Cor Hutton

Cor Hutton had an irritating cough in 2013. When it worsened, she went to hospital, collapsing in the waiting room. It turned out to be pneumonia, which rapidly turned into sepsis, and she was given a 5% chance of survival. Against all odds, Cor lived, however doctors were forced to amputate both her hands and her feet. Within four months of losing her limbs, single mum Cor defied doctors with her progress when she walked a mile through Glasgow city centre on prosthetic legs.

Known for her honesty, humour and remarkable resilience, Cor delivers powerful keynote talks that challenge perceptions of disability, inspire audiences to rethink adversity and leave a lasting impact long after the event has ended.

Within a year of leaving hospital she founded Finding Your Feet, a charity dedicated to supporting amputees through wellbeing activities, social connection and confidence-building programmes. Today the organisation provides clubs, events and support services across multiple regions of Scotland and has raised millions of pounds to help amputees rebuild their independence and sense of possibility. Cor continues to lead the charity day to day, working closely with the community of amputees she proudly calls “Troopers”.

Alongside her work with the charity, Cor has achieved remarkable personal milestones that demonstrate her relentless determination. She became the first female quadruple amputee to climb Ben Nevis, before going on to achieve another world-first as the first female quadruple amputee to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. She also became the first Scot to undergo a double hand transplant, a pioneering procedure that marked another extraordinary chapter in her recovery.

Cor’s story has captured international attention. She has spoken at TEDx Glasgow and has been widely featured across major media including This Morning, The One Show, Sky News, the BBC and international outlets such as Fox News. Her advocacy has extended beyond awareness raising into meaningful action, including lobbying the Scottish Government to increase public understanding of sepsis and improve support for those affected.

She is also the author of the inspiring book Finding Your Feet, which chronicles her journey from life-threatening illness to rebuilding her life with purpose and determination. Her work has earned widespread praise and public support from figures including HRH Prince William, Andy Murray and Nicola Sturgeon, reflecting the powerful impact of her story.

As a keynote speaker, Cor Hutton brings extraordinary authenticity, warmth and perspective to the stage. Her talks explore resilience, mindset and the power of refusing to be defined by circumstance. Audiences leave not only inspired but challenged to rethink their own approach to adversity, possibility and what it truly means to keep going when life takes an unexpected turn.

To book Motivational Speaker Cor Hutton, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com