Silken Laumann

Silken Laumann takes her audiences on the journey of a lifetime, as she shares her story, from broken bones and shredded muscles to Olympic glory. Far more than a sports story, it is a story of courage, perseverance and the triumph of the human spirit. While Silken's achievements are unique to her field, her process of achieving personal excellence challenges and motivates individuals and their organizations to reach their full potential. She discloses the critical elements for realizing success by presenting her audiences with striking anecdotes and powerful analogies, while sharing the tools she developed during her seventeen years of international competition. Vision, focus and commitment are powerful tools for realizing Olympic excellence, and when applied consistently, empower individuals to achieve their own potential.

The New York Times reported, "Laumann has touched her nation a million times," and her message continues to touch her audiences, as they identify with her anguish, her struggle, her exultation and ultimately realize their own potential for greatness. Silken has been showered with many awards, including the Lou Marsh Award as Canada's Outstanding Athlete, and she was recently inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.
 

Inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1998 Awarded the Wilma Rudolph Courage Award in 1997 - the first time this award has gone to a non-American Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal of Canada in 1993  Voted Canadian of the Year by the Canadian Club, and awarded the Lou Marsh Award as Canada's Top Athlete in 1992  Voted Canadian Female Athlete of the Year in 1991 and 1992  Awarded honourary Doctorate of Laws from University of Victoria, McMaster University, and University of Windsor

"I have never had the pleasure of working with such a professional. Your speech truly touched the hearts of our members." Canadian Professional Sales Association