Greg Olsen
- 3-Time Pro Bowl Selection: Became the first tight end in NFL history to record three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons from 2014–2016.
- Super Bowl Veteran: Played 14 seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, and Seattle Seahawks, including a Super Bowl 50 appearance with the Panthers.
- Award-Winning Broadcaster: Transitioned from the NFL to FOX Sports, earning two Sports Emmy Awards for his work as an NFL game analyst.
Greg Olsen Speaker Biography
Greg Olsen is a three-time Pro Bowl NFL tight end, Super Bowl veteran, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate who brings an insider’s perspective on leadership, teamwork, resilience, and performing at the highest level.
Selected in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, Olsen went on to build a remarkable 14-year career with the Bears, Carolina Panthers, and Seattle Seahawks. A key leader on Carolina’s Super Bowl 50 team, he became one of the most accomplished tight ends in NFL history. From 2014 to 2016, Olsen made history as the first tight end to record three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons, while earning three straight Pro Bowl selections. He finished his career with 742 receptions, 8,683 receiving yards, and 60 touchdowns.
Following his retirement from the NFL, Olsen successfully transitioned into broadcasting, quickly establishing himself as one of the most respected voices in football. As an NFL analyst for FOX Sports, he has earned two Sports Emmy Awards, including Top Event Analyst, and called Super Bowl LVII. Known for breaking down complex football concepts in an engaging and understandable way, Olsen brings the same preparation, curiosity, and competitive drive that defined his playing career to the broadcast booth.
Off the field, Olsen is equally committed to making an impact. Inspired by his son T.J.’s congenital heart condition, Greg and his wife, Kara, founded The HEARTest Yard, a program providing support and resources to families navigating similar challenges. Olsen’s story is one of perseverance, adaptability, leadership, and using every chapter of life to create an impact.
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The Next Play: Resilience, Adaptability & Performing Under Pressure
Greg shares lessons from a career defined by high expectations, injuries, setbacks, championship-level competition, and major transitions. He explores how to reset, refocus, and prepare for whatever comes next.
Building Teams That Win
Drawing from the locker room and the NFL’s most competitive environments, Greg reveals what separates talented groups from truly connected teams — and how trust, communication, accountability, and a shared vision drive results.
From Player to Broadcaster: Reinventing Yourself for What’s Next
Retirement from professional sports could have been the end of Greg’s career story. Instead, it became the beginning of another one. He shares how curiosity, humility, preparation, and a willingness to learn enabled him to successfully reinvent himself.
The Preparation Behind Peak Performance
Greg takes audiences behind the scenes of professional football to reveal how elite performers prepare for moments when there is no room for hesitation. The lessons translate directly to business, leadership, and high-pressure decision-making.
Leadership Beyond the Scoreboard
Greg explores what it really means to be a leader when you aren’t always the loudest voice in the room. Drawing on his experiences as a teammate, veteran, father, broadcaster, and advocate, he shares how influence is earned through consistency, authenticity, and service.
When the Game Changes
Careers rarely follow a straight path. Greg’s journey from first-round draft pick to NFL veteran to award-winning broadcaster offers a powerful lesson in recognizing when it’s time to adjust, embrace change, and find success in a new arena.
