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From racing tracks to boardrooms, I bring the same energy, focus, and resilience that led me to Olympic gold—and back again after near tragedy. Whether it’s a corporate keynote, leadership summit, or school assembly, I deliver powerful talks that stick.
Olympic Insights. Real-World Impact.
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Why Book Connor?
When you book me, you’re not just getting a speaker—you’re getting someone who’s lived the highs of Olympic gold and the lows of life-altering setbacks, and turned both into fuel for growth. I don’t do generic talks.
Every keynote is tailored to your audience, packed with real stories, sharp insights, and tools people can actually use. Whether you need to fire up a sales team, inspire resilience in a leadership group, or deliver an unforgettable message to a packed room, I bring the energy, the honesty, and the follow-through.
Whether it’s a 500-person conference or an intimate leadership retreat, I work closely with event organisers to tailor the talk, arrive prepared, and bring high-impact delivery. I’ve lived what I speak—and I’m ready to bring that story to your stage.
🥇 Olympic Gold Medalist with Real-World Grit
I’ve been to the top—and fought my way back from rock bottom. My story isn’t just inspiring, it’s proof that resilience, mindset, and preparation aren’t theories—they’re tools that work.
🧠 Mental Performance Coach with Lived Experience
This isn’t abstract motivation. I coach from experience—real highs, real setbacks, and the strategies that helped me navigate both. Your audience gets practical, proven insights they can apply immediately.
🎯 Actionable Takeaways—Not Just Hype
I don’t do fluff or vague inspiration. Every keynote delivers tangible, tested tools your audience can use to lead better, perform stronger, and bounce back faster.
🎤 Engaging Delivery That Sticks
I combine Olympic storytelling with down-to-earth delivery. Whether it’s a corporate boardroom or a sold-out theatre, I connect, energise, and leave a lasting impression.
Trading finish lines for front lines of adversity, I’ve turned the hardest moments of my career into real-world lessons on resilience, grit, and growth. Let’s get started.
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Testimonials
I have worked with many athletes and speakers in the past, and Connor was outstanding. He came prepared, was flexible, and was an all-around professional.
Ray Monks
Boon Supply
Connor is a spectacular speaker. He framed his inspirational story within the featured subjects of our conference in a way that reached every person in the room. It was an honor to have him with us and I highly recommend him for anyone seeking to learn more about navigating risk, team building, leadership, and more!
Brett Abarbanel
Executive Director
UNLV International Gaming Institute
Your ability to connect in an organized and organic manner was both enlightening and thought-provoking. Your anecdotes and real-life examples added a personal touch that resonated deeply with the audience. It was evident that your dedication to your goals shines through in every word you shared.
Jennifer Reynolds
CRME
The Industrial
I found out about Connor and his speaking engagements through a hospitality event my Wife attended in Las Vegas. His presentation was inspirational and moving, and even humorous at times. I am thankful that he is using his experiences to inspire others. He was a hit in the recovery community.
Rev. Russ Smethers
Lead Pastor
Foundation For Recovery
Connor’s story telling ability connected his real-life experience to the business owners and leaders in the room.
Sonia Petkewich
Catalyst Mastermind Collaborative
I have never seen every single member of our team so captivated, intrigued, and hanging on the edge of their seats. During his talk, people were laughing, in tears, motivated, and educated – there is nothing more you can ask for! Connor is a champion on the largest stage in sports, and he made every single person feel like they know now what it takes to be a champion in their own lives, and in our business!
Blake Wynn
Founder & CEO
Celebrity Poker Tour
I had the good fortune to work with Connor Fields as our keynote speaker for an event in Downtown, Las Vegas. If this were a yelp review he would have 5- stars across the board, and the comment would read “Strongly recommend.
Nick Libonati
MGM Resorts International
Connor Fields delivered an inspiring keynote at the Special Olympics Northern California Summer Games, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, teamwork, and the true meaning of success beyond medals. His message resonated deeply, encouraging athletes to always strive for their best and to cherish the camaraderie of their teams. His passion for supporting Special Olympics athletes was evident in every word, leaving a lasting impact on everyone present.
Mei Lin Domanski
Marketing Coordinator
Special Olympics
Today I heard Connor Fields deliver the very best speech I have ever heard in person – and as an academic, I have been listening to talks for three decades. Moving, motivating, and smart – in a way that no other speaker is. Nobody at our event left unchanged – in fact, they all left happily and forever changed.
Bo Jason Berhard, Ph. D
Vice President Economic Development
UNR/UNLV
I highly recommend Connor Fields as a speaker for your event. His powerful message of perseverance and the significance of each decision deeply resonated with our educators and staff. Connor’s engaging delivery and inspiring insights motivated our team to strive for excellence and reinforce their commitment to student success.
Rodney Saunders
Executive Director
Doral Charter Academy
Having Connor speak to us was incredible. He has a special ability to inspire those he speaks to while igniting within them a greater perspective on their lives.
Ben Ferney
Weber State Board of Trustees Weber State Board of Trustees
Connor Fields has been an incredible speaker at both our flagship and regional events, and I can’t recommend him enough. His story is truly inspiring, motivating our audience and earning standing ovations every time he speaks for us. His presence always leaves a lasting impression. Not only is Connor an engaging and impactful speaker, but he is also a joy to work with, bringing a professional, approachable attitude that makes collaboration easy.
Tina Poisl
Senior Director of Event Content
Inman
Connor Fields delivered an unforgettable keynote at our conference, inspiring nearly 3,000 real estate professionals with his powerful story of resilience, perseverance, and the mindset of a champion. His ability to connect with the audience—sharing both his triumphs and challenges—left a lasting impact, earning him a well-deserved standing ovation.
Emily Paquette
CEO
Inman
Connor is a mix of when real world talent, meets uncompromised dedication to his craft. We had the pleasure of him speaking to our select group of top sales people. The feedback was outstanding. His experience with failure, adversity, and success is Unparalleled. Failure is apart of everything great Entrepreneurs and salesmen go through, but so is success.
Will Hickey
YEG Pro Realty
WOW! Connor got us fired up and moved us all emotionally. Our team was glued to their seats as we listened to the details of his journey to understand how to be the best in the world. We got to see behind the curtain on what it really takes to be a high performance individual.
Jeff Quinton
CEO
The Quinton Group
It was right up our alley, as far as our messaging to our sales team. Mental preparation and being present are so important to us in our business, and his message was perfect and we feel so blessed to have had him! 1000% I would recommend hiring him. Great speaker, great message, everybody can identify with what he has to say and he is a first class guy.
Rich Hoffman
Senior Vice President
Flagstar Bank
Connors’ uplifting message of hope and determination inspired my team to embrace the moment and reflect on their “why.” It was an honor to have him share his story and empower us to reach our full potential. I highly recommend inviting Connor as a guest speaker for your next event.
Tiphanie McNiff
Director
The Raiderettes
Connor Fields delivered an unforgettable keynote at our 2025 annual Symposium, speaking to an audience of over 1,000 sports tourism professionals. His ability to tailor his Olympic journey and messaging specifically to our industry was exceptional—authentic, relevant, and deeply inspiring. Attendees raved about the presentation in our post-event survey, with Connor receiving some of the highest ratings we’ve ever seen. His story and delivery were not only impactful, but truly aligned with the spirit and purpose of our event.
John David
President & CEO
Sports Events & Tourism Association
Connor Fields brought incredible energy and delivered a truly heartfelt message that captured everyone in the audience. The highs and lows of his career are remarkable and he presents his complete story in such an engaging way. His lasting message of perseverance and positivity were very impactful, inspiring everyone to go for their own GOLD. I highly recommend choosing him for your next speaking engagement.
Ben Snyder
Executive Director
Grand Junction Sports Commission
Connor was the perfect closing keynote for our Ohio Parks and Recreation Association conference. He delivered an inspiring and engaging address which completely mesmerized our more than 800 attendees. He was easy to work with and we highly recommend him.
Woody Woodward
Executive Director
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association
From the very first contact I had with Connor, it was easy to tell how much he genuinely cared about his message and inspiring people. He spent time ahead of the conference to understand our culture and our people and then customized the message to make it impactful for the audience. The keynote speech was the highlight of our conference and added tremendous value for our attendees.
Brian Rowley
American Public Works Association
Our goals for the company moving into 2024 include setting and achieving goals and analyzing risk before starting any job or task. Your presentation effectively set the tone for our two day meeting. Sharing your goal setting and training process was exactly what our team needed. Our employees deal daily with eliminating risk as they perform work, again your story hit a home run. Thanks for sharing your story with us as we set productive goals for 2024.
LaMar Martin
Safety Manager
Holcim Group
Unbelievable… Such a moving story! “Right out the gate people were drawn to Connor. It was remarkable to watch how well he commanded the room. The large eyes and silence from people in the room spoke volumes. Connor’s journey was incredibly moving, and he did such an amazing job making his experience relatable. Setting and accomplishing goals was an important topic for our team and he nailed it!
Andrew Haight
CFO
Star Nursery Garden Centers
Connor’s story is just simply amazing and very inspiring: a must hear! His candor in sharing the highs and lows of his personal journey in fulfilling his lifelong dream is truly unique and had everyone in the room engaged. Anyone that has ever set a personal or business goal for themself will be able to relate to his keynote and respect and value his total commitment to that end. Connor was also very generous with the audience after his keynote and took many photos with delegates.
Brion Palmer
CEO
Technology Publishing Company
Connor Fields’ life story and achievements are a true inspiration for those seeking motivation to those challenges that we all face every day, both personally and professionally. I had the pleasure of hearing Connor speak an event in a smaller group about a year prior. After hearing him speak, I found myself recalling his story when I was in situations where I needed to self-motivate and be reminded of what comes from hard work and dedication – even when life throws obstacles your way.
Vincent Tatum
President
Grand Canyon Development Partners
It is my honor to recommend Connor Fields to you. He listened very carefully to what we are trying to accomplish through our event – both societally and financially. Once he committed, he was all in. He truly became our Mental Health Champion! Our goal was to grow our annual event while reducing the stigma around mental health care. Connor is a tremendous partner in this process – and an exceedingly skilled presenter.
Lisa R. James
Senior Director
Peak Vista Community Health Centers
Connor gave us an up-close look at the path he faced as a professional athlete and what he had to overcome to achieve his life-long dream of becoming an Olympic Gold Medal winner. Our staff faces challenges every day in their jobs and personal lives, and Connor shared his story in such a way that you could truly relate to the challenges he faced as if they were your own.
