Danny Crates
Paralympic Gold Medallist and High Performance Coach
*Fees are a guide only. Exact cost will be dependent on requirements and are subject to change.
About Danny Crates
Danny Crates helps leaders and teams perform at their best when it matters most by shifting focus away from outcomes and onto the performance required to achieve them.
A Paralympic Gold Medallist, World Champion and former World Record Holder, Danny has spent more than 26 years performing under pressure on the world stage. Today, he works with organisations across the globe, helping leaders and teams build the clarity, mindset and behaviours required for sustained high performance.
At 21, Danny’s life changed forever following a car accident that resulted in the loss of his right arm. What followed was not a journey back to the life he had before, but the building of a completely new one, a journey that ultimately led to Paralympic gold and breaking the world record in the 800 metres.
But the greatest lesson Danny learned did not come from winning. For years, despite perfect preparation, ideal conditions and relentless effort, he failed to break the world record he was chasing. The breakthrough only came when he changed his mindset. Instead of obsessing over the outcome, he focused entirely on delivering the highest possible performance in every element of the race. That shift became the foundation of everything he now teaches. Danny’s presentations go far beyond motivation. They provide practical frameworks, actionable strategies and a clear understanding of how individuals and teams can improve performance consistently, especially under pressure.
Through powerful storytelling and clear frameworks, he equips audiences with tools to reset quickly when things go off track, maintain focus during periods of uncertainty, rebuild confidence and momentum, and embed resilient behaviours across teams. The result is not just short-term inspiration, but lasting behavioural change that drives performance, engagement and results.
In addition to keynote speaking, Danny is a highly experienced event host and corporate MC, known for his energy, professionalism and ability to connect audiences and speakers seamlessly. From conferences and panel discussions to awards ceremonies and executive summits, he brings structure, warmth and credibility to every event.
Organisations value Danny for his authenticity, his ability to translate elite performance into everyday business relevance, and his reputation as a dependable, high-impact speaker. He leaves audiences not just inspired, but equipped—with a clear system for resilience and high performance that continues to deliver long after the event has finished.
To book Resilience Speaker Danny Crates, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com
THE PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE – Why Results Improve When You Stop Chasing Them
Most people focus on results. The highest performers focus on the performance required to achieve them.
Key themes include:
• The difference between performance and results
• Why outcome obsession can actually limit success
• Executing consistently under pressure
• Building clarity around what truly drives performance
• Applying marginal gains to create sustained improvement
Audience takeaway:
A practical framework for improving execution, consistency and performance under pressure.
RESILIENCE: THE FOUNDATION OF HIGH PERFORMANCE
Resilience is not about bouncing back. It is about bouncing forward.
Key themes include:
• Redefining resilience as a performance tool
• Maintaining focus and composure under pressure
• Learning, adapting and recovering quickly from setbacks
• Controlling the controllables in uncertain environments
• Building resilient habits and behaviours into everyday performance
Audience takeaway:
Practical tools to maintain performance, confidence and momentum even when conditions are far from ideal.
Client Feedback
"Danny Crates' presentation at our recent leadership conference was exceptional and left a lasting impact on our team. He masterfully weaved in all the key points regarding fostering a culture of continuous improvement, emphasizing the importance of marginal gains, and inspiring us with his personal story."
Cox Automotive
"It was a great pleasure to work with Danny Crates. Danny is a powerful & dynamic presenter who leaves a lasting impression. He inspired the entire team and delivered beyond expected; professional yet relaxed style and also touched people’s hearts."
Grohe
"The content and messaging was extremely relevant to the sales team in the room and an excellent mixture of sentiment and humor, and everyone learnt a lot around motivating themselves, breaking down big goals into easy to manage milestones."
Johnson & Johnson
"Danny was brilliant and exactly what the conference required (i.e. a speech that had nothing to do with I.T). Even though his speech didn’t mention I.T. , it touched on themes of goal setting, improvement and achievement which were extremely relevant."
Ellucian
"I just wanted to say another huge thank you for your contribution to the success of our former partner bash last night – your speech was hugely inspiring and I think you must have spoken to just about every guest by the end of the evening."
Deloitte
"Danny worked with us at several of our events providing motivational speaking and an insight into the mind of a Paralympian. With Danny’s passion, enthusiasm and great stories it is difficult for an audience not to be captivated."
Coca Cola
