Mikaela as
Speaker & Inspirator

Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky is a pioneering racing driver from Värmland who has made motorsport history on several occasions. As the first female driver to receive the Motorprinsens Medal from the Royal Swedish Academy, she has proven that determination and passion can break through barriers. With victories in the STCC, Porsche Sprint Challenge, and as the Swedish Extreme E champion, she inspires others to dream big and never give up.

Talking Points

Elite Athlete
in Motorsport

An inspiring story about her journey in motorsport, from childhood to success in STCC and Extreme E

Sustainable Development
& Technology

Combining racing with the development of sustainable technology through Extreme E

Mental strength
& Performance

To perform at the highest level requires mental strength, built through continuous work on mindset

Following Your Passion

Daring to forge your own path, despite obstacles and resistance

Equality

Breaking glass ceilings and fighting against prejudice as a woman in a male-dominated world

Teamwork

You may be alone behind the wheel, but getting both car and driver to peak performance is truly a team effort

Previous Clients

Fotografiska:

TATA Consultancy

Lecture Type:

Educational / Informative / Inspirational, Activates the audience

Perfect For:

Organizations and companies that want to inspire positive change and raise issues of equality and sustainability, while gaining an exciting insight into the world of sports.

Mikaela tailors her presentations to meet the needs of each client, ensuring that every talk feels both relevant and inspiring. Her lectures are rooted in personal experiences from the world of motorsport, with central themes such as mental strength, teamwork, and the courage to follow one's passion.

By sharing her journey as a female driver in a male-dominated sport, Mikaela demonstrates the power of overcoming adversity and breaking through glass ceilings. Her stories instill a sense of hope in the audience and highlight that it is possible to change one's mindset, no matter how challenging the path may seem.

Mikaela combines high-level racing with her commitment to sustainable technology and equality through the Extreme E series. She shows how motorsport can act as a catalyst for technological innovation and positive social change.

Her presentations leave the audience feeling inspired and with a fresh perspective on shifting their mindset. Mikaela instills hope for a sustainable and equal future, demonstrating that it is possible to overcome obstacles and break barriers, even as a minority within a group.

Mikaela grew up in a motorsport family where racing was always a natural part of life. Yet, it wasn't an obvious path from the start – it wasn't until she inherited her brother's go-kart at the age of ten that her passion truly ignited. The road to success was anything but straightforward; in the beginning, finishing second to last felt like a victory. But Mikaela never let setbacks discourage her. With unwavering determination and relentless drive, she steadily moved closer to the top – a journey that shaped her life philosophy: "Never give up."

Alongside her passion for racing, Mikaela pursued a technical education in high school with a focus on architecture. She stood out as the top student of her class and was awarded a scholarship upon graduation. This combination of technical knowledge and athletic ambition has given her a unique platform to inspire others.

Through dedication and passion, Mikaela has achieved an international career in motorsport, competing professionally for 13 seasons worldwide – from the glaciers of Greenland and the beaches of Senegal to the vast deserts of Saudi Arabia and Chile. Every race has presented challenges but also opportunities for growth and development.

As a woman in a male-dominated world, Mikaela has faced resistance and prejudice, but her determination has enabled her to break through glass ceilings and pave the way for other young women in the sport. By challenging norms, she has not only fulfilled her dreams but also inspired others to dare to do the same.

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Mikaela conveys hope for a sustainable and equal future and shows that it is possible to overcome obstacles and break glass ceilings, even as a minority in a group.

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Mikaela as Speaker & Inspirator