Katherine Grainger, Speaker

Katherine Grainger

Speaker, Olympian, World Rowing Champion And Chair of UK Sport

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Maidenhead

Hear what it takes to make it to the top of your game from Dame Katherine Grainger, speaker, Britain’s most decorated female Olympian, six-time world rowing champion and chair of UK Sport.

Katherine Grainger | Speaker Biography

Britain's most decorated female Olympian

Chair of UK Sport

PhD holder and motivational speaker

Dame Katherine Grainger DBE, Chair of UK Sport and Britain's most decorated female Olympian, holds a unique record of five medals from five consecutive Olympic Games, including one gold and four silvers. Katherine's blend of athletic prowess and academic achievement, as evidenced by her PhD, has made her a popular choice for motivating teams.

She began rowing at Edinburgh University in 1993, quickly excelling to international success, including a U23 World Championship gold. Katherine's Olympic journey includes medals in Sydney (2000), Athens (2004), Beijing (2008), and a record-breaking gold at the London 2012 Olympics with Anna Watkins in the Double Sculls.

Her accolades extend to eight World Championship medals and recognition as the 2009 Scottish Sportsperson of the Year. Beyond sports, Katherine has served on the British Olympic Association's Athlete Commission, contributed to BBC sports coverage, and is celebrated for her engaging PepTalks on teamwork, motivation, and communication.

Why Should You Book Katherine Grainger?

Dame Katherine Grainger offers your team insights from a decorated Olympian and scholar. Her unique blend of elite sports achievement and academic excellence inspires excellence, resilience, and effective communication, driving your team towards success and fostering a culture of relentless pursuit of goals.

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Featured Sessions

Positive Mindset

Learn easy tips and tools to boost your optimism and build a positive mindset, pretty much regardless of the challenges of your environment. Takeaways: Practices to grow your optimism and combat the natural negativity bias of our brain How to shift towards opportunities rather than risks and dangers Mindfulness techniques to break the cycle of negative thinking How to slow down the inner critic Managing the nervous system to shift out of negative emotions Boosting your confidence by letting go of an unrealistic need to control

Embracing Excellence: The 2024 Paris Olympics Journey

This speech explores the inspiring journeys of athletes preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics. It focuses on their rigorous training, personal sacrifices, and the mental and physical resilience required to compete at the highest level, celebrating their dedication and the spirit of the Olympic Games.

Mastering Clear And Convincing Communication

Ever had a thought in your head, but when it comes out, people just don't get it? Communication Can be confusing. Be clear, concise and make sure what you say lands with conviction.

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