Penny’s journey to becoming a motorsport icon was far from typical. She grew up with an alcoholic and manic depressive mum, who spent time in a mental asylum. Growing up in this challenging environment meant Penny felt invisible, unloved and worthless. At the age of  14, she ran away from home, leading to a period of homelessness, mental illness and alcoholism.

After three years, and with a lot of determination and resilience, Penny realised she had to take control of her life.  Despite her difficult circumstances, Penny always harbored a dream of becoming a rally driver, an ambition that many considered impossible given her situation.

Penny Mallory | Early Career

A chance event allowed her to realise her childhood dream of driving a rally car and she was instantly hooked. She started raising sponsorship and worked her way up the rallying ranks.

Against the odds, she found her way into the male-dominated world of rally driving. Through sheer determination and relentless hard work, Penny not only broke into the sport but also made her mark. She became the first woman to compete in a World Rally Car, a huge achievement in an arena traditionally dominated by men.

Penny Mallory | Racing Success

Penny’s breakthrough came when she started competing in British Rally Championships. Rally driving, known for its rugged terrain, dangerous conditions, and need for split-second decision-making, needs an incredible amount of skill and bravery. Penny not only met the challenge but thrived in it.

After only four years of racing, Penny became National Ladies Champion. She made history by becoming the first woman to drive a World Rally Car (WRC). The WRC is considered one of the most challenging motorsport competitions globally, and only the best drivers make it to this level.

Over her career, Penny competed in iconic events such as the Rallye Monte Carlo, one of the most challenging and famous rallies in the world. She also participated in numerous stages of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), gaining respect from her peers for her daring driving style and technical skills.

Penny Mallory | TV Career

In addition to her on-track successes, Penny’s in-depth knowledge of motorsport led her to become a prominent figure in the media. She became a motorsport commentator and TV presenter, working on high-profile programs that covered motorsport, car testing, and extreme sports. Penny’s presenting roles on shows like Channel 4’s “Driven”, a car and motoring show, helped bring her expertise and experience to a broader audience. Her insight into the sport and her ability to explain the intricacies of racing made her a fan favorite.

Penny Mallory | Mental Toughness

Penny is an expert in Mental Toughness, a psychological framework that measures an individual’s resilience and ability to cope with pressure, stress, and challenges. She coaches and advises on how to develop these qualities to improve performance, not only in sports but also in business, leadership, and personal growth.

Her work focuses on helping people understand the four core pillars of mental toughness:

– Control: The ability to manage emotions and influence events around you.

– Commitment: The determination to achieve goals despite obstacles.

– Challenge: The ability to see challenges as opportunities for growth rather than threats.

– Confidence: The belief in one’s ability to succeed, even under pressure.

Penny Mallory | Motivational Keynote Speaker

Penny has established herself as a popular motivational keynote speaker. Drawing from her extraordinary experiences, Penny now shares her Mental Toughness formula to help organisations and individuals to cultivate confidence, resilience, commitment and determination.

Her keynotes are interactive, entertaining and thought-provoking, but most importantly they compel people to take action immediately. She equips teams and organisations with the tools to conquer challenges, meet ambitious targets, navigate tight deadlines, and thrive under intense pressure.

She has an outstanding international reputation and has worked with many blue-chip clients including Airbus, Audi, BMW, Coca-Cola, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, P&O, Proctor & Gamble,  Tesco, Volkswagen and Waitrose.

Penny Mallory Speaking topics

– Mental Toughness

– Creating Confidence

– World-Class Thinking Leads to World-Class Behaviour

– Resilience and Results

– Enlightened Leadership

– Ambition to Achievement

– The Psychology of Success

– Becoming Comfortable with the Uncomfortable

– Supporting Organisations Through COVID-19 and Beyond

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Why Book Penny Mallory?

As a former successful rally driver, Penny knows what competition and pressure can do to the mind. She is an expert in improving performance and results.

Penny has fought hard to where she is today and knows how important it is to not give up. Her story is inspiring and proof to audiences that dreams can come true if you want it bad enough.

Penny is a favourite of many international corporates including Tesco and Sony.

She doesn’t try to outsmart people with industry-standard buzzwords. She is authentic but entertaining. She can relate to audiences from all professional levels, ages and backgrounds.

She can provide hour-long speeches, day-long conferences and multi-date workshops depending on the client’s requirements. Her aim is to leave delegates feeling compelled to take immediate and long-lasting action to make a difference in their personal and professional lives.

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book motivational speaker and rally driver Penny Mallory for your next event.

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