GOLD Rush: One Olympian’s Wild Ride through Setback, Success & Survival
After suffering setbacks, keeping failures in perspective is critical. Learning from those setbacks and disappointments affects resilience.
But how do you shift your mindset after a setback? How do you rebuild faith in your organization, your team and yourself?
In his signature keynote GOLD Rush, Connor inspires audiences towards his powerful story of determination and resilience. As one of the world's all-time greatest BMX racers, Connor has represented the United States 50+ times in 25+ countries. At 17-Years-Old, Connor became the youngest rider to ever podium a BMX World Cup.
However, his racing career was not always marked by triumphs.
From “choking” at the 2012 Olympics to being “clutch” in 2016, to nearly losing his life at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, GOLD Rush takes audiences on a roller coaster of emotions, peeking behind the curtain to the rarely seen journey from overcoming extreme adversity to wining sport's greatest prize.
Connor shares with audiences his ride through recovery and self-discovery. With authentic and engaging storytelling, GOLD Rush inspires resiliency, hope, and optimism.
Audiences will learn:
- that every single decision you make matters
- to never settle for anything less than your best
- to focus on what you can control
GOLD Standard: How to Bring Out the Best in Yourself & Your Team
On his 22-year journey to becoming a three-time Olympian, two-time World Champion, and the first American to win Olympic BMX Gold, Connor Fields learned what it takes to become a legend. His corporate keynote GOLD Standard is the story of the ups and downs that come along with setting – and achieving - the highest goals possible.
Connor encourages audiences to never settle for anything less than their best. He provides real-world strategies for peak performance, reminding groups that wanting to quit is normal; the key to success is to stay determined.
He shares what it took get the best out of himself without demanding perfection. He chose to not focus getting anything 100% right. It wasn’t the last 1% that would make Connor a champion. It was the 99% that offered him that.
In this presentation, Connor motivates audiences towards greater success in business and in life. He opens the curtains to a rarely seen experience of what it takes to win sport's greatest prize and overcome obstacles. He openly shares with audiences his journey of success and self-discovery, and the practical applications of hard-won lessons learned.
With authentic and engaging storytelling, GOLD Standard inspires strength, confidence, and optimism.
Audiences learn:
- how to clearly identify what you want to get the best out of yourself
- to focus on what you can control
- that every single decision you make matters
- skills to improve performance in business, relationships, and life
October 26, 2023
Connor is thoughtful, authentic, and real. He brings his whole self to the engagement, positively impacting everyone with whom he interacts. Connor framed his comments to meet the goals we set for his engagement. His story is profound - his positive attitude in the face of his life-changing experience at the Tokyo Olympics reminds us that any hurdle can be surpassed. Our audience of 550 people was on its feet the instant he finished!
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