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Megan Giglia MBE is a Paralympic gold medallist whose story is a powerful example of resilience, determination, and high performance under pressure. Just three years after suffering an acute brain haemorrhage and stroke, Megan made a remarkable return to elite sport, rapidly establishing herself on the world para-cycling stage.
Her extraordinary progress led to selection for Team GB at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, where she won gold in the individual pursuit. Awarded an MBE for services to cycling, Meganโs journey demonstrates what is possible when mindset, discipline, and belief align.
Today, Megan inspires audiences by sharing practical insights on overcoming adversity, embracing change, and performing at the highest level despite unexpected challenges.
Life can change in an instant. In this powerful keynote, Paralympic gold medallist Megan Giglia MBE shares her remarkable journey of rebuilding her life and career after suffering an acute brain haemorrhage and stroke.
Drawing on her experience of returning to elite sport against the odds, Megan explores how resilience is developed, not discovered. She provides practical insights into mindset, adaptability, and sustained motivation when faced with unexpected challenges. This session leaves audiences with the confidence and tools to respond positively to adversity, maintain focus under pressure, and move forward with renewed determination.
True inclusion goes beyond policies โ itโs about creating environments where everyone is valued, supported, and able to perform at their best. In this insightful keynote, Paralympic gold medallist Megan Giglia MBE draws on her lived experience of disability, elite sport, and high-performance culture to explore what meaningful inclusion really looks like.
Megan challenges assumptions, encourages open thinking, and highlights the importance of empathy, adaptability, and inclusive leadership. Audiences gain practical perspectives on embracing difference, removing barriers, and building cultures where diversity is not just accepted, but actively harnessed as a strength.
Peak performance isnโt about perfection โ itโs about consistency, focus, and the ability to perform under pressure. In this compelling keynote, Paralympic gold medallist Megan Giglia MBE shares how elite performance is built through mindset, discipline, and resilience.
Drawing on her journey from life-changing adversity to the top of world sport, Megan explores what it takes to set clear goals, maintain motivation, and adapt when circumstances change. Audiences leave with practical strategies to improve focus, build sustainable performance habits, and deliver their best when it matters most.
Sustaining performance and resilience requires more than physical strength โ it depends on mental health and wellbeing. In this open and inspiring keynote, Paralympic gold medallist Megan Giglia MBE shares her personal experience of navigating recovery, pressure, and identity following life-changing adversity.
Megan explores the importance of self-awareness, support networks, and proactive wellbeing in both personal and professional settings. With honesty and practical insight, she encourages audiences to prioritise mental health, build coping strategies, and create environments where people feel supported to thrive, not just survive.
Confidence is built from within, especially during times of change and uncertainty. In this reflective and empowering keynote, Paralympic gold medallist Megan Giglia MBE explores how mindfulness and self-awareness can strengthen confidence, focus, and performance.
Drawing on her journey of recovery and elite sport, Megan shares how developing presence, managing self-talk, and maintaining perspective helped her rebuild belief and perform under pressure. Audiences gain practical techniques to improve self-confidence, stay grounded, and respond positively to challenges both in work and in life.
High-performing teams are built on trust, shared purpose, and collective motivation. In this engaging keynote, Paralympic gold medallist Megan Giglia MBE shares powerful insights from her experience of elite sport, where success is never achieved alone.
Megan explores the role of communication, accountability, and mutual support in driving team performance, particularly during challenging times. Through real-life examples, she demonstrates how motivation is sustained, how individuals contribute to a wider goal, and how teams can maintain momentum under pressure. Audiences leave with practical takeaways to strengthen collaboration, boost morale, and achieve success together.
Megan was an absolute pleasure, we heard many positive comments from those who attended to say how inspiring Meganโs story is, and it certainly was. We can all take lessons from Megan on how to take the hand dealt to us in life and make the best of it. Please do pass on our thanks to Megan we are very grateful for her time and I hope she enjoyed the afternoon and speaking to some of the charities we have supported.
We send our best wishes to Megan and hope her new journey into parenthood continues to be rewarding one.