Founder & Managing Director of Delphinus TMC LTD, Former Coaching Development Officer for Sports Coach UK, Active Sports Manager for Derbyshire Sport & UKCP-Cerified Clinician
Vicky Bailey’s Biography:
Vicky Bailey is a respected psychotherapist, performance coach and workplace wellbeing specialist whose career has been dedicated to helping individuals and organisations achieve sustainable success while protecting mental health and resilience. Best known as the founder and Managing Director of Delphinus tmc Ltd, Vicky has spent more than two decades working with elite athletes, senior leaders and corporate teams to improve performance, manage pressure and develop healthier workplace cultures. Her unique combination of expertise across sport, psychology and leadership has made her a highly sought-after keynote speaker for organisations looking to enhance wellbeing, resilience and human performance.
Vicky’s professional journey began in sport development, where she held a series of influential positions focused on coaching, participation and talent development. She started as a Coaching Development Officer for Sports Coach UK before progressing to Recreation Development Manager at the National Playing Fields Association and later Active Sports Manager for Derbyshire Sport. Building on this experience, she launched Delphinus Sport, a consultancy that specialised in supporting elite athletes as they transitioned from competitive careers into new professional opportunities. She subsequently served as a specialist Sports College Lecturer at Loughborough College before joining the NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport Unit as a Development Officer. Her growing interest in psychology, behaviour and performance led to the creation of Delphinus tmc Limited, an elite psychotherapy and performance coaching practice serving senior corporate leaders, businesses and high performing individuals. Alongside this work, she also completed a successful five-year tenure as a Wellbeing Adviser at the internationally recognised Loughborough University.
Throughout her career, Vicky has earned recognition for her expertise in behavioural management, workplace wellbeing and stress reduction. Her insights have been featured in leading regional trade publications, where she shared innovative approaches to managing workplace pressures and improving organisational performance. As an accredited UKCP-verified clinician, she combines evidence-based psychotherapy with practical leadership and performance strategies, enabling audiences to gain actionable tools they can implement immediately within their organisations.
Why Hire Vicky Bailey?
Vicky is hired as a keynote speaker because she brings extensive experience across sport, education, safeguarding, psychotherapy, and corporate performance. Having worked with elite athletes, university communities, senior executives and business leaders, she understands the challenges of performing under pressure in a rapidly changing world. Her presentations are engaging, insightful and grounded in real-world experience, providing audiences with practical strategies for resilience, wellbeing, leadership and sustainable high performance. Organisations value her ability to translate complex psychological concepts into clear, relevant and impactful lessons that inspire lasting behavioural change.
Vicky Bailey’s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Vicky Bailey’s remarkable career:
- 2020 – Formally registered as an accredited, UKCP-verified clinician with the Psychology Today network
- 2015 – Published breakthrough insights on workplace behavioural management and corporate stress reduction in leading regional trade publications
- 2011 – Founded and became the Managing Director of Delphinus tmc Ltd
- 2010 – Successfully incorporated Delphinus tmc Limited at Companies House to service senior corporate managers and businesses
- 2004 – Appointed as a Development Officer for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) within their Child Protection in Sport Unit
- 2003 – Served as a specialist Sports College Lecturer at Loughborough College
- 2002 – Launched Delphinus Sport
- 1999 – Named the Active Sports Manager for Derbyshire Sport, advancing local athletic talent pipelines
- 1998 – Appointed as the Recreation Development Manager at the National Playing Fields Association
- 1996 – Appointed as a Coaching Development Officer for Sports Coach UK
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Testimonials
“Vicky Bailey is an outstanding keynote speaker who combines decades of experience in elite sport, psychotherapy and corporate wellbeing to deliver practical, evidence-based insights on resilience, performance and leadership. Engaging, relatable and highly credible, she equips audiences with actionable strategies to thrive under pressure and create healthier, higher performing workplaces.” – David Simms
Speaking Topics
Vicky Bailey‘s Official Keynote Topics:
- Productivity
- Development
- Sports
- Athletics
How Much Does Vicky Bailey Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Vicky Bailey?
Vicky Bailey’s speaking fees typically reflect their exceptional career and international demand. Engagements vary depending on location, format, and duration; keynote appearances, conferences, and international events may command higher fees due to travel and preparation requirements.