With the MNA – Mentoring Network for Adventurers event on the horizon we are announcing some of the exciting and inspirational speakers, panels and workshop in store for those attending. Every bit of content on the is aimed at inspiring more people to become mentors, mentees, and to recognize the value of mentoring to boost women\u2019s representation in adventure sports.<\/p>\n
The keynote speaker for the event will be the inspirational Dr Karen Weekes, who became the first Irish female to row solo and unsupported 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Karen is an adventurer and sport psychologist. Her academic research explored motivations and cognitive coping strategies of elite ultra-endurance athletes. Karen\u2019s specialism is applying this knowledge into people\u2019s lives within business, sport and everyday living.<\/p>\n
Over the course of the day attendees will also have the chance to participate in three engaging workshops, delivering a range of valuable insights, key to enhancing the mentoring journey. These will be delivered by three expert facilitators, with a massive amount of leadership and mentoring experience to be imparted. Find out more about these captivating workshops and our facilitators below –<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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