Ben Hunt-Davis - Gold Medallist
In 1998, after another disappointing Rowing World Championships, Ben Hunt-Davis (MBE) and the rest of his GB Eight rowing team realized they needed a different approach to succeed.
So they began asking a simple question with every decision and action: 'Will it make the boat go faster?'.
Their journey led them to develop sustainable, reliable techniques that set them on the path to their gold medal at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. The subsequent book — co-written with Executive Coach Harriet Beveridge — uses similar strategies to enhance performance in business and life.
Ben’s story is not only inspiring but also relevant to organizations worldwide: he has spoken at conferences in over 30 countries.
What's the speech all about?
Ben shares the story of the final 24 months leading up to the Sydney Olympics, transforming a losing team into a winning one. His Performance Principles are:
Focus on what's important
Focus on performance to get results
Work together effectively
This is an engaging, motivational, and customizable speech tailored to your current challenges and opportunities. The talk lasts from 45 to 60 minutes and resonates with teams and individuals who are challenged to lead themselves and others, simplify processes, reduce complexity, encourage innovation, and improve performance.