Debra Searle MVO MBE has an extraordinary story! She first hit the headlines when she set out to row across the Atlantic with her husband–a 6’5” international oarsman. Unfortunately, he had to be rescued so Debra, a novice rower,continued alone without a support boat and rowed 3300 miles from Tenerife to Barbados. It should have taken them six weeks, but Debra ended up spending 3½ months at sea alone and unsupported, encountering 30′ waves, sharks, and force 8 squalls in her 23-foot plywood boat. Since returning from this adventure, Debra has undertaken solo and team expeditions across the globe. She has also represented Great Britain at European and World Championship level in Dragon Boat Racing winning bronze, silver and gold medals.Debra has spoken at well over 1100 events around the world, across every industry sector but she is more than your usual sports speaker.Debra has founded 5 companies including MIX Diversity, a Diversity &Inclusion consultancy, so is able to speak with authenticity about what it takes to succeed in business.
She has presented 40 programmes for theBBC and had 3 books published. Her spirit of adventure gained her a Member of The British Empire (MBE)from Her Majesty The Queen and she spent 10 years on the board of a charity with two members of the Royal Family, so has great board-level experience to share.Debra was further appointed a Member of The Victorian Order (MVO) for her services to the Royal Family.In 2022, Debra was ranked no.3 in the World’s Top 30 Motivational Speakers, after Simon Sinek at no.1 and Tony Robbins at no.2, making her the highest ranking female motivational speaker in the world.In 2023, a British newspaper listed Debra as one of the World’s Top 50 Inspirational Leaders.The movie of Debra’s solo Atlantic row is currently in development in Hollywood
To book Debra Searle for your event, contact Front Row Speakers on +353 1 485 3991 or email welcome@frontrowspeakers.com.
“Debra was confident, expressive and really hit home the topic of her lecture. She was also incredibly professional and ensured she contacted us both pre and post event.”
”Both Front Row Speakers and Debra Searle were incredibly professional and responsive to us and our needs. The event went brilliantly and all the delegates we had provided glowing feedback on our guest speaker.”
-Naomi Davidson, Marketing Coordinator at BioHorizons UK
“The way you translated your experience into actionable day to day practices to change behaviour and get into a positive mindset is very powerful.”
-Biogen
“Your insights have certainly inspired the team to challenge the status quo and dig deep within, to achieve what feels like the impossible.”
-Google
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