Bio of conferences and available topics
Hilary Pickles
Owner & Head Coach, Real Girl Athletics & Find Me Running
Hello! After 20 years as a people leader in the corporate world, I created the coaching brand Real Girl Athletics, founded my coaching business Find Me Running. I also co-host the Just Before We Go podcast which celebrates the power of women over 40. My mission is to help women runners and athletes thrive at midlife and beyond. As a coach, motivation is a must. Life has afforded me momentous experiences through world travel, athletics, acting, working in philanthropy and consistent magical animal encounters. But it didn’t all come easy. I uniquely combine life lessons and coaching with vulnerability, encouragement & plenty of humor.
Book me for your inspirational keynote, warm-up speech, closing ceremony or for the start and finish line of your race!
Speaking Appearances
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May 2025
Closing Ceremony, Keynote Opener – Subject matter: motivational. You are at the right place at the right time.
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June 2024
Panelist – Subject matter: motivational. Relationship with communities.
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June 2024
Conversation leader – Subject matter: Animal Testing Myths debunked
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May 2024
Panelist – Subject matter: The relevancy of animal protection in the fashion and beauty industry.
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October 2023
Panelist – Subject matter: Aligning purpose with Corporate Giving.
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October 2021
Fireside chat conversation leader – Subject Matter: racial inclusivity in the animal protection movement.
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September 2018
Mainstage speaker – Subject matter: ending animal testing for Cosmetics in California.
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May 2016
Panelist – Subject matter: Sustainability in the supply chain
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2014-2024
Mainstage speaker - Subject matter: leadership in corporate giving.
Real goals for real life: what I learned from running
Athletic motivation
Mental skills for resiliency when the going gets tough
Lessons I learned on a cracking glacier
Right place/right time: a magical encounter with a grouse
Leadership motivation
Lessons from the stage
Aligning corporate philanthropy with intrinsic values
Aligning action with purpose
Available Topics
