SPEAKING EVENTS and talks

Talks that inspire action - not just applause

SPEAKING TOPICS

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NEW for 2026

From Gold Medal to Real Life

Strength for everyday performance

My new keynote for 2026, focused on how we build strength physically, mentally and emotionally in today’s demanding world.

Drawing on my journey from Olympic gold to life beyond sport, I share simple, sustainable habits that help people stay resilient, confident and perform consistently through pressure and change.

Key outcomes:

Resilience under pressure
Sustainable energy and focus
Confidence through change

Sally Gunnell wearing a black and white patterned dress, sitting on a stool with a microphone in her hand, smiling at a presentation event. Behind her is a large screen

Unlocking High Performance

The Journey to Gold

This keynote explores the mindset, preparation and discipline that took me from Olympic hopeful to Olympic champion.

It’s about focus, belief and performing under pressure, showing how exceptional results come from daily habits and commitment.

Key outcomes:

Focus and clarity
Confidence through preparation
A winning mindset

SUSTAINING EXCELLENCE

Winning when pressure builds

Winning once is an achievement. Staying there is the real challenge.

This talk focuses on how I moved from Olympic champion to World champion, managing expectation, sustaining motivation and continuing to evolve under pressure.

Key outcomes:

Long-term performance
Momentum without burnout
Leading through expectation

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“Sally’s keynote was one of the most inspiring we’ve ever had - honest, relatable and full of practical takeaways.”

—Barclays
“Warm, engaging and highly professional.”

— Women in Sports Awards
“Incredibly relevant to our people and culture.”

—Aviva
“Sally’s session resonated across our organisation. She gave us tools we could actually use.”

— PWC

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delivering the right talk for you

Every talk I deliver is tailored to the people in the room. I draw on my experience from elite sport and life beyond it to explore resilience, confidence and what it really takes to perform under pressure - while staying well.

My aim is simple: people leave feeling inspired, focused and ready to take action.

Talks are available across a range of settings, including conferences, leadership events, awards evenings and charity occasions. Each one is shaped around the audience and the moment, whether that's a keynote, a Q&A, or both.

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Sally Gunnell at a podium speaking at the Women in Motor Industry Awards 2025 event.

Brands I have worked with

Amazon
College of Policing
Groundsure
Baskalis
Maquarie Bank
Barclays
Morgan Stanley
Aviva
Hakim Group
SMBC

Sightcare
Standard Life
Women in Motor Industry Awards
Women in Packaging Awards
National Information Security Conference
ABTA Travel Convention
Acrisure
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