Hannah Harrison

Accelerating leadership journeys.

With nearly two decades in high performing sport as an Olympic and International Sports Official, Hannah blends this with her corporate experience, in FTSE 100 organisations.

Offering a unique perspective, combining these two worlds to empower and inspire future leaders and those continuing their learning journey towards high performance.

passion and perseverance

Over the years Hannah has led a variety of teams, with diverse skill sets. Specialising in digital technologies, business change, transformation and translating complex journeys from A-to-B, into easily digestible plans.

As a successful leader, she is adept at energising individuals to unite as one team. Identifying individual strengths to nurture a team of super-powers, which has alignment of purpose to pull in the same direction and achieve success.  

Hannah is an accomplished International Hockey Umpire and has officiated at the Commonwealth Games in 2014 and 2022, the World Cup in 2022 and will be officiating at the Olympic Games in Paris, 2024. Selected as one of only 14 women from around the world.

passion for helping others achieve their potential and someone who loves to learn and drive her own continuous improvement journey. Hannah is a strong believer that ‘learning is always on’ and has an infinite purpose to be a little bit better tomorrow than today.

In both professions, she is a sponsor and mentor to others, to help them shine their own light forward.

Accelerating leadership journeys

Testimonials

  • Founder and Investor, Real Estate industry
    "The Inspire Series is incredibly effective at stimulating a high performing team - Hannah is emotionally connected to her audience. She brings out the best in those around her through leadership and mentoring. She is clear on goals to be achieved and this resonates through the experiences and stories she shares. This is personified by her achievements in international hockey as an umpire, whilst balancing being a mother and operating at C-suite level. Hannah is a shining example of how to excel in both work and sport, and is a role model - especially to women aspiring to leadership roles."
    Founder and Investor, Real Estate industry
  • Head of Marketing & Communications, Sports Charity Sector
    "Hannah’s presentation style is extremely engaging. She uses a variety of means to capture attention and retain it. She transmits her natural charisma through to the audience while ensuring the content cuts through and the key takeaways are easy to remember. I’d highly recommend having Hannah as a speaker."
    Head of Marketing & Communications, Sports Charity Sector
  • Technology Professional, Utilities FTSE100 organisation
    "Hannah delivered an inspirational and thought-provoking presentation around women in leadership. Listening to Hannah speak so passionately about the barriers for female leaders has only made me a stronger male ally. With strong and motivational leaders like Hannah, we will see change."
    Technology Professional, Utilities FTSE100 organisation
  • Gender Equality Network Founder, FTSE 100 organisation
    "Hannah is a captivating public speaker and whilst not just motivational, she is one of the rare leaders whose practical approach to advancing women’s performance has had fantastic results. In addition to being an authentically, decent person and leader – Hannah is a world-renowned hockey umpire and draws on her unique perspective connecting sports and business. Everyone would benefit from hearing from Hannah, and I would certainly recommend her for future speaking engagements."
    Gender Equality Network Founder, FTSE 100 organisation
  • Corporate Affairs Manager, Financial Services
    "I’ve worked with Hannah on numerous corporate projects and her passion and energy shine though in everything she does. It’s rare to find someone who not only drives their personal ambition to be a high performer, but also brings those around her on the journey too, helping align identity and purpose while encouraging a growth mindset in order to excel. "An emotionally intelligence individual with real flare and determination, Hannah is unequivocally a shining light for women in leadership today."
    Corporate Affairs Manager, Financial Services