Steven Bradbury

Gliding over the finish line at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games saw Steven Bradbury's name etched into the history books. Skating in the 1000m final and in fifth place, the unthinkable happened. Race favourite Apolo Anton Ohno from the United States and the other three skaters ahead of Steven, fell in a tangle of skates and arms and legs on the ice. Leaving the path clear for Steven, he glided across the finish line in first place and became the first ever Australian to win a Winter Olympic Gold Medal !!!

For the speed skater with the eye-catching spiky bleached blonde hair and charismatic grin, it was a fitting end to his athletic career. In an interview after winning his gold medal, he said:

"Obviously I wasn't the fastest skater. I don't think I'll take the medal as the minute and a half of the race I actually won. I'll take it as the last 12 years of hard slog I put in."

Steven Bradbury is one of the world's most colourful Olympic champions.

Steven has an impressive career as an Olympic athlete that has been driven by determination, sacrifice and most importantly a will to succeed. With the same passion as he has shown on the ice, Steven has continued his success as a motivational speaker, Master of Ceremonies, Entertainer, After dinner speaker to corporate clients, sporting clubs, schools and charity organisations.

Steven's achievements in speed skating include:

• Four time Olympian athlete (1992, 1994, 1998 & 2002)
• Australia's 1ST Winter Olympic medallist (1994 Bronze Medal 5000 metre relay)
• Australia's 1ST Winter Olympic Gold medallist (2002 Winter Olympics)
• 3 time world championship medallist (Gold-1991, Bronze-1993, Silver 1994)

Steven is a popular keynote speaker. His warm friendly nature, down to earth manner and use of humour is sure to help 'break the ice'. The Bradbury story is one of the true Aussie battler who overcomes all kinds of adversity to achieve the ultimate goal.

His presentation entitled 'Last Man Standing' includes:

• Great stories and an inspirational poem
• His father's influence (instilling a work ethic and lessons learned)
• Business success through his speed skate making company
• A 3 part DVD inc.: 1, intro 2, blood spilt on the ice and 3, reliving that Olympic final through his eyes
• When your moment to shine presents itself, will you be in position, and prepared to be the next "to do a Bradbury".

As well as being entertained and inspired your audience will be left with a lasting impression that much of the prize is in the journey and that success takes passion, persistence and teamwork.

Some people have described Steven's victory as lucky. Winning Olympic gold took a lot more than just luck. The same as in business, strategy and planning were key ingredients in that success. Four Olympic campaigns and 12 years of hard training including an Olympic Bronze in 1994, 111 stitches in his leg and in the year 2000 a broken neck are testimony to that hard work and persistence.

The story leading up to this achievement is what makes his presentation memorable and unique. Steven's story touches a chord with people from all walks of life and is a prime example to all that if you "stick it out" you too can be the last man standing.

His presentation messages also include:

• Sport strategies, business success
• Values and principles - sustaining a culture of success
• Universal lessons of sport - striving towards excellence
• Adversity fuels the pursuit
• Believing in the preparation

For video footage please click here, http://bureau.stevenbradbury.com.au/

Client Ovations: Steven Bradbury's attendance at our 41st annual conference was indeed the highlight of the three days. Steve captivated our delegates and left them with a clear message that if you worked hard and kept trying, anything is possible.

Retravision Australia Pty Ltd

Steven was amazing - the best keynote speaker I have ever seen ( and I have seen a few!) I read his book on the weekend and couldn't put it down. What an amazing story - I am so glad he told it.,

AMP Capital Shopping Centres

Steve was genuinely entertaining. He provided an extremely amusing, yet relevant piece in his summation that left the audience both on the edge of their seat and in throes of laughter. He fully deserved the thunderous applause.

IGA Australia

From the tremendously positive feedback we've had, Steven's message about pushing through obstacles to achieve your goals, really struck a chord with everyone. Steven has a real gift in being able to help people see that they too can achieve success and they are greatly encouraged and inspired as a result. I was delighted that not only did Steven have a good message, but he was able to deliver it in a very relatable way - his self-effacing attitude about his gold medal, combined with his Aussie sense of humour was a big hit!

McKenna Diamonds

Steven was really lovely and very nice to work with. He was professional and very keen to get involved in all of the activities during the day. The public loved him

Corporation of the City of Adelaide

Well done on pursuing the last man standing theme and the parallels you draw with business. Good strategic planning requires businesses to expect the unexpected - your presentation is a reinforcement of this.

WorkWerx

This year's event was our largest and the best since the introduction of our yearly function which commenced five years ago. We would highly recommend Steve as a keynote speaker for any function as we found he had entire audience hanging on every word.,Also I found Steve personally a very approachable person and easy to deal with in finalizing arrangements for the night.

AE Smith & Son Pty Ltd

I would like to thank you again for being the guest speaker at our luncheon. We have about 5 luncheons per year and many agreed that this one was the best ever. Your numerous business (through your skate making company), life and sporting experiences were extremely relevant to the hard work required for success in any field.I have to admit also that it was the most highly entertaining and your presentation was a breath of fresh air compared to most speakers and you are very easy to deal with. People are still talking about your story and it made Front page of our local paper The Observer on Saturday 12th May.

Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Limited

Steven did a great job and was a real inspiration. We were impressed with his presentation and the way he related to the audience.

Westpac Banking Corporation

You were a huge hit at our conference - in fact many of those that saw you speak said we should have had you present to the entire group rather than just the executives. So thank you very much and you were worth every cent!

Progress Software

Steven related very well to our audience as they could identify with his journey from the start through to his career success. Steven's motivational words were extemely relevant. His AV presentation is great and his delivery well measured.

Norman, Disney and Young Engineers

Thank you for the utterly brilliant presentation you gave last week. Wow! No-one left the dinner without having taken away a totally new perspective on how to give their all in any endeavour they pursue. You had the audience spell-bound. You certainly touched all the right buttons, cleverly tailoring the messages by knowing your brief well. As a speaker, your presentation style and skills are indeed unique, standing you apart. Your professionalism shines through as much as your shear enjoyment of all that life throws your way. If ever I feel a group’s batteries getting low, I know exactly where to go to get the required recharge. Thank you again for sharing your story and inspiration.

Grain & Graze

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful energy and enthusiasm with my team today. Your vibrant and insightful presence was well received. You touched a lot of lives today in very positive ways.

Caboolture Shire Council

Not only was Steve the most entertaining and motivating speaker we have had the pleasure of seeing, he was also one of the most professional and easiest to deal with, both before, during and after the event. I would refer him to anyone, and am glad Ovations suggested we use him!

Advice First Pty Ltd

The whole package! A story, a message, involvement, and an attitude to suit!

The Cobra Group

I Just wanted to pass on our thanks and appreciation for your presentation at our National Conference. Your story of your journey to the gold medal was very memorable and emotional. There were even a few tears shed as you told of your injuries along the way and of course the elation when you won the race and the gold. We would not hesitate in recommending you as a highlight speaker for any conference. Our delegates were also very impressed.

Building & Construction Industry Long Service Payments Corp

I go to a lot of conferences and hear a lot of speakers but never, and I mean NEVER, have I seen a speaker get a standing ovation like our delegates gave Steven. The energy in that room was electric. It was an emotional journey. We had tears in our eyes at one stage, we laughed raucously, we cheered watching the DVD footage, we looked away in shock, we felt and sniffed and oohed and aahed at handling his Olympic medals and when the talk was over, we stood to our feet and clapped.

Brisbane Markets

Steven was outstanding, so much so, you could hear a pin drop in the room. I would highly recommend him to any group. He was down to earth, natural, and yet extremely professional. He took the time talk to everyone afterwards, and stayed well into the night, allowing people the opportunity to talk to him and have their photos taken with him. He was definitely the highlight of our conference, a real inspiration.

ONESTEEL LTD

Thank you so much for your excellent job as MC at our national training awards night. Not only did you mange to keep the entertainment flowing, you kept the night humming along at a good pace. This is a rare combination at an awards night.

CEO Group Training Australia

It was great listening to Steve's presentation. Probably the best I have seen in 40 years!

Chief Investment Officer, COMMONWEALTH BANK

Myself and all the Challenger staff were very impressed with Steve's presentation. Comments included: captivating, motivating, entertaining, an emotional rollercoaster and finally very amusing. He present's himself very well, his story builds well from the start and Steve includes the audience throughout. I have seen other speakers, but his story was by far the most engaging. I would have no hesitation in recommending Steve for any future events with Challenger or other organisations.

Challenger, Financial Services