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Female Motivational Keynote Speaker  ·  UK & International

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Survivors of Trauma
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What Lorraine Offers

Three ways to
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Lorraine McDonnell
About Lorraine!

Turning complexity
into clarity.

#1 INTERNATIONAL Bestselling Author
Renowned Keynote Speaker
Ambassador and Humanitarian for survivors
Dedicated to a life of service affecting real life positive change with everyone who engages with her.

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are saying.

We were lucky to have Lorraine organise a wellness retreat for our small group. From concept to delivery, she managed all aspects to ensure that guests could focus on having a really impactful experience. The retreat included goal setting, breathwork, ice water immersion, meditation, yoga and nutrition advise. The food provided by Mairead Moodie was absolutely fantastic. All guests fed back that they had an amazing time and that the retreat helped them meet their personal goals. I'd 100% recommend Lorraine to anyone looking for a similar experience.

Sarah Williams

My trip to Poland with Lorraine and Dominique was nothing short of transformational. Their knowledge, professionalism enthusiasm and desire to ensure everyone had an enriching experience was evident from Day 1. It will take me weeks, if not months to process the entirety of the experience. This was a trip of a lifetime and I will be forever grateful to Lorraine for ensuring that when I left Poland, I was set up with the knowledge and desire to continue my Wim Hof journey. These ladies went above and beyond!

Carole Reid

I attended a retreat in Poland with Lorraine and Dominique and it was honestly the most mind blowing experience I have ever had. They were so kind, calm, knowledgeable and authentic. I could not have asked for more and would thoroughly recommend this to anyone who is thinking of it. Deep, deep gratitude to both Lorraine and Dominique for such an incredible experience.

Lauren Meadows

I would like to thank Lorraine and Dominique for an incredible experience as a group in Poland. The chemistry between our instructors was as good as the time away with everyone. I would recommend this experience to anyone. Our lodge was lovely. Everything was class apart from the coming home bit, back to reality. I will remember this time away for many years as a tick on the bucket list experience.

James Wilson

Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Lorraine was very knowledgeable and made me feel totally at ease from the minute I walked in. I attended with my daughter who is experiencing mental health problems and I feel she came away from the course much more positive. The breathing exercises and ice bath were excellent and Lorraine guided us through every step with a lot of encouragement. Thank you for an uplifting experience.

Christine Mouat

Brilliant experience. Lorraine is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and took the time to understand why everyone was there and what they hoped to achieve. Guided breathing was a revelation and glad I managed the ice bath.

William Kyle

Lorraine was incredibly passionate for the Wim Hof Method. I found this very inspiring and infectious. I loved the meditation and breathing and found doing it guided very powerful. I was nervous about the cold plunge but Lorraine was very supportive and reassuring. All in all, the course was an amazing experience that my fiance and myself found was great to do as a couple too. I highly recommend Lorraine.

Gareth Baerecke

Absolutely loved this experience. Lorraine was amazing. Her enthusiasm and knowledge really inspires. I felt so calm after the workshop. I will definitely be continuing on this journey and I can't wait to attend more events. Thanks so much.

Jess Mc Nee
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RBS
Gilson Gray
Marine
McInroy and Wood
Crossfit
Eloscn
Ironman 70.3
Whitekirk Hill
Warrender Baths Club
World Wake Association
Crossfit Haddington
Barclays
Vistage
Movement in Refuge
Early Onset Parkinson’s Ireland
I Am Lorraine
The Book

I Am Lorraine

Wild at Heart. She Walks on Fire. Unyielding and Unstoppable.

This is not a leadership book. It is a life lived out loud — raw, hard-won, and completely Lorraine.

I Am Lorraine is part memoir, part manifesto: the story of a woman who climbed to the highest levels of corporate leadership, lost herself in the process, and found something far more valuable on the way back. It is the book behind the keynotes, behind the frameworks, behind the decades of boardroom battle — the one that tells you not just what Lorraine thinks, but who she is.

For anyone who has ever been told to be smaller, quieter, or more manageable — this book is for you.

Year
2025
ISBN
9798311043007
Available 2026 & 2027

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