Speaker Roger Black

Roger Black MBE is one of Britain's most cherished Olympians and a top motivational speaker globally, engaging in around 70 speaking engagements annually. Throughout his sporting career, he secured fifteen major Championship Medals, including European, Commonwealth, and World Championship Gold Medals, and served as the British Men's Team Captain. His most notable accomplishments include winning the Olympic 400 meters Silver Medal in 1996 and being part of the 4 x 400 meters relay team that won Gold at the 1991 World Championships – accomplishments made even more remarkable considering his battles with serious injuries and a rare heart valve condition.

Roger uses his journey of overcoming challenges to inspire and motivate audiences across the UK and Europe. He understands what it takes to become a champion, how to pursue dreams, set goals, and reach one's potential. His speeches capture the essence and translatable behaviors of successful athletes, delivering effective and key messages.

Besides being a sought-after speaker, Roger has maintained a strong presence in the media, commentating on major athletic championships including the Commonwealth Games, the European Championships, the World Championships, and the Olympics. He has also co-presented 'Tomorrow's World' and the award-winning 'City Hospital' for the BBC.

Additionally, Roger is a familiar face on prime-time television as a celebrity guest and panelist on shows like 'A Question of Sport', 'They Think It’s All Over', 'Strictly Come Dancing', 'Celebrity Master Chef', 'GMTV', 'Superstars', and 'Celebrity Mastermind.'

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In his presentations, Roger shares the lessons from his career and how he fulfilled his Olympic dream. He particularly focuses on the gap between talent and performance, the attitudes and behaviors of world-class performers, and the balance between individual and team success.

Change Management
Overcoming Adversity
Talent is not enough
Need to Achieve vs. Fear of Failure
Leadership
Teamwork
Ownership/Accountability
Synergy - surrounding yourself with talent
Pro-active vs. Re-active

Apart from his expertise as a solo speaker, Roger also collaborates with fellow Olympian Steve Backley in a special speech that focuses on translating Olympic performance into the workplace.

Steve Backley and Roger Black also offer full-day workshops for groups of 20-40 people.

Keywords: Olympics > Athletics > Motivation > Change Management > Overcoming Adversity > Talent > Performance > Fear of Failure > Leadership > Teamwork > Accountability > Pro-active