David Weir is a Paralympic champion and inclusion advocate whose extraordinary athletic career has established him as one of the world's most accomplished wheelchair racers in the T54 classification for athletes with spinal cord injuries.
With ten Paralympic medals including six golds, Weir's career highlights include his historic four-gold performance at the 2012 London Games and eight London Marathon victories. Through the Weir Archer Academy, which he co-founded in 2013, he mentors aspiring Paralympians while promoting wider participation in disability sports.
Weir transforms organizations' approaches to diversity and inclusion by sharing practical strategies drawn from his experiences as an elite athlete. His insights help businesses create genuinely inclusive environments that recognize ability rather than disability, leading to more innovative and representative workplaces. His perspective on overcoming barriers resonates particularly with companies seeking to improve their disability inclusion practices.
Audiences leave David's presentations with concrete tools for implementing effective inclusion initiatives, a deeper understanding of the untapped potential within the disabled community, and renewed motivation to challenge their own perceptions of limitation. His authentic storytelling connects with listeners across all organizational levels.
Book David to inspire your team with proven strategies for creating truly inclusive environments where everyone can achieve their full potential.
How can I book David Weir for my next event?
Email david.weir@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.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to David directly.
What topics does David Weir specialise in?
David Weir specialises in discussing Paralympic athletics, disability inclusion, motivational speaking and more.
What is David Weir's speaking style like?
David inspires with his powerful story and commitment to inclusion, delivering motivational talks that resonate deeply. His passion for disability sports and mentorship leaves a lasting impact on audiences.
Does David Weir offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, David Weir offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
David Weir, Paralympic champion and inclusion advocate, transforms organizations through practical diversity strategies drawn from his extraordinary athletic career, helping businesses create environments that recognize ability rather than disability. Book David to inspire your team with proven strategies for creating truly inclusive workplaces where everyone can achieve their full potential.
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