MTC

Liz was first introduced to swimming at the age of 3, following advice that it would help with her cerebral palsy. At just 14, Liz was already competing at a national level, before making the British team shortly after.

In 2006, Liz claimed two gold medals at the IPC World Championships, successfully building on the successes at the Athens Paralympics where she won a silver medal. The highlight of her career, however, was yet to come. In September 2008, Liz won her first gold Paralympic medal in the 100m Breaststroke, dedicating it to her mother who sadly passed away during the Paralympic Games.

In June 2009, Liz moved from Swansea and joined the University of Bath training group - Team Bath. Since this transition, Liz has set a new world record in the 50m breaststroke (SB6) at the Disability Sport Events Nationwide Short Course Championships in November 2009.

In addition to her swimming ambitions, Liz also has plans to pursue a career as an accountant, having graduated in 2008 with a degree in business management and finance.

MOTIVATIONAL / INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER

Liz Johnson is arguably one of Britain's greatest Paralympians. Having been introduced to swimming at the age of 3, following advice that it would help with her cerebral palsy, Liz was already competing at a national level by the time she was 14, qualifying for the British team shortly after 

In 2006, Liz claimed two gold medals at the IPC World Championships, successfully building on the successes at the Athens Paralympics where she won a silver medal. The highlight of her career, however, was yet to come. In September 2008, Liz won her first gold Paralympic medal in the 100m Breaststroke, dedicating it to her mother who sadly passed away during the Paralympic Games.

With 2012 Gold as her immediate focus, Liz's remarkable story lends itself perfectly to the corporate market, and in a rise similar to that of her career, she has quickly established herself as one of the most sought after speakers on offer.

Style:

Extremely self assured, positive and relaxed. Unassuming in her approach, she possesses a natural manner that resonates throughout her delivery, thus encapsulating all those who she's presenting to.

Content:

Bright and articulate, Liz offers a unique and heartfelt story, detailing a career that's been built on triumphing over adversity. Her presentation concentrates on the unwavering motivation, dedication and self-belief that ensured she was able to remain focused and win Olympic Gold within days of losing her mother.

Capable of working closely towards a brief, tailoring her standard presentation to incorporate specific messaging, Liz brings her competitive experience into a concise corporate offering.

Key Points:

• DRIVE
• Focus & concentration
• RELENTLESS DETERMINATION
• TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY

Testimonials:

"She received some exceptionally high praise from the audience, quoted as the best speaker of the day and the topic was very well received. TASS will contact her again to speak at future events"
TASS 

"Without question your story was the highlight of our Conference. The way you told your story in such an open and honest way, taking us
through a roller coaster of emotions, was truly inspirational and a great credit to you - not just because of your sporting excellence"
BT

"Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to join us at our conference last week and for doing such a great job of bringing London 2012 alive for the team at Lloyds. Our colleagues have so many fantastic opportunities to be a part of the Games and I have been very encouraged by the positive feedback I have already received from the conference. You enthusiasm and pride appears to have been contagious, and the call to action - "get involved" - was loud and clear!"
Helen A. Weir (CBE), Group Executive Director Retail, Lloyds Banking Group