Legendary sprinter Michael Johnson empowers teams to unlock potential, sustain success, and overcome obstacles with his world-class success philosophy.
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I just wanted to send a quick email to say thank you and to let you know what a huge success Michael was at the event. People were raving about his presentation and the feedback from clients was very positive.
Goldman Sachs
12x Olympic & World Champion and CEO of Grand Slam Track, he translates the mindset that broke world records into actionable strategies for business success. With unparalleled insights on leadership, resilience, and peak performance, he empowers organizations to overcome challenges, unlock potential, and achieve sustainable growth. His keynotes inspire teams to think bigger, act with clarity, and thrive under pressure, making him the ultimate choice for companies seeking lasting impact.
Keynote Speaker Michael Johnson is one of the most accomplished and inspiring figures in global sport and business. A 12x Olympic and World Champion, and widely recognized as the greatest 200/400m sprinter in history, he redefined what it means to achieve excellence under pressure. Known for winning 19 international gold medals without ever settling for silver or bronze, he exemplifies discipline, focus, and resilience at the highest level.
In 2024, Michael launched the ground-breaking new track venture, Grand Slam Track. As CEO and Commissioner, Michael is revolutionising the sport, with the format centring around fan-focused
storytelling and the promotion of track’s biggest stars from across the globe.
Michael has also gone on to establish himself as a leading corporate motivational speaker, having worked with companies such as Microsoft, Sony, UBS, Bank of Scotland, Google and Proctor and Gamble, and has achieved success as a television commentator and personality, working for BBC sport. In 2024, Michael was awarded pundit of the Year at the Broadcast Sports Awards for his work. Away from the corporate world he serves on the board of the Laureus World Sports Academy, whose Sport For Good Foundation seeks to achieve social change through the use of sport for children affected by social and political hardships.
Book Michael Johnson for your event to give your organization a unique perspective from a world-record-breaking athlete turned business leader. With his proven success framework, Michael empowers businesses to unlock potential, maximize performance, and achieve long-term impact.
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I just wanted to send a quick email to say thank you and to let you know what a huge success Michael was at the event. People were raving about his presentation and the feedback from clients was very positive.
Goldman Sachs
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I just wanted to write a quick word to say thank you to Michael for coming to our Baillie Gifford conference at Gleneagles and presenting so spellbindingly at our dinner. The whole of the conference was a buzz after his performance and our clients were still talking about it the next day. He was also generous with his time – coming down for drinks at 6.30pm and staying with us till almost 11.30pm while people took selfies. From a personal point of view, I hugely enjoyed talking with Michael over dinner and introducing him on stage. Apart from being an athletics legend, he is a very intelligent and articulate guy and we had a super chat on a number of topics. Just a class, class act all round.
Baillie Gifford
Keynote by Michael Johnson:
What does it take to stay motivated, set ambitious goals, and deliver under pressure?
Few people can answer that better than 12x Olympic and World Champion Michael Johnson. Known as one of the greatest sprinters in history, Michael turned record-breaking performances into a philosophy of success that resonates far beyond sport.
As a keynote speaker, he draws on his journey from Olympic dominance to entrepreneurial leadership, sharing powerful insights on motivation, resilience, and building winning cultures. Michael translates data-driven performance strategies and lessons from overcoming obstacles into practical tools companies can apply immediately. He also connects his philanthropic work in sport for development to the importance of purpose-driven leadership in business.
Michael is available to talk about the following topics:
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