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Roger Black
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Roger Black Biography
Topics:
- Motivation & Teamwork
- Peak Performance
- Sport
As one of the leading motivational speakers in the UK, Roger Black adds value to corporate conferences by motivating, inspiring and entertaining audiences from many organisations.
Roger Black & Fourteen Years at the Highest Level
Roger Black is one of the country’s most successful sportsmen having represented Great Britain for fourteen years at the highest level in the world of athletics. Born in Portsmouth on the 31 March 1966, Roger was educated at Portsmouth Grammar School and subsequently went on to read medicine at Southampton University. He is particularly admired for his triumphs over adversity, overcoming serious injuries and a rare heart valve condition to go on to become a world champion.
Roger won fifteen major Championship Medals including European, Commonwealth and World Championship Gold Medals. His greatest achievements were winning the Olympic 400 metres Silver Medal in 1996 and being part of the Gold Medal winning 4 x 400 metres relay team at the 1991 World Championships. He was British Men’s Team Captain and was awarded the M.B.E. in 1992.
Media Career
Roger has presented televsion for BBC South, BBC Breakfast News, BBC 6 o’clock News and News 24. In 1998, Roger was signed to BBC Sport and has since presented the Olympics, the World Athletics Championships, the Commonwealth Games, the European Championships and the World Championships.
In addition, Roger has appeared regularly as a guest on numerous prime-time TV programmes, including A Question of Sport, They Think It’s All Over and Strictly Come Dancing. He co-presented the last series of Tomorrow’s World and BBC’s award winning City Hospital.
Corporate Events
Roger is one of the busiest on the corporate circuit, delivering motivational talks, after dinner speeches, hosting award ceremonies and conference hosting - even more so in the year of the Olympics.
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Roger Black Video
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Roger Black News
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Celebrity Masterchef
13th September 2006The return of Masterchef has recently hit the screens but this time it's a whole load of celebrities whose culinary skills are being tested in the Masterchef kitchens.
13th September 2006The return of Masterchef has recently hit the screens but this time it's a whole load of celebrities whose culinary skills are being tested in the Masterchef kitchens.
Will The Stig’s Identity be Revealed?
24th August 2010The original Stig Perry McCarthy is now an after dinner and motivational speaker, so will the identity of the new Stig be revealed thus demolishing the massive publicity created by the allure of hidden identity?
24th August 2010The original Stig Perry McCarthy is now an after dinner and motivational speaker, so will the identity of the new Stig be revealed thus demolishing the massive publicity created by the allure of hidden identity?
Top 20 sporting moments of the decade
16th December 2009The Telegraph is conducting an online poll to discover what its readers think was the greatest sporting moment of the last decade. Some of Speakers Corner's favourite speakers appear in the top 20 including Sir Steve Redgrave wining a fifth Olympic Gold medal at a fifth consecutive Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000, and when Dame Kelly Holmes won the 800 metres and 1,500 metres gold medals at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. You can vote on the Telegraph's website.
16th December 2009The Telegraph is conducting an online poll to discover what its readers think was the greatest sporting moment of the last decade. Some of Speakers Corner's favourite speakers appear in the top 20 including Sir Steve Redgrave wining a fifth Olympic Gold medal at a fifth consecutive Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000, and when Dame Kelly Holmes won the 800 metres and 1,500 metres gold medals at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. You can vote on the Telegraph's website.
1,000 celebrities, speakers, comedians and television presenters have been added to 2010 edition of Who's Who
8th December 2009Over 1,000 celebrities, comedians, speakers and television presenters have been added to the 2010 edition of Who's Who. David Walliams & Matt Lucas, Ant & Dec, Ricky Gervais, Bear Grylls, Martin Lewis and David Mitchell are all in the 162nd edition which now numbers 33,680 in total
8th December 2009Over 1,000 celebrities, comedians, speakers and television presenters have been added to the 2010 edition of Who's Who. David Walliams & Matt Lucas, Ant & Dec, Ricky Gervais, Bear Grylls, Martin Lewis and David Mitchell are all in the 162nd edition which now numbers 33,680 in total
Happy 101st Birthday to the Father of Motivational Theory
18th September 2007September 16th would have been the 101st birthday of Douglas McGregor, the MIT psychology professor who, in 1960, authored “Theory X and Theory Y”.
18th September 2007September 16th would have been the 101st birthday of Douglas McGregor, the MIT psychology professor who, in 1960, authored “Theory X and Theory Y”.
Olympic rower & motivational speaker, Sir Steve Redgrave will cycle 3,000 miles in the Race Across America
4th May 2010The Race Across America is the toughest cycle race in the world - 3,000 mile from California to Maryland, in just over eight days. Five time gold Olympian winner, the talented rower and motivational speaker Sir Steve Redgrave will be joined by a team of friends and former rowers to conquer the ride across 14 states, climb 100,000 feet and experience every extreme of weather. They aim to raise £100,000 for the Steve Redgrave Fund and Sport Relief.
4th May 2010The Race Across America is the toughest cycle race in the world - 3,000 mile from California to Maryland, in just over eight days. Five time gold Olympian winner, the talented rower and motivational speaker Sir Steve Redgrave will be joined by a team of friends and former rowers to conquer the ride across 14 states, climb 100,000 feet and experience every extreme of weather. They aim to raise £100,000 for the Steve Redgrave Fund and Sport Relief.
Young Sports Personality of the Year - the final three named
27th November 2009Tom Daley, Jodie Williams and Heather Watson will battle it out for the title of Young Sports Personality of the Year. World diving champion Tom Daley, double world youth sprint gold medallist Jodie Williams and girls' junior US Open winner Heather Watson were chosen from a shortlist of 10. The 2008 award was won by swimmer Eleanor Simmonds, who won two gold medals at the Paralympics in Beijing. The three finalists were chosen by a panel chaired by John Inverdale. The panel members included Jake Humphrey, Helen Skelton, Ore Oduba, and previous Young Sports Personality of the Year winners Kate Haywood and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey. The winner will be announced live on the Sports Personality of the Year show on Sunday 13 December 2009.
27th November 2009Tom Daley, Jodie Williams and Heather Watson will battle it out for the title of Young Sports Personality of the Year. World diving champion Tom Daley, double world youth sprint gold medallist Jodie Williams and girls' junior US Open winner Heather Watson were chosen from a shortlist of 10. The 2008 award was won by swimmer Eleanor Simmonds, who won two gold medals at the Paralympics in Beijing. The three finalists were chosen by a panel chaired by John Inverdale. The panel members included Jake Humphrey, Helen Skelton, Ore Oduba, and previous Young Sports Personality of the Year winners Kate Haywood and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey. The winner will be announced live on the Sports Personality of the Year show on Sunday 13 December 2009.
David Beckham and other high profile athletes triumph over asthma
26th November 2009Numerous celebrity super sports personalities who have suffered from asthma since a young age have triumphed over the adversity and reached the top of their profession. They include the likes of David Beckham, Rebecca Adlington, Paula Radcliffe, Darren Gough, Austin Healy, Seb Coe, Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard
26th November 2009Numerous celebrity super sports personalities who have suffered from asthma since a young age have triumphed over the adversity and reached the top of their profession. They include the likes of David Beckham, Rebecca Adlington, Paula Radcliffe, Darren Gough, Austin Healy, Seb Coe, Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard
Chrissie Wellington named Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year
4th November 2009Record-breaking triathlete and Ironman champion Chrissie Wellington has been named Sunday Times sportswoman of the year for 2009. The 32-year-old from Norfolk, who took her third straight Ironman world title last month, won the Sunday Times award after four weeks of online voting. Chrissie, a long-distance triathlon specialist who set a new world record time this year, beat Jessica Ennis, Britain's world heptathlon champion to the title. Cyclist Victoria Pendleton came third behind Chrissie and Jessica.
4th November 2009Record-breaking triathlete and Ironman champion Chrissie Wellington has been named Sunday Times sportswoman of the year for 2009. The 32-year-old from Norfolk, who took her third straight Ironman world title last month, won the Sunday Times award after four weeks of online voting. Chrissie, a long-distance triathlon specialist who set a new world record time this year, beat Jessica Ennis, Britain's world heptathlon champion to the title. Cyclist Victoria Pendleton came third behind Chrissie and Jessica.
Motivational speakers Chris Hoy & Dave Brailsford are honoured for their services to cycling
16th June 2009Triple Olympic champion, Chris Hoy and Beijing cycling trainer, Dave Brailsford were honoured at Buckingham Palace last week . Both are superb motivational speakers, offering insights into the determination and drive required to reach the top
16th June 2009Triple Olympic champion, Chris Hoy and Beijing cycling trainer, Dave Brailsford were honoured at Buckingham Palace last week . Both are superb motivational speakers, offering insights into the determination and drive required to reach the top
Roger Black Reviews
Roger Black has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Roger Black for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Roger Black for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
"Thank you for hosting our Leadership Conference, everybody thought your contribution was outstanding. The conference was an overwhelming success; all the messages we wished
to put across were delivered and, more importantly, absorbed by the delegates."
"Thank you for your excellent after dinner speech at our launch dinner last Monday. The feedback from both clients and staff was very positive and we really enjoyed your words of motivation."
"Roger was an excellent presenter...he had the audience gripped, especially with his race videos which received much applause. The time he was on went extremely quickly because it was so interesting. He was also excellent at circulating with the delegates and having his photo taken etc."
Q & A with Roger Black
Speakers Corner interviewed Roger Black to give you a bit more insight as to the type of performance and delivery you would expect from Roger Black However for more information on Roger Black or details as to how to book Roger Black for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Speakers Corner: How did the corporate speaking all start?
Roger Black: My speaking career began on the back of my 1996 Olympic success.
Speakers Corner: What was your most recent speaking engagement?
Roger Black: My most recent speech was to Financial and Mortgage Advisers – I covered the need to think differently to be the best, to offer them inspiration by recounting the highs (& lows) of my athletic career. Give them something to take away and apply to their profession.
Speakers Corner: Which event has been your favourite and why?
Roger Black: I especially enjoy events with a multi-national audience – it’s very satisfying, as by the end of the hour you can make a connection with people who don’t necessarily know you.
Speakers Corner: If you could speak at any event, past or future, what would it be?
Roger Black: To speak at an event for young entrepreneurs would be great and hope that my words could help create success and many jobs.
Speakers Corner: Who would you most like to share a platform with?
Roger Black: I would like to share the platform with Kriss Akabusi, Steve Backley and a potential 2012 Olympic Medallist, like Jessica Ennis.
Speakers Corner: On average, how many times a year do you speak at corporate events?
Roger Black: I’ve been speaking for more than 10 years now, so an average would be about 70 speeches per year. I think my best year was 98 speeches.
Speakers Corner: Are you as happy speaking to 50 as to 1,000 people?
Roger Black: Any size audience is fine.
Speakers Corner: How do you like to be introduced?
Roger Black: I am usually introduced as one of the UK’s most popular Olympic athletes and a television celebrity.
Speakers Corner: Do you always like to do a briefing call before the event?
Roger Black: I always hold a briefing call with the client before an event to get a feel for the theme, as I can tailor my presentation to the client’s requirements.
Speakers Corner: What are the most asked for topics?
Roger Black: Most common topics are motivation, teamwork, goal setting and change management.
Speakers Corner: Do you have any funny/embarrassing speaking anecdotes you care to share?
Roger Black: We lost all the lights for a short time whilst I was presenting – to this day I cannot remember what I said but afterwards, backstage, Sir David Frost told me he couldn’t have done any better, so I guess it was ok!
Speakers Corner: Your favourite film?
Roger Black: My favourite film is The Princess Bride and favourite book is Where the Wild Things Are.
Speakers Corner: Favourite holiday destination?
Roger Black: We love taking holidays in the West Country – especially St Mawes.
Speakers Corner: Country or townie?
Roger Black: I’ve lived in both town and country but lean towards country now.
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