Sian Lord

Sian Lord is a British motivational keynote speaker, confidence life coach and international model whose greatest achievement is transforming a life changing amputation into a platform for global advocacy and empowerment. As a below the knee amputee, Sian shares a powerful message rooted in lived experience, helping audiences reframe adversity and build lasting self-belief. Her story, which began with a devastating accident, has evolved into a career defined by resilience, visibility and impact. Today, Sian is recognised as a compelling and authentic voice on confidence, body image and mental health.

In 2013, while on holiday in Manhattan, Sian was struck by a taxi that mounted the pavement, an incident that resulted in the amputation of her leg. The months that followed were marked by surgery, rehabilitation and the emotional challenge of adapting to a new reality. Rather than withdrawing, Sian chose to document her recovery and speak openly about the psychological hurdles she faced. Learning to walk again was only the beginning. Years later, she progressed to running with a specialist blade prosthetic, describing how movement gave her back a sense of freedom and control. That determination laid the groundwork for her future as a motivational speaker and confidence life coach, roles that allow her to turn deeply personal experience into practical insight for others.

Sian went on to build an impressive media and modelling career, becoming an International Model working with major brands including Very, MoneySuperMarket and Leonard Cheshire. She has appeared in national advertising campaigns, television commercials and programmes like Hollyoaks. In 2022, Sian took a public stand when her image was used and digitally altered without permission in a Spanish body positivity campaign, reinforcing her role as a visible and vocal disability advocate. Alongside her media work, Sian has delivered keynote talks at high profile events including the International Day of People with Disability, and regularly speaks in schools and colleges across the UK. Her growing reputation as a globally recognised motivational speaker reflects both her credibility and her connection with audiences.

Event organisers book Sian because she combines honesty with actionable strategies. She speaks on confidence, friendships, body image, resilience, mental health, goal setting and growth mindset, tailoring her message to corporate teams, educational settings and community groups. A mother of two and a businesswoman, she brings balance and perspective to every stage she steps onto. Sian’s message is clear, whatever happens in life, there is always a way to find something you love again, and that belief leaves audiences motivated long after the applause fades.