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Speaking, keynotes, and workshops
SPEAKING, KEYNOTES, AND TALKS
Stories about fear, performance, and the human experience
Hazel offers talks and keynote sessions that draw on stories from the vertical world to explore mindset, psychology, and the human experience. Her speaking is engaging, grounded, and thoughtfully crafted to spark meaningful reflection—leaving audiences inspired to see challenge, fear, and growth in a new light.
What makes Hazel’s talks distinct is her honesty and emotional depth. Through real experiences and a philosophical lens, she blends the extraordinary with the universal, making her message resonate with climbers, students, business leaders, and teams navigating change. Wherever she speaks, Hazel delivers a perspective that stays with people long after the talk ends.
About Hazel
Founder and Head Coach
Hazel is a professional climber and a mental training coach, and she’s been climbing for 27 years since the age of 6. Well-known for bold ascents and strength of mind, she has climbed E10, 9a, font 8a (V11), freed El Capitan 4 times and put up many first ascents. While Hazel admits to still being scared when she climbs, she’s built the tools, skills and practices to manage her mind through mental training. Hazel has been coaching for the past 7 years in the area of performance psychology, stress and fear management. She specialises in helping people manage their fears in climbing and maximising performance using psychological tools. She is a trained coach with Animas coaching and The Flow Centre, and is working on her MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience.