Need a keynote speaker?
Inspire meaningful change at your next event with Dr Victoria Stakelum.
A leading psychologist and transformation speaker, she helps high performers unlock authentic success and wellbeing.
Inspiring Change Through Psychology, Leadership & Human Connection
Dr Victoria Stakelum is a transformational leadership specialist, psychologist, and executive coach. She has a unique ability to help audiences understand the hidden blocks that limit success – and inspire them with practical tools to unlock confidence, resilience, and authentic leadership.
Whether speaking to corporate teams, leadership conferences, or global podcasts, Victoria blends academic rigour, lived business leadership, and profound emotional insight into every talk. The result is an experience that is both inspiring and actionable.
Signature Talks
Event organisers tell us that what sets Victoria apart is her ability to bridge science, story, and soul. Here are some of her most requested topics:
The Hidden Cost of Success
Why high achieving women often feel unfulfilled – and how to create real wellbeing and impact.Resilience Without Burnout
Evidence-based strategies from psychology and mindfulness to help leaders and teams thrive sustainably.Transformational Leadership
Moving beyond strategy to shift culture, mindset, and energy at an organisational level.The Power of Mindfulness in Leadership
How contemplative practice and psychological insight improve clarity, emotional intelligence, decision-making and performance.Unlocking Emotional Blocks for Performance
Using coaching and psychology to release limiting beliefs, boost confidence, and enable breakthrough results.
👉 Custom talks and workshops can also be designed for your organisation’s needs.
What Audiences Gain
Audiences leave Victoria’s sessions with:
-Deeper insight into the psychology of leadership and success
-Practical tools for resilience, wellbeing, and emotional intelligence
-Inspiration to take action and lead with authenticity and impact
-A renewed sense of possibility, clarity, and confidence
Women in particular often find Victoria’s keynotes especially inspiring, as she shares honest,inspiring and often entertaining stories from her years navigating the boardroom as the only woman at the table. She combines these experiences with practical strategies for confidence, leadership, and influence, helping women break through barriers and step fully into their potential.
Speaking Experience
Victoria has spoken at Fiserv, Walmart, Hitachi Energy, Graphic Packaging International and Penguin Random House and is a regular guest on podcasts and media outlets including “How to Have a Bloody Good Conversation”, Career Interrupted and the D2 Collective ‘Closer in Tech’ Podcast. Her background includes:
20 years of leadership and board-level experience in multimillion-pound businesses
Oxford-trained Anthropologist and Psychologist with a Master’s degree focused on mindfulness, emotion and pro-social behaviour
Honorary Doctorate for Strategic Service to Education (2022)
Award-winning coach, named Global Mindset Coach of the Year 2024; Executive Coach of the Year 2023 & 2024, Leadership Coaching Company of the Year 2025 and Executive Mindset and Performance Coaching CEO of the Year 2025.
Speaking Style
Warm, engaging, and deeply human – Victoria’s style is described as “mesmerising,” “magical,” and “more than motivation – it’s transformation.” She combines storytelling with science, interaction with reflection, leaving audiences both moved and equipped to change.
Testimonials
“Victoria was a wonderful facilitator!”
“Brilliant thanks to Victoria’s personality – meaningful, funny and valuable.”
”Thank you for an insightful, impactful and inspiring session.”
“I really enjoyed it! Victoria was amazing! Thank you.”
“An awesome session! Absolutely loved it and took so much from it”
“This was awesome! So many nuggets of great information were given that I will remember for a long time”
“Her energy was contagious”
“It was a really good session – really personable – I feel like I’ve known Victoria for years but we only just met”
“Very empowering!”
“Dr Victoria was absolutely amazing, engaged, knowledgeable – great experience!”
“Excellent speaker – Victoria’s style of delivery was very professional. Would definitely recommend”
Victoria's areas of expertise include:
The Psychology of Success, Emotional Freedom, Mindset & Manifestation
Unlock the power of the mind to achieve extraordinary results. Victoria offers valuable insights on how individuals can overcome mental barriers to find clarity, freedom, and lasting success.
Female Leadership – Skillset and Mindset
Empowering women to excel in top leadership roles. Victoria shares her knowledge on navigating the unique challenges of female leadership, offering practical strategies to break through barriers and build resilience.
Leadership & Alignment for Breakthrough Performance
Achieving alignment within individuals and businesses is key to unlocking breakthrough performance. Victoria draws on her extensive experience to help organisations drive meaningful outcomes by aligning leadership values, behaviours, and goals.
Executive Coaching & Mentoring
Develop greater capability, confidence, and performance through targeted executive coaching. Victoria’s experience in mentoring business leaders empowers them to step into their potential and lead with clarity and impact.
Dr Victoria Stakelum is an executive coach, psychologist, and keynote speaker specialising in transformational leadership, mindfulness in business, emotional intelligence, and resilience.
She is available for conferences, corporate events, podcasts, and workshops in the UK, US, and internationally.