SCOTT REARDON OAM
Scott Reardon is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, specialising in resilience and workplace safety. As a Paralympian, he has overcome a whirlwind of challenges which has allowed for him to achieve great success in his athletic career. Scott now takes his experiences and gained knowledge to share among others around the world.
At the age of 12, Scott suffered from a devastating farm accident that resulted in the loss of his right leg. While this event was very much life-altering he didn’t let that end his dream and refused to let it define who he was. As Scott worked tirelessly to overcome his injury, he found success internationally by becoming one of the top Paralympic sprinters in the world.
Scott’s workshops and speeches have a unique blend of inspiration and practical skills, showing his passion for both sport and personal development. He draws on his experiences as a Paralympian and highlights the importance of resilience, perseverance, and mental toughness in the face of adversity. In addition, Scott does not limit himself in his knowledge, he shows how the same principles can be applied in the workplace - this helps individuals and organisations overcome obstacles and achieve their desired outcomes.
Scott has the reputation for delivering presentations that are inspiring and stimulating evidently through his characteristics as an engaging and dynamic speaker. His workshops are interactive through exercises and display real-life examples to help the participants develop their skills which can build their resilience and success in a workplace.
Look towards Scott Reardon for a keynote speaker who will provide an unforgettable experience of an inspirational and educational workshop.
PARALYMPIC CHAMPION
Scott Reardon has left a long-lasting impact on the world of sports with a remarkable career as a Paralympian. Within the career span of 16 years and competing in two sports (water-skiing and athletics), his achievements have been truly notable since the age of 15.
While competing as a water-skiing athlete, Scott won 11 World Championship medals as well as 3 golds - in addition, he captained the Australian team, leading them to a bronze medal win. He made the switch to athletics (specialising in 100m and 200m events) after watching the 2008 Beijing Paralympics.
Scott quickly established himself as one of the greatest Paralympic sprinters through his dedication and hard work - for five consecutive years he remained internationally undefeated due to his outstanding running technique. This technique earned him the reputation as the best in the sport and helped him secure three successive World Championship wins, a silver medal at the 2012 Paralympic Games, followed by a gold medal at the 2016 games.
Following the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics, Scott retired from competing and decided to take on the role of coach, by assisting his wife, Vanessa Low, on her journey towards multiple Paralympic gold medals. In addition, Scott aims to mentor and inspire the next generation of international athletes through his experiences and gained knowledge.
TESTMONIALS
Awesome experience! Motivational, inspiring, and grateful to hear of Scott’s story and how he embraced perseverance and resilience to continue to accomplish amazing things. The team and I greatly appreciated this as just moments after the meeting ended, the entire team sent messages saying how much they enjoyed Scott speaking with us. Thank you very much and am already sharing with friends and colleagues.
Kurt - Linkedin
We booked Scott’s experience for a company bonding and learning session and everyone left feeling inspired to be the best versions of themselves that they could be. Many told me they’re sending this experience to their personal network. As the coordinator, I couldn’t be more thrilled! Scott hosted us at 5am his time and didn’t show any signs of being tired. Thank you for the great experience!
Caitlyn
Scott's sharing is inspirational! It is a marvellous chance to talk with a Paralympic champion and world champion. Scott has shared his experiences and skillsets generously. We have learned so much and the skillsets are extremely helpful lifelong. I recommend!
Joyce
Scott's is very inspirational and he tells his story in such a way that you're locked in from the very beginning. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Tatiana
Scott provided honest, inspirational, thoughtful, and practical thoughts with us. He is so real and focused on a genuine connection with the audience - so cool!
Connie
Amazing experience! Our team really enjoyed sharing this experience together and we came out with actionable items to help build resistance. Highly recommend to any team!
Blaire
Achievements
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Gold medalist in the 100-meter sprint (T42) at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Gold medalist in the 100-meter sprint (T42) at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Gold medalist in the 100-meter sprint (T42) at the 2013 World Para Athletics Championships in Lyon, France
Gold medalist in the 100-meter sprint (T63) at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Silver medalist in the 100-meter sprint (T42) at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, United Kingdom.
Silver medalist in the 200-meter sprint (T42) at the 2013 World Para Athletics Championships in Lyon, France
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Former world record holder
Order of Australia Medallion (OAM)
2009 Australian waterski captain
3x world champion waterskiing