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Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is acknowledged as one of the most gifted and courageous sportswomen of her generation.
Competing in five Paralympic Games, she won 11 gold medals and claimed victory in the London Wheelchair Marathon on six occasions, establishing herself as one of the most successful and recognisable athletes in British sporting history.
Now retired from elite sport, Tanni has built an influential career beyond competition. She was a consultant to London 2012, a Laureus Sport for Good Trustee, a Transport for London board member and an International Inspiration Ambassador for UNICEF. In 2005 she was appointed Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE for services to sport, and in 2010 she was elevated to the House of Lords as a people’s peer.
Sitting on the crossbenches, she has specialist interests in sport, disability, health and youth development, bringing authority, insight and practical experience to national debate and policy making.
Tanni represents a rare crossover between high performance sport and the demanding worlds of business and politics. She understands the parallels between these environments and shares powerful lessons around perseverance, teamwork, adapting to change, leadership under pressure and breaking down barriers.
A compelling and authentic communicator, she motivates and inspires audiences ranging from senior leadership teams to large-scale conferences.
In everything she does, Tanni’s lively personality and down-to-earth humour shine through. She offers unique behind-the-scenes stories from the Olympics alongside candid insights into the workings of the House of Lords, delivering talks that are both engaging and thought provoking.
Achieving your goals rarely follows a straight line. In this inspiring and practical session, audiences explore what it really takes to set meaningful goals, stay focused and adapt when challenges arise. Drawing on real-world experience from high performance sport, business and public life, this talk highlights the importance of planning, resilience, accountability and belief. Attendees leave with renewed motivation and practical insights to help them turn ambition into achievement, whatever their starting point.
Adversity is an inevitable part of life, but how we respond to it defines our progress and success. In this powerful and uplifting talk, audiences gain insight into building resilience, maintaining perspective and finding opportunity in challenge. Through compelling real-life examples, this session explores how setbacks can become catalysts for growth, helping individuals and teams to develop confidence, adaptability and strength in the face of change.
Success is rarely achieved alone. This engaging talk explores the power of effective teamwork and the role every individual plays in achieving shared goals. Drawing on lessons from elite sport and leadership environments, the session highlights trust, communication and mutual accountability as the foundations of strong teams. Audiences gain insight into how collaboration, respect and a shared sense of purpose can drive performance, even in the most challenging circumstances.
Change can be challenging, uncomfortable and unavoidable. This engaging talk explores how individuals and organisations can respond positively to change rather than resist it. Drawing on experience from elite sport, leadership and public life, the session highlights the importance of flexibility, mindset and forward planning. Audiences gain practical insight into managing uncertainty, staying focused during transition and turning change into an opportunity for growth and progress.
Experienced in delivering change at board level, Tanni draws on her political, business and sporting experience to address the key issues of the day, including the importance of planning for success, teamwork, managing success and failure, forward vision and aspiration.
Diversity and inclusion are not just values, they are essential to strong performance and sustainable success. This thought-provoking session explores why inclusive cultures matter and how organisations can unlock the potential of diverse teams. Drawing on lived experience and leadership insight, the talk challenges assumptions, breaks down barriers and highlights the role everyone plays in creating environments where people feel valued, supported and able to perform at their best.
Women continue to face unique challenges on the path to leadership. This inspiring and honest talk explores the realities of leading as a woman, from overcoming barriers and building confidence to navigating change and influencing at the highest level. Drawing on experience from sport, business and public life, the session offers insight into resilience, authenticity and the power of inclusive leadership, inspiring individuals and organisations to support and develop the next generation of female leaders.
Tanni presented to a room of some 200 Sainsbury’s colleagues. All our colleagues found her stories of her sports career both fascinating and inspiring. Her desire to succeed was obvious and certainly something to think about! Tanni took questions from the audience. Her natural, relaxed style made colleagues feel able to ask many questions across a raft of topics, not least her role on Transport for London.
Your presentation on “Extraordinary Performance” was not only powerful but enabled us to close our conference on a high note- inspiring many of the delegates in the room. It also served as a great reminder of the outstanding success of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games.
