The aim of our workshops is to empower women by creating a cycle of positive reinforcement, and so our programme provides a hefty dose of motivation, resources and information. We hope this will equip you to take on your own adventure, in whatever form adventure looks like to you!

Our workshops are included in your ticket price, and thanks to small change in our event layout, we now have a little more room. This means their is no need to book or reserve workshop sessions. However we do suggest you arrive 10 minutes early for workshops, and secure your seat. WAExpo Members will have priority seating in all workshops.

To find out more about our workshops and speakers, please follow the links below.

What was the best part of the Women’s Adventure Expo 2015?:

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“The opportunity to meet with professionals in small groups or on a one to one basis. The whole event made you feel valued and respected as an individual, from the communications received during booking to the workshops on the day”

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“Really well done for putting this event on. It’s so badly needed and it’s because of people like you helping to promote women in this area that change is going to happen. A fantastic job! I really enjoyed the whole event. It would be great to see the event go from strength to strength. THANK YOU!!!!”

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“I found the day interesting for my own interests in challenge activities and long distance Hiking, but also from the perspective as a teacher in an all-girls grammar school. High achieving, academic females often have a fear of taking risks (and thus the risk of failing). I’m looking forward to discussing with our head teacher the possibility of bringing at least one of the speakers we listened to at this event to the school to talk with our students. Thank you for an amazing day”.

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Belinda Kirk – How Adventure Can Change Our Lives

Belinda has spent 20 years leading groups into the wilderness, all over the world. These include numerous personal expeditions, youth development expeditions, biological research missions and remote filming trips for the BBC. From her life of Adventure, Belinda is perfectly placed to deliver the answer to this question.

Ali Mahoney – Cyclelogical

The psychological challenges of Adventure are no small obstacle. Ali is a Performance Psychology Coach, and will be sharing her experience from a 767-mile bike ride, to highlight the practical applications of various sports psychology strategies. For example, techniques on goal setting and visualisation.

Elise Downing – The first Steps

Taking the first step towards adventure can be daunting, filled with worry and uncertainty. Most budding adventurers at some point will ask other adventurers, how did you start? Elise will address that question, and share her experience of things she needn’t have worried about, also the things she underestimated.

Jo Bradshaw – Never Give Up

If there is one defining message this lady can deliver it “Never Give Up”. Mountaineer Jo will share her story, spanning many years of effort to achieve a dream, surviving the tragic 2015 Everest avalanche, and her success to summit Everest in 2016. This workshop will empower you to see beyond failure, and realise it’s all part of the adventure.

Becky Coles – An Adventurers life for me, please

Drawing on her experience as a full time adventurer and independent traveller, Becky’s workshop focuses on creating a flexible pathway to living the dream. This workshop shows you how to mould a fulfilling life, that enables people to spend time doing the things they love. There is not just one dream, there is only your dream.

The Adventure Syndicate – Adventure Cycling

What are you capable of? The Adventure Syndicate are here to help you find out. The Adventure Syndicate is a collective of extraordinary cyclists who happen to be women. This workshop will inspire with amazing stories from epic long distance rides, and share with you a window into the world of adventure cycling.

Freestak – Sharing Your Adventure

Social networks, blogs, YouTube channels; there are so many ways you can share your adventures with the world, inspiring others to take on their own challenges or adventures. We’ll show you how to develop your own voice and build your own audience. Perfect for beginners and those with more experience.

Lowe Alpine – When Adventure meets Business

Lyndsay McLaren, PR Coordinator for Lowe Alpine and Rab is here to share your routes to sponsorship. This workshop deals with how to develop a relationship with brands, how to tackle sponsorship, understanding what brands need in return and exploring ways to generate an income through sponsorship.

Belinda Kirk

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Becky Coles

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The Adventure Syndicate

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Freestak

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Jo Bradshaw

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Ali Mahoney

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Elise Downing

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Lyndsay McLaren

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We want to hear all about your adventures too; contact us and let us know what you are up to.