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Ben Hunt-Davis MBE is a celebrated Olympic Gold medallist, renowned for his success in rowing and his influential career as a high-performance speaker. With years of experience in competitive sports and an unmatched commitment to excellence, Ben is sought after by corporate audiences and organisations aiming to inspire peak performance. His ability to translate his journey as an elite athlete into actionable insights makes him a compelling figure on the speaker circuit. Ben’s unique approach focuses on the principles of teamwork, goal-setting, and continuous improvement, which he masterfully integrates into his talks on achieving high performance in any industry.
Ben’s career as a professional rower began early, with his first international appearance for Team GB at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. His progression in the sport was marked by perseverance and determination, competing in multiple Olympic and World Championship events. The pinnacle of his athletic career came in 2000 when he and his team won the Men’s Eight Gold medal at the Sydney Olympics—Great Britain’s first victory in that event since 1912. Ben’s experiences from this triumph shaped his future endeavours, and he became known for applying the ‘Performance Principles’ his team used to secure their historic win to both sports and business.
After retiring from competitive rowing, Ben seamlessly transitioned into high-performance coaching and keynote speaking. His post-athletic career has been filled with notable accomplishments, including founding Will It Make The Boat Go Faster? Ltd, a performance consultancy. As its Director, Ben has worked with some of the world’s leading corporations, including Barclays, Accenture, and Shell, helping them to achieve sustained high performance. In addition to his consultancy work, Ben held leadership roles in prestigious events like the World Rowing Championships and British Olympic Association, further showcasing his versatility and leadership off the water.
Ben Hunt-Davis is hired for his rare ability to connect his Olympic achievements with the challenges faced by businesses and leaders today. His keynotes focus on goal-setting, leadership, and maximising team performance, drawing on his extensive background in high-stakes competition. Companies turn to Ben when they need someone who not only inspires but also provides practical strategies for achieving measurable results.
Ben Hunt-Davis is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Our participants were impressed by Ben’s story and will never forget him. It is an inspirational journey that we can apply to any kind of business or deal situation.”
“Having Ben at our Company Kick Off took our event to a different level. His personal experience demonstrated and perfectly supported our company mission to change the game, leaving staff motivated, inspired and focused on the changes ahead. His ability to relate to people from all levels and the challenges of a growing business was spot on. I would thoroughly recommend him to other business leaders looking to motivate and focus on their teams.”
“I think the key thing is, if you’ve achieved what Ben’s achieved, it’s obviously a message in itself in terms of that highest level of performance, but also Ben’s got a presence and a charisma about him that makes the message come home in a very solid way.”
“I was really impressed that Ben took the time before the session to understand our business and was, therefore, able to relate his experiences on his journey to a Gold medal in Sydney to the daily challenges we face in growing our business and keeping the team focused and motivated. Ben delivered this message flawlessly. He is a highly inspirational speaker and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a speaker to motivate their team.”
“Just a quick note to say a very big thank you for the fabulous talk you gave at the conference on Friday. Everyone I have spoken to thought your session was outstanding. Of particular note was the way in which you related your rowing experiences to our theme of the day, something that is often overlooked by many ‘inspirational’ speakers.”
The High-Performance Speakers Agency is the UK’s leading bureau for teamwork, leadership, and marginal gains speakers. We hire speakers for corporate conferences and events across the world and cater to both in-person occasions and online webinars. Our roster includes sportspeople, business leaders, adventurers and more, to ensure audiences of all industries receive tailored, impactful advice on optimised performance.
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