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Stef Reid is a trailblazer who defies limits and embraces high performance in all aspects of life. 

Following a life-altering accident at 15, which dashed her dreams of rugby stardom, she harnessed the power of a carbon fiber running leg to forge a new path. A IPC world champion in Long Jump (2017), four-time Paralympian (2008, 2012, 2016, 2021), and triple Paralympic medalist, Stef holds five world records in track and field. 

With an honors degree in biochemistry, she extends her impact beyond the track as a keynote speaker, broadcaster, executive coach, actor, and fashion model. Notably, Stef made history as the first amputee to grace the London Fashion Week catwalk and showcased her resilience on the British reality show "Dancing on Ice 2022," reaching the quarterfinals and proving that mastery knows no bounds—even on artificial footing. 

After an illustrious 18-year Paralympic career, Stef retired from elite sports in June 2022, embarking on a mission to empower others to discover their own paths to high performance

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. And even though we know this intellectually, it can still be frustrating when our perfect plans get interrupted. The events of the recent pandemic reminded us all that longevity and success are built on adaptability. It takes courage to experiment and courage to try something new. And in a world that continues to surprise us, the ability to adapt and make any set of circumstance work is the foundation of sustained high performance. The world never stops changing so neither can we. Adapting can be exhausting and frustrating…or it can be the adventure of a lifetime!

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 talk from Stef is one that inspires audiences to action by helping them see their potential and believe they are worth the investment.

Life is both wonderful and hard. We have all experienced challenges in the workplace and in our personal lives, and we know that we will continue to do so. And not only do they never end, they get harder and the stakes get bigger. The question people are asking is “How do we keep showing up, day after day, full of passion and motivation?” This is a practical talk about what it takes to find your inner grit. Eighteen years in the world of elite sport has taught Stef that motivation and resilience are key pillars in all high performance journeys. Failure and hardship along the way is inevitable and it is up to us to choose our response. Accepting failure as part of the learning process is the not the same as accepting defeat. Defeat doesn’t come from failure, but from losing our curiosity and enthusiasm. Strengthening our resilience muscles fortifies us against this.