An After Dinner Speaker Who Doesn't Do Boring
Let's be honest. Nobody wants to sit through a dull after dinner speech, politely laughing at predictable jokes while secretly wondering when they can escape to the bar.
Penny Mallory isn't that kind of speaker.
From teenage homelessness to becoming a Rally Champion and the first woman to compete in a World Rally Car for Ford, Penny's life has been anything but conventional.
Along the way, she's encountered extraordinary characters, survived some spectacularly bad decisions, pushed herself to ridiculous extremes and found herself in situations that most sensible people would have avoided altogether.
And she's got the stories to prove it.
As an entertaining after dinner speaker, Penny brings her adventures to life with self-deprecating humour, brutal honesty, a healthy dose of irreverence and the occasional raised eyebrow.
Her talks are packed with:
- Hilarious, unexpected and occasionally outrageous stories from life on and off the rally stages.
- Behind-the-scenes insights into the wonderfully mad world of competitive motorsport.
- Honest reflections on success, failure, fear and some spectacularly questionable decisions.
- Adventures involving mountains, marathons, boxing, ocean rowing and an apparent inability to sit still.
- Sharp observations, edgy humour and a few uncomfortable truths about human behaviour.
Penny doesn't take herself too seriously. And she doesn't expect her audience to either.
Why Book Penny Mallory as Your After Dinner Speaker?
There are after dinner speakers who are charming, polished and wonderfully predictable.
And then there's Penny.
With a career spanning elite motorsport, television presenting, motivational speaking and extreme adventures, Penny has an enormous collection of stories that are funny, surprising, occasionally outrageous and completely true.
Well, mostly. She's a Rally Driver, after all.
Her after dinner presentations are:
- Unfiltered and refreshingly honest Penny says what she thinks, tells it how it is and doesn't believe every story needs to be wrapped in a neat little bow.
- Funny, cheeky and irreverent Expect self-deprecating humour, sharp observations and the occasional moment that makes people wonder, "Did she really just say that?"
- Packed with extraordinary stories From racing rally cars at terrifying speeds to taking on seemingly impossible physical challenges.
- Genuinely engaging Penny's warmth, energy and natural storytelling ability create a memorable connection with audiences.
Penny is not a stand-up comedian delivering a string of rehearsed jokes. She's an extraordinary character sharing extraordinary experiences, with a mischievous sense of humour and very little interest in pretending to be conventional.
She's also the first to admit that she's not everyone's cup of tea.
But for the right audience, she's an absolute riot.
After Dinner Speaking Topics & Stories
No two events are quite the same, and Penny draws on a lifetime of remarkable experiences to deliver an entertaining, engaging and occasionally provocative evening.
Rally Cars, Close Calls & Questionable Decisions
What really goes on behind the scenes in the world of International Rallying? From high-speed disasters and extraordinary personalities to the ridiculous situations that come with competing in a male-dominated sport, Penny shares the stories that don't always make it into the official race reports.
From Homelessness to Motorsport History
Penny's remarkable journey from troubled teenager to Rally Champion is filled with unexpected twists, colourful characters and moments that are sometimes poignant, sometimes hilarious and frequently unbelievable.
Adventures, Misadventures & Life Beyond the Comfort Zone
Marathons, mountains, boxing, oceans and extreme physical challenges. Why would anyone voluntarily put themselves through all that? Penny has asked herself the same question more than once.
Life, Mental Toughness & Other Inconvenient Truths
Beneath the humour and outrageous stories, Penny shares some surprisingly useful observations about resilience, confidence, fear and the absurd things we tell ourselves.
Every presentation is shaped around the occasion, with the emphasis firmly on entertainment, fascinating stories and giving guests a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
If your people are facing pressure, change or ambitious targets, this keynote will give them the mindset to rise to it.
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Looking for an After Dinner Speaker with a Bit of Attitude?
If you're after someone safe, sensible and completely predictable, Penny might not be your first choice.
But if you're looking for a brilliant storyteller who'll entertain your guests, make them laugh and leave them with plenty to talk about, you're in the right place.
Life's Too Short for Boring Speeches
Penny Mallory has never been particularly interested in following the expected route.
From leaving home at 14 to competing at the highest level of motorsport, presenting television programmes, climbing mountains and taking on challenges that most people would consider completely ridiculous, she's always preferred doing things her own way.
That approach has produced an extraordinary life, a few spectacular mishaps and a vast collection of stories that are far too good not to share.
As an After Dinner Speaker, Penny delivers something a little different from the usual motivational keynote.
There are plenty of laughs, a few surprises, occasional moments of genuine reflection and absolutely no attempt to pretend she's lived a sensible, conventional life.
Her humour can be edgy. Her opinions can be direct. And she may occasionally say something that makes the audience gasp before they burst out laughing.
But that's part of the fun.
Whether you're organising a corporate dinner, awards evening, motorsport event, charity fundraiser or private celebration, Penny brings energy, personality and a genuinely entertaining perspective to the occasion.
Book Penny Mallory as your after dinner speaker for extraordinary stories, plenty of laughter and a refreshingly unpredictable evening.
Not everyone's cup of tea. But certainly nobody's idea of boring.
