Hannah White is one the UK’s leading female solo sailors and adventurers. Having sailed the Atlantic alone twice, Hannah is one of Britain’s most inspirational women. Hannah is also an experienced, popular international speaker. Hannah has spoken at intimate client dinners and addressed huge conference halls, and her warm delivery brings the drama and challenges of her trans-Atlantic race alive.
After Dinner & Award Host - With anecdotes drawn from her remarkable sailing career, Hannah tailors her talks to inspire and entertain her audience. Clients appreciate Hannah humour as well as her engaging, natural style.
Keynote Business Talks - Leadership & Teamwork – Hannah has led others through hostile conditions, inspiring fellow crew members in some of the world’s toughest oceans. Her ability to inspire and motivate come through as she recognises that good communication, focus, careful preparation, goal setting and developing others’ talents are key. As well as a sense of fun!
Courage in Difficult Times - Sailing solo for weeks at a time and coming 2nd in a transatlantic race, Hannah has faced icebergs, intense sleep deprivation, technical failures and the worst that the North Atlantic Ocean can muster. The Original Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race is a war of attrition – a competitive race in a hostile environment. Hannah speaks from experience of staying motivated when things get tough, achieving high performance, self-belief and succeeding against the odds.
Hannah delivers something special. Gregarious, courageous but also candid about the challenges she has faced, Hannah delivers powerful messages in an entertaining way (and her talks engage those with no yachting background whatsoever). A sense of fun and positive world-view ensure Hannah’s talks are entertaining as well as inspiring. Powerful, memorable messages can be tailored to fit the client’s brief. Hannah has an engaging, natural style with stunning video-footage and photography.
“She has a positive impact on her audience and uses her passion to connect and motivate individuals. I always feel inspired when Hannah talks and presenting is one of the skills that have kept her an active part of our team for many years.”
David Wiley, Helly Hansen, UK
“Hannah is genuinely passionate about sailing. She is a captivating and engaging speaker who designs her presentations/talks/speeches with just the right blend of sailing insights and humour.” Shireen Crowe, Communications Consultant to Inmarsat plc on Volvo Ocean Race.