As a queer para-athlete and advocate, I offer more than just a story about sports. I deliver powerful, engaging talks on redefining success, embracing authenticity, and building a mindset of relentless resilience. My journey from an MS diagnosis that ended my running career to my current path as a Paralympic-hopeful archer provides a unique and unforgettable lesson in what it means to adapt, overcome, and thrive.

Why Book Me?

Your audience will leave feeling motivated, challenged, and equipped with a new perspective on:

• Overcoming unexpected life challenges.

• The power of an adaptive mindset.

• The importance of diversity, equity, and authentic leadership.

• Setting and pursuing audacious goals.

Keynote & Workshop Topics:

• Redefining the Target: A Journey of Paralympic Resilience

  • My core story of navigating an MS diagnosis, rediscovering my athletic identity, and swapping the Olympic running track for the Paralympic archery range.

  • Ideal for: General audiences, corporate motivation, school assemblies.

• The Archer's Mindset: Focus, Fortitude, and Hitting Your Mark

  • Lessons from the high-stakes world of archery that apply directly to business and life, focusing on mental toughness, precision under pressure, and the discipline required to achieve excellence.

  • Ideal for: Corporate teams, leadership development, athletic organizations.

• Beyond Accommodation: Building Truly Inclusive & Equitable Spaces

  • Drawing from my lived experience as a queer, disabled athlete, this talk challenges organizations to move beyond compliance and actively champion a culture of belonging for all.

  • Ideal for: DEI committees, HR professionals, company-wide meetings.

Ready to inspire your team? Book Karen to come and speak about her life as a para Archer.