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Sally Gunnell
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Sally Gunnell Biography
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- Women
Sally Gunnell OBE holds a place in the hearts of the nation as the most popular female sportswomen of our times, and our most successful. She is the only woman to hold four titles concurrently – Olympic, World, European & Commonwealth and also held the World Record for the 400m hurdles. To many she was ‘the girl next door’, the daughter of an Essex farmer who’s warm and easygoing manner belied her incredible sporting achievements.
Training to win
Whilst Sally was naturally a very talented runner, one thing she is very aware of is that although she had to train very hard physically, the amount of mental training was just as important. When she trained she focused strongly on imagining her best performance. It became so natural for her to think this way, that when she did run there was a time lapse before she realised that she had actually won the race rather than just imagined it. Sally went on to win Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth medals using these techniques. She now uses the same approach in her role as a member of the BBC sports team and bringing health and fitness to a wider audience through non-threatening and easy to understand principles.
Sally Gunnell’s career on and off the track provides a unique insight into achieving a balance in life and proven recipes for success and fulfilment. During her career she adopted key principles and routines with her ‘team’ that delivered the results most people can only dream of. Now her off-track career has seen her combine commercial commitments with her community and charitable work, whilst being a mother and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
A compelling speaker
Sally’s presentation relates to a wide cross-section of businesses in all sectors, providing realistic goal setting and fresh approaches that can apply to any of us. It is about delivering easy to follow concepts that relate to the broadest spectrum possible. It is not just another motivational talk from a top sportsperson. It is, however, based on a combination of the basic ideas in Sally’s campaign for gold with some principles of well being both physical and mental that she has gleaned from four years working with leading names in these fields.
Sally’s polished corporate presentation is a fascinating story of grit and determination to ensure success and she is much in demand as a motivational and after dinner speaker, but with her relaxed yet experienced style, she is also perfect for awards hosting.
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Sally Gunnell Video
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Outside of appearing and speaking at live corporate and private events Sally Gunnell has a number of retail products available that can be purchased through Speakers Corner. For upcoming new book and product launches related to Sally Gunnell then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Sally Gunnell Books
Running TallPrice: £14.99
Be Your Best: 8 ways to * build confidence * lose weight * beat stress * get fitPrice: £12.99
Kick Start: Your Way to a Healthier LifestylePrice: £6.95
Sally Gunnell DVDs
Sally Gunnell - Step And Slide [VHS] [1993]Price: £12.99
Tumble Tots - Fun In The Country [VHS]Price: £7.99
Tumble Tots - Fun In The Country [DVD]Price: £7.99
Sally Gunnell News
A selection of relevant news related to Sally Gunnell and Sport stories. For more information on Sally Gunnell or details as to how to book Sally Gunnell for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
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
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.
Chris Hoy Named Sports Personality of the Year
15th December 2008Chris Hoy, who won three gold medals in Beijing, beat Lewis Hamilton and Rebecca Adlington to the honour. Chris, 32, becomes the first cyclist to win the prestigious award since Tommy Simpson in 1965. It was a successful night for the British cycling team as they won the Team award while Dave Brailsford won the Coach of the Year crown...
15th December 2008Chris Hoy, who won three gold medals in Beijing, beat Lewis Hamilton and Rebecca Adlington to the honour. Chris, 32, becomes the first cyclist to win the prestigious award since Tommy Simpson in 1965. It was a successful night for the British cycling team as they won the Team award while Dave Brailsford won the Coach of the Year crown...
Sports Personality of the Year Nominees Announced
3rd December 2008The top 10 contenders for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award have been named.
3rd December 2008The top 10 contenders for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award have been named.
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton celebrates
3rd November 2008McLaren's Lewis Hamilton became the youngest world champion in Formula One history by the skin of his teeth after a nail-biting Brazilian Grand Prix.
3rd November 2008McLaren's Lewis Hamilton became the youngest world champion in Formula One history by the skin of his teeth after a nail-biting Brazilian Grand Prix.
Gallagher to lead Sky News F1™ coverage
21st October 2008Formula One expert Mark Gallagher presented Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix live on Sky News as Britain’s Lewis Hamilton tried to clinch his first Formula One World Championship™ title in Shanghai
21st October 2008Formula One expert Mark Gallagher presented Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix live on Sky News as Britain’s Lewis Hamilton tried to clinch his first Formula One World Championship™ title in Shanghai
Blair opens sporting foundation
15th November 2007Former prime minister Tony Blair opens a sporting foundation suppored by former Olympic track star Steve Cram and rower James Cracknell.
15th November 2007Former prime minister Tony Blair opens a sporting foundation suppored by former Olympic track star Steve Cram and rower James Cracknell.
Sally Gunnell Reviews
Sally Gunnell has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Sally Gunnell for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Sally Gunnell 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
"On behalf of Rolls-Royce, I would like to thank you for your inspirational contribution to our conference. Your portrayal of the formation of your back-up team and the success that it subsequently brought you was very relevant to the theme of our conference. The conference delegates were delighted that, following the dinner, you gave your time for photo-calls and autographs, the finished the evening both inspired and thrilled! "
"Sally Gunnell provided a fantastic finale to our Women's Network conference. Her talk was engaging and interesting, and was very well-received. The story Sally told of perseverance and self-belief sent out an excellent message to the women of CBRE and I would highly recommend her as a speaker at any type of function."
"Sally gave an inspiring presentation and the CSO team left the meeting feeling very motivated. It was valuable seeing how Sally related her experiences to the every day challenges in the workplace."
Q & A with Sally Gunnell
Speakers Corner interviewed Sally Gunnell to give you a bit more insight as to the type of performance and delivery you would expect from Sally Gunnell However for more information on Sally Gunnell or details as to how to book Sally Gunnell 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: Can you remember your first speaking engagement?
Sally Gunnell: My first speaking engagement was for IBM which was approximately 6 years ago to about 3,500 people! Very nerve racking but I took myself back to the place I put myself before an important race and drew on my knowledge and experience! I actually got to practice what I was about to preach....!!
Speakers Corner: What’s the worst thing that has happened to you during an event?
Sally Gunnell: I feel I have been very lucky with only video equipment failing to work.
Speakers Corner: What was the last event you spoke at?
Sally Gunnell: The last event I spoke at was for Aviva.
Speakers Corner: Which event has been your favourite and why?
Sally Gunnell: It has to be an event I spoke at in Mauritius! I think you can understand why this has to be one of my favorites......
Speakers Corner: If you could speak at any event, past or future, what would it be?
Sally Gunnell: I don't think I there is one specific event I could name but I suppose if I had to narrow it down it would be an event where I get to tap into my experience and achievements to make a change and where I get the opportunity to work more in depth with the audience!
Speakers Corner: Which speaker/performer do you most admire and why?
Sally Gunnell: Again another difficult one to answer but I suppose it would be any good speaker that makes a difference; that helps and encourages their audience to make a difference to their own lives, however small!
Speakers Corner: What is your worst on-stage habit?
Sally Gunnell: I can on occasion talk a little fast. It's not through a want to get it over and done with but more so through excitement. That might stem from the events atmosphere, audience engagement or the impact I hope to have on an audience/event.
Speakers Corner: What annoys you most professionally?
Sally Gunnell: If I had to name something it would probably be when AV equipment doesn't work!
Speakers Corner: Do you have any riders or special requirements?
Sally Gunnell: No! I like to think I quite a genuine down to earth person so I just take each person and situation as I find it.
Speakers Corner: Why should an organiser hire you to speak at their event?
Sally Gunnell: I've never been one for self promotion so I thought I would more appropriate to tell you what people have said about me - 'I have listened and hired several speakers but I have never seen so many entranced faces than when Sally was on stage. They were inspired!' She certainly left us all with a bit of a lump in the throat from watching the DVD and feeling very fortunate to have her as our guest speaker 'We found Sally to be truly engaging and inspiring, and surprisingly entertaining. What a down to earth lady - Thank you!'
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