Kelly Gilloran
Lived-Experience Speaker & Transformation Coach
I'm a resilience speaker who helps young people and professionals build confidence, break destructive cycles, and turn setbacks into strength.My talks draw on lived experience – I've navigated bullying, low self-esteem, addiction and trauma, and I've been in recovery for four years. That journey is the foundation of everything I do, but I don't just share my story. I give audiences practical tools and frameworks they can use.I've delivered talks for Fred Perry and spoken in schools through the Amy Winehouse Foundation. Whether I'm in a boardroom or a classroom, I bring the same thing: honesty, energy, and something people can actually take away.I hold a degree in Business Management and Marketing, with experience in academic research – which informs how I think about communication and how messages land. I'm DBS checked and trusted to work with young people.When you bring me in, you don't just get a speaker. You get someone who's been through it and come out the other side – and who knows how to help others do the same.
FOR SCHOOLSResilience in Action – for studentsThis talk shares Kelly's journey through bullying, low self-esteem, addiction and recovery – and what she learned about resilience. It's honest, relatable, and designed to help students reframe their own challenges.Students come away with a better understanding of what resilience means, tools for managing setbacks, and the knowledge that struggling doesn't mean failing.Suitable for assemblies or PSHE sessions. DBS checked.FOR ORGANISATIONSResilience in Action – for teamsKelly draws on her journey through adversity – including addiction and recovery – to explore what resilience really looks like and how it's built. This is an honest, grounded talk about how setbacks can become the foundation for strength.Teams leave with a fresh perspective on challenge and failure, practical strategies for building resilience, and a shared language for supporting each other.Suitable for wellbeing days, leadership offsites, or mental health initiatives.
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Ready to bring transformation to your next event?Whether you are looking to book a keynote, enquire about a bespoke workshop, or request my full Speaker Pack and professional references, I’d love to hear from you!Get in touch directly at [email protected] or fill the form below to discuss how we can build resilience together.