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Speaking for business

Danny Crates is an international 800m athlete and experienced performance coach who works with businesses, leaders, and teams to help them unlock the habits, mindset, and behaviours that drive high performance.

Blending insights from elite sport with over two decades of experience supporting global organisations, Danny knows that success is never a straight line—and resilience, adaptability, and focus are often the difference-makers.

Before every session, Danny takes the time to understand the goals, culture, and challenges of your business. Every presentation is built around your needs—crafted to energise, challenge, and equip your people to raise their game.

Whether on stage or in more intimate team sessions, Danny delivers practical strategies and powerful storytelling that leave a lasting impact.

 

Popular Topics Include:

  • Danny’s 5 Pillars of Performance

  • Incremental Gains & Continuous Improvement

  • Learning from Setbacks & Failure

  • Controlling the Controllables

  • Performing Under Pressure

  • Building Resilience

  • Growth Mindset in Action

  • Embracing Discomfort & Stretching Limits

  • Creating and Sustaining High-Performance Teams

  • Maintaining a Positive, Proactive Mindset

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Signature Keynote presentations:

 

The Resilient Mindset: Thriving in Change and Uncertainty

Synopsis:
In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, resilience is the key to sustained success. In this inspiring keynote, Danny Crates shares powerful insights on how to develop a resilient mindset that allows individuals and teams to adapt, thrive, and excel—no matter what challenges come their way. Drawing from his own journey of overcoming adversity to become a Paralympic champion, Danny reveals practical strategies for managing change, staying focused under pressure, and turning setbacks into opportunities for growth.

 

Attendees will learn:
✅ How to embrace change with confidence and agility
✅ The power of mindset in overcoming obstacles and adversity
✅ Proven strategies to build mental toughness and emotional resilience
✅ How to stay motivated and perform at their best, even in uncertain times

Attendees will leave with a clear framework for adapting to change, managing pressure, and developing the mental agility needed to lead in dynamic business environments. These strategies can be applied immediately to enhance decision-making, productivity, and team resilience.

 

The High-Performance Blueprint: Lessons from Elite Sport

Synopsis:
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.

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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 organisations.

 

The 5 Pillars of Elite Performance: A Winning Formula for Success

Synopsis:
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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