Double Paralympic Gold Medallist Archer, Ambassador of BRIT, Field Marketing Senior Specialist for Equinix & Author of Sunday Times Children’s Sports Book of the Year 2022 ‘Run Like a Girl’
Danielle Brown’s Biography:
Danielle Brown MBE is one of Britain’s most accomplished Paralympic archers, celebrated for becoming a double Paralympic gold medallist and one of the leading figures in disability sport. Rising to prominence after winning gold in the Women’s Individual Compound event at the Beijing Paralympic Games, Danielle cemented her legacy with a second Paralympic gold medal at the London Games, alongside Commonwealth success and a series of honours recognising her contribution to British sport. Her story of resilience, elite performance and overcoming adversity has made her one of the UK’s most respected motivational speakers, regularly hired by organisations seeking insight into high performance, leadership, confidence and achieving success under pressure.
Danielle balanced elite sport alongside education and a growing professional career, becoming widely admired for her determination both on and off the field of play. Following her international sporting success, she developed a career spanning marketing, consultancy and youth engagement roles. She served as Marketing Manager for The Kaleidoscope Group of Companies and later became Field Marketing Senior Specialist for Equinix. Danielle has also worked as a consultant for organisations including the British Athletes Commission and TASS, helping to support and develop future sporting talent. Beyond the corporate sector, she became Participant Recruitment Lead for Young Enterprise UK and Editor of the Fostering Families Magazine, demonstrating her passion for education, inclusion and community impact.
Her achievements have been recognised with numerous honours and ambassadorial appointments. Danielle was appointed MBE in the New Year Honours for Services to Archery and awarded the Freedom of the City of London. She was also made Freewoman of the District of Craven and received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from the University of Leicester, which was additionally named the Danielle Brown Sports Centre in her honour. Danielle has represented and supported major organisations including BRIT, The Mintridge Foundation, Get Kids Going! and Disability Sport Yorkshire as an ambassador. In recognition of her lasting sporting impact, she was inducted into the British University and College Sports Hall of Fame. Alongside her speaking work, Danielle is also a successful author, publishing books including the Sunday Times Children’s Sports Book of the Year 2022 ‘Run Like a Girl’, ‘One Hundred Reasons to Hope’, ‘Be Your Best Self: Life Skills for Unstoppable Kids’ and ‘Girls Rule: 50 Women Who Changed the World’.
Why Hire Danielle Brown?
Danielle is hired as a keynote speaker because she combines world-class sporting achievement with authentic, practical lessons on resilience, adaptability and mindset. Her presentations are engaging, relatable and filled with first-hand experiences of performing under immense pressure at the very highest level. Drawing on her journey through Paralympic sport, business and publishing, Danielle delivers inspiring talks that resonate with corporate audiences, schools, leadership teams and conferences alike. She has further strengthened her reputation as a speaker through her TEDx talks, including ‘Self Awareness: The Key to Success’ and ‘Seeing the World in a Different Way’, where she explored mindset, inclusion and the importance of perspective in achieving personal and professional success.
Danielle Brown’s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Danielle Brown’s remarkable career in customer service and experience:
- 2023 – Author of “Girls Rule: 50 Women Who Changed the World”
- 2022 – Winner of The Sunday Times Children’s Sports Book of the Year for “Run Like a Girl”
- 2021 – Author of “One Hundred Reasons to Hope”
- 2021 – Field Marketing Senior Specialist for Equinix
- 2020 – Editor of the Fostering Families Magazine
- 2014 – Awarded Freedom of the City of London
- 2013 – Appointed MBE in the New Year Honours for Services to Archery
- 2012 – Gold medallist in the Women’s Individual Compound at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
- 2010 – Gold medallist in the Women’s Individual Compound at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
- 2008 – Gold medallist in the Women’s Individual Compound at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games
Videos
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Testimonials
“Danielle Brown spoke at a high-profile launch event I organised recently and absolutely stole the show. A consummate professional throughout the pre-event run-up, her delivery on the day was flawless and – as expected – left the audience utterly inspired and enthused. I’ve simply loved working with her and am actively looking for opportunities to repeat the process soon – whether that’s through her brilliant public speaking or her bespoke mental coaching.” – Felicity Wingrove, Managing Director, Zen Communications.
“Everything went really well thank you and Danielle was great, a true inspiration! Her presentation was so engaging and interesting.” – Jenna, Burgess Hill Girls School
“Danielle delivered a very powerful and inspiring message today and please pass along our thank you to her. Danielle was a wonderful presenter and no doubt her message resonated with our colleagues. We are hopeful the key messages will encourage our teams during challenging weeks ahead for our organization.” – Vicki, Odds Checker Global Media
“We asked Danielle to provide an alternative view of leadership, teamwork and planning success following a restructuring. Danielle delivered a captivating talk, blending sporting analogies with references to our journey and introducing key strategies along the way. Her story landed well with the audience! Danielle was a pleasure to work with and is a very professional speaker.” – Serco
“We engaged Danielle to speak to senior leaders about the tips and techniques business leaders require to raise their game at work. Listening to Danielle’s personal journey is inspiration enough, but she also weaves in her knowledge of business and sports psychology. This blend is powerful content, as is the opportunity to touch and see two gold medals.” – Masgroves
“Just a quick note to say Danielle’s session this morning was absolutely fantastic – have had some really positive comments from the business. She did a great job of telling her (very inspirational!) story whilst also weaving in additional key topics such as intersectionality and working in a sales-driven environment – really excellently presented and received.” – Izzy, Head of People, Thurn Partners
“A note to say thank you very much for selecting Danielle to join our Hasbro leadership team call, she was the perfect choice. An incredible story, so inspiring and the message weaved back to the key commercial threads that we had discussed. Please thank Danielle on my behalf and wish her the very best.” – Hasbro
“Thank you so much for supporting us with our Olympic celebrations, especially with such short notice. You have been amazing and helped us find a fantastic athlete to bring our week of celebrations alive for the children. Please pass on our thanks to Danielle. She was absolutely fantastic and all the children were thoroughly engaged throughout her whole assembly. They learnt so much from her and she was very inspiring. The messages she shared with them have really seemed to stick with them and go in. The circuit classes were fantastic too with all classes taking part and supporting and cheering others on too. A massive thank you from all of us at Hazelbury Bryan Primary School.” – Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
“Danielle is a true inspiration! Every part of her presentation was a reminder that ‘you can’ achieve anything you set out to do, even if barriers are put in your way. The comments from attendees highlighted how inspiring Danielle is and also the excitement of seeing two gold medals. Danielle is a true professional and I would love to work with her at future events.” – RBS
“I just wanted to pass on how impressed all the children and staff were at Hartford Primary School with Danielle last Friday. She did different assemblies for the two different age groups, came out and got involved with our closing ceremony, gave out prizes, signed books and let children wear her medals. She was very humble and inspiring.” – Tom, Hartford Primary School
“Danielle was brilliant! Her story was so inspiring and the message of her talk really resonated with the children, staff and parents in the audience! It was great to have Danielle present the awards to the children for their own achievements, commitment and participation in sport and physical activity.” – Rickmansworth School
“Danielle Brown spoke at a high-profile launch event I organised recently and absolutely stole the show. A consummate professional throughout the pre-event run-up, her delivery on the day was flawless and – as expected – left the audience utterly inspired and enthused. I’ve simply loved working with her and am actively looking for opportunities to repeat the process soon – whether that’s through her brilliant public speaking or her bespoke mental coaching.” – Felicity Wingrove, Managing Director, Zen Communications
Speaking Topics
Danielle Brown’s Official Keynote Topics:
- Excellence is a Habit
- Inclusive Leadership
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Performing as a Team
- Excelling at Change
- Facilitating Better Engagement
- Growth Pathways
- Monitoring Performance
- Role Modelling
- Inclusive Decision Making
- Thriving Under Pressure
- Goal Setting: a Winning Formula
- Building Resilient Mindsets
- Identity to Authenticity
- We All Have Mental Health – Let’s Look After It
- Turning Differences into USPs
- Medal Potential to World Class
- What Inclusion Looks Like & Exclusion Behaviours
- Developing Stronger Team Relationships
- Getting Communication Right
How Much Does Danielle Brown Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Danielle Brown?
Danielle Brown’s speaking fees typically reflect his exceptional career and international demand. Engagements vary depending on location, format, and duration; keynote appearances, conferences, and international events may command higher fees due to travel and preparation requirements.