Ellie Simmonds, five-time Paralympic gold medalist and acclaimed documentary maker, has transformed her exceptional athletic career into a powerful platform for advocacy, inspiring audiences with her journey of resilience and determination.
Ellie made history aged just 14 as the youngest recipient of an MBE, later receiving an OBE for her services to Paralympic sport. Her impressive career includes eight Paralympic medals across multiple Games, beginning with her debut at Beijing 2008.
Ellie is passionate about using her platform to drive greater awareness and understanding of disability, particularly in sport. She serves as an ambassador for Scouts, WaterAid, and The Prince’s Trust. She is also a trustee for the United by Birmingham 2022 charity.
Away from the pool, Ellie has built a successful career as a broadcaster, presenting for BBC Sport and appearing on well-known television programmes like Strictly Come Dancing. She has produced several acclaimed documentaries, including Finding My Secret Family, which won Best Single Documentary at the 2024 British Academy Television Awards.
Ellie's expertise helps organisations navigate inclusion challenges by demonstrating how diversity drives innovation and performance. Drawing from her experiences as both an elite athlete and public figure, she offers practical strategies for building genuinely inclusive environments where differences are celebrated as strengths rather than obstacles to overcome.
Audiences leave Ellie's presentations with actionable strategies for overcoming obstacles through adaptability, concrete approaches to fostering genuine inclusion beyond compliance, and a renewed perspective on transforming perceived limitations into unique strengths.
Book Ellie to equip your team with the mindset and tools needed to turn diversity into your organisation's greatest competitive advantage.
How can I book Ellie Simmonds for my next event?
Email ellie.simmonds@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 the official speaking agents for Ellie Simmonds available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Ellie Simmonds's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Ellie directly.
What topics does Ellie Simmonds specialise in?
Ellie Simmonds specialises in discussing paralympic sport, disability advocacy, inclusion strategies and more.
What is Ellie Simmonds's speaking style like?
Ellie delivers with confidence and warmth, inspiring audiences through her bubbly presence and relatable stories. She is a positive role model who leaves a lasting, uplifting impression on attendees.
Does Ellie Simmonds offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Ellie Simmonds offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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