Paralympic triathlete and cancer survivor who speaks with unflinching honesty about resilience and mental health
Liam Twomey was diagnosed with cancer at age seven and had his right leg amputated — a moment that shaped everything that followed. Behind the brave face were years of grief, anger and self-destruction as he struggled to accept who he was. At 21, a sliding door moment saved his life and he found sport, purpose and a reason to keep moving forward. He represented Australia as a Paralympic triathlete at the Paris Paralympic Games, with a 6th place finish at the 2023 World Para Triathlon Championships among his career highlights.
Twomey's value on stage is his refusal to smooth the story. He combines an academic background in psychology with lived experience of mental illness, disability and elite sport, and uses that combination to deliver practical, evidence-based strategies for mental fitness and personal resilience. He is an ambassador for the Dylan Alcott Foundation and the Black Dog Institute, has presented to school students through the Australian Institute of Sport and Victorian Institute of Sport since 2020, and is regarded as one of Australia's most utilised athletes in education and community engagement. His upcoming film, Play Dead, is set for release on Netflix in 2026.
Audiences describe Liam as having them laughing one moment and deeply reflective the next. Organisations from the Federal Court of Australia to Cenitex, S&C Electric and the Department of Justice have used him for conferences, team offsites and Mental Health Week events. He is a powerful choice for any event where the brief calls for genuine connection and a message that outlasts the room.
Liam Twomey is a keynote speaker based in Victoria who speaks on mental health & wellbeing, motivation and peak performance. Book through Executive Speakers Australia.
We were incredibly privileged to have Liam Twomey as our guest speaker, and it's hard to capture in words just how extraordinary he was. Liam is one of the most humble, genuine, and remarkable human beings you will ever meet. His story moved our entire audience — not just because of what he has overcome, but because of the way he shares it: with honesty, humour, vulnerability, and a warmth that instantly draws you in.Cenitex
Liam Twomey's keynote was a powerful and thought-provoking highlight of our conference. With authenticity and insight, he shared stories and ideas that resonated deeply with our audience, sparking both reflection and action. His ability to connect personal experience with broader themes of learning, leadership, and change left participants inspired and motivated to think differently about their own practice.Eventful Learning
Amazing! Liam delivered an honest, eye opening and truly inspirational presentation about his personal story from being diagnosed with cancer, competing at the 2024 Paris Paralympics and beyond. I would highly recommend inviting Liam to speak for any event as he immediately captured everyone's attention and leaves you with a sense of inspiration, gratitude and awe.Federal Court of Australia
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