Who is Steven Robinson

What if the biggest obstacle to achieving something extraordinary isn’t what happens to us, but what we believe is possible?

Steven Robinson BEM is an inspirational keynote speaker, one-armed pilot, dressage champion, inventor, entrepreneur and Amazon bestselling author of No Arm in Trying.

But behind those achievements lies a story of adversity, determination, humour and an extraordinary willingness to challenge what others consider impossible.

Turning adversity into opportunity

At just 18 years old, Steven lost his right arm in a devastating motorcycle accident in April 1982.

His life changed in an instant. But rather than allowing that experience to dictate what he could or couldn’t achieve, Steven began discovering new ways to overcome the challenges ahead.

It wasn’t always easy. There were setbacks, frustrations and moments of uncertainty. Yet those experiences helped shape the mindset that would eventually take him into the skies, into competitive dressage and onto stages inspiring audiences.

Today, Steven uses those experiences to help people recognise that circumstances may change what we face, but they don’t necessarily determine what we can achieve.

Challenging the impossible

Despite a deep-seated fear of horses, Steven took up dressage, designed his own bespoke one-armed reins and went on to achieve championship success.

Afraid of flying, he secured a flying scholarship for disabled people and became a qualified pilot.

Each achievement presented its own obstacles. Each required Steven to challenge assumptions, find creative solutions and persevere when the easier option might have been to give up.

These experiences provide the foundation for his keynote presentations, demonstrating how adaptability, determination and a willingness to think differently can open doors that initially appear firmly closed.

More than an inspirational story

Steven doesn’t simply stand on stage and tell audiences what he’s achieved.

Through engaging storytelling, humour and personal experiences, he encourages people to look differently at the challenges they face in their own lives and workplaces.

His presentations explore the power of mindset, resilience, adaptability and creative problem-solving — helping audiences question perceived limitations and recognise opportunities they may previously have overlooked.

Whether addressing business leaders, employees, healthcare professionals or conference delegates, Steven delivers a message that is both deeply personal and widely relevant.

His aim is simple: to leave audiences thinking differently about what’s possible — and feeling motivated to act on that belief.

Anything Is Possible

Steven’s philosophy isn’t that life is easy, that obstacles don’t exist or that determination alone guarantees success.

It’s that we often have more choices, more resourcefulness and more potential than we initially realise.

His message, Anything Is Possible, is backed not by theory, but by a lifetime of lived experience.

And it’s a message he brings to every audience with warmth, authenticity and a healthy dose of Yorkshire humour.

Could Steven inspire your next conference, leadership event or team gathering?

Get in touch to discuss how Steven can tailor his keynote presentation to your audience and event objectives.