Dave Steele

The Blind Poet | Inspirational Speaker, Performance Poet & Resilience Advocate

Known as The Blind Poet, is an inspirational speaker, author, advocate, and performance poet from Manchester, UK. Living with sight loss caused by Retinitis Pigmentosa, Dave has transformed personal adversity into a powerful platform for inspiring others. Through keynote speeches, spoken-word performances, and his work as a children’s author, he helps audiences rethink limitations, build resilience, and embrace change with confidence.

Known for his authentic storytelling, humour, and emotional connection, Dave challenges perceptions around disability while sharing universal lessons on mindset, leadership, communication, and personal growth. His presentations leave audiences motivated, empowered, and equipped with a fresh perspective on what is possible.

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Topics

Talking Points

Resilience and Adaptability in Times of Change
The Power of Perspective
Overcoming Adversity and Living Beyond Limitations
Leadership Through Challenge
Authentic Storytelling for Impact
Communication and Human Connection
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Confidence and Self-Belief
Mental Wellbeing and Personal Growth
Finding Purpose Through Life’s Challenges
Innovation Through Adversity
Creativity and Self-Expression
Building Resilient Teams and Cultures
Embracing Change with Courage
The Art and Impact of Spoken Word Poetry
Turning Setbacks into Opportunities
Mindset for Success and Growth
Accessibility in Modern Workplaces
Inspiring Inclusion Through Lived Experience
Vision Beyond Sight

Living and thriving with sight loss caused by Retinitis Pigmentosa
What losing vision taught me about resilience and perspective
Why limitations are often perceptions rather than realities
The role of storytelling in creating meaningful change
How spoken-word poetry can inspire, educate, and connect people
Building confidence when life doesn’t go to plan
Mental wellbeing, adversity, and personal growth
Lessons leaders can learn from navigating uncertainty
Accessibility and inclusion in today’s workplaces and communities
Challenging stereotypes around disability
The importance of human connection in a digital world
Finding purpose through life’s biggest challenges
Turning personal struggles into a platform for impact
Creativity as a tool for resilience and self-expression
The future of accessibility and inclusive leadership
Raising awareness of sight loss and visual impairment
Writing children’s books that inspire courage and empathy
Using vulnerability as a strength in leadership and communication
How organisations can build more inclusive cultures
Why true vision is about more than what we see with our eyes
Lessons from appearing in national media and sharing stories at scale
Inspiring the next generation to believe in what is possible
Finding hope, humour, and meaning through adversity
The power of perspective in business and everyday life
How resilience can become a competitive advantage for individuals and organisations
The role of empathy in leadership, teamwork, and culture building
What audiences consistently teach me about courage and human potential
Why every person’s story matters
Transforming challenges into opportunities for growth
Living a life defined by possibility rather than limitation

What People Say About Dave

Dave shared his inspiring journey of living with sight loss, speaking honestly about the challenges and how he has learned to focus on the positives.

Using his creativity as a therapeutic outlet, Dave began writing and publishing poetry… inspiring countless others navigating vision loss with his words.

Through the power of his words, he invites us into his world—not as a lament for what is lost, but as a celebration of what can still be discovered.

The feedback has been incredible. Parents, teachers, and children have expressed how much they’ve enjoyed the story and how it’s opened up conversations about inclusion and overcoming challenges.

The Blind Poet

Inspirational Speaker

Performance Poet & Resilience Advocate

About Dave

Known internationally as The Blind Poet, is an inspirational speaker, author, advocate, and performance poet from Manchester, UK. Living with sight loss caused by Retinitis Pigmentosa, Dave has built a remarkable career helping audiences discover the power of resilience, perspective, and human connection.

Combining heartfelt storytelling with captivating spoken-word poetry, Dave delivers presentations that challenge assumptions, inspire action, and encourage people to move beyond perceived limitations. His unique ability to blend humour, honesty, vulnerability, and practical life lessons creates an engaging experience that resonates with audiences long after the event has ended.

As a children’s author, media contributor, and passionate advocate for accessibility and inclusion, Dave has appeared across major media platforms while sharing his message with audiences throughout the UK and beyond. Whether speaking to corporate leaders, educators, community groups, or conference delegates, Dave inspires people to embrace change, overcome adversity, and recognise that true vision is about far more than what we see with our eyes.

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