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Kerri Pottharst OAM
Print3 x Olympian | Gold & Bronze Medallist | Inspirational Speaker & MC | Executive Coach
Olympic Gold Medalist, Kerri Pottharst is an honest and inspirational speaker. Having competed for over 22 years in a sport that she loves, Kerri draws from her success sharing valuable information in areas of communication, goal setting, skill set and achieving excellence.
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- Master Of Ceremonies / MC
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Testimonials for Kerri Pottharst OAM
What a great speaker, gave the audience a terrific story in a well-paced and highly entertaining presentation, great attitude and a professional
ANZ BANK
Kerri’s presentation was sensational and the combination of her talk with the glass walking worked perfectly. Her preparation and understanding of our current issues was also sensational. An incredible experience with a lasting impact
PROCTOR AND GAMBLE
“Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your talk. Loved the journey and the commitment. It all begins with talent and a vision. Followed up by your perfect execution of the plan.
The finish up with walking on glass was fantastic. Everyone is talking about what a great presentation you did and that this is the best International Womens Day lunch we have hosted.”
Sullivan Dewing Pty Limited
“Kerri, I wanted to say how delighted we were to have you attend our event last night.
You did a great job of networking and speaking. Thank you so much and I look forward to meeting up again at some time in the future.”
Westpac Private Bank | BT Financial Group
“THANK YOU for your wonderful, inspiring and at times funny speech.
You were the highlight of the evening and our staff really enjoyed being able to touch your Olympic medals, have a photo taken with you at the end of the night and a bit of a chat too.
I highly recommend you for any event as your story is relevant to such a broad range of people.”
University of Wollongong NSW
I have been to plenty of team building/motivational sessions and I can’t recall any of them being as enjoyable as Saturday. You are a great personality with the ability to adapt to your audience and I speak on behalf of the boys when I say that a major factor to us enjoying the session was your company rather than the actual activities. You should be proud of what you have achieved and what a great person you are. Thanks again, and I hope that our paths cross sometime in the future.
GIO Australian
"We were privileged to have Kerri Pottharst attend our Company Away Day recently. It was a fantastic experience to train & play several games (even being offered some match winning tips!) with not only a professional athlete, but such a great person. It was inspirational to have the opportunity to meet someone who has achieved so much in their sporting career, including the ultimate goal for any sportsperson...winning an Olympic medal. It certainly made mine & the rest of the Seafolly staff's day one to remember."
Seafolly
Fee Range: $5001 to $10000
Kerri Pottharst OAM's Biography
3 x Olympian | Gold & Bronze Medallist | Inspirational Speaker & MC |Executive Coach
Olympic Gold Medalist, Kerri Pottharst is an honest and inspirational speaker. Having competed for over 22 years in a sport that she loves, Kerri draws from her success sharing valuable information in areas of communication, goal setting, skill set and achieving excellence.
Kerri Pottharst is one of Australia’s most well-known and well-loved athletes – a triple Olympian with two Olympic medals.
She is one of Australia’s most decorated indoor and beach volleyball players and is the only Australian woman to have competed in the prestigious A1 Italian Indoor Volleyball League.
After overcoming countless challenges and potentially devastating injuries that threatened to end her sporting career, Kerri’s drive to succeed saw her take to the court to win Bronze at the Atlanta Olympics. But it was her unparalleled strength, focus and determination that allowed her to transform her Bronze into Gold on Bondi Beach at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, in an overwhelming demonstration of the power of courage, persistence and personal belief.
Kerri is also an author, executive coach, athlete mentor, MC and a sought after Inspirational Speaker.
During her Beach Volleyball career, Kerri achieved 25 podium finishes over 10 years on the World Beach Volleyball Tour and has been inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. Her service to sport in Australia was recognised with an Order of Australia medal and induction into the Sports Australia Hall of Fame. She was born in Adelaide, South Australia and currently resides in Sydney.
Contact Helene Greenham directly to enquire about Kerri for your next event – helene@platinumspeakers.com.au
Speaking Topics Include
Master of Ceremonies
Kerri is prepared, professional and flexible. Funny or formal, Kerri easily adapts her style.
Brighten up your conference, lunch or dinner with one of Australia’s most popular sporting personalities. Usually a male’s domain, hosting functions, Kerri provides a breath of fresh air!
See her medals, laugh about her Olympic antics and get the real answer to why those uniforms are so skimpy! Kerri’s quick sense of humour and bright personality will have your guests asking for more!!
Gold Medal Excellence – the Mindset of a Champion
In this inspiring keynote, Kerri shares the powerful story and unforgettable moments behind her journey to the top of the podium at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. With raw honesty, humour and high energy
Kerri takes audiences inside the sanctum of their preparation. She shares the struggles, the setbacks and how her team turned them around. The real-life lessons from elite sport and beyond.
She also reflects on her recent journey on the TV show, SAS Australia, where she pushed her physical and mental limits once again – proving that a champion mindset doesn’t retire, it just reinvents itself.
This is a keynote that will uplift, empower and leave the audience ready to aim higher.
Key takeaway – INSPIRATION!!!!!
The Business of Winning
Drawing parallels between the strategies, mindsets and principles of success in sports and how they apply to achieving success in business and in life.
Breaking down how to consistently perform at a high level, especially when it counts and in our rapidly changing world.
High performance principles, mindset skills and wellbeing practises.
Key takeaways
Winning mindset
Preparation and Strategy
Teamwork and Leadership
Consistency and Discipline
Performance under Pressure
Adaptability and Innovation
Celebration and Growth
Additional topics include:
Building a Mindset for Success in todays busy world
Mindfulness and how to apply it for Success
Health, Wellbeing and Success
Coping with stress, Resilience and Bouncing Back when things go wrong!
From Low to Flow