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Meet Jade Etherington – history-making Paralympian, blind mum, entrepreneur, former teacher, and Channel 4 Winter Paralympics commentator.
As Britain’s most decorated Winter Paralympian, Jade made history at the Sochi 2014 Games, winning four medals. In doing so, she became the first British woman to medal on snow and the first Briton to win four medals at a single Winter Paralympic Games. Her achievements on the world stage are extraordinary, but they are only part of her story.
Living with just five percent vision, Jade’s impact reaches far beyond elite sport. Alongside her sporting career, she spent almost a decade as a secondary school teacher, where she became a passionate advocate for inclusion, accessibility and diversity in education. During lockdown, she founded Love to Learn Stationery, a purpose-led business created to support teachers and bring joy and positivity into learning environments. As a blind parent, Jade also shares an honest and uplifting perspective on motherhood, navigating everyday life with courage, humour and authenticity.
In her talks, Jade speaks openly about thriving with a disability, embracing diversity in education and business, and building resilience in the face of challenge. She explores what it takes to perform under pressure, how to build a brand with purpose, and how to redefine life beyond elite sport. Her insights are practical, human and deeply relatable, resonating with audiences across all sectors.
Since 2014, Jade has become a familiar and trusted voice on Channel 4, commentating at every Winter Paralympic Games and sharing her expertise, insight and infectious enthusiasm with viewers across the UK.
Whether on stage or on screen, Jade connects with audiences in a powerful and authentic way. Her story challenges perceptions, sparks meaningful conversations and leaves people inspired, uplifted and ready to think differently.
Book Jade to bring heart, insight and genuine motivation to your next event.
Jade shares her personal journey of living with just five percent vision and achieving extraordinary success as Britain’s most decorated Winter Paralympian. She explores how to embrace challenges, build resilience, and focus on strengths to thrive in every aspect of life, inspiring audiences to rethink what’s possible.
Drawing on her experience as a teacher, business founder, and advocate for inclusion, Jade highlights the importance of embracing diversity in both classrooms and workplaces. She provides practical insights on creating environments where everyone can succeed and feel valued, and demonstrates how inclusive practices drive innovation and impact.
Jade offers an honest and uplifting perspective on parenting with a visual impairment. She shares the strategies, mindset, and humour that help her navigate daily life, proving that resilience and adaptability are key to overcoming obstacles and embracing parenthood with confidence and joy.
From the Paralympic podium to live television commentary, Jade reveals the mindset, preparation, and determination required to perform at the highest level. Her talk inspires audiences to manage pressure effectively, stay focused on their goals, and deliver their best performance in any challenging situation.
Jade Etherington was fantastic at the NCS Graduation on Friday 4th September. The young people thoroughly enjoyed hearing about her experiences during the Paralympics and during her teacher training. Jade’s speech was very heart warming and inspirational for all of the young people attending. Jade was great at handing out certificates, taking her time to personally congratulate each and everyone of the young people receiving their certificates. It was an absolute pleasure meeting Jade and we would love to work with her again.
Jade was bubbly, entertaining and a great guest speaker. She was an inspiration to all and we were delighted she could join us on our special day. We would not hesitate to recommend Jade to anybody looking for a guest speaker at their event.
