Bella Collins Keynote Speaker

Adventurer and x2 World Record Breaking Rows
Named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe
Managing Director of the award-winning start-up Flexi-Hex (2020-2026)

Bella Collins's Biography

Bella Collins is an adventurer and World Record holder. Prepare to be inspired as you embark on a journey through the life and expeditions of Bella, a true force of nature. With her spirit of adventure and unwillingness to let self-doubt hold her back, Bella has become a relatable role model for many.

Without any previous experience in rowing or endurance events, Bella rowed across both the Atlantic and mid-Pacific Oceans, breaking three world records along the way. A true trailblazer, her expeditions have earned her global recognition on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

But Bella’s abilities extend far beyond the seas; Bella is also successful in the business world. With her entrepreneurial acumen, she has lead marketing teams on both sides of the Atlantic and, demonstrated her leadership skills as the Commercial Director of the award-winning start-up Flexi-Hex (2020-2026)

What sets Bella apart is her unique perspective, rooted in leading teams both on the water and in the office. Bella shares riveting tales and footage from the ocean, intertwining them seamlessly with invaluable lessons on leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. Through her engaging presentations, she ignites a fire within each listener, encouraging them to overcome challenges, believe in themselves, and foster happier, more empowered teams.

She is a wonderfully warm individual who once lacked confidence but learnt how to embrace her fears to emerge as a beacon of inspiration and empowerment for all those who strive for positive change, to lead with passion, and forge their own path to greatness.

Resilience

Self-Belief

Positive Mentality

Teamwork

Leadership

She draws on record-breaking ocean expeditions to show leaders how to build resilience, navigate uncertainty and perform under pressure.
She translates extreme endurance challenges into practical lessons on teamwork, trust and high-performance culture.
She combines entrepreneurial leadership experience with real-world adventure to offer actionable insight on leading through change and growth.
She equips teams with the mindset and confidence to overcome self-doubt, take bold action and push beyond perceived limits.
She delivers inspiring, story-driven keynotes that energise audiences and empower individuals to unlock their full potential.

Videos of Bella Collins

Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge 2015 - One Ocean, One Race - Full Documentary

Articles, Media & Podcasts

Wild horses would not drag me into the sea - but I take my hat off to the Ocean Sheroes

Telegraph

All-female British foursome claims Pacific rowing record

The Standard

Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe

Forbes

Four women become record breakers by rowing a staggering 2,400 miles in the Pacific

ITV

British female rowers break Atlantic records

BBC

Conquering Oceans & Self-Doubt: World-Record Atlantic Rower Bella Collins mindset/leadership

The Resilience Project Podcast

Comments & Testimonials

"Bella Collins is a fantastic addition to any event and was the absolute highlight of our recent annual Sales and Service Managers day. Although she’s achieved things perhaps we would never dream of doing ourselves, the learnings she took from her adventures were really relatable and resonated with us all. We might not be aiming to row across an ocean, but we’ll be able to apply what we’ve learnt from her both at work and in our day to day lives as we navigate an ever changing industry and increasingly complex world. As a speaker she was very responsive and was able to adapt her presentation to fit with the aims and objectives of our event. If you are thinking of engaging her yourself, don’t think, just book!"

Audley Travel

"We were so excited to have Bella come down to talk to the team at Wheal Kitty – it really helped us reflect on the key attributes needed to build, strong winning teams and how we could translate this into everyday life at Finisterre. Thanks Bella, for your inspiration and storytelling."

Finisterre

"Bella delivered an honest, engaging, and inspiring talk about essentially saying 'Yes!'. Bella's delivery excited the event attendees and essentially reinforced the fact that anything is impossible with hunger, will and determination. I'd highly recommend Bella as a keynote speaker for a range of events."

The Pentire Group