Stephanie Fairhurst is an inspiring motivational speaker whose career has taken her across the globe, from corporate boardrooms to entrepreneurial ventures and now into the world of psychological skills mentoring. Her unique ability to connect business performance with human behaviour makes her an engaging choice for audiences seeking fresh ways to build resilience, lead effectively and unlock potential. Stephanie began her career in international marketing, holding senior roles as Global Marketing Manager at PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Global Communications Manager at Reuters, where she learned how to manage brand growth and communication on a global stage. These years gave her the grounding to thrive in leadership, navigating different cultures and industries with confidence.
Stephanie’s entrepreneurial drive led her to found Bold Spirit Ltd, where she served as Managing Director and oversaw six property companies operating across the UK and Cyprus. Leading businesses through the turmoil of the Greek financial crisis, she developed a deep resilience and a wealth of practical lessons in risk, adaptability and determination. The experience of creating and sustaining businesses under pressure sharpened her insight into leadership and performance, lessons she now shares with audiences who face their own challenges in uncertain times.
Today, Stephanie is a Skills Mentor for Chimp Management, the pioneering organisation led by Professor Steve Peters, author of ‘The Chimp Paradox’. Working with clients from across industries, she helps individuals and organisations understand the neuroscience of the mind through The Chimp Model. By teaching audiences how to recognise the emotional and rational parts of decision-making, Stephanie equips people with practical strategies to manage pressure, improve communication and perform at their best. Her ability to make complex psychology accessible and engaging is one of the reasons she is such a sought-after keynote speaker and facilitator.
With a career that has spanned global corporations, entrepreneurial ventures and psychological mentoring, Stephanie draws on a rare combination of business acumen and human insight. She has lived and worked in Germany, France, South America, New York and the UK, giving her a rich understanding of cultural diversity and workplace dynamics. Known for her energy, warmth and clarity, she inspires audiences to embrace personal growth, strengthen resilience and bring their best selves to work. For any organisation looking to motivate, challenge and empower their teams, Stephanie is an exceptional choice.
