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Olympic speaker & resilience expert

Eddie Edwards

Transform resilience and goal-setting with Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards, Olympic motivational speaker and perseverance expert. Eddie empowers organisations to overcome obstacles and achieve ambitious targets despite limited resources. Subject of the biographical film, Eddie the Eagle, and recognised globally for his extraordinary Olympic journey.

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Eddie Edwards

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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  • First British ski jumper to compete in the Winter Olympics
  • Subject of biographical film starring Taron Egerton
  • Motivational speaker known for his perseverance and underdog spirit
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 has also appeared as a commentator on ITV's "The Jump" and serves 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.

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Why we recommend booking Eddie

Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards delivers powerful insights on resilience and determination, drawing from his journey as Britain's first Olympic ski jumper who overcame tremendous odds to achieve his dreams. Book this inspirational speaker to equip your team with practical strategies for persevering through challenges and transforming perceived failures into platforms for remarkable success.

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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 engaging, inspiring talks with warmth and humour. He connects easily with audiences, shares compelling stories, and is approachable, patient, and genuinely uplifting—leaving guests motivated and entertained.
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. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Eddie Edwards for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, 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. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Eddie Edwards directly.
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