Emma was a hugely active child and teenager who set her sights on a career in teaching. Whilst taking a Gap year in Australia she contracted a virus which damaged her neurological system leaving her with life changing consequences overnight. She never lost focus and battled back to not only learning to live with her disability but gaining her teaching degree. It was when she discovered Paralympic Sport that the real Emma emerged.

Deciding to embrace her new life as a full-time athlete and set about making the bits of her that did work the best they could be. This journey took her to the 2012 Paralympic Games with Sitting Volleyball before Paracanoe enabled her to reach her true potential, on the way to 2016 Paralympic Gold she smashed world title after world title.

Her passion for sharing the lessons from high performance sport and how to harness our mindset to change lives is palpable and her enthusiasm, focus and determination make her truly an athlete who will continue to push boundaries, defy limitations & inspire all who come into contact with her.

Emma is determined to use her experiences to engage and interact with people to make positive changes to their lives and be happier and more successful.