Orla Chennaoui is a multilingual TV sports presenter, host and journalist with experience working in both hard news and sport. Orla is driven to spread the messages that she has learnt through her career, life and years of interviewing the most successful athletes in the world.
In 2019 Orla became a lead presenter for Eurosport and specialises in cycling, presenting on location from multiple Tours de France, Giros d’Italia and Vuelta a Espana as well as three Olympic Games (London, Rio and Tokyo) and one Commonwealth Games (Glasgow). Orla hosts live events such as Rouleur Live, the Women in Sport Summit and corporate events for clients such as adidas, Yamaha and Ford. Away from presenting, Orla is a keen part time yogi, outdoor swimmer, and full time Mum.
In early 2023, Orla launched a personal venture, Ten Times Braver – a community of support, events, motivational speaking and actionable wisdom to help people overcome the fears holding each of us back. Orla is driven to spread the messages that she has learnt through her career, life and years of interviewing the most successful athletes in the world. This is embodied on Instagram @TenTimesBraver but is also brought to life through a passionate and personal motivational speech that she can tailor according to a client’s requirements. Topics areas that can be included but are not limited to:
- Fear of failure in business
- Using fear for good
- Science of having fun and why it matters
- Good habits and how to form them
- Meditation and breathwork sessions
Orla talks about her own career as a journalist and sports presenter, her journey to get there through battles with everyday sexism, anxiety and dealing with judgement, how she has found her way to not caring what others think while simultaneously craving acceptance and learning to completely trust herself. She talks about living life to its fullest, the spotlight effect and the Stoic philosophies including Momento Mori – the practice of remembering that we all must die.
