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Ollie Thorn | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Ollie Thorn | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Disability Awareness
Diversity and Inclusion
Change Management

Ollie Thorn

Transform adversity into opportunity and build resilient, inclusive cultures where everyone thrives with Ollie Thorn, speaker, disability inclusion specialist and endurance athlete.
Disability Awareness
Diversity and Inclusion
Change Management
Ollie Thorn
Transform adversity into opportunity and build resilient, inclusive cultures where everyone thrives with Ollie Thorn, speaker, disability inclusion specialist and endurance athlete.
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I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for taking the time to host our session yesterday. Your story, honesty, and insight had a profound impact on everyone that joined. We’ve received so much positive feedback – people were truly moved, inspired and walked away with a deeper understanding of what inclusion really means. Your session was not only powerful and meaningful, but it also left a lasting impression. | | AXA | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-f82c791c503f13f8ece0d500e457583b-hj1cz8km.png
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About Ollie Thorn

Disability inclusion specialist and consultant
Professional para-athlete in downhill sit skiing
Keynote speaker on resilience and leadership
Ollie Thorn transforms adversity into opportunity as a disability inclusion specialist, endurance athlete, and keynote speaker who helps organisations build resilient cultures through authentic leadership and inclusive practices.

Following a life-altering motorcycle accident that ended his British Army career, Ollie rebuilt his life to become a professional para-athlete in downhill sit skiing, raised over £1 million for charity, and completed remarkable endurance challenges, including a 70.3 Ironman. As head facilitator for the Valuable 500's Generation Valuable program, he guides executive mentoring partnerships between senior leaders and disabled talent.

Ollie's firsthand experience navigating extreme change translates into practical strategies for organisations facing disruption. He demonstrates how developing psychological safety fosters high-performing teams, while his expertise in disability inclusion helps companies implement effective strategies that attract diverse talent and promote belonging. His approach combines personal resilience techniques with organisational culture development.

Audiences leave Ollie's presentations with actionable frameworks for building resilient mindsets during uncertainty, practical tools for creating psychologically safe team environments, and strategies for implementing meaningful disability inclusion initiatives that drive business performance.

Book Ollie to transform how your organisation approaches change, builds resilience, and creates truly inclusive cultures where everyone can thrive.

Want to book Ollie Thorn for your next event?  

Email ollie.thorn@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 Ollie Thorn directly.

What topics does Ollie Thorn specialise in?  

Ollie Thorn specialises in talking about disability inclusion, resilience building, inclusive leadership and more.

What is Ollie Thorn's speaking style like?  

Ollie inspires with his powerful storytelling and positive energy, sharing lessons of resilience and adaptability. His engaging style fosters connection and drives meaningful change in diverse environments. AI summary based on real event feedback.

Does Ollie Thorn offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Ollie Thorn offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

Why Should You Book Ollie Thorn?

Ollie Thorn combines his extraordinary journey from British Army soldier to para-athlete with practical expertise in disability inclusion to help organizations build resilient, high-performing teams through authentic leadership and inclusive practices. Book Ollie to transform how your organization approaches change and creates truly inclusive cultures where everyone can thrive.
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I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for taking the time to host our session yesterday. Your story, honesty, and insight had a profound impact on everyone that joined. We’ve received so much positive feedback – people were truly moved, inspired and walked away with a deeper understanding of what inclusion really means. Your session was not only powerful and meaningful, but it also left a lasting impression. | | AXA | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-f82c791c503f13f8ece0d500e457583b-hj1cz8km.png
Thank you so much for coming and delivering such an impactful talk. You were completely brilliant, and that is not just me but the feedback from everyone. The lessons and take aways from your story on career resilience were brilliant. | | Channel 4 | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-2ab54c2cda60a25a87c6942186f88e8d-zyfjoepm.png
Absolutely awesome day. It's rare to find such a genuine demonstration of resilience in action. Exactly what we were looking for, tangible takeaways, creating curiosity, and getting people ask themselves the question, what can I do. Thank you and excited for the next. | | Jaguar Land Rover |
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I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for taking the time to host our session yesterday. Your story, honesty, and insight had a profound impact on everyone that joined. We’ve received so much positive feedback – people were truly moved, inspired and walked away with a deeper understanding of what inclusion really means. Your session was not only powerful and meaningful, but it also left a lasting impression. | | AXA | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-f82c791c503f13f8ece0d500e457583b-hj1cz8km.png
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I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for taking the time to host our session yesterday. Your story, honesty, and insight had a profound impact on everyone that joined. We’ve received so much positive feedback – people were truly moved, inspired and walked away with a deeper understanding of what inclusion really means. Your session was not only powerful and meaningful, but it also left a lasting impression. | | AXA | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-f82c791c503f13f8ece0d500e457583b-hj1cz8km.png

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