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Vicki Anstey
World Record-Holding Adventurer | Human Performance Expert
Profile
Vicki Anstey’s story is one of reinvention, relentless resilience, and extraordinary achievement. A world record-holding adventurer, acclaimed human performance expert, and certified Stress & Resilience Coach, Vicki pushes boundaries not just in physical endurance, but in emotional mastery and human potential. Her powerful journey—from corporate advertising executive trapped by limiting beliefs, to pioneering entrepreneur and globally recognised endurance athlete—is a gripping account of courage, vulnerability, and transformation, delivered with the captivating intensity of a story you can’t put down.
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One of the first-ever female finalists on Channel 4’s gruelling SAS: Who Dares Wins, Vicki has set world records rowing unaided across the Pacific Ocean and cycling the 3,000-mile Race Across America. Yet her impact extends far beyond physical achievements. Leveraging her deep academic expertise as a certified coach in various mindset methodologies, Vicki advises elite teams and individuals on the physiological and behavioural impacts of stress, equipping them with proven tools to enhance performance, wellbeing, and resilience.​
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In 2026, Vicki will undertake her next monumental challenge: rowing the Atlantic in The World’s Toughest Row alongside sleep scientist Dr Sophie Bostock, meticulously exploring human performance at its highest level.
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Highlights
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World Record Holder: Set records rowing unaided across the mid-Pacific (2021) and cycling 3,000 miles across America (2024).
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Pioneering Finalist: Among the first women to reach the final stages of Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins.
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Elite Endurance Athlete: Completed ultra-distance races across extreme environments, including the Arctic (-35°C) and Kenyan Savannah (+50°C).
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UK Ambassador, Inspiring Girls: Global advocate empowering young women through dedicated mentoring, fundraising, and outreach.
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Thought Leader & Entrepreneur: TEDx speaker, author, host of The Pin Drop Podcast, and co-host of upcoming podcast Point of Difference.
Key Themes
Mastering Emotional Endurance:
Building deep emotional resilience and harnessing psychological strength to overcome uncertainty and thrive through adversity.
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Redefining Fear & Unlocking Potential:
Transforming fear into opportunity, applying neuroscience to maximise hidden capabilities ("the Secret 60%"), and redefining personal boundaries.
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Winning v Winning Well:
Achieving meaningful, sustainable success through purpose-driven action, authentic leadership, and fierce self-compassion.
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Creating Psychological Safety & Empowered Teams:
Cultivating environments where vulnerability, empathy, and trust drive exceptional team performance and innovation.
Signature Talks
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Why Fear is a Choice
Fear is not an obstacle; it’s an opportunity. Vicki reveals powerful, neuroscience-backed techniques to master fear, build courage, and leverage uncertainty as a catalyst for transformative growth.
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The Secret 60%: Uncovering Your Hidden Potential
We consistently underestimate our capabilities. In this compelling session, Vicki guides audiences to tap into untapped reserves of potential—empowering them to redefine their limits and elevate performance.
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Winning Well: Finding True Success Through Courage and Compassion
True success blends ambition with authenticity. Vicki inspires audiences to pursue meaningful victories, aligning purpose-driven action, integrity, and courageous authenticity.
Vicki Anstey
Quick Look
Represented by: Tracey Duke​
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Location: Richmond, England
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Who: Vicki Anstey is a record-breaking endurance athlete, a certified stress & resilience coach, and a compelling storyteller who redefines how we understand fear, resilience, and potential. Through captivating, neuroscience-backed keynotes, she empowers global audiences to master emotional endurance, embrace vulnerability, and unlock extraordinary capabilities—transforming individuals and teams for sustained, purpose-driven high performance.
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Available for: Keynotes. Workshops. Webinars. Exclusive Events. Panel Discussions. Brand Collaborations​.
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Popular With: Global Corporates, Elite Teams, Leadership & Performance Conferences