Ben Hunt-Davis - Gold Medallist

In 1998, after another disappointing Rowing World Championships, Ben Hunt-Davis (MBE) and his GB Eight rowing team realized they needed a different approach to achieve success.

So, they began asking a simple question with each decision and action: 'Will it make the boat go faster?'.

Their journey led them to develop sustainable, dependable techniques that paved their way to winning the gold medal at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. The subsequent book — co-authored with Executive Coach Harriet Beveridge — applies similar strategies to boost performance in business and life.

Ben's story is not only inspirational but also relevant to organizations worldwide: he has spoken at conferences in over 30 countries.

What is the speech about?

Ben narrates the story of the last 24 months leading up to the Sydney Olympics, transforming a losing team into a victorious one. His Performance Principles were:

1. Focus on what’s important

2. Focus on performance to achieve results

3. Collaborate effectively

This engaging, motivational, and adaptable speech can be tailored to your current challenges and opportunities. The talk lasts from 45 to 60 minutes and resonates with teams and individuals striving to lead themselves and others, simplify processes, reduce complexity, encourage innovation, and boost performance.