Nicola Adams OBE

Actor and 2x Olympic Champion

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Nicola Adams OBE's Biography

Nicola Adams OBE is one of the UK’s leading sports figures, best known as an Olympic Gold Medallist she is officially Great Britain’s most successful female boxer of all time. In August 2016, Nicola achieved what was the proudest moment of her career so far, in becoming the first British boxer to successfully defend their Olympic title for 92 years. Other sporting achievements include World Champion. Over the course of the London 2012 games, she became an icon of the games after winning Great Britain’s first ever female boxing Gold, having defeated three time world champion Red Cancan She instantly became a role model, realising her dream in front of millions, as the nation tuned in to see the world’s best female boxers come toe-to-toe for the first time in the Olympic Games. In recognition of her services to boxing and unprecedented achievement, Nicola was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2013 New Year’s Honours list. She was made an OBE in the 2016 New Year’s Honours list. On screen, Nicola has grown into an extremely likeable TV personality, featuring on a number of entertainment shows across BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky. Nicola has starred in the BAFTA nominated Goggle Box (Channel 4) and Bear Grylls Wild Adventure (ITV). In 2020, Nicola made history once again on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing as she featured in the competition’s first same-sex pairing. Most recently, Nicola unveiled her new documentary “Lionness: The Nicola Adams Story’ by Amazon Prime, launched on the 12thof November 2021.

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Nicola Adams OBE Keynote Topics

Peak Performance

Drawing from her record-breaking career, Nicola Adams shares the mindset, training discipline, and resilience that drove her to Olympic glory. Her insights help audiences understand how to consistently perform at their best under pressure, even in the most high-stakes moments.

Diversity

Nicola speaks passionately about diversity, representation, and creating inclusive spaces both inside and outside of sport. She demonstrates how diverse perspectives strengthen teams and inspire innovation, ensuring lasting cultural and organisational change.

Maximising Success

Through her journey to becoming Britain’s most successful female boxer, Nicola reveals strategies for setting ambitious goals and surpassing them. She shows how determination and adaptability can turn opportunities into long-term achievements that inspire others to follow.

Drive & Determination

Nicola’s career is a testament to what relentless drive and mental toughness can achieve. She inspires audiences to persevere through challenges with a clear vision and unwavering focus, proving that no goal is out of reach.

Olympics

As a two-time Olympic Gold Medallist, Nicola takes audiences behind the scenes of her most iconic moments. She explains the preparation, sacrifices, and mindset required to compete — and win — on the world stage, offering lessons that transcend sport.

Overcoming Adversity

Nicola shares her personal experiences of overcoming obstacles, breaking barriers, and making history. Her story empowers others to transform setbacks into opportunities for growth and success, no matter how daunting the challenge may seem.

Nicola Adams OBE's Biography

Nicola Adams OBE is one of the UK’s leading sports figures, best known as an Olympic Gold Medallist she is officially Great Britain’s most successful female boxer of all time.

In August 2016, Nicola achieved what was the proudest moment of her career so far, in becoming the first British boxer to successfully defend their Olympic title for 92 years. Other sporting achievements include World Champion.

Over the course of the London 2012 games, she became an icon of the games after winning Great Britain’s first ever female boxing Gold, having defeated three time world champion Red Cancan She instantly became a role model, realising her dream in front of millions, as the nation tuned in to see the world’s best female boxers come toe-to-toe for the first time in the Olympic Games.

In recognition of her services to boxing and unprecedented achievement, Nicola was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2013 New Year’s Honours list. She was made an OBE in the 2016 New Year’s Honours list.

On screen, Nicola has grown into an extremely likeable TV personality, featuring on a number of entertainment shows across BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky. Nicola has starred in the BAFTA nominated Goggle Box (Channel 4) and Bear Grylls Wild Adventure (ITV). In 2020, Nicola made history once again on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing as she featured in the competition’s first same-sex pairing. Most recently, Nicola unveiled her new documentary “Lionness: The Nicola Adams Story’ by Amazon Prime, launched on the 12thof November 2021.