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About Steven Bradbury keynote speaker
Steven Bradbury keynote speaker sessions come from the man who won Australia’s first ever Winter Olympic gold medal. He took gold in the men’s 1000m short track speed skating at the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics. He is also one of Australia’s most experienced speakers, having presented at more than 800 conferences and events in 15 countries.
The last man standing
Steven’s gold medal is one of the most famous finishes in Olympic history. In the 1000m final, he skated at the back of the pack, expecting that something might go wrong ahead of him. Then, on the final corner, the four skaters in front of him collided and fell. As a result, Steven glided across the line alone to become Olympic champion.
However, the win was not luck alone. It came after years of setbacks. Steven had already won bronze in the 5000m relay at Lillehammer 1994, Australia’s first ever Winter Olympic medal. Soon after, a rival’s skate sliced through his thigh, and he needed 111 stitches and 18 months to recover. Then, in 2000, he broke his neck in a training crash and was told he would never skate again. He came back anyway.
Steven Bradbury keynote speaker topic: The Last Man Standing
In his signature keynote, Steven shows that if you stick it out, you too can be the last man standing. He shares stories from his career, including how his father instilled a strong work ethic. In addition, every audience member gets to hold his actual Olympic gold medal, which makes the story real in a way few keynotes can match.
The session also includes an audience competition, and the winner receives a signed copy of Steven’s book, Last Man Standing. This moment is consistently a crowd favourite.
What audiences take away
Steven’s keynote covers strategy in life, business and sport, and the values that sustain a culture of success. Above all, he shows audiences how adversity can fuel the pursuit of a goal rather than derail it. He also explains why believing in your preparation matters as much as the result. Consequently, organisations come away with a practical way of thinking about resilience that applies well beyond sport.
Steven is a keynote, motivational, safety and after-dinner speaker, and he is based in Brisbane. Book Steven Bradbury keynote speaker for your next conference or leadership event. Explore more speakers in Olympic Performance, or read more about Steven on Wikipedia.
