Motivational Speaking
From There’s No Such As Can’t to Turning No into Go Emma speaks openly about the challenges she’s faced as a result of her physical disability, Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy.
She shares the challenges and triumphs of being an elite athlete and shows just what it takes to become both world and european champion.
Emma also takes her audience through some of her darkest days following her sporting career coming to an end. She opens up about battling depression and some of her darkest thoughts, finally sharing how she turned things around to create a brand new career and become a motivational speaker.
Emma's popular motivational talks include:
“There's No Such Word As Can't:
How often have you said "I can't"?
If I had said "I can't" at various stages throughout my life, then:
I wouldn't be walking
I wouldn't be talking
I wouldn't have become World and European champion
And... I wouldn't be able to Motivate and Inspire YOU!
During my talk, 'There's No Such Word As Can't' I will share my journey from proving the medics wrong after they told my parents that I would never walk or talk, going on to become world and european champion in the sport of Para Dressage and facing and conquering the battle of depression when my career came to an end.
I will share the highs and lows, the triumphs and the challenges as I prove to you that whatever you want in life and whatever you go through... there really is 'No Such Word As Can't!'
“Turning No into Go:
Have you ever reached a crossroads in your life where all you can see is a big stop sign?
We have a choice. We can either head straight into the challenge and overcome whatever lies ahead, or we can turn our back and run away.
There are many reasons for running away, but of course, if you turn your back, you’ll never know what is possible.
At the end of the day it’s up to you?
At 14 months old, Emma was diagnosed with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and at this point her parents had a decision to make. They either accepted the medics predictions that Emma would never walk or talk or commit themselves to trying to get her as well as possible - luckily for Emma they chose the latter!
During this talk, Emma discusses the mindset around her parents decision and how they turned their motivation into action.
This is an interactive talk where Emma encourages her audience to get involved and to think about and share the things behind their motivation to action.
Emma is available to speak to a range of audiences, including:
- Corporate conferences
- Business teams
- Educational establishments
- Recreational groups
Motivational Testimonials
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