But she doesn’t stop there. She also tells audiences what the real magic moment is in being a champion – the hot, sweaty – and lonely – work of preparing for the contest; facing the questions “Do I belong here?” and “Have I done the work to deserve this?” – and how she applied that powerful mindset not only while preparing to win her Gold Medals in gymnastics, but also in surviving ovarian cancer, and even to becoming a women’s wellness advocate.

The Gold Medal Mindset That Produced an Olympic Medalist

Shannon remains the most decorated Olympic gymnast in United States history.

When she started, she may not have been the most talented, flexible – or even the strongest – athlete.

But Shannon Miller developed and utilized the Gold Medal Mindset to become The Most Decorated Olympic Gymnast in United States history.

Invoking that Gold Medal Mindset, she won seven Olympic medals. (2 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze).

She is the only female athlete to be inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame – Twice! (Individual (2006) and Team (2008))

Shannon won an astounding 59 International and 49 National competition medals. Over half of these were gold.

She is the first US gymnast to win two World All-Around Titles.

Her tally of five medals (two silver, three bronze) at the 1992 Olympics was the most medals won by a US athlete in any sport.

At the ’96 Games, she led the “Magnificent Seven” to the US Women’s first-ever Team Gold. And in those same games, for the first time for any American gymnast, she captured Gold on the Balance Beam.

After retiring from Olympic competition, Shannon received her undergraduate degrees in marketing and entrepreneurship from the University of Houston and her law degree from Boston College.

But then she also began experiencing weight gain and low self-esteem. And it was in facing those challenges that are so common to most of us that this Olympian and now mother of two found that she could draw on her Gold Medal Mindset to help her find her way back to a healthy moderation – the principles she had followed in training such as getting back up after a fall, the importance of doing the work and a little bit more, and making the basic decision that she would win, conquer the challenge.

She remains a part of the gymnastics and Olympic communities as an analyst and commentator.

Applying the Gold Medal Mindset in Life – and Surviving Ovarian Cancer

In 2010, Shannon launched her own company, which is devoted to helping women make their health a priority.

In January of the next year, however, Shannon was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer. She had a tumor the size of a baseball removed successfully and followed up with an aggressive chemotherapy regimen.

She has remained open and public about her diagnosis and treatment, and she continues to empower women to make their health a priority.

Cancer-free, Shannon continues to be a strong advocate for early detection, awareness, research, and survivorship.

She travels the country as a highly sought-after motivational speaker on topics ranging from The Gold Medal Mindset to cancer and survivorship to the importance of health and fitness.

Shannon’s passion is to describe to others what she developed in the Gold Medal Mindset.

More important, she shows others how that framework can encourage and empower them to break through and overcome their own personal challenges.  That powerful mindset, she asserts, is one that we can all develop and draw on.

Shannon is now a mother of two, a cancer survivor, an author and a sports analyst but she will forever be remembered for her focus, determination, and her big, white hair scrunchie!

Presenting through Virtual Experiences

With increased inquiries to provide a virtual speaking format, presentations, and Q&A sessions, Shannon is ready and able to bring a positive message to your event on screen in a program tailored to your needs.

She’s committed to working with you to continue engaging with audiences in a meaningful and safe manner.  Inquire with your questions and she’ll be happy to discuss specific options and applications for your specific event.

The Gold Medal Mindset: Motivation, Goal Setting, Teamwork & Commitment to Excellence

Shannon discusses how the gold medal mindset leads to victory on the competition floor, in the boardroom, and in our personal lives. With seven Olympic medals, Shannon utilizes her critical insight to share what it takes to be a winner: the importance of goal setting, leadership, maintaining a positive attitude, and teamwork. Through her Olympic and personal experiences, Shannon explains ways we can overcome even the most difficult obstacles standing in the way of our success. While she may not have been the most talented, flexible, or even the strongest athlete, Shannon Miller was able to utilize these concepts to become The Most Decorated Olympic Gymnast in United States history! Your audience will leave empowered to seal the deal with that next client, work together for a positive outcome, and understand the steps it takes to be a successful leader in both work and life.

 

Cancer & Survivorship

We will all be touched by cancer at some point- whether it is you, a loved one, a friend, or co-worker. The cancer journey is a unique one for each of us, but it is one that we can follow with dignity and strength. Shannon shares her own cancer journey and how she used lessons learned through her Olympic training to forge ahead in the midst of the most challenging obstacles. She speaks about the importance of caregivers and the incredible role they play. Through her story, your audience will learn the how importance it is to set goals and maintain a positive attitude, the importance of early detection and why “making your health a priority” is a lesson for all of us. Shannon Miller empowers each of us to take control of our own health and arms us with specific ways we can do just that.
 

Gold Medal Mindset for a Fit & Healthy Lifestyle

While much of the world is telling you, “Don’t eat this. Don’t do that,” gold medal Olympic medalist and health advocate, Shannon Miller, shares her message of “everything in moderation.”

Most of us do not have four hours a day to work out, but that doesn’t mean we should to give up.

Eating healthy doesn’t mean giving up everything that you love.

Shannon shares the importance of making small changes that have a big impact on your overall health.

Through her own experience with weight gain and low self-esteem after she retired from competition, this Olympian and mother of two found her way back to a healthy moderation.

Your audience will leave with specific goals and will be motivated to take the next step in their own healthy lifestyle.

 *Please let Shannon know if you have specific needs and she will work with you to tailor a speech to your audience.