Drawing on an extraordinary career both on and off the pitch, Karen Carney shares powerful lessons on teamwork, adaptability, and sustaining success through change. 

From elite footballer to broadcaster and Chair of the UK Government’s review into women’s football, Karen reflects on how high-performing teams are built on diversity, respect, innovation, and shared values – and why the ability to adapt and evolve is critical to long-term performance.  

She also explores the challenge of stepping beyond a team environment, where identity and direction can be tested, and how recognising transferable skills such as collaboration, people management, and leadership helped her navigate change, step outside her comfort zone, and build momentum in the next chapter of her career. 

Karen will also share insights from her Strictly journey, highlighting themes of teamwork, adaptability, and the power of challenging yourself in a new environment.

Packed with personal insight and illustrated through moments from her career, this keynote brings the Energise theme to life – showing how the power of teams, values, and adaptability can fuel performance, purpose, and progress in business and beyond.