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Dr Talan Skeels-Piggins is a globally respected authority on resilience, leadership, and peak performance in high-pressure environments.
A former Royal Navy Lieutenant and NATO advisor, Talan draws on decades of experience in both military and elite sport to deliver compelling, actionable insights for organisations navigating challenge and change.
In 2003, Talan’s life changed in an instant when he was paralysed from the chest down in a motorcycle accident. Refusing to be defined by his injuries, he set an audacious goal just eight days later: to represent Great Britain at the Winter Paralympics. Seven years on, he achieved it – becoming GB’s top-placed male sit-skier at the Vancouver 2010 Games, later going on to win European and international titles.
Never one to follow the expected path, Talan became the first paraplegic in history to race a motorcycle against able-bodied competitors and later won two World Championships in the 600cc (paralysed) class. He also made history as the first paraplegic to be retained on active duty in the Royal Navy, breaking down barriers for injured service personnel and setting a precedent for inclusion at the highest levels of defence.
In 2011, Talan founded The Bike Experience, the world’s first charity to teach disabled individuals how to ride motorcycles – helping over 450 people regain independence, confidence, and purpose. He is also a senior mentor with The True Athlete Project, where he supports emerging talent, including Olympic and Paralympic athletes, in developing resilience, focus, and values-led performance.
As a keynote speaker, Talan delivers more than just inspiration. His sessions equip corporate audiences with practical strategies for navigating uncertainty, building mental resilience, and leading with clarity and purpose. Engaging, insightful, and deeply human, Talan’s story and message leave a lasting impact on teams and leaders alike.
There are limits on what we can achieve, some are limits narrated to us by others, some are limits we believe are our own. In this talk the audience can realise that there are no restrictions on what we can achieve when we believe in our own abilities.
Life is always changing, sometimes for the good, sometimes not. How we react to change is not always how would we prefer to respond. The sessions looks into our ability to make the right choices and take that values-led path.
A series of easy to remember points that help everyone to reconnect with their inner innate resilience and self confidence.
Aimed at schools and younger audiences, highlighting how we can all be proud of what we do, so long as we don’t give up, always try one more time and give our best efforts.
Our colleagues were moved by Talan’s authenticity and warmth as a speaker. He is a truly motivational and inspirational speaker who’s given our colleagues lessons and advice that will last a lifetime.
On it’s own, the story is incredible but what makes it even better is the way he tells it. Talan is genuine, dynamic and clear communicator. He makes you feel the story, not just hear it. His “little person inside” has stuck with our leaders and has helped drive change and motivation.
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