Resilience & High Performance Speaker
Paralympic Gold Medallist | Executive Coach | Author | TV Presenter
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Danny Crates is one of the UK’s most decorated Paralympians - a gold medallist, world and European champion, former world record holder, and the proud flag bearer for Great Britain at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.
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Today, Danny is a globally recognised Resilience and High Performance Speaker, helping organisations and leaders recover fast from setbacks and perform at a high level under pressure. His keynotes blend powerful Paralympic storytelling with practical tools that teams can use immediately, making him a trusted choice for events focused on resilience, leadership, culture and change.
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Voted one of the world’s top motivational speakers and a winner of multiple industry awards, Danny has delivered high-impact sessions for some of the world’s biggest brands across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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Alongside his speaking work, Danny is also an executive coach, published author and experienced TV presenter.
Speaker for business
Video testimonial from a recent Deloitte presentation.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Whether on a main stage or in smaller leadership sessions, Danny delivers practical, memorable and high-impact content that sticks long after the event.
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Core Themes Danny Speaks On:
Resilience in High-Pressure Environments
How teams stay composed, confident and clear under pressure.
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Rapid Recovery After Setbacks
A practical method for bouncing back stronger when things go off-plan.
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Performing Under Pressure
Consistency, clarity and focus when the stakes are high.
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Leadership Resilience & Clarity
How leaders guide people through uncertainty, change and challenge.
Creating High-Performance Teams
Habits, behaviours and systems that support sustained success.
Television Highlights:
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Channel 4 Paralympic Games coverage — London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024
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Channel 4 Para Athletics Championships — Presenter and pundit
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BBC Truth or Scare — Presenter (2017–2019)
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Celebrety Master Chef
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BDO World Darts Championships — Live reporter (2017 & 2018)
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World Para Athletics (London and Doha) — Presenter/host
Danny’s media background reinforces his strength on stage: he is confident, composed and engaging in high-pressure, live environments.
Podcasts:
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Danny is a sought-after podcast guest, known for his openness, honesty and humour. He shares stories from his early sporting career, life-changing accident and gold-medal journey — along with the high-performance and resilience principles that sit behind them.
His episodes regularly explore:
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Resilience in adversity
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High-performance culture
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Mindset under pressure
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Leadership and personal growth
These conversations give listeners a deeper look at the tools he now teaches to leaders and organisations.
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Corporate Film Work:
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Danny brings energy, credibility and natural on-camera presence to corporate videos, brand films and internal communications.
He has worked with companies across the UK and internationally to:
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Deliver scripts clearly and authentically
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Present key messages with warmth and authority
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Bring corporate narratives to life on camera
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Write or refine pieces to camera where needed
His experience in both live and recorded formats ensures organisations receive polished, engaging and professional results.
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Radio:
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Danny also hosted his own BBC Essex radio show, “Inspirational Essex,” where he interviewed guests with powerful personal stories. Across 13 weeks, he led conversations, drove the desk and managed live studio elements, demonstrating versatility, composure and strong communication skills.
