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Ben Hunt-Davis MBE | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Ben Hunt-Davis MBE

Discover how to transform your team from underperformers to gold medal winners with Ben Hunt-Davis, speaker, Olympic gold medalist and performance consultant.
High Performance
Team Building
Dealing With Pressure
Ben Hunt-Davis MBE
Discover how to transform your team from underperformers to gold medal winners with Ben Hunt-Davis, speaker, Olympic gold medalist and performance consultant.
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An inspiring journey, thoughtfully translated into practical, everyday lessons that can be applied in virtually any situation. | Helen Weir CBE, Group Executive Director, Retail | Lloyds Bank | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-0255132de430f5091cae0bd3753da75e-p4g1n77j.png
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About Ben Hunt-Davis MBE

Olympic gold medalist in rowing
Performance consultant for business transformation
Author of "Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?"
Ben Hunt-Davis is an Olympic gold medallist and the co-founder of the leadership consultancy Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?. Through his transition from elite sport to executive development, Ben has become a trusted figure in the world of leadership performance, known for helping organisations and individuals define ambitious goals and embed the habits needed to reach them.

Ben’s journey to Olympic success was not straightforward. For years, he and his team sat outside the medal positions, repeatedly falling short despite their efforts. In 1998, the British Men’s Eight took a new approach, driven by a single, focused question: “Will it make the boat go faster?” This mindset led to profound changes in the way they worked and made decisions, culminating in their gold medal win at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.

Since retiring from professional sport, Ben has applied the principles behind that turnaround to the business world. He co-authored the bestselling book Will It Make The Boat Go Faster? to bring these techniques to a wider audience, and he continues this work through the consultancy of the same name. His work is grounded in real-life experience and focuses on clarity of purpose, behaviour change, and practical tools for measurable improvement.

Ben works with leaders and teams across industries to challenge assumptions, streamline focus, and build a culture of high performance. His approach helps clients translate vision into action, establish meaningful goals, and stay aligned with what really matters, making his insights relevant to organisations navigating complexity and change.

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What topics does Ben Hunt-Davis specialise in?  

Ben Hunt-Davis specialises in talking about rowing, team leadership, high-performance strategies and more.

What is Ben Hunt-Davis's speaking style like?  

Ben captivates audiences with his engaging delivery, drawing from his Olympic experience to inspire teamwork and high performance. His insights are well-received, making a lasting impact on participants. AI summary based on real event feedback.

Does Ben Hunt-Davis offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Ben Hunt-Davis offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

Why Should You Book Ben Hunt-Davis MBE?

Olympic gold medalist Ben Hunt-Davis transforms underperforming teams into champions through his proven "Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?" methodology that has already empowered 200,000 professionals across 50 countries. Book Ben today to equip your team with Olympic-winning strategies that deliver extraordinary business results in challenging times.
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An inspiring journey, thoughtfully translated into practical, everyday lessons that can be applied in virtually any situation. | Helen Weir CBE, Group Executive Director, Retail | Lloyds Bank | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-0255132de430f5091cae0bd3753da75e-p4g1n77j.png
His delivery was energetic, engaging and entertaining... Ben’s message has never been more relevant in an industry where the smallest of changes can help gain the competitive edge. We all went away thinking about how we could ensure that own boats went faster. | Simon Belsham, Managing Director, Grocery Home Shopping | Tesco | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-46a37e0fb4b4c5e8c790c39a192faf17-l3awhpls.png
The way Ben tells his story and his singular focus on ‘making the boat go faster’ became a key driver in my organisation. We recently had Ben kick-off a two-day session for the senior leaders in my current organisation and it had a similar effect with this new group of people. It set up our meeting well and ensured we remained focused on the challenges ahead throughout all of our discussions. | Mark Hampton, Chief Financial Officer | Collinson | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-ed63fc3b43612f4a9df14b0387cf236e-u5bk22im.png
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An inspiring journey, thoughtfully translated into practical, everyday lessons that can be applied in virtually any situation. | Helen Weir CBE, Group Executive Director, Retail | Lloyds Bank | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-0255132de430f5091cae0bd3753da75e-p4g1n77j.png
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An inspiring journey, thoughtfully translated into practical, everyday lessons that can be applied in virtually any situation. | Helen Weir CBE, Group Executive Director, Retail | Lloyds Bank | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-0255132de430f5091cae0bd3753da75e-p4g1n77j.png
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