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Two-time Olympian and business leader sharing powerful lessons on resilience, leadership and high performance.
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Why you should book Jeremy Rolleston for your next event
- Two-time Olympian and dual-sport international who translates elite performance into practical strategies for business and life.
- Combines Goldman Sachs, venture capital and CEO experience with gripping stories that drive real change and action.
- High-energy, authentic keynote with powerful lessons on resilience, leadership and performing under pressure.
Non-binding request for Jeremy Rolleston
Olympian, entrepreneur and high-performance expert
Jeremy Rolleston brings a rare combination of elite sporting achievement and high-level business experience to the stage. As a two-time Olympian and former investment banker, he speaks with genuine authority shaped by real-world highs and setbacks. His presentations blend gripping bobsleigh footage with personal stories from his journey across rugby, Olympic competition and the corporate world. The result is an engaging and thought-provoking experience that leaves audiences motivated, challenged and equipped to perform at their best.
Jeremy Rolleston – Speaker Profile
Jeremy Rolleston is an inspiring and engaging speaker who draws on a lifetime of experience across elite sport, business and personal growth. With a background that spans two Olympic Games, international rugby and senior corporate roles, he delivers powerful insights into resilience, leadership and high performance. His presentations are grounded in authenticity, shaped by both remarkable achievements and deeply challenging moments.
From Rugby Fields to the Olympic Stage
Jeremy’s sporting journey began in rugby, where he represented Australia across multiple teams including the Australian Universities side, the Australian Legends team and the Australian B (Legends) sevens team. He also played professionally in Italy for Rovigo.
His transition from rugby to bobsleigh is a story in itself. Within a short time, he rose to become a pilot for Australia’s bobsleigh team. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Jeremy achieved Australia’s equal best-ever result in the 2-man bobsleigh an extraordinary feat given it was his first full season as a pilot.
At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Jeremy faced one of the most public and challenging moments of his career when he was involved in a dramatic crash on a notoriously dangerous track. In the face of adversity, he demonstrated composure, dignity and sportsmanship, embodying the true spirit of an Olympian.
Following his Olympic career, Jeremy continued to compete and achieved further success, winning two world titles at the World Surf Life Saving Championships in France in 2014.
Business Leadership and Entrepreneurial Success
Alongside his sporting career, Jeremy built an impressive corporate path. He has held senior roles including Executive Director at Goldman Sachs JBWere, General Manager at Perpetual Investments and Managing Director at Artesian Venture Partners.
Today, he is CEO of Active8me, an award-winning digital health and wellness business. His experience across investment banking, venture capital and entrepreneurship gives him a unique perspective on leadership, performance and navigating change in high-pressure environments.
Speaking That Connects and Inspires
Jeremy’s presentations are known for their energy, honesty and impact. He combines powerful visual content, including jaw-dropping Olympic bobsleigh footage, with personal storytelling that resonates with audiences at every level.
He has spoken globally to a wide range of audiences from executive boards to crowds of over 10,000 students. His media appearances include Sunrise, The Today Show, Sky News, Fox Sports, Channel News Asia, Kerri-Anne and Wide World of Sports.
Audiences consistently highlight his ability to connect, inspire and deliver practical takeaways that can be applied immediately. His message is clear: success is built through resilience, mindset and the willingness to push beyond limits.
Key Takeaways and Impact
In his presentations, Jeremy equips audiences with tools and perspectives they can use in both professional and personal settings:
- Building resilience through setbacks and uncertainty
- Developing a high-performance mindset
- Leading with authenticity and purpose
- Turning challenges into opportunities for growth
- Maintaining focus and discipline under pressure
Author, Ambassador and Leader
Jeremy is also the author of A Life That Counts, a book featuring contributions from ten well-known Australians, focusing on purpose and meaningful achievement.
Beyond speaking and business, he contributes to the wider community as a board member of the NSW Olympians Club and as an ambassador for the Global Poverty Project and the Australia Day Council.
Book Jeremy Rolleston for Your Event
When you book Jeremy Rolleston, you bring more than a speaker to your stage. You bring a powerful voice shaped by experience at the highest levels of sport and business. His ability to engage, challenge and inspire makes him a strong choice for organisations looking to drive performance, resilience and meaningful change.
Customer Reviews
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“It was a privilege to have Jeremy speak to our mature-age students during our national roadshow. Jeremy is an engaging presenter who is able to inspire all walks of life. His message includes the perfect balance of real-life experiences and practical tools to help you succeed. The feedback was extremely positive – and our students don’t give that lightly.”
Cherie Diaz, Head of Learning and Support Ivy College
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“We have had Jeremy speak a number of times to us at SMEC – both to senior management as well as staff in general. We could not have been happier. In fact we hope to have him back again. Jeremy is an outstanding speaker with not only a wealth of experience in both business and sport, but an undeniable passion and vision for success. He has the ability to communicate deeply rooted experiences and captivate his audience regardless of their background. His understanding of both social realms and psychology make the delivery of his presentations intriguing and relevant to every listener. Jeremy’s professionalism and ability to engage with the audience is what makes him a highly sought after speaker over a range of topics. Any corporate organization would highly benefit from Jeremy’s perspectives, insights and words of wisdom.”
Agnes Durlick, Business DevelopmentSMEC Australia Pty Ltd
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“I approached Jeremy to come in and speak to our staff on sporting injuries prevention and wellness. His approach was engaging and hands on whilst also providing a motivating and moving seminar for those who attended. His knowledge and expertise were not only evident in the seminar he presented but also in the following practical personal training lesson he delivered to our staff. Many of our staff commented on how his approach and delivery exceeded their expectations in the days following his visit. I would definitely look to have Jeremy back to speak where we can in the future.”
Ryan Achurch, Human ResourcesCBA
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“Jeremy came to speak at a function for our operational mangers. I had read about his achievements and expected him to be quite a motivating speaker however he delivered beyond my expectations. The feedback from all of the managers, without exception, was fantastic. They were inspired by his determination and focus and impressed with how Jeremy was able to link the lessons he learnt from his success in sport to success in business. Jeremy worked very closely with us prior to the presentation to find out exactly what our needs were. He listened and his presentation definitely hit the mark! The key lessons that our managers walked away with and are still talking about today is that it takes commitment and teamwork to achieve success.”
Mandy Diamond, Performance and DevelopmentING Australia
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“Jeremy Rolleston is one of Australia’s most unique athletes, having played in the top tier of professional rugby and then switching sports to represent Australia in Bobsleigh at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino – where he steered the ‘green machine’ two-man bob to the equal best result in Australian Olympic history. No other Australian athlete has ‘packed down’ in professional rugby and then risked their life sliding through an ice shaft at 150km/h – and gone back for more. Jeremy is a first class motivational speaker, who presents with passion, excitement and a strong sense of pride and humility. He easily connects with any audience, large or small, to business people and children alike with his unique stories and energetic style. Jeremy offers a range of presentations and continues to work with the AOC, adding enthusiasm and enjoyment to many of our events.”
James Edwards, General ManagerAustralian Olympic Committee
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Keynotes
Keynote by Jeremy Rolleston:
Dare to Dream – My Story
Let me share my story with you – the highs and lows. The successes and failures. The inspiration and the setbacks. Brushes with royalty. Rugby in Italy. Cool Runnings. The Olympic Games.
Then let me share some life lessons for chasing your dreams without regret and living the life you dream.
Keynote by Jeremy Rolleston:
The Corporate Athlete
How do you achieve peak performance? Why are champions champions? What makes successful people successful?
In today’s corporate world people are expected to sustain high performance consistently – like corporate athletes. So what can business executives learn from Olympic athletes?
Tools, strategies, lessons, psychology and stories from myself and other elite athletes (including Olympic and World Champions) that will help you achieve maximal performance in business and in life.
Keynote by Jeremy Rolleston:
Goal Setting – the Olympians way
Understand the power of goal setting. Get clear on what you want. Set goals the Olympians way. Understand the secret-sauce that no-one tells you that makes all the difference!
Plus see the actual goal setting of some Olympic champions.
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Books by Jeremy Rolleston
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