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Keynote SpeakerDanny Crates

Paralympic Gold Medallist, Executive Coach, Author, TV Presenter

Danny Crates is a globally recognised expert in high performance, resilience, and leadership. Drawing from his experience as a Paralympic gold medallist, former world champion and executive coach, Danny delivers actionable strategies that empower organisations and leaders to navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve sustained success.... Read more

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Popular Talks

Resilience – The Foundation of High Performance: Thriving in Change and Uncertainty.
The High-Performance Blueprint: Lessons from Elite Sport
The 5 Pillars of Elite Performance: A Winning Formula for Success
Workshop: Building a High-Performance culture within your Team – The Fundamentals, the Non-Negotiables, and the Unwritten Rules
Leading Through Change: Resilience for Modern Leadership

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Biography

Danny Crates is a globally recognised Resilience and High-Performance Speaker who helps organisations recover fast from setbacks, stay focused under pressure and build resilient, high-performing teams.

Drawing on his Paralympic gold-medal career and over two decades supporting global organisations, Danny knows that success today is rarely linear, it relies on resilience, adaptability and clarity under pressure.

Every keynote is tailored to your organisation’s goals, challenges and culture. Danny combines powerful storytelling with practical tools, giving leaders and teams methods they can use immediately to perform at a higher level. Whether on a main stage or in smaller leadership sessions, Danny delivers practical, memorable and high-impact content that sticks long after the event.

Core Themes:
Resilience in High-Pressure Environments
How teams stay composed, confident and clear under pressure.

Rapid Recovery After Setbacks
A practical method for bouncing back stronger when things go off-plan.

Performing Under Pressure
Consistency, clarity and focus when the stakes are high.

Leadership Resilience & Clarity
How leaders guide people through uncertainty, change and challenge.

Creating High-Performance Teams
Habits, behaviours and systems that support sustained success.

"Danny presented to our Young Professionals Business Resource Group in July 2023 and was an outstanding success. His unique experiences with many examples of overcoming adversity and preparing for success all resonated perfectly with the audience. The combination of visuals and videos and his relaxed mix of humour and honesty only add to the power of his message. As chair of the BRG I have received more subsequent messages from members about their enjoyment of Danny’s session than any other we have arranged. I cannot recommend Danny highly enough." Paul Rought, Head of Asset Management Oversight, Nuveen Real Estate

"Danny Crates' presentation at our recent leadership conference was exceptional and left a lasting impact on our team. He masterfully weaved in all the key points regarding fostering a culture of continuous improvement, emphasizing the importance of marginal gains, and inspiring us with his personal story." Cox automotive

"It was a great pleasure to work with Danny Crates.  Danny is a powerful & dynamic presenter who leaves a lasting impression. He inspired the entire team and delivered beyond expected; professional yet relaxed style and also touched people’s hearts. " Grohe

"The content and messaging was extremely relevant to the sales team in the room and an excellent mixture of sentiment and humor, and everyone learnt a lot around motivating themselves, breaking down big goals into easy to manage milestones." Johnson & Johnson

"Danny was brilliant and exactly what the conference required (i.e. a speech that had nothing to do with I.T). Even though his speech didn’t mention I.T. ,  it touched on themes of goal setting, improvement and achievement which were extremely relevant." Ellucian

"I just wanted to say another huge thank you for your contribution to the success of our former partner bash last night – your speech was hugely inspiring and I think you must have spoken to just about every guest by the end of the evening." Deloitte

"Danny worked with us at several of our events providing motivational speaking and an insight into the mind of a Paralympian.  With Danny’s passion, enthusiasm and great stories it is difficult for an audience not to be captivated." Coca Cola

"Danny provided an incredible motivational session, adapted to benefit our colleagues in Europe during a period of change. He emphasised key themes around resilience, teamwork and converting challenges into manageable goals for positive outcomes. Our colleagues appreciated his friendly, open and humorous delivery of highly complex and emotive themes and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. I would recommend Danny if you're looking to reset and refresh your culture." TD Securities

"We had the pleasure of welcoming Danny Crates to share his story at our Disability ERG speaker engagement. Danny tells his story with such warmth, humour, and openness, speaking candidly about the challenges of his journey as a Paralympian. It was a truly engaging and thought-provoking session that left the audience with a deeper appreciation of purpose, resilience, and how that links to performance." Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions

"Danny Crates' presentation at our recent leadership conference was exceptional and left a lasting impact on our team. He masterfully weaved in all the key points regarding fostering a culture of continuous improvement, emphasising the importance of marginal gains, and inspiring us with his personal story." Cox automotive

"Working with Danny at our inaugural Company Conference and Awards Dinner was an absolute delight. From the initial enquiry through to the delivery on the day Danny was 100% aligned to what we were wanting to achieve from his guest speaker session. Through Danny’s own challenges and experiences, it helped to embed our theme around leadership, teamwork and resilience which resonated well with our attendees. Danny took on the role of compere for our Awards Dinner which really helped to elevate the event to one of celebration that all were able to enjoy. Thankyou Danny for being an integral part of our inaugural event." Care Concern Group

"Danny was our guest speaker for our annual Mecca GM conference. He was a pleasure to work with, going to great lengths before the day to ensure that his material satisfied our needs and was organised and punctual in his preparation. On the day itself, we found him to be a powerful combination of professional yet personable - really connecting with the audience brilliantly. His presentation had been well choreographed to complement our business topic and there were obvious parallels to our world called out throughout the day, to help the audience join the dots up! There was a great balance of humility, drive and passion evident throughout the session, with occasional appropriate humour injections, making it a fun and digestible slot. A highly accomplished storyteller, it was clear that not only did Danny enjoy himself, but the audience also, and by the end of the session we all felt highly invested in his own journey, as well as energised and empowered to draw parallels to our own challenges." Mecca Bingo

Popular Talks by Danny Crates

Resilience – The Foundation of High Performance: Thriving in Change and Uncertainty.
What this keynote covers:

-Teams under pressure

-Change and uncertainty

-Low morale

-Missed targets

-Transformational periods

-Kick-off and leadership events

The Message:

In an unpredictable world, performance depends less on talent and more on the ability to recover fast when things go...

What this keynote covers:

-Teams under pressure

-Change and uncertainty

-Low morale

-Missed targets

-Transformational periods

-Kick-off and leadership events

The Message:

In an unpredictable world, performance depends less on talent and more on the ability to recover fast when things go wrong. Danny gives teams a practical, repeatable framework for resilience built from his Paralympic journey and his work with high-pressure teams globally.

Attendees Will Learn:

– A simple method to reset quickly after setbacks

-How to maintain focus when pressure spikes

-How to rebuild confidence and momentum

-How to stay composed in the face of uncertainty

-How to embed resilience behaviours every day

Outcome:

Teams leave with a resilience system they can apply immediately improving performance, confidence and clarity across the organisation.
The High-Performance Blueprint: Lessons from Elite Sport
What does it take to consistently perform at the highest level? In this dynamic and engaging keynote, Danny Crates unpacks the fundamental principles of high performance, drawing on his experiences as a Paralympic gold medallist and elite athlete. He reveals how the mindset, discipline, and strategies used in world-class sport...
What does it take to consistently perform at the highest level? In this dynamic and engaging keynote, Danny Crates unpacks the fundamental principles of high performance, drawing on his experiences as a Paralympic gold medallist and elite athlete. He reveals how the mindset, discipline, and strategies used in world-class sport can be applied to business, leadership, and personal growth.
By exploring the key components of success—mindset, resilience, teamwork, goal-setting, and adaptability—Danny provides a practical blueprint for individuals and teams to unlock their full potential and thrive under pressure.
Attendees will learn:
- The essential traits that define high performers in sport and business.
- How to build a resilient mindset and maintain focus in high-pressure situations.
- The role of goal-setting and marginal gains in driving sustained success.
- How to foster a winning culture within teams and organizations
Attendees will gain clear, actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately to enhance performance, drive results, and create a culture of continuous improvement within their teams and organisations.
The 5 Pillars of Elite Performance: A Winning Formula for Success
Success—whether in sport, business, or life—is not built on talent alone. It requires a structured approach, a clear purpose, and the right mindset. In this powerful keynote, Danny Crates shares his 5 Pillars of Performance, a proven framework that has driven him to Paralympic gold and helped countless individuals and...
Success—whether in sport, business, or life—is not built on talent alone. It requires a structured approach, a clear purpose, and the right mindset. In this powerful keynote, Danny Crates shares his 5 Pillars of Performance, a proven framework that has driven him to Paralympic gold and helped countless individuals and teams achieve excellence. By breaking down the essential elements of peak performance. Danny provides a practical and inspiring guide to achieving sustained success. He explores how high performers set meaningful goals, build strong support networks, create clear action plans, and leverage small, consistent improvements to reach the top.

Attendees will learn:
- Clear Targets (Goals) – Define what success looks like.
- Purpose/Why: Understanding the deeper reason behind your ambitions to fuel resilience and commitment.
- Blueprint (The Roadmap) – Craft a plan that delivers results.
- Winning Environment (The Team) – Surround yourself with the right people.
- Edge (Incremental Gains) – Master the 1% improvements.
This keynote equips individuals, leaders, and teams with the tools and strategies needed to elevate performance, take ownership of their journey, and apply elite performance principles to their own success.
Workshop: Building a High-Performance culture within your Team – The Fundamentals, the Non-Negotiables, and the Unwritten Rules
In this workshop, I share the characteristics and behaviours my coach both expected and instilled in his athletes—principles that shaped how we lived and trained as a group and I still stand by today. These values acted as our compass, providing a shared standard to hold each other accountable. While...

In this workshop, I share the characteristics and behaviours my coach both expected and instilled in his athletes—principles that shaped how we lived and trained as a group and I still stand by today. These values acted as our compass, providing a shared standard to hold each other accountable. While most businesses have a set of organisational values, the real question is: what do those values mean to everyone within a team? We start by defining what “high performance” truly looks like in your context, then work collaboratively to create a tailored blueprint for your team—one that aligns seamlessly with your organisation’s values while giving your people a clear, actionable framework for performance and accountability.
Leading Through Change: Resilience for Modern Leadership
What this keynote covers:

–Leadership through uncertainty

–Team resilience

–Confidence & clarity

–Leading with composure

Change doesn’t break teams uncertainty does. In this keynote, Danny gives leaders a clear, practical framework for guiding their people through high-pressure periods with clarity, composure, and confidence. It’s a...

What this keynote covers:

–Leadership through uncertainty

–Team resilience

–Confidence & clarity

–Leading with composure

Change doesn’t break teams uncertainty does. In this keynote, Danny gives leaders a clear, practical framework for guiding their people through high-pressure periods with clarity, composure, and confidence. It’s a session built for modern leadership: straightforward, grounded, and immediately applicable.

Attendees Will Learn:

–How to lead teams through ambiguity

–How to build psychological resilience

–How to keep teams focused when plans shift

–How to support people emotionally and operationally

Outcome:

Stronger leadership capability, clearer communication, and a more resilient team culture.