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Rachael Lynch OAM OLY
PrintRachael Lynch OAM is a retired Hockeyroo goalkeeper, dual Olympian, Registered Nurse, and mental health ambassador. Lynch was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) at the 2024 Australia Day Honours for service to hockey and placed on the Covid Honor role for her work during the Pandemic.
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Testimonials for Rachael Lynch OAM OLY
I just wanted to say thank you so much for taking time out of your schedule to help us out. Your presentation was exactly what we were after and proved very motivational and thought-provoking for all of us. The balance between biographical information, anecdotes and advice was ideal, and the number of spontaneous questions asked by students at the end was testament to their engagement.
Students filled out a feedback survey about the whole day that we ran and your presentation featured regularly as one of their favourite sessions.
Vanessa - Yarra Valley Grammar
Rachael thank you so much for a fantastic session, your sharing of your personal side was inspiring and captivated our teams. We rated you the best speaker we have had and in particular sports people, they focus too heavily on them and their sporting achievements. Get on board others you will not be disappointed. You can also from listening to you understand why you have been awarded Olympian for Life.
JAY WATSON - State General Manager at Westpac
Great stories. Great attention to the audience. Lesson learnt after the talk.
Compass Group Australia
Rachael was well organised, contacted us before the event to discuss details and audience. She was relatable to all ages. Friendly. She shared a message which is very real.
Wangaratta Hockey Club
Fee Range: Up to $5000
Rachael Lynch OAM OLY's Biography
Rachael Lynch OAM is a retired Hockeyroo goalkeeper, dual Olympian, Registered Nurse, and mental health ambassador. Lynch was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) at the 2024 Australia Day Honours for service to hockey and placed on the Covid Honor role for her work during the Pandemic.
Born in Melbourne, Lynch was selected for the primary schools state team before competing in the 2005 Junior World Cup in Chile and making her senior international debut at the 2006 Champions Trophy in the Netherlands.
Since debuting for the Hockeyroos in 2006, Lynch made 233 appearances in an international career spanning 15 years before retiring in 2022 as the most capped female goalkeeper in Hockeyroos history. The dual Olympian and dual Commonwealth Games gold medallist competed at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021, where Australia finished 5th. In 2019, she was crowned International Goalkeeper of the Year then was one of only five athletes worldwide inducted into the World Olympians Association's Olympians for Life program
Currently, Lynch works as a Registered Nurse at Austin Health, runs STOMP Goalkeeping, and serves as Nurse/Carer Lead with Wheelchair Rugby Australia. She remains active as a R U OK? Day ambassador.
Rachael is equally comfortable facilitating intimate workshops and addressing large conferences and events.
Contact Helene Greenham directly for Rachael Lynch’s enquiries – helene@platinumspeakers.com.au
Speaking Topics Include
Balance and Perspective in High Performance
Skills and attributes required to perform under pressure, at the highest level and be a leader within your team. How to set up your life to maintain peak performance while avoiding burnout. This session explores practical strategies for managing competing priorities, setting healthy boundaries, and developing the mental frameworks that elite athletes use to stay focused and resilient. Participants will learn how to identify their personal warning signs of imbalance and implement sustainable practices that support long-term success both professionally and personally.
Creating RUOK Culture
Tips and tricks any organisation can implement to improve their mental health culture in the workplace. This presentation goes beyond surface-level wellness initiatives to create genuine psychological safety and connection among team members. Learn how to foster an environment where difficult conversations happen naturally, where asking for help is seen as strength rather than weakness, and where mental health support is woven into everyday interactions. Practical tools include conversation starters, active listening techniques, and creating systems that make ongoing check-ins feel authentic rather than forced.
Resilience
How to overcome the obstacles of life and bounce back stronger from setbacks. This session delves into the science behind resilience, exploring how our brains can be trained to better handle stress, uncertainty, and failure. Participants will discover the difference between surviving challenges and thriving through them, learning practical techniques for reframing adversity as opportunity. The presentation covers building emotional agility, developing a growth mindset, and creating personal resilience reserves that can be drawn upon during tough times. Real-world strategies include stress inoculation techniques, cognitive restructuring methods, and building support networks that genuinely sustain you through difficulties.