Darren Edwards

Record-breaking Disabled Adventurer, Inspirational Speaker, and Author

Speaker fees:

In-person: £1k-£3k
Virtual: £1k-£3k

Topics:

Adversity & Resilience
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Inclusion & Diversity
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Mental Health & Wellbeing
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Adventure

Experience the transformative power of Darren Edwards’ incredible story of overcoming adversity, adapting to change, and building a robust mindset.

Trusted by some of the largest companies in the UK and US (British Airways, Pepsi, Google). Darren Edwards is a living testament to the boundless capabilities of the human spirit. Surviving a devastating, life-changing climbing accident that very nearly claimed his life, and could so easily have destroyed his spirit, he instead used it as a catalyst for growth. Now, he is a record-breaking Disabled Adventurer who has redefined the limits of what is thought possible for an individual with a Spinal Cord Injury.

Guaranteed to motivate, encourage change, and inspire, Darren’s specialist keynotes are a powerful call to action that reinforces the vital role of a robust mindset, the ability to adapt to change, and how beyond our own perceived limits lies our true potential.

Darren’s speaking engagements are not just presentations; they are immersive experiences. With meticulously curated content, he employs a narrative style that balances profound intellectual insights with the weight of human emotion.

His discussions on resilience, adaptability, and leadership come alive through powerful storytelling, laden with cinematic details that transform abstract concepts into actionable tactics.

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Gain valuable insights from Darren’s remarkable experiences, learning how to develop mental toughness and how to thrive in high-pressure situations.

In a rapidly changing world, the ability to adapt and evolve has never become more important.
Darren’s lived experience makes him uniquely placed to impart his lessons and reflections on how we can all learn to adapt and evolve.

Darren has led a series of record-breaking expeditions in high-pressure and high-risk environments. He has done this whilst being the most physically disabled, and not able to ‘lead from the front’. What he has learnt is an important lesson in the value of creating an authentic leadership style, regardless of natural talent or ability.

What people say

Darren’s story was an absolute inspiration and was beautifully presented. His mental fortitude is nothing short of inspirational and his honest, entertaining, and humorous presentation style made what could have been a sombre listen, a real pleasure. Darren’s presentation style kept the audience engaged throughout and he proved to be a natural public speaker. I wish Darren all the best on his next endeavours, and we look forward to hearing all about his new adventure again soon – He’s certainly won the support of our organisation!

Ministry of Defence

Wow Darren’s keynote address at our recent staff Wellbeing Festival was incredibly inspiring and has helped us to rally our NHS workforce, who  have gone through an incredibly challenging 18 months. I do not hesitate to recommend Darren  as a keynote speaker at an event.

NHS

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