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Paralympic champion & strategic leader

Sarah Storey

Unlock peak performance and resilience with Sarah Storey, speaker and Paralympic champion. Sarah works with organisations to build high-performance cultures, drive inclusive leadership, and navigate change, delivering insights as Britain's most decorated Paralympian with 19 gold medals.

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Sarah Storey

Sarah Storey

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Sarah Storey's biography

At a glance

  • Britain's most decorated Paralympic athlete
  • Multiple gold medal winner across swimming and cycling
  • Member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes' Council
Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most decorated Paralympian, brings extraordinary athletic achievement and strategic leadership expertise to her speaking engagements, offering practical insights on performance excellence and resilience. As a 30-time Paralympic medallist with 19 golds across nine consecutive Games, Dame Sarah has conquered both swimming and cycling at elite levels. Her remarkable career spans three decades, featuring 43 World Championship titles and competition success against able-bodied athletes as a six-time British national track champion. She was appointed a Dame Commander in the 2013 New Year Honours, having previously been awarded an MBE in 1998 and OBE in 2009.  Sport is a central part of Dame Sarah’s life. She is the Interim Chair of Lancashire County Cricket Club, as well as being the Active Travel Commissioner for Greater Manchester, where she oversees Active Travel on behalf of the Mayor, and a Non-Executive Director at the Department for Transport.  Dame Sarah has also been appointed a Visiting Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University, where she plays a key role in the promotion and research of women’s health. Audiences gain practical frameworks for maintaining peak performance under pressure, strategies for successful career transitions and reinvention, and actionable methods for building inclusive team environments that maximise potential. Sarah's presentations blend high-performance principles with real-world applications relevant across sectors. Book Dame Sarah for an unforgettable keynote that transforms athletic excellence into business advantage, leaving your audience inspired and equipped with practical performance tools

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Topics, sessions and talks

Overcoming Adversity And Achieving Excellence
Dame Sarah Storey DBE, a renowned Paralympian athlete, embodies resilience and excellence in elite sports. Attendees will hear inspiring stories of her triumphs and the challenges she overcame on her journey from swimming to cycling. Sarah's remarkable transition and achievements have solidified her status as a sports legend. Participants will learn valuable lessons about perseverance, determination, and the pursuit of excellence from her extraordinary experiences.
Leadership And Motivation In Elite Sports
Dame Sarah Storey DBE shares her self-driven approach, inspiring audiences to pursue their ambitions. As a speaker, she draws from her experiences in sports to motivate individuals to excel in their competitive endeavors. Attendees will learn how to harness their potential and achieve success at the highest levels, gaining valuable insights into personal motivation and goal-setting strategies.
Disability, Inclusion, And Empowerment
Dame Sarah Storey DBE, a dedicated advocate for individuals with disabilities, highlights her efforts to make swimming accessible for everyone. She emphasises the importance of inclusivity in sports and how swimming can serve as a vital tool for preventing health issues. Attendees will gain insights into creating more inclusive environments for all.

Why we recommend booking Dame Sarah

Britain's most decorated Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey delivers transformative keynotes that translate her extraordinary athletic achievements into practical business strategies for performance excellence, resilience, and inclusive leadership. Book Dame Sarah today to equip your team with powerful frameworks for maintaining peak performance under pressure while adapting to changing circumstances in today's complex business environment.

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Testimonials

Fantastic, she really engaged.

Zurich

Her message was so strong. She was so inspiring and the message wasn't just about equality, she also motivated people to "take charge" and follow their dreams - I felt this could be applied to all sorts of things such as having a goal at work and using personal ambition to achieve it - not sitting back and waiting for others do it for you.

Torbay Council

I wish to thank Sarah most sincerely for her excellent contribution to our Conference and for helping to make it a successful and thought provoking event. Sarah's after dinner speech was very well received and the evaluation sheets were full of positive feedback from those who attended. To be honest I have never seen such a positive response to one of our after-dinner speakers!

Helen Russell

NASUWT

Featured Projects

Sarah Storey - Meet the Paralympians with Sarah Storey book cover
Sarah Storey - Legend: Sarah Storey book cover

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