Abigail Irozuru is a British Olympian, motivational speaker, certified life coach, and MBA candidate at Alliance Manchester Business School. A former elite long jumper, Abigail represented Great Britain and England from 2006 to 2022, culminating in finalist appearances at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games, World, European, and Commonwealth Championships. Her athletic journey, marked by injury, retirement, and a remarkable comeback, has become the foundation for her mission: to inspire and equip individuals and organisations to thrive through change with resilience, joy, and purpose.
Now retired from professional sport, Abigail channels her Olympic mindset into empowering others through keynote speaking, coaching, and leadership. She is the Vice President of Academics at Alliance MBS, a board member for Greater Manchester Moving, and serves as Vice-Chair on the Athletes’ Commissions of Team GB and UK Athletics, advocating for athletes on and off the field of play.
A certified NLP practitioner and life coach, Abigail specialises in mindset transformation, resilience-building, and high-performance coaching. She has mentored female entrepreneurs, small business owners, and athletes, drawing on her deep understanding of neuroplasticity and compassion-based therapy to help others rise and thrive.
Abigail is also a published writer and contributing author to Notes on Feminism, where she explores the unseen realities for women in sport. Her work has appeared in HuffPost, Woman Alive, and other platforms. Outside of work, she enjoys podcasting, bouldering, and studying French and Italian.
Whether speaking to corporate teams, student groups, or leadership cohorts, Abigail brings an authentic, energetic presence that leaves audiences inspired and equipped with practical tools for growth.