Harriet Beveridge is a dynamic motivational speaker who helps audiences unlock higher levels of performance by combining lessons from elite sport, neuroscience, comedy and business leadership. Drawing on more than 20 years of professional experience, Harriet delivers practical strategies that empower individuals and teams to raise their standards, sharpen their focus and achieve meaningful results. As co-author of the bestselling performance book 'Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?', alongside Olympic gold medallist Ben Hunt-Davis, she brings powerful insights into the mindset required to achieve extraordinary success. With an MSc in Neuroscience and Psychology, Harriet supports her inspiring message with credible scientific understanding, helping audiences understand how mindset, behaviour and decision-making shape performance.
Harriet began her career as a management consultant at Ernst & Young, where she worked with major organisations to solve complex strategic and operational challenges. Her early career provided deep insight into how businesses function, as well as the pressures faced by leaders and teams striving to deliver results. Building on this experience, Harriet transitioned into performance coaching, working with organisations and individuals who want to perform at their best without sacrificing wellbeing or long-term success. Through this work, she developed a distinctive approach that blends psychology, behavioural science and performance principles drawn from elite sport.
As a keynote speaker, Harriet is known for her engaging delivery and her ability to translate complex ideas into practical, memorable takeaways. A TEDx speaker and BBC Radio 4 contributor, she also performs as a comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe, bringing humour and warmth to her presentations. This unique combination of insight and entertainment enables her to connect with audiences on a deeper level, ensuring her message is both inspiring and actionable.
Harriet’s motivational talks challenge audiences to rethink how they approach performance. By combining evidence-based neuroscience with powerful storytelling and humour, she inspires leaders and teams to focus on what truly drives results, take ownership of their performance and consistently ask the question that transforms outcomes: will it make the boat go faster?
