Danny Crates
Keynote Speaker: British Paralympic Gold Medalist; Resilience & Executive Coach Unlocking Elite Performance in Business
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Danny Crates Biography
Danny Crates is a globally recognized expert in high performance, resilience, and leadership. Drawing from his experience as a Paralympic gold medallist, former world champion and executive coach, Crates delivers actionable strategies that empower organizations and leaders to navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve sustained success.
At just 21, Crates faced a life-altering challenge when he lost his right arm in a devastating accident. Refusing to let it define him, he embraced a positive mindset, focused on the future, and made a remarkable return to the rugby field within six months. Soon after, he transitioned into Paralympic sport, where he rapidly ascended to the top—winning bronze in Sydney 2000 then gold in the 800m at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games and setting a new world record that same year. His decorated career saw him claim every major title in the sport, including the World Championships, European Championships, and Paralympic World Cup. Two decades on, he still holds the British 400m and 800m record.
Crates’s impact extended beyond competition. He was honored as Great Britain’s flag bearer at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Opening Ceremony and played a key role as a London 2012 Ambassador, helping bring the Games to the UK.
Since retiring from international athletics, Crates has become a highly sought-after keynote speaker, known for his dynamic stage presence, engaging delivery, and ability to captivate audiences. He has delivered impactful keynotes, leadership sessions, and corporate training worldwide for over 25 years, working with businesses, executives, and teams to elevate their performance.
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Danny Crates Speaking Topics
In an unpredictable world, performance depends less on talent and more on the ability to recover fast when things go wrong. Danny Crates gives teams a practical, repeatable framework for resilience built from his Paralympic journey and his work with high-pressure teams globally.
What this keynote covers:
- Teams under pressure
- Change and uncertainty
- Low morale
- Missed targets
- Transformational periods
- Kick-off and leadership events
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 behaviors every day
Outcome: Teams leave with a resilience system they can apply immediately improving performance, confidence and clarity across the organization.
Change doesn’t break teams uncertainty does. In this keynote, Danny Crates 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.
What this keynote covers:
- Leadership through uncertainty
- Team resilience
- Confidence & clarity
- Leading with composure
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.
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 organizations.
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.
How do I book Danny Crates to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Danny Crates for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Danny Crates, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Danny Crates or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Danny Crates for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Danny Crates, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Danny Crates are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Danny Crates, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Danny Crates speak about?
Danny Crates is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Paralympics, Disability, Athlete, Olympic Athlete, Personal Growth, Inspirational, Overcoming Adversity, Resilience, Mindset, Peak Performance, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Host & Emcee, Change Management, Business Leadership, Motivational and European Heritage.
Where does Danny Crates travel from?
Danny Crates generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Danny Crates?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Danny Crates for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Danny Crates for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Danny Crates or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Danny Crates is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Paralympics, Disability and Athlete. The estimated speaking fee range to book Danny Crates for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Danny Crates generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Oz Sanchez, John Register and Tatyana McFadden. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Danny Crates for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Danny Crates Speaking Topics
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Resilience - The Foundation of High Performance: Thriving in Change and Uncertainty
In an unpredictable world, performance depends less on talent and more on the ability to recover fast when things go wrong. Danny Crates gives teams a practical, repeatable framework for resilience built from his Paralympic journey and his work with high-pressure teams globally.
What this keynote covers:
- Teams under pressure
- Change and uncertainty
- Low morale
- Missed targets
- Transformational periods
- Kick-off and leadership events
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 behaviors every day
Outcome: Teams leave with a resilience system they can apply immediately improving performance, confidence and clarity across the organization.
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Leading Through Change: Resilience for Modern Leadership
Change doesn’t break teams uncertainty does. In this keynote, Danny Crates 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.
What this keynote covers:
- Leadership through uncertainty
- Team resilience
- Confidence & clarity
- Leading with composure
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.
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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 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 organizations.
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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 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.
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How do I book Danny Crates to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Danny Crates for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Danny Crates, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Danny Crates or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Danny Crates for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Danny Crates, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Danny Crates are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Danny Crates, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Danny Crates speak about?
Danny Crates is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Paralympics, Disability, Athlete, Olympic Athlete, Personal Growth, Inspirational, Overcoming Adversity, Resilience, Mindset, Peak Performance, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Host & Emcee, Change Management, Business Leadership, Motivational and European Heritage. -
Where does Danny Crates travel from?
Danny Crates generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Danny Crates?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Danny Crates for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Danny Crates for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Danny Crates or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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