Danny Crates is a leadership speaker, performance coach, and Paralympic gold medallist who specialises in helping leaders and teams unlock high performance through purpose, resilience, and mindset.

Drawing on his elite sporting career and experience coaching leaders in business, Danny brings a unique perspective on leading under pressure, building team resilience, and driving outcomes through clear values and purpose-led leadership. His sessions blend storytelling, practical insights, and interactive exercises that move beyond theory to real-world application.

Danny has worked with organisations across industries including Johnson & Johnson, Barclays, TD Securities, and Lexis Nexis — helping leaders strengthen accountability, sharpen focus, and lead effectively through change and complexity.

What to expect from Danny’s sessions:

• Strategies to lead with purpose, even in high-pressure environments

• Tools to build resilience and sustain team performance

• Techniques for prioritisation and tackling change fatigue

• An interactive framework to define leadership values and non-negotiables

With his relatable, down-to-earth style, Danny inspires leaders to rethink how they lead, how they show up for their teams, and how to embed the behaviours that drive lasting impact.