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John Naber

 

 Awaken the Olympian Within

John Naber

Olympic Gold Medal Swimming Champion and Sports Broadcaster

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  • Motivation
  • Inspiration
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Master of Ceremonies
  • Sales
  • Presentation Skills
  • Awaken the Olympian Within
  • The 8-Step Gold Medal Process

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John Naber is one of America’s most successful Olympic champions. He was America’s most highly decorated Olympian at the 1976 Games in Montreal (the second highest ever, at the time) earning four gold medals in swimming, each in world record time. John Naber became the first swimmer in history to earn two individual medals on the same day of Olympic competition, and earned the Sullivan Award as America’s top amateur athlete of 1977. He is enshrined in various Halls of Fame and is one of America’s top Olympic ambassadors. John Naber earned four gold medals during his Olympic career. Now he teaches others how to think and act like Olympic champions.

John Naber is the author of Awaken the Olympian Within: Stories from America ’s Greatest Olympic Motivators and is a contributing author to The Power of Character.

After his retirement from swimming, John Naber quickly entered the broadcasting field, serving as expert analyst, play-by-play host or sideline reporter for over 35 different sports, filing reports at eight Olympic Games. He has worked for all major networks and most cable outlets during the past twenty-five years.

For over a quarter century, John Naber has delighted audiences with his stories of ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary results. Standing ovations attest to his ability to customize his remarks with humor and personal anecdotes appropriate for each occasion. John Naber consistently receives “gold medal reviews” from each of his clients.


More About John Naber. . .
In 1977, John Naber led the USC Trojans to their fourth undefeated season and national title, while earning a record 10 individual titles and five relay crowns. He also earned the sport’s highest honor (the Robert Kiputh Award) on three occasions, and earned the 1977 James E. Sullivan Award as “America’s top amateur athlete.”  John Naber was inducted into four Halls of Fame, served as a board member on the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, and carried the Olympic flag into the 1984 Opening Ceremonies in Los Angeles. John Naber was also selected to carry the flame in three different Olympic torch relays.

During John Naber’s climb to the top of the sports world and his subsequent role as a TV sports commentator and host, he has become an “observer of excellence.” John Naber shares this experience and the stories of his athletic triumphs as parables to achieving excellence in one’s personal area of emphasis. His keynote address, The Olympic Gold Medal Process has been heard by audiences of 25 to 25,000. Each customized speech includes humor and Olympic anecdotes that inspire and entertain, and always receive rave reviews and standing ovations.

 
Suggested Programs  
  • The 8-Step Gold Medal Process©
  • “Awaken the Olympian Within” Workshop
  • Going for Gold Sales Improvement Program
  • Award Winning Presentation Skills Program
 
What People are Saying  
“You took the time to understand our business value proposition around our ‘Partnership for Success’ and articulated that understanding clearly throughout your remarks. One of the evaluations we received succinctly stated what many of the participants felt: ‘John Naber was spectacular! He made me feel good about what we do.’” –
--- Richard H. Ford. Senior Vice President
“As you undoubtedly have heard, the audience was overwhelmed by not only the substance but the style of your presentation. In my considerable experience, I have never heard a motivational speaker who incorporated the meeting’s objectives and major emphasis points into the message as effectively as you do. Your ‘Gold Medal Performance’ truly set the gold standard for motivational presentations.”
- Jim Westbury, Producer - DISNEY BUSINESS PRODUCTIONS
 
“You really made a big hit with everyone by referencing specific situations and challenges we face at retail into your presentation. Your comments were right on target. Other companies could surely benefit from your presentation, but just not my competitors!”
-John Diehl, Director of Retail Service - MATTEL, INC.
 
“Your discussion on ‘Eight Steps to Gold Medal Performance’ was right on target… the Win/Win attitude you talked about along with your humorous Olympic stores will surely help all of us become champions in our personal and professional lives.”
 -Joe Grimoldi, Category Space Manager - ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC
 
“As usual, you exceeded our expectations! It’s always such a treat to have you at Synovus. We have had so many great comments about your presentation.”
 -Nancy C. Buntin, Senior Vice-President - SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 


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