Leadership
Carrying a team when the expectation is that you win every single time, and what that pressure teaches about leading other people.
Keynote speaker
Carl LewisNine Olympic gold medals.
One of the most dynamic speakers working today. Carl has spoken on every continent, to audiences from small companies to the Fortune 500, on what it takes to perform at the highest level and keep performing.
Why book Carl
A dynamic speaker who captivates the room
Carl has been speaking professionally for over two decades, in every continent, to boardrooms and ballrooms alike. Audiences book him for motivation and leadership, and for the rare perspective of someone who stayed at the very top of a brutal sport for seventeen consecutive years.
- Keynotes, panels, fireside chats and moderated Q&A
- Corporate appearances, endorsements and VIP meet and greets
- Available worldwide, in person or virtual
Speaking topics
What Carl talks about
Carl speaks to organizations from small companies to the Fortune 500. Every talk is shaped around the audience, and these are the three frames he returns to most often.
Motivation
“Channel your energy. Focus.” Seventeen years at the top of a sport where most careers last four. How motivation survives success.
Business
Building a career and a brand beyond competition, from Olympic athlete to entrepreneur, ambassador and coach.
Los Angeles 2028
The Games come back to LA
In 1984 Carl won four gold medals in Los Angeles, matching Jesse Owens. The Games return to that same city in 2028, and few athletes are more closely tied to what LA means in Olympic history. He partners with brands and organizations on sponsorships, endorsements, appearances and speaking engagements. Dates around the Games are already being claimed, so if you are interested, book now.
