The Strategies and Tools for Everyone to Be a Champion and Increase Productivity and the Bottom Line
NIKKI STONE’S Most Popular Speech
As the old saying goes “champions aren’t born, they are made”. Olympic Gold Medalists have reached a level of success that very few people in the world have achieved. The path to strong leadership starts by setting a culture of performance and excellence, particularly in high pressure moments and overcoming adversities. Olympians constantly look to understand their strengths and how they can improve their weaknesses.
Learn how to be at your best from someone who studied and lived this for decades. Nikki will help
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Experience the remarkable story of overcoming life threatening injuries to achieving the lifelong dream of winning the coveted Olympic gold medal. You will remember and relate to the extraordinary journey of a young athlete hitting rock bottom and learning the essential revival skills and mindset to catapult her beyond what anyone thought imaginable. Gain inspiration from the uplifting ascent of true heartache to explosive passion and pride.
In this highly acclaimed program, Nikki gives everyone the insider, behind the scenes story and her clear strategies for success. Your personal leadership plan includes a clear vision and focus, path to persistency, a winning attitude and a strong team. She has learned that we need to determine where we are going and why it matters. Nikki expresses the importance of setting the attitudes, mindsets, policies, practices and expectations for the culture of discipline. You can learn these skills from a champion that was virtually counted out by everyone. These strategies and hands-on activities will assist you and your people to use your collective knowledge to change your way of looking at the world. Realizing this strong, rational optimism and the can-do Olympic Spirit that is inside each of us, you will find that your potential is limitless.
The participants will recognize and be able to apply the skills it takes to be a champion in the workplace. Nikki will help guests increase output, become more productive and learn their true potential through a motivating and captivating story.
Finding Your Turtle Effect: Sticking your neck out to reach your goals
Nikki relates how clients can answer these questions through her incredible Turtle Effect philosophy. Nikki discovered that she could find the passion to pursue her lifelong dreams, she could find the strength to overcome a spinal injury that 10 doctors told her wasn’t possible, and she could take the risk of soaring 50 feet in the air off a 10 foot all snow jump to win an Olympic Gold medal despite being afraid of heights.
With inspiring tools, people find that Nikki’s inspiration will motivate them long after they have heard her speak.
Using Teamwork to Achieve your Goals
We all want to be the best at what we do. We want to stand out, be recognized and acknowledged for our achievements. But whether you are an individual in an organization or an athlete representing your country, we all need to appreciate and utilize the team surrounding us.
There’s no secret to finding a support system, the real secret lies in using it. Explore the hands-on activities Nikki shares in helping attendees reach new heights and use their support system to make sure they can land on their feet.
Nikki Stone is a world-renowned inspirational keynote speaker, Olympic gold medalist, and Amazon best-selling author who exemplifies the power of perseverance. As the first American to win Olympic gold in inverted aerial skiing, Nikki’s story of triumph over injury and adversity continues to inspire audiences worldwide. Her remarkable journey from battling physical setbacks to standing atop the Olympic podium demonstrates how resilience, focus, and a winning mindset can transform impossible goals into reality.
Today, Nikki delivers motivational keynotes that combine compelling storytelling, sports psychology, and actionable tools for personal and professional growth. With a presentation style that blends warmth, energy, and authenticity, she connects deeply with audiences ranging from corporate leaders to students, showing them how to embrace change, push beyond limits, and perform under pressure. Her core message: success is not defined by circumstances but by the choices we make when faced with challenges.
Nikki Stone is a world-renowned inspirational keynote speaker, Olympic gold medalist, and Amazon best-selling author. As the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in inverted aerial skiing, she has defied the odds and pushed the boundaries of human potential. Nikki’s journey is a testament to resilience, mental fortitude, and the power of perseverance. Through her compelling storytelling, she inspires audiences to overcome challenges, embrace change, and achieve their own versions of excellence.
As a highly sought-after speaker, Nikki captivates audiences with her unique blend of personal anecdotes, science-backed strategies, and an engaging presence that resonates with individuals from all walks of life. Whether she is addressing corporate executives, entrepreneurs, or students, Nikki delivers an impactful message that leaves a lasting impression, motivating her listeners to embrace challenges and turn obstacles into opportunities.
Nikki Stone’s rise to Olympic gold was anything but conventional. Suffering from a debilitating spinal injury, she was told that she might never compete again. However, her unwavering determination and innovative approach to training enabled her to defy medical predictions and achieve the pinnacle of athletic success. Her story is not just about sports but about mental resilience, adaptability, and the relentless pursuit of one’s dreams.
She is also the author of the Amazon best-seller “When Turtles Fly: Secrets of Successful People Who Know How to Stick Their Necks Out.” The book combines inspiring stories from various high achievers, including CEOs, astronauts, and Olympians, to illustrate the principles of success and perseverance. Through her book and speaking engagements, Nikki empowers individuals to step out of their comfort zones and embrace risk-taking as a necessary ingredient for success.
Her ability to weave personal stories with powerful lessons makes her an invaluable speaker for any organization looking to inspire, educate, and empower their audience. For event planners seeking a speaker who delivers transformative insights with authenticity and passion, Nikki Stone is the ultimate choice.
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Watch Olympic champion Nikki Stone share her award-winning motivational message on resilience, mindset, and the power to overcome life’s toughest challenges.
In this 3-minute highlight reel, Nikki Stone delivers an electrifying overview of her journey from injury and doubt to Olympic gold. Through dynamic stage clips and interviews, she reveals how she defied expectations and transformed fear into focus, perseverance, and success.
The video captures Nikki’s signature storytelling style—honest, high-energy, and emotionally resonant—as she demonstrates how mental fortitude and preparation can turn any obstacle into opportunity. Viewers see her describe the spinal injury that threatened to end her Olympic dreams, the visualization and mindset training that fueled her comeback, and the moment of triumph that crowned her the first American gold medalist in inverted aerial skiing. Beyond sports, her message connects universally, reminding audiences that resilience, purpose, and belief are the ultimate performance multipliers.
00:36–01:20: Facing adversity – overcoming spinal injury and rebuilding confidence.
01:21–02:15: Turning fear into focus through mindset and visualization.
02:16–02:50: The moment of Olympic victory and lessons in perseverance.
02:51–03:19: Closing montage – keynote highlights and call to embrace resilience.
Olympic champion Nikki Stone shares the emotional moment of her gold medal victory and the life lessons behind achieving greatness through resilience.
In this 3-minute segment from her main event keynote, Olympic gold medalist Nikki Stone takes audiences inside the emotional heart of her Olympic journey. She recounts the moment she stood atop the podium, gold medal around her neck, as the U.S. national anthem played—a moment years in the making, built on perseverance through pain and unwavering belief. Nikki reflects on the obstacles that nearly ended her dream, including a devastating spinal injury, and how visualization, discipline, and mindset helped her return stronger than ever.
Her vivid storytelling captures the sensory and emotional weight of victory—not just the cheers of the crowd, but the inner realization that resilience had carried her there. The clip distills her larger message: that true triumph comes from persistence, preparation, and the courage to keep believing when others doubt. It’s a moving reminder that success is both earned and felt deeply.
00:31–01:25: The pressure and mindset leading up to her final jump.
01:26–02:15: The defining moment—winning gold and standing on the podium.
02:16–02:55: Emotional reflection on what the victory represented.
02:56–03:19: Closing insight – gratitude, resilience, and the power of perseverance.
Nikki combines elite athletic experience with practical, science-based strategies for achieving sustained success and mental toughness.
She regularly speaks at corporate events, leadership summits, educational conferences, and sports organizations worldwide.
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