Naomi Riches MBE delivers an inspiring training event to Premier members

Premier Networking welcomed an unforgettable training session recently as Naomi Riches MBE, Paralympic champion and resilience speaker, delivered an inspiring workshop to over 50 members focused on overcoming adversity, building resilience, and developing the mindset needed to perform at the highest level.

Naomi shared powerful lessons from elite sport and showed how they translate directly into business: staying calm under pressure, committing to long-term goals, learning from setbacks, and taking responsibility for the things you can control. Members came away with practical tools for strengthening mental resilience, improving focus, and keeping momentum during challenging periods, whether that’s navigating uncertainty, leading a team, or pushing through a tough quarter.

Alongside the training, Naomi’s story provided a real-world example of what resilience looks like in action. She is a Paralympic bronze medallist (Beijing 2008) and Paralympic gold medallist (London 2012) as part of Great Britain’s adaptive rowing team, and during her career she became a six-time World Champion. She was awarded an MBE for services to rowing, recognising not only her achievements but the impact of her journey and the example she sets for others.

A huge thank you to Naomi for delivering such a motivating and thought-provoking session, and to everyone who attended and contributed. Events like this are a key part of what makes Premier Networking more than just referrals, they help our members grow in confidence, capability, and mindset, bringing tangible benefits back into their businesses.