Dolly Alderton

Dolly Alderton is one of the UK’s most influential female motivational keynote speakers, celebrated for her ability to articulate the emotional realities of modern womanhood with warmth, intelligence and humour. Best known as the author of ‘Everything I Know About Love’, Dolly has built a powerful connection with audiences by speaking honestly about confidence, vulnerability, identity and the importance of female friendship. Her voice resonates strongly with women navigating personal growth, relationships and self-belief in a rapidly changing world.

Dolly’s career began in journalism, where she became a prominent columnist for The Sunday Times, first as a dating columnist and later as the paper’s much-loved agony aunt. Her writing blends cultural insight with personal experience, making complex emotions feel shared rather than isolating. Alongside her journalism, Dolly co-created and co-hosted ‘The High Low’, Britain’s leading women’s podcast during its run, reaching millions of listeners globally. The podcast became known for its thoughtful discussions on culture, politics and life, cementing Dolly’s reputation as a trusted and relatable voice for women.

Her achievements as an author are remarkable. ‘Everything I Know About Love’ became a Sunday Times bestseller, won a National Book Award, and was translated into over 25 languages. It was later adapted into a successful BBC and Peacock television series, written by Dolly herself. She has since published acclaimed fiction titles including ‘Ghosts’ and ‘Good Material’, further establishing her as a defining literary voice of her generation. Her influence has been recognised through inclusion on Forbes 30 Under 30, judging the Women’s Prize for Fiction, and receiving an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Exeter. Dolly has also taken her work live, performing sold-out theatre tours across the UK, including the London Palladium.

As a keynote speaker, Dolly brings the same honesty and emotional intelligence that defines her writing. Her talks focus on confidence, resilience, creativity and the power of female connection, delivered with humour and authenticity. She speaks openly about navigating adulthood, redefining success and learning self-acceptance, themes that resonate deeply with professional and personal audiences alike. Whether addressing corporate teams, leadership events or women’s networks, Dolly leaves audiences feeling seen, empowered and more confident in trusting themselves and their stories.