In 2024, Corey Samuels’ painful journey through secondary and further education was juxtaposed by his first-class degree in business and human resources management. Soon after graduating, he wasted no time in applying his business knowledge to his exciting mentoring start-up, Visionary Mentoring, an organisation that offers young people a new perspective on life based on the experiences of sportspeople and industry experts.

Corey takes pride in sharing the lessons learnt from his life experience on every occasion, whether on television in Panorama (2021) and ITV News (2023), or with young people in his community.

Corey has shared his inspirational message to over 6,000 young people at more than 30 institutes of education. He is also a popular speaker for after-dinner events, such as the Bristol Sport Corporate Gala, and the annual Community of Purpose Awards.

KEYNOTE TOPICS

Journeying to Our Goals: The Power of Visualisation

During this insightful keynote, Corey talks about how he went from a Bristol Flyers fanatic as a child to a key piece of the team’s recent success. He provides audiences with a chance to learn the governing principles of his long-term success and how he stays motivated to work hard after two decades in his sport.

Becoming the Star in Your Role: Contribute to Any Team

According to the CIPD, millions of employees claim not to be in their ideal position in their career that they aspire to. Surprisingly to some, the feeling of role-dysphoria is an issue far too common within professional sports. This talk answers questions like: how do I contribute to team success in any role? How do I remain resilient during the turbulence of my career? How can I be productive in unfamiliar territories?

Thriving Under Pressure and Stress Management

When the stakes are high, managing pressures to perform from colleagues, coaches, leaders, and even yourself can have a substantial impact on mental health – especially when life outside of work is added to the equation. Corey provides practical stress-management techniques that provide mental stability throughout the turbulence of high-pressure careers.

Befriending the Imposter

Imposter syndrome is something many of us have experienced at one point or another. Corey tells audiences how he overcame his experience after being placed in the position of his idols, and grappling with the responsibility of leading teammates, exceeding his own expertise and experience.

Bridging the Gap

Popular among clients within the education sector, Corey recounts his turbulent journey through education, and the challenges that came along with pursuing excellence in other areas of his life. The key takeaway from this talk is what Corey did to bridge the mental gap between poor behaviour and sub-par school performance – linked to a total disinterest in academia – and graduating from University with a First-Class Degree he genuinely enjoyed.

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