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Ben Hunt-Davis
In 1998, Ben Hunt-Davis and his British rowing team were consistent underachievers, finishing near the bottom in every major competition. Realising that hard work alone wasn’t enough, they adopted a radical new approach - questioning every decision with 'Will it make the boat go faster?' This relentless focus transformed their performance, and against the odds, they won Olympic gold at Sydney 2000.
About Ben Hunt-Davis
Since retiring from competitive sport, Ben has dedicated himself to sharing the lessons behind his Olympic success. As a highly sought-after keynote speaker, he has delivered his inspirational message to hundreds of companies across more than 60 countries, helping businesses, teams, and individuals apply elite sporting principles to their own goals. His engaging and practical sessions challenge audiences to rethink their approach to performance, leadership, and teamwork – ensuring they focus only on the actions that drive real results.
Recognising the immense parallels between elite sport and business, Ben co-authored the best-selling book Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?, which has since evolved into a world-renowned performance consultancy. Through workshops, training programmes, and executive coaching, Ben and his team specialise in helping organisations set and achieve their own “Crazy Goals.” Whether working with corporate executives or high-performance teams, he provides practical tools for sustaining long-term success, improving decision-making, and fostering a winning culture.
Ben’s keynote speeches stand out because of his authenticity and ability to connect with audiences. His story is not just about winning an Olympic gold medal – it’s about how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things by focusing on the right mindset, discipline, and teamwork. With a humble yet powerful presence on stage, Ben leaves audiences feeling motivated, equipped, and ready to take on their own challenges with a fresh perspective. Whether you’re looking to inspire leadership, enhance team performance, or drive organisational change, Ben Hunt-Davis delivers an unforgettable experience that transforms ambition into achievement.
To book Keynote Speaker Ben Hunt-Davis, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com
Here you can find links to books by Ben Hunt-Davis. For bulk book orders for your event please speak with a member of the team.
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Testimonials
"Ben was excellent at translating his learning's from professional sport into a commercial context and was incredibly engaging when presenting to the whole Sales organisation, even though it was virtual via Teams. A great session with actionable takeaways that we'll drive with the business throughout the year."
RB Group
"Ben was attentive, curious about our business and willing to truly understand our goals in order to deliver an outstanding keynote to our sales team. Ben, thank you!"
Visier Solutions
"Ben Hunt-Davis is a phenomenal and highly impactful speaker. He gave a Zoom webinar and the reaction from our audience was very positive and instantaneous. In all my time, I have never seen such an intensely positive reaction to an external speaker before."
HSBC
"Ben was engaging, relatable and entertaining when he spoke at our event. He made his speech applicable to our business and inspired the audience to drive for the incremental gains. I would highly recommend him if you want to raise your company’s game."
Stihl
"5 stars. One of the greatest motivators in the world."
ANAPLAN
"Inspirational session with Ben for our teams around the world. Over 600 members are now asking if they are making the boat go faster!"
HSBC
