Stef Reid
Keynote Speaker, Broadcaster, Paralympian, World Champion
Stef Reid, a world champion (2017) and four-time Paralympian, is a trailblazer in breaking boundaries and achieving excellence. As a triple Paralympic medalist and five-time world record holder, she exemplifies resilience and determination. Beyond her sporting achievements, Stef’s versatility shines through as a keynote speaker, broadcaster, executive coach, actor, and fashion model, including being the first amputee to grace the London Fashion Week catwalk.
Full Profile
Transforming Adversity Into High Performance
Stef Reid is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, broadcaster, executive coach, and broadcaster whose story transforms events and empowers audiences to see possibility where others encounter limits. A four-time Paralympian and world champion long jumper, Stef’s journey from life-changing injury to the pinnacle of elite sport embodies resilience, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
As an athlete, Stef’s track record includes three Paralympic medals and five world records. Beyond the field, she has inspired global audiences with her vibrant presence at events for clients such as BP, Sky, Bloomberg, Visa, McLaren, and Wunderman. Not only was she the first amputee to walk the London Fashion Week catwalk, she demonstrated mastery and adaptability competing on “Dancing on Ice.”
Unlocking Resilience, Performance and Inclusion
Stef’s sought-after sessions tackle the real issues facing today’s organisations:
- Resilience and the adaptive mindset needed for high performers to thrive and drive growth, even when faced with disruption or change.
- Harnessing diversity as a genuine source of competitive advantage, cultivating innovation and fresh thinking across teams.
- Overcoming traditional biases and unlocking individual potential to foster transformative leadership and robust wellbeing in the workplace.
Organisations choose Stef Reid to address challenges that matter:
- Creating cultures where difference drives ingenuity
- Helping teams unlock adaptive thinking and collaborative problem-solving
- Building resilience for sustained motivation in fast-changing environments
- Championing well-being and mental health for high performance
Stef’s sessions deliver both inspiration and strategic value, making her an ideal choice for leadership summits, corporate conferences, and transformation initiatives. Her ability to tailor her message ensures an authentic, memorable experience that moves audiences, and businesses, forward.
Talks
High performance systems and businesses know that sustained success requires fresh ideas and original thinking. For them, diversity has never been about ticking a box. It’s about finding a competitive edge. They know that the best ideas come from a room full of diverse thinkers and a diverse range of experiences. We can all learn to unleash the power of our unique perspective and develop a culture that encourages innovation.
Life rarely unfolds as we expect it to. In world that continues to surprise, the ability to adapt to any set of circumstances is the foundation of sustained high performance. Adapting is hard work and it takes courage and resilience to experiment and innovate. And the question people keep asking is “How do we show up day after day, full of passion and motivation?” This session will get audiences excited about change, excited about challenges, and excited about moving outside their comfort zones!
High performing bodies and minds are not just for elite athletes. They are necessary for anyone serious about bringing their ideas and goals to life. Our bodies matter because they are the means by which we take action in the real world. Our mental health matters because big goals take time, and we need to protect our capacity to ride out the bumps. This is a talk that inspires audiences to action by helping them see their potential and believe they are worth the investment.