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Carly Patterson
Olympic Gold Medalist; Gymnastics Hall of Fame Inductee, Author, Change Management & Resilience Expert
Carly Patterson empowers individuals and organizations to conquer limiting beliefs and cultivate employee engagement to create history-making teams that redefine what's possible.
She is a singer, songwriter and former Olympic gymnast. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, Patterson became the first American woman in 20 years to win the all-around Olympic gold medal in gymnastics since 1984. She also won silver medals for balance beam, and the women’s team competition. Her achievements made her the first American woman to win the all-around gold medal at a fully attended Olympic Games, leading to her induction into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame, the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame, and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
After her Olympic success, Patterson was diagnosed with several bulging discs in her lower back. She announced her intention to take time off from the sport to rehabilitate her back, but eventually retired due to the risk of paralysis if she continued competing. Transitioning from sports, Patterson co-wrote her autobiography, "Be Strong," sharing the strength and perseverance that led to her Olympic victory. She also appeared in the movie “Stick It” and pursued a career in vocal performance, songwriting, and production.
In her authentic, humorous, and down-to-earth presentations, Patterson shares insights on resilience and success, drawing from her experiences as a championship-level gymnast and the challenges she faced thereafter. Her keynotes, such as "From Best to Better" and "Tenacity, Grace & Grit," focus on managing change, overcoming adversity, and continuous personal growth. Carly customizes her presentations to suit the audience, often incorporating personal anecdotes, including those about faith and overcoming infertility. Carly and her husband, after facing years of fertility challenges, are now parents to two children.
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Faith-Based Keynotes
If you are looking for faith-based keynote.... look no further! Carly can customize her message and share insights on how God played and continues to play a role in her life, helping you and your attendees reaffirm faith and get closer to God.
Custom Keynotes
Carly takes her time to get to know her audience, her clients, and events. She will take her time to customize her keynote, so it is best suited for your attendees. Carly is happy to bring her Olympic medals and do a meet & greet/autographs/pictures with attendees.
Redefining Success
In her keynote address, Carly shares how she redefined success through three principles she learned as a championship-level gymnast and in the years that followed. Carly’s authentic, humorous, and down-to-earth communication style is the perfect vehicle for a message that students, athletes, and professionals need to hear to embrace true success and find lasting fulfillment.
From Best to Better
What does it take to reach the pinnacle of success? Then, what does it take to get better? Not only will you learn practical insights from Olympic Gold medal gymnast, Carly Patterson, you will be drawn into a story of resilience, winning in a competitive environment, and enjoying the journey along the way. Carly went on to apply the same drive and determination that took her to the highest podium to becoming a recording artist, entrepreneur, and mom.
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