Fran Hurndall
- Adventure Sport
- Female Speaker
- Goal Setting
- Mental Health
- Motivational
- Performance
- Resilience
- Wellbeing
Fran Hurndall knows what it means to chase the impossible. In 2025, she became the fastest woman to run across Australia, 3,800km in 60 days, a journey that tested every physical and mental limit, fuelled by a mission far greater than herself.
In 2023, she made history by dribbling a football 1,000km during the FIFA Women’s World Cup becoming the first person to do so and raising thousands for women in sport and earning a Guinness World Record. But in 2024, her life shifted when she learned her sister had been suffering in a domestic violence relationship, a truth that brought the issue painfully close to home. It was this revelation, combined with her mother’s own experience, that lit a fire in Fran to use her platform to break the silence and inspire change.
A former Arsenal Academy and England youth footballer, Fran has now raised over $100,000 for charity and sparked national conversations on resilience, courage, and advocacy. Featured across SBS News, The Australian Women’s Weekly, The Sunday Times, and A Current Affair with Deborah Knight, Fran’s story is one of grit, vulnerability, and unstoppable determination.
Her keynotes inspire audiences to believe in their own strength, embrace discomfort, and turn adversity into purpose.
- Resilience and Adaptability
- High-Performance Mindset
- Pushing Beyond Limits
- Turning Adversity into Purpose
- Breaking the Silence on Domestic and Family Violence
- The Power of Storytelling for Change
It was an absolute privilege to support Fran Hurndall during her extraordinary run from Perth to Sydney. In that time, we witnessed first-hand the qualities that make her truly remarkable. Fran embodies resilience in every sense of the word. Running across Australia is a feat few could even imagine, yet Fran approached it with discipline, determination, and an unwavering commitment to her goal. Despite the countless physical and mental challenges she faced, her strength of character never faltered. What stood out most was the way Fran carried herself throughout the journey. No matter how exhausted she must have been, she always made time for people who came out to support her. With warmth, kindness, and gratitude, she inspired not only through her achievement, but also through her humility and generosity of spirit. Fran is the kind of person who lifts others up simply by being herself. Driven, compassionate, and deeply inspiring, she has a rare ability to connect with people and leave a lasting impact. I wholeheartedly recommend Fran as a speaker whose resilience, positivity, and ability to inspire are second to none.
Fran has a rare ability to take an extraordinary achievement and make it feel deeply personal and relatable. Listening to her speak is not just hearing about running across Australia, it’s about resilience, purpose, and the power of showing up even when things get tough. What struck us most was her authenticity. She doesn’t present herself as a superhero; she speaks with honesty about the challenges, the doubts, and the lessons learned along the way. That vulnerability is what makes her message so powerful, people walk away not just inspired but equipped with practical insights they can apply in their own lives. Fran leaves an audience feeling uplifted, motivated, and reminded of what’s possible when you choose courage over comfort. She is one of the most genuine and impactful speakers we’ve had the privilege to work with.