In this keynote, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and NCAA National Champion soccer player Lindsay Tarpley draws powerful parallels between elite athletics and the business world, sharing insights on motivation, resilience, and peak performance under pressure.

The session begins with Lindsay’s personal story, from the triumph of Olympic Gold to the  agonizing pain of a career-ending injury to her post-athletic career as an entrepreneur and educator. The audience will learn how world-class athletes stay motivated, handle defeat, and remain defiantly consistent even when the odds are against them. The talk is full of exciting stories and thought-provoking lessons from the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and the 2007 World Cup. The ideal audience for this talk is pursuing ambitious goals in ambiguous, stressful environments. Listeners will walk away inspired, energized, and equipped to attack their goals with an elite mindset.

Key takeaways Include:

• Tips and tricks that anyone can use to perform better under pressure. 

• How to embrace the daily 'grind' and enhance performance without burning out.

• Build resilience, personally and as a team, to thrive in competitive situations.

• How to commit yourself and your teammates to a mindset of continuous improvement. 

"Go for Gold: Teamwork, Toughness, and Tenacity" is a powerful keynote that explores the mindset, strategies, and resilience required to achieve world-class success. Drawing from personal experiences in Olympic and World Cup competitions, Lindsay highlights the importance of setting clear goals, developing a disciplined plan, and quickly adapting to challenges. The keynote emphasizes the value of mental toughness, teamwork, and learning from both victories and setbacks. 

Key takeaways Include:

• Practical strategies for overcoming obstacles

• Executing under pressure

• Sustaining long-term motivation

• How to be a great teammate, even on teams with different personalities. 

• Apply principles of elite gold medal athletes to their own situation

• Find, create, and envision your own gold medal moment

In high-performance environments, the relentless pursuit of excellence often comes at the expense of mental well-being. True peak performance isn’t just about pushing limits or winning gold medals—it’s about sustaining success through resilience, balance, and self-awareness.

Throughout her career, Lindsay experienced both the thrill of winning two Olympic Gold Medals and the devastation of crushing losses, including a career-ending knee injury that forced her to redefine her identity. Despite the accolades, she found that achievement alone wasn’t enough—she was always chasing the next goal, never pausing to embrace the journey.

“My best quality was also my worst quality,” Lindsay reflects.

In this insightful keynote, Lindsay shares her personal journey and the lessons she learned about optimizing performance while prioritizing mental well-being. She offers practical strategies to help high achievers avoid burnout, find fulfillment, and sustain joy without sacrificing success. This talk is perfect for high performers who strive for excellence but want to ensure their ambition doesn’t come at the cost of their well-being.

Key takeaways Include:

• Balance peak performance with mental well-being by prioritizing self-care and resilience

• Excellence and mental health can coexist through mindfulness and setting boundaries

• How to implement a growth mindset and practice adaptability to effectively navigate challenges and change

• True success includes maintaining perspective in a constantly changing world