Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards is a British ski jumper who made history as the first to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping at the 1988 Calgary Games. Despite finishing last, his extraordinary perseverance and underdog spirit captured global attention and admiration.
As the subject of the successful biographical film Eddie the Eagle, starring Taron Egerton, Eddie has transformed his Olympic experience into a compelling career as a motivational speaker. He holds the distinction of being a former British ski jumping record holder and has appeared as a commentator on ITV's "The Jump" while serving as Patron of the charity Ski 4 Cancer.
Eddie's presentations draw from his remarkable journey of overcoming financial hardship, physical limitations, and institutional barriers to achieve his Olympic dream. He articulates how determination can triumph over seemingly impossible odds, providing organisations with practical insights on resilience during challenging business environments and the importance of maintaining vision despite setbacks.
Audiences leave Eddie's talks with concrete strategies for persevering through professional obstacles, a framework for setting and achieving ambitious goals despite limited resources, and renewed perspective on how perceived failures can become platforms for future success.
Book Eddie Edwards to inspire your team with an authentic story of grit that continues to resonate decades after his Olympic moment.
How can I book Eddie Edwards for my next event?
Email eddie.edwards@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Eddie Edwards available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Eddie Edwards's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Eddie directly.
What topics does Eddie Edwards specialise in?
Eddie Edwards specialises in discussing perseverance, overcoming adversity, goal setting and more.
What is Eddie Edwards's speaking style like?
Eddie delivers with warmth, humour, and inspiration. He is engaging, approachable, and a great storyteller, leaving audiences uplifted and entertained while encouraging resilience and perseverance through his remarkable journey.
Does Eddie Edwards offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Eddie Edwards offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.