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Claire Curran
Tennis Commentator & Coach | Former Professional Tennis Player
Claire Curran
Tennis Commentator & Coach | Former Professional Tennis Player
A former professional tennis player from Northern Ireland, Claire made her mark representing Great Britain and Ireland in the Fed Cup. As the youngest Irish Fed Cup player at 15, she excelled in singles before focusing on doubles, achieving a career-high world ranking of No. 89 and winning 12 ITF titles. A UC Berkeley graduate and NCAA Champion, Claire balanced elite athletics with academic excellence. Now retired, she coaches and serves as a tennis commentator.
Sinead Sharkey-Steenson & Lisa Strutt
Co-Founders of Career Reboot
Sinead Sharkey-Steenson & Lisa Strutt
Co-Founders of Career Reboot
Sinead and Lisa are powerhouse leaders on a mission to transform the face of leadership in business and sport. With over 20 years of experience each, they’ve coached and inspired more than 10,000 women globally, earning recognition from UEFA and the Irish President. Together, they bring unmatched expertise, energy, and impact to help leaders step into their full potential and change the game at the top.
Gabby Logan
Olympic Gymnast | Radio & Televison Presenter
Gabby Logan
Olympic Gymnast | Radio & Televison Presenter
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Gabby is one of the UK’s leading broadcasters, recently named Presenter of the Year at the 2024 Broadcast Sport Awards. An MBE recipient in 2020 for her services to sports broadcasting and promoting women in sport, Gabby is a former international gymnast who began her career in radio in 1992 before joining Sky Sports in 1996. She has since hosted major events for the BBC and Amazon Prime Video, including the Olympics, World Cups, and Six Nations. Gabby is also a successful author and podcaster.
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Jessie Barr
Sports Psychologist | Olympian | Consultant at Sport Ireland InstituteGail Redmond MBE
Trailblazer in Women’s Football | Coach U19s/U17s NI
Gail Redmond MBE
Trailblazer in Women’s Football | Coach U19s/U17s NI
Gail Redmond MBE is a trailblazer in women’s football and a driving force for positive change in Northern Ireland. Known for her lifelong dedication to the game, Gail’s impact reaches from the grassroots to the elite levels of the sport. She currently serves as the manager for Northern Ireland’s U19 and U17 women’s teams, shaping the next generation of players with her vision and passion.
Roisin McGettigan
Resilient Olympic trailblazer | Advocate for youth empowerment
Roisin McGettigan
Resilient Olympic trailblazer | Advocate for youth empowerment
Roisin McGettigan, an Olympian who competed for Ireland in the 3000m steeplechase at the 2008 Beijing Games, is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment in sports. As Honorary President of the International Olympic Committee in Ireland, she develops programs to inspire resilience, confidence, and lifelong engagement, particularly among girls. With her motivational style and commitment to fostering potential, Roisin encourages young athletes to dream big and pursue their goals with determination.