Stef Reid

Stef is a Paralympic long jumper who competes for Great Britain. Stef is a five-time world record holder, reigning world champion (London 2017 long jump), and triple Paralympic medallist in the long jump (2016, 2012) and 200m sprint (2008).

She has an honours degree in biochemistry, and away from the track works as a broadcaster, professional speaker, actor, and model. Stef was also a finalist on Celebrity MasterChef 2018!

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Type Of Speaker

Disability Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Female Speakers International Women's Day Motivational Olympians/Paralympians Speaker Sport Virtual Speakers

More About Stef Reid

Stef was born in New Zealand to a Scottish father and English mother, grew up in Toronto, and moved to Dallas, Texas with her Canadian husband all before settling back in the UK in 2010. Stef’s talent and passion for sport were spotted early, and at 12 she was already dreaming of playing rugby on the world stage. But at 15, Stef was involved in a boating accident, suffering severe propeller lacerations. Her life was saved but her right foot was amputated.

Stef’s focus shifted from her sports to her studies, and she graduated as valedictorian earning a full academic scholarship to Queen’s University in Canada to study biochemistry. While at Queen’s, Stef joined the university athletics team “just to see how fast she could still run.” Upon graduation, Stef decided to put her plans of medical school aside and focus on her childhood dream of being a professional athlete.

Stef trains at Loughborough University alongside her wheelchair racing husband, Brent Lakatos. Brent is also world record holder, seven-time Paralympic medallist, and seven-time world champion. Together the dynamic duo are working hard towards Tokyo 2020.

Stef Reid – Motivational Speaking

Stef is an international speaker with a portfolio that includes corporate keynotes speeches, event hosting, guest lecturing, and consulting with the Vatican! Stef inspires and challenges audiences through her message that excellence is possible for everyone.

Off the track, Stef’s enthusiasm and approachability have helped her develop into an in-demand speaker and media personality. Some of her recent adventures include being a pundit for Channel 4, working as a BBC reporter for the Invictus Games Australia 2018, and becoming the first British amputee to walk the London Fashion Week Catwalk.

Stef Reid – Keynote Speaking Topics

The Pursuit of Excellence, Resilience, The Adaptive Mindset, Motivation, Failure, Well-being and Human Performance in business

Stef Reid – Motivational Speaking Clients

McLaren, Bloomberg, Sky, VISA, Wunderman, BP

ACTING

Below is a short film with Stef taking an acting role, The Energy Within – sponsored by BP

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Testimonials

“Stef has worked with us on numerous occasions, bringing a magic and passion to our internal and external audiences alike. Most recently she delivered a powerful keynote speech at the Future Leaders event, which brought together many of BP’s highest potential individuals from around the world. Stef possesses an extraordinary ability to engage every person in the room, sharing her perspectives in a way that is at once engaging, energizing and thought-provoking. Stef has a natural speaking talent and an ability to make us all think again about what is possible in life.”

– BP

“Listening to Paralympian and model Stef Reid describing how she had successfully adapted to becoming disabled was inspirational. Stef eloquently articulated the problems of striving to conform to the narrow stereotype of ‘normal’ and encouraged the audience to challenge the current paradigm. She emphasised the need to celebrate difference rather than view it as a reason for exclusion.”

– London College of Fashion

“I had the honour of watching Stef in the Olympic stadium in 2012. Her story had everyone on the edge of their seats, laughing out loud and in the next moment reaching for their tissues. Stef is a true champion who is not only an inspiration on the track but also on the stage. She brought the house down and I’d pay to watch time after time. A joy to work with and an honour to know her.”