magic, it's mindset
    • Practical tools to stay motivated and build resilience
    • Wellbeing techniques for dealing with ever changing circumstances
    • How to keep going when the journey only seems to be getting harder
    • Virtual Teamwork • working effectively together, even when miles apart
    • Finding a way to thrive and innovate when we are pushed outside of our comfort zones
    • How to first lead ourselves so that we can lead others better

Debra Searle Videos

  • Debra Searle Virtual Motivational Speaker Showreel / Sizzle / Demo Reel
    Debra Searle MVO, MBE shot to fame after rowing the Atlantic solo. In 2021 she was voted as the no.1 female motivational speaker in the world by...
  • Debra Searle MBE - Professional Adventurer and Motivational Speaker
    Debra Searle MBE - Professional Adventurer and Motivational Speaker. Gordon Poole Agency.
  • Motivational Video Series - Debra Searle at Pendulum Summit '15
    Debra Searle MVO MBE tells the exciting and inspiring story of her solo adventures on the Atlantic Rowing Challenge 2001-2002 at Pendulum Summit 2015.

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  • What topics does Debra Searle speak about?

    Debra Searle is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Athlete, Business, Business Leadership, Host & Emcee, Motivational, Olympic Athlete, Sports, Television & Film, Virtual.
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Debra Searle is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Highly Tailored Speeches. The estimated speaking fee range to book Debra Searle for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Debra Searle generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lisa Leslie, Melissa Stockwell, Aly Raisman, Sara Blakely and Venus Williams. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Debra Searle for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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