Empowering Change Through the Power of Storytelling
Elle Steele is a dynamic speaker who shifts perspectives through her compelling storytelling. As an elite athlete, expert in neurolinguistics and a leader in integrative energy therapies, she empowers audiences to embrace their unique gifts and push past limits. Elle’s talks inspire self-belief, encouraging others to become their own source of inspiration and drive meaningful change.
Elle transforms Perspectives Through Her Story
Elle Steele is a keynote speaker who inspires audiences to rethink what’s possible.
Born with a congenital disability and having undergone over 35 surgeries, Elle learned early on that mindset can change everything. By rejecting stereotypes and embracing her own potential, she found that how she viewed herself could transform her reality.
At 11, Elle dove into swimming with the goal of competing in the 2000 Paralympics. By 17, she had not only achieved that dream but also collected medals and broken records. Her drive didn’t stop there—Elle became the first woman to play wheelchair rugby for Victoria and later captained Australian swimming teams, showcasing her natural leadership.
After retiring from 20 years in elite sports, Elle shifted her focus to neurolinguistics and energy therapies, discovering the powerful connection between language, mindset, and success. For the past 14 years, she’s been using her experience to empower others to unlock their own potential.
As a disability champion, Paralympic mentor, and most recently a leader in the national project to build more inclusive sports clubs across Australia, Elle brings a unique and powerful message to the stage: disability isn’t something to be ‘fixed’—it’s an integral part of our diverse world.
With countless stories of resilience and transformation, Elle captivates audiences, leaving them inspired and ready to embrace their own possibilities.
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Resilience
From Limitations to Limitless
Learn how to harness resilience and transform challenges into unstoppable success, drawing from Elle’s own journey of defying expectations. -
Leadership
Leading with Purpose
Discover how respecting adversity can empower you as a leader who inspires others to rise, with insights from Elle’s experiences in leadership. -
Radical Self-Acceptance
Embrace Your Power
Join Elle on her adventure to radical self-acceptance and learn how you can unleash your true potential by embracing who you truly are. -
Emotional Intelligence + Disability Bias:
Breaking Barriers with Heart
Leverage emotional intelligence to overcome disability bias and foster inclusive leadership, as Elle shares her approach to breaking barriers.
Some of the most significant achievements have been born from my biggest failures.
Some of the most significant achievements have been born from my biggest failures.
Experience the Power of Perspective with Elle
When Elle speaks at your event here’s what you can expect:
Insightful Leadership Lessons: Learn from Elle’s journey from sports captain to leadership expert, leading with purpose and empathy.
Empowerment Strategies: Discover practical techniques to overcome adversity and push beyond your limits.
Enhanced Mind-Body Synergy: Explore how mental states impact physical performance and overall well-being.
Fresh Perspectives on Disability and Inclusion: Challenge conventional views, fostering a deeper understanding and proactive inclusivity.
Elle’s dynamic presentations offer a candid exploration of self-discovery and resilience. Her authentic style captivates audiences, providing practical insights that resonate across all stages of life and career.
Elle’s work has caught the attention of top media outlets like ABC News, TEDx, GT Magazine to name a few. She has recently spoken to prominent organisations such as Swimming Victoria, Queensland Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport and DareHuman.
The Dance of Disability
In Elle’s TEDx talk, she delves deep into how we perceive limitations—not just in ourselves, but in others as well. Through her insightful narrative, Elle challenges the conventional mindset with a powerful message: “I am not disabled because of my disability; I am disabled by a world that isn’t built for me.”
Her talk invites us to rethink societal barriers and encourages a shift in how we approach inclusivity and accessibility.