Chris Clarke MBE is a former British sprinter whose remarkable transition from elite athlete to Paralympic guide runner demonstrates the power of adaptability and partnership in achieving sporting excellence.
As a junior athlete, Chris was one of British athletics' brightest talents, winning medals at World and European youth competitions before representing Great Britain at senior championships. His later career flourished as the guide runner for Paralympic champion Libby Clegg MBE, together securing double gold at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and silver in the Universal Relay at Tokyo 2020.
Chris helps organisations understand how elite sporting principles translate to business success. His insights on building trust, maintaining precision under pressure, and adapting to changing circumstances provide practical frameworks for teams facing uncertainty. His experience demonstrates how supporting others' success ultimately creates greater collective achievement.
Audiences gain actionable strategies for developing resilient partnerships, clear communication techniques for high-pressure situations, and methods for identifying complementary strengths within teams. Chris's story illustrates how personal adaptability becomes a competitive advantage.
Book Chris to inspire your team with authentic lessons from an athlete who redefined success through the power of partnership and purpose.
How can I book Chris Clarke for my next event?
Email chris.clarke@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are speaking agents for Chris Clarke. They are available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Chris Clarke's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events — just email chris.clarke@getapeptalk.com and we'll be happy to help!
For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Chris directly.
What topics does Chris Clarke specialise in?
Chris Clarke specialises in discussing teamwork, trust, partnership and more.
What is Chris Clarke's speaking style like?
Chris delivers insightful, practical talks on trust, adaptability, and teamwork, drawing from elite sport experience to inspire resilience and clear communication in high-pressure business environments.
Does Chris Clarke offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Chris Clarke offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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