Sally Gunnell OBE DL is an Olympic Legend, Broadcaster and Motivational Speaker
Sally Gunnell is the only woman in history to have ever concurrently held all four major championship gold medals – Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European and the World record.
Starting at Essex Ladies’ Club as a long jumper and pentathlete, Sally switched to the 400m hurdles.
She quickly established herself as a force to be reckoned with in British athletics. In 1992, Sally achieved the one missing piece from her impressive trophy cabinet at the Barcelona Olympic Games – an Olympic Gold medal.
Following her retirement in 1997, Sally moved from the track to the television studio. After a spell commentating for BBC Sport, she moved to prime-time television.
Sally Gunnell OBE – Motivational Speaker:
Voted ‘one of the country’s top ten Olympic heroes’, Sally Gunnell is a popular, inspirational and motivational speaker.
Approachable and down-to-earth, she not only tells her own incredible story but also helps businesses get the very best out of their staff, showing that it’s possible to achieve anything with the right mindset.
Speaking topics:
Unlocking High Performance — Lessons for Life, Business, and Teams
Explore what it takes to perform at your best when it matters most. In this powerful keynote, Sally shares the mindset, discipline, and resilience that took her from Olympic hopeful to world champion — and how those same principles apply to business and leadership. This session is packed with inspiration and practical strategies for individuals and teams striving to reach their full potential.
Key Takeaways:
Performing under pressure — as an individual and as a team.
Setting clear goals and staying motivated through setbacks.
Developing personal resilience and mental strength.
Building a winning team mindset and collaborative culture.
Sustaining Excellence — Beyond the Podium
Winning once is a milestone. Sustaining success is a mindset. This keynote explores what it really takes to maintain high performance over time and how to balance ambition with well-being. Sally shares lessons on leadership, legacy, and staying energised without burning out. It is ideal for organisations focused on long-term growth and impact.
Key Takeaways:
Maintaining personal energy and team motivation over time.
Avoiding burnout while driving results and leading others.
Leading through change with clarity and calm.
Creating lasting personal and professional impact.
Wellbeing and Performance — The Mind-Body Connection
True performance is built on a foundation of well-being. In this insightful and empowering session, Sally reveals how physical and mental health drive sustained success — and how to embed wellbeing into personal habits and workplace culture. Perfect for teams and leaders looking to build resilience, reduce stress, and thrive in today’s fast-paced world.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding wellbeing as a key driver of performance.
Practical strategies to manage stress and build mental strength.
Fostering a healthy, supportive workplace culture.
Enhancing team resilience through shared wellbeing values.
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Testimonials
“Sally Gunnell gave an inspiring presentation and the CSO team left the meeting feeling very motivated. It was valuable seeing how Sally related her experiences to the every day challenges in the workplace.”
Rachael French, Communications Manager, IBM Customer Support Operations
‘On behalf of Rolls-Royce, I would like to thank you for your inspirational contribution to our conference. Your portrayal of the formation of your back-up team and the success that it subsequently brought you was very relevant to the theme of our conference. The conference delegates were delighted that, following the dinner, you gave your time for photo-calls and autographs, the finished the evening both inspired and thrilled!’
Nick Durham, Rolls-Royce Plc
“Sally, your talk has had a tremendous effect on the thousands of delegates who attended our conference. You were so relatable and you have inspired them to focus on their objectives and persist until they win. Thank you!!”
Consultant International, Business System
“We were looking for a speaker who could inspire attendees at a conference, the main theme for which was: winning in the new environment. Sally did a great job in this capacity, as a living example and through the key messages in her speech. All in all, a great success!”
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Sally Gunnell OBE DL is an Olympic Legend, Broadcaster and Motivational Speaker
Sally Gunnell is the only woman in history to have ever concurrently held all four major championship gold medals – Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European and the World record.
Starting at Essex Ladies’ Club as a long jumper and pentathlete, Sally switched to the 400m hurdles.
She quickly established herself as a force to be reckoned with in British athletics. In 1992, Sally achieved the one missing piece from her impressive trophy cabinet at the Barcelona Olympic Games – an Olympic Gold medal.
Following her retirement in 1997, Sally moved from the track to the television studio. After a spell commentating for BBC Sport, she moved to prime-time television.
Voted ‘one of the country’s top ten Olympic heroes’, Sally Gunnell is a popular, inspirational and motivational speaker.
Approachable and down-to-earth, she not only tells her own incredible story but also helps businesses get the very best out of their staff, showing that it’s possible to achieve anything with the right mindset.
Speaking topics:
Unlocking High Performance — Lessons for Life, Business, and Teams
Explore what it takes to perform at your best when it matters most. In this powerful keynote, Sally shares the mindset, discipline, and resilience that took her from Olympic hopeful to world champion — and how those same principles apply to business and leadership. This session is packed with inspiration and practical strategies for individuals and teams striving to reach their full potential.
Key Takeaways:
Sustaining Excellence — Beyond the Podium
Winning once is a milestone. Sustaining success is a mindset. This keynote explores what it really takes to maintain high performance over time and how to balance ambition with well-being. Sally shares lessons on leadership, legacy, and staying energised without burning out. It is ideal for organisations focused on long-term growth and impact.
Key Takeaways:
Wellbeing and Performance — The Mind-Body Connection
True performance is built on a foundation of well-being. In this insightful and empowering session, Sally reveals how physical and mental health drive sustained success — and how to embed wellbeing into personal habits and workplace culture. Perfect for teams and leaders looking to build resilience, reduce stress, and thrive in today’s fast-paced world.
Key Takeaways:
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