Laura Kennington is a British adventure athlete, author and speaker who transforms lessons from extreme endurance challenges into practical strategies for everyday life. Her adventures include solo kayaking a section of Russia’s Volga River, solo cycling 1,600 miles along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, running 100 miles across Fuerteventura in four days, and completing a solo 3,700-mile cycle from Scotland to Norway. Her book, Kairos, shares these journeys and explores the ancient Greek concept of seizing the right moment, rather than waiting for perfect timing.
Growing up on a Suffolk farm, Laura developed a love for the outdoors and a stubborn curiosity that would later fuel years of solo, self-supported adventures. After a short stint in a corporate job she hated so much she’d rather cliff-dive than return to the office (which she did), she retrained as a personal trainer and began exploring how the body and mind cope under pressure. Since then, Laura has carved out a life centred on challenge, purpose and growth.
She now delivers leadership training and keynote presentations, helping teams perform under pressure, recover from setbacks and build genuine confidence.
Laura’s speaking style is energetic, practical and personal. She blends vivid storytelling with humour and science-backed strategies, showing audiences that the mindset skills that carried her through harsh conditions and thousands of miles can help anyone achieve goals, stay composed under pressure and thrive when plans fall apart. Her core message: we’re capable of far more than we believe and action comes before readiness.
