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Paralympic champion & resilience expert

Aaron Phipps

Overcome adversity and achieve peak performance with Aaron Phipps, speaker, Paralympic gold medallist. Aaron inspires organisations through resilience training and disability inclusion, recognised among the UK's top 100 most influential people with disabilities.

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Aaron Phipps, Speaker | Paralympic Champion, Athlete
Aaron Phipps

Aaron Phipps

London, United Kingdom

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Aaron Phipps's biography

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  • Gold Medal Winning Paralympian in Wheelchair Rugby
  • First Amputee to Summit Kilimanjaro Unassisted
  • Competed in Two London Marathons
Aaron Phipps, speaker, is a Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby athlete and Paralympic gold medallist. At 15, he had both legs and most fingers amputated due to blood poisoning from meningitis. His sporting journey began with a 10km fundraising wheelchair race for the Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF). He initially focused on wheelchair racing, competing in two London Marathons, including a fourth-place finish in 2009 with a time under two hours. Aaron joined the GB Wheelchair Rugby squad and was selected for the 2012 London Paralympic Games, where he scored over half of his team’s points. In 2016, he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for MRF and Shaw Trust, using a specially adapted off-road wheelchair. When his wheelchair failed, he reached the summit after four days of trekking on his hands and knees, becoming the first amputee to achieve this without assistance. This feat received national attention and was featured in a Channel 5 documentary. In 2017, Aaron returned to Wheelchair Rugby. Despite challenges, his team improved from 5th in the world to the top, achieving this during a global pandemic. They became the first European team to win a medal in wheelchair rugby and secured Paralympics GB’s first gold medal in a team sport. Aaron has been recognised as one of the top 100 most influential people in the UK with disabilities.

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Topics, sessions and talks

Blood, Sweat, and Wheelchairs
Aaron Phipps shares his inspiring journey from becoming an amputee at 15 to achieving the coveted Gold Medal. He reflects on the challenges he faced and the determination that propelled him forward. Attendees will gain insights into resilience, the power of perseverance, and the importance of setting goals, all while being motivated by Aaron's remarkable story of triumph over adversity.
Aint No Mountain High Enough
Aaron Phipps achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first British disabled person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. His inspiring journey showcases resilience and determination, proving that physical limitations can be overcome. Attendees will learn about Aaron's challenges, the strategies he employed to conquer the mountain, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. His story serves as a powerful reminder that with the right mindset, anything is possible.
Path To Gold
Aaron Phipps, alongside his performance coach Jon Cooper, shares an intimate look at the emotional journey of high-performance sport. During the pandemic, they crafted innovative performance processes without funding, daring to redefine success. Attendees will explore how to continuously improve, challenge established guidelines, and transform past failures into future successes. This talk offers a roadmap for teams and businesses to achieve new heights and create a lasting legacy.

Why we recommend booking Aaron

Book Aaron Phipps, MBE, to inspire your team with his incredible journey from life-threatening illness to Paralympic gold. His story of resilience, determination, and breaking barriers will motivate your audience to overcome their own challenges. Aaron's unique experiences and achievements make him a compelling speaker who can drive your team to new heights.

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Testimonials

It's a rare and exciting thing to meet a person who can make you rethink your approach to life but Aaron did just that. He kept a diverse audience of Telco Execs hanging on his every word with his balance of brutal honesty, humour and authenticity. Aaron's unique story is interesting in its own right but add in his skills of audience engagement and you've got an incredible motivational speaker and presenter. Can not recommend highly enough!

Telefónica UK

I was hooked on your every word. The way you connected with your audience, and told your story was so impactful and engaging. The determination and resilience you showed through your journey is something we can all learn from and truly does challenge the 'dis' in 'disabled'. The talk was brilliant and a true emotion rollercoaster. You had me laughing, crying and everything in between during your speech. It was very engaging and we all took so much away from it.

HSBC

Thank you so much for coming to speak at the PwC Southampton AGM in September. The feedback from the day was that is was the best AGM we have ever had – and you played a huge role in this. You were candid, authentic and your style was warm and funny. You were truly inspirational! The team have been raving about you! Thank you so much!

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