Nikki Stone

Nikki Stone's Key Accomplishments Include . . .
At the 1998 Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, Nikki Stone became America's first-ever Olympic champion in the sport of inverted aerial skiing. What made Nikki Stone’s performance so unbelievable was the fact that less than two years earlier, a chronic injury prevented her from standing, much less walking or skiing down a slope at almost 40 miles per hour off a 12-foot wall of snow that launches aerialists 5 stories into the air.  

Ten different doctors told Nikki Stone that, due to the unrecoverable spinal disc damage, she would have to face the likelihood that she might never strap on a pair of skis again.  Nikki Stone fought back against insurmountable odds to reach the sport’s highest acclaim atop the Olympic podium.  Nikki’s tenacity and refusal to step down from a challenge also helped her earn 35 World Cup podiums, eleven World Cup titles, four national titles and two Overall World Grand Prix titles.

Recognized as the 2008 International Professional Speaker of the Year by the American Speakers Bureau Corporation, today Nikki Stone travels around the world working as a sought-after inspirational speaker, ski host, and sports psychology consultant sharing her secrets to success by encouraging and motivating her clients to "Spread their wings."
 
More About Nikki Stone . . .
Nikki Stone’s remarkable athletic achievements include: the 1998 Olympic gold medalist in aerial skiing, 35 World Cup medals, 11 World Cup titles, four national titles, two yearlong Aerial World Cup titles, a World Championship title and the first pure aerialist ever (male or female) to become the yearlong Overall Freestyle World Cup Champion. Nikki Stone also sits on five different Olympic and sports committees.

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“I valued the way you gathered input regarding our firm’s focus so you could include the information in your remarks. This truly surprised the audience since you spoke without using your notes and sprinkled quite a few bits of pertinent information within the talk. You are a true professional…”

Deborah A. Kirby, Director of Marketing;
Parr, Waddoups, Brown, Gee and Loveless

“WOW!!! We knew you were going to be good, but you still managed to exceed all expectations. Your remarks were truly moving … [they] were the perfect “wrap up” for our meetings, and sent everyone home feeling like we can (and do) make a difference. Thank you for providing a real boost of encouragement and motivation… We are truly fortunate to be associated with you.”

Mark Dixon, Director, Hospital Relations,
Children’s Miracle Network

“You really drew on all of our emotions and we were able to find our human-life (and business-life) parallels with your amazing story… It really was a special treat to see you jump the night before [in the Utah Olympic Park aerial water ramp show] – which everyone thought was awesome. I know that your impression will last with all of us FOREVER!”

Sophie Penkrat, Associate Marketing Manager,
Country Home

“You truly were the highlight of our sales recognition trip… You captured the hearts of every single person in that room and I’m confident that you made each a stronger person… The feedback from my team was all ‘top box’. You’re dedication, commitment, and enthusiasm is unparalleled and you can definitely count on us calling on your services again in the future. Thanks for enriching our lives.”

Russ Garner, Fidelity Investments

“What you said at the meeting is exactly what our sales employees needed to hear. I want to also thank you…for taking the time to go over with me what were the needs of our employees and then very strategically inserting it into your speech as if it was a total part of the program. I would highly recommend you to any company that is looking for a motivational speaker.”

Lonnie Owen, AT&T Wireless

"You not only eloquently related your phenomenal story, but did so in a language that directly impacted our group. I loved the Turtle Effect and the tools (and items) you gave us to ensure that we continued that motivation and success long after the conference adjourned…your presentation helped bring out the best of the other information we gained [at the conference]."

Chris Williams, VP, John Hancock