Verity Smith is a blind International dressage rider, singer, songwriter and author. She believes in advocating the ability in disability and relishes the challenge of defying convention and breaking down boundaries. Having already represented Great Britain as a member of Team GB, Verity Smith now rides for France. She is... Read more
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Verity Smith is a blind International dressage rider, singer, songwriter and author. She believes in advocating the ability in disability and relishes the challenge of defying convention and breaking down boundaries.
Having already represented Great Britain as a member of Team GB, Verity Smith now rides for France. She is now training to be the first rider to represent her country in both the Olympics and Paralympics at Paris 2024. – the first rider to ever do so. It is a bold ambition but not an impossible goal as she is already ranked 12th in France Elite able bodied dressage and is on the French Para squad.
Verity’s ability and attitude led Land Rover to choose her for their ‘Can and Will’ Campaign which celebrated human ambition, determination and achievement, captured in the stories of people who have conquered personal and physical challenges to realise their dreams.
As a singer / songwriter she has written and worked with amongst others Ivor Novello winner – Sacha Skarbek, Grammy nominee – Paul Herman, Oscar winner – Craig Armstrong. As well as written and released her acoustic album ‘La Verity’, which debuted at The Purcel Rooms, South Bank, London.
She wrote and published her first book ‘The Gropers Guide ‘ which was favourably reviewed by Ivan Nabokov. This is the first part of her autobiography which offers a humorous insight into the hidden world of the unseen.
Featured in CNN International Human to Hero World Sports series, which won Gold at the 2015 New York Festivals, World Best Film & Television Awards in the Human Interest Story in Television News.
A documentary is being made which will follow Verity’s journey with emphasis on changing perceptions. This is not a ‘fly on the wall’ but a film documentary. The Director of Photography is Frank Dow, a 2015 Bafta and Oscar Nominee and Emmy Winner. A clip from the documentary has been seen by over four million people since featuring on BBC Gloucestershire Facebook page alone.
As a speaker, Verity Smith has inspired, motivated, educated and entertained by her positive attitude. Through her experiences, she encourages and persuades the audience to think about what can be achieved through persistence, determination, focus and, most of all, humour. Speaking at events for clients such as Ariat Europe, Brand Exchange London, Harmonie Mutuelle, League of Angels London, Lions Club, Orange, Primary Club UK and Tictrac.
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You can book Verity Smith through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Verity's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Verity Smith's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Verity tailored to your event.
Verity Smith speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Verity to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Verity Smith for events worldwide, subject to Verity's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Verity Smith is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Verity can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Verity Smith on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Verity can offer.
Verity Smith delivers keynotes in English, French. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Verity Smith's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Verity's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Verity Smith can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Verity's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Verity Smith is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Verity Smith, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Verity's current availability for your dates.