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Alex Gregory is a renowned high-performance speaker, double Olympic Gold medallist, and six-time World Champion rower. Known for his ability to captivate audiences with inspiring stories of resilience, teamwork, and determination, Alex brings unparalleled insight into what it takes to excel at the highest level. His experiences as an elite athlete and leader make him an authoritative voice on overcoming challenges, achieving goals, and cultivating the mindset necessary for sustained success. Alex’s talks are celebrated for their authenticity, leaving listeners motivated and equipped to strive for their own ambitions.
Alex’s journey to becoming an elite athlete began with humble roots in rowing, a sport he discovered during his youth. Through perseverance and sheer dedication, he rose through the ranks, representing Great Britain at the Under-23 level in 2004 and making his senior debut in 2006. His ability to embrace pressure and excel under challenging circumstances earned him a place in the Men’s Coxless Four, where he won his first World Championship title in 2009. From there, Alex’s career soared, culminating in Olympic Gold medals in 2012 and 2016, cementing his legacy as one of rowing’s greatest champions. His commitment to excellence and team synergy has become a foundation for his engaging keynote presentations.
In recent years, Alex has channelled his passion for health and wellness into new ventures. He was appointed MBE in 2016 for his services to rowing and has since become a prominent advocate for outdoor exploration, encouraging people to reconnect with nature. In 2023, Alex founded Mind Body Row, an innovative platform combining rowing workouts with holistic well-being strategies. He continues to inspire audiences through his motivational speaking engagements, where he draws on these recent experiences to emphasise the importance of balance, resilience, and mental clarity in both personal and professional life.
Alex is sought after as a high-performance speaker because he connects deeply with his audience, blending personal anecdotes with actionable insights. His unique perspective, shaped by triumphs and challenges on and off the water, resonates with leaders, teams, and individuals striving for peak performance. Whether discussing teamwork, overcoming adversity, or achieving sustained success, Alex empowers his listeners to redefine their potential and unlock excellence in their own lives.
A member of our team sat down for a virtual Q&A with Alex Gregory to gain his valuable insights into resilience, teamwork, and achieving high performance.
Alex Gregory is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Just wanted to say a BIG thank you to Alex for his speech and presentation at our National Business Meeting last week. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and has taken a lot from his talk and experiences. It was lovely to meet him and he was so patient having a million and one pictures taken with my colleagues!”
“Alex was so good! The team loved the talk he gave and the learnings he shared. He was the perfect choice of speaker.”
“Alex was everything and more; not only did he engage and energise the delegates; his story was just so fascinating and had such a powerful message, which was delivered with such meaning and fulfilled the objective of being consistent through his journey and through what our COO Paul wanted to deliver. Our client couldn’t have been happier. Excellent and relieved! Thanks so much, please pass on to Alex how delighted our client was and we look forward to seeing him again at one of our many conferences.”
“Thanks a lot for bringing a great speaker. Alex was fantastic – and the team loved him! Highly recommend!”
“Your presentation style is completely engaging and the humility you displayed as you spoke meant you could have held everyone’s attention for at least a few more hours, I’m sure! The effective way you brought your inspirational story of ultimate sporting success following the overcoming of many personal adversities, back to the jobs of every individual in the room, meant everyone couldn’t help but be left with a compelling feeling of personal motivation from your words. A week or so since the event, you are still being quoted continually by members of our team – a sentiment to how well your story still resonates with us all.”
“I just want to pass on my tanks to Alex for his talk on Thursday. It went down brilliantly – funny, entertaining, and emotional. I would definitely recommend Alex as a guest speaker. He also went above and beyond in terms of chatting to guests. He arrived at the start of the evening and stayed much longer than anticipated – chatting to guests and taking pictures. Please can you let him know how much we appreciate his help.”
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