Heather Moyse
2x Olympic Champion, 4x Olympian, 3-Sport National Athlete, World Rugby Hall Of Famer, OT Master's Graduate
Heather Moyse is a name synonymous with redefining limits and achieving extraordinary goals. As a four-time Olympian and two-time Olympic gold medalist in bobsledding, Heather has pushed the boundaries of what's possible in sports. Her journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of embracing challenges.
Heather's story began in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, where she grew up with a passion for sports. However, it wasn't until she was 27 and pursuing a master's degree in occupational therapy that she experienced a profound awakening. She realized that many people drift through life on autopilot, never discovering their true potential. This realization became the catalyst for a dramatic shift in her life.
The turning point came when Heather was faced with a challenge that would change her life forever: the opportunity to qualify for Canada's National Bobsled Team and compete in the next Olympic Games, just five months away. This daunting challenge set her on a path to greatness.
Heather's hard work and natural talent culminated in her becoming a four-time Olympian and two-time Olympic gold medalist in bobsledding. She is also the only Canadian female, and only the second Canadian ever, to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. Her athletic achievements extend beyond bobsledding to include rugby and track cycling, showcasing her versatility.
With a master's degree in occupational therapy, Heather combines her academic knowledge with her athletic experience to offer a unique perspective on personal development and high performance. Her training provides her with a deep understanding of human potential and the strategies needed to unlock it.
Heather has emerged as an author and personal development coach. Her book, "Redefining 'Realistic'," has inspired countless individuals to rethink their boundaries, embrace challenges, and unlock their potential. Through her writing, Heather ignites action and drives transformation.
Heather's journey from drifting through life to tackling challenges head-on has made her a role model and mentor. She helps individuals and teams rethink their limits, embrace challenges, and unlock their potential. Known for her resilience, determination, and high performance, Heather continues to inspire and empower others.
Heather lights up any room she walks into. Her energetic and authentic approach keeps her audiences engaged and captivated. The qualities it takes to be successful as an athlete are the same qualities it takes to achieve sustainable high performance in any field. With Heather's background as a high-performance multi-sport athlete and a master's degree in occupational therapy, she is perfectly qualified to help individuals and organizations shift their perspective and rethink their limits.
Heather Moyse's journey is a powerful reminder that we are all capable of achieving more than we ever thought possible. Her story of resilience, achievement, and empowerment continues to inspire people around the world.
FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY: CULTIVATING A CHAMPION MINDSET
How is it that some talented and gifted people never live up to or learn to maximize their potential? Never feel fulfilled? Never achieve more than what is expected of them? Heather Moyse knows. As a three-sport National athlete, four-time Olympian, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and armed with a master’s degree in occupational therapy, Heather has learned through her experiences in helping herself and others achieve at the highest levels that the qualities it takes to be successful as an athlete are the same qualities it takes to be successful in any occupation or industry – none of which have anything to do with physical strength, specific skills or stamina.
In this presentation, Heather reveals essential elements needed to succeed – critical elements required for her to reach the top of the Olympic podium and anyone to overcome their obstacles and achieve at the highest level of performance, success, and fulfillment.
When you develop a champion mindset, you will be unstoppable!
After the session, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the importance of mindset for success beyond physical abilities or skills.
- Identify and apply essential elements necessary for achieving peak performance and overcoming obstacles.
- Overcome limiting beliefs that hinder reaching full potential and fulfillment.
- Recognize and cultivate transferable qualities that drive success in any industry.
- Implement actionable strategies for achieving peak performance and personal fulfillment.
THE POWER OF PERSPECTIVE: UNLOCKING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL
You have the dream. You have the drive and the dedication. You are well on your way to reaching your pinnacle of success. When, suddenly, something goes wrong. Something changes. You are faced with challenges that are blocking your view of the finish line. Problems are inevitable in sport, in business, and in life. As a three-sport national athlete and two-time Olympic gold medalist and armed with a master’s degree in occupational therapist, Heather dives into the power of perspective.
Her incredible record of excellence and peak performance has afforded her an astounding perceptiveness and understanding that she conveys through this engaging presentation, and Heather challenges her audience to embrace the problems they face with a Champion Mindset. With powerful insight and personal anecdotes of overcoming her own obstacles on route to the top of the Olympic podium, Heather introduces key mind shifts that will transform the way you and your team approach challenges, increasing resilience and adaptability in this ever-changing world.
After listening to Heather’s dynamic and especially relevant presentation for this day and age, you and your team will leave this presentation ready to embrace change and challenges, and overcome obstacles, believing in the possibilities of achieving your dreams and goals both in your personal and professional lives. And, by tapping into your own Champion Mindset, you will be one step closer to achieving them.
After the session, attendees will be able to:
- Embrace challenges and transform obstacles into opportunities for growth.
- Shift their perspective to view problems as opportunities and achieve peak performance.
- Increase resilience and adaptability in a constantly changing environment.
- Apply key mind shifts inspired by Heather’s personal experiences to approach challenges effectively.
- Renew their belief in achieving dreams and goals, equipping themselves to lead successfully in personal and professional contexts.
WHAT’S STOPPING YOU? UNLOCKING LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL
Exceptional leadership is crucial in today's environment. What sets top leaders apart? How do they consistently inspire and achieve beyond expectations? Heather Moyse, a four-time Olympian, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and holder of a master's degree in occupational therapy, reveals the secrets to transformational leadership.
Drawing from her Olympic journey, Heather shows how qualities essential for athletic success also empower leaders to excel. She shares insights and personal stories, highlighting perseverance, adaptability, and visionary thinking to overcome obstacles and achieve peak performance. Heather challenges leaders to shift perspectives, embrace challenges, and foster resilience and innovation.
Attendees will gain actionable strategies to enhance leadership, inspire teams, and drive success. By mastering peak performance, leaders can navigate complexities, unlock team potential, and lead effectively. Join Heather Moyse for an inspiring journey towards extraordinary leadership results.
After the session, attendees will be able to:
- Apply qualities essential for athletic success to enhance their leadership capabilities.
- Understand how to use perseverance, adaptability, and visionary thinking to overcome obstacles.
- Shift their perspectives to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.
- Foster resilience and innovation within their teams.
- Navigate complexities to unlock the full potential of their teams.
- Lead effectively towards achieving extraordinary leadership results.
ASK ME ANYTHING: COACHING FROM THE STAGE
sometimes what is needed to bring an event to life and really make key messages take root is a combination of personal connection and engagement, interacting with someone who has personally overcome many career-threatening obstacles to achieve at the highest levels. Using penetrating insight, her training as an occupational therapist, and her own personal experiences to answer questions, Heather dives deep into the topics you and your team are most interested to hear about in this part informative, part entertaining, and part coaching format. You are in the driver’s seat! She is a dynamic speaker, is a terrific storyteller, has an incredible ability to resonate with her audiences, and will leave you and your team feeling inspired, motivated, and believing in the possibilities of what you can achieve and the impact you can make.
BONUS
Heather will bring her Olympic medals for an exclusive meet-and-greet session. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to take photos wearing her medals, get their books signed with personal messages, and engage in a lively Q&A with Heather. This special interaction not only adds a memorable and exciting element to the event but also leaves attendees feeling deeply inspired and empowered by Heather's remarkable journey and achievements. Don’t miss this chance to connect personally with an Olympic champion and gain insights that will motivate and energize you long after the event is over!
Heather's presentation was definitely a critical success factor for our event and we would highly recommend her for any events that require a speaker that can deliver the ‘wow’ factor.
Peter L. Tierney, General Manager, Fisher & Paykel Appliances Canada, Inc.
[…] It was her message's relevance to our advisors that far surpassed our expectation! Heather is a shining example of setting goals, perseverance, determination and overcoming obstacles, all of which relate to a business setting. On top of that her personality and ability to engage and interact with an audience made her a highlight for all that attended. […] My only regret is that we didn't give her more time on stage for a longer Q&A session. I would highly recommend hiring Heather for any event you want to motivate and impress!
Greg Fox, Regional Manager, Sun Life Financial
Most definitely one of the best motivational speakers I have ever experienced.
Ben Champoux, CEO, 3+ Corporation
When we invited Heather to speak at our conference, we were looking for someone who could motivate, inspire and empower a large and diverse audience. Heather did that and so much more. Using humour and her natural gift for storytelling, Heather captured the attention and admiration of virtually every member of our 3000+ audience of independent sales consultants and guests. She structured her presentation to ensure it would be relevant to the personal and professional goals those in the audience. Having Heather at our event ignited our audience’s imagination and reinforced our Conference’s theme of “Empower”.
Helena Alexandre, General Manager and Vice President, Arbonne Canada
I can say without a doubt that Heather's message will not be quickly forgotten by anybody that is fortunate enough to attend one of her sessions.
Mark Bradley, Chief Executive Officer, LMN Software
By far, the highlight of the conference.
Nadia Chegrinec, Marketing Manager, Canada Post
I don’t think I’ll ever forget Heather […] Everyone was glued to their seat […] My wife read her book on the way home […]
Jane Young (quoting various attendees of the conference), Executive Director, New Brunswick Automobile Dealers’ Association
The presentation that Heather Moyse gave was captivating. There were approx. 900 delegates at this event, and you could hear a pin drop.
Local Organizing Committee, Transportation Association of Canada
She had the audience engaged from the moment she came into the room. Her presentation was inspirational, interesting, and funny, and her communication was authentic. […] It was a highlight of the week.
Jill Jones, Executive Vice President, North America & Latin America, Brown-Forman
Heather’s presentation captivated our team and laid out great examples of leveling up one’s performance. Her drive, persistence and inspiration towards achieving excellence were communicated in a professional, yet personal and sincere manner. Many of our team cited her speech as a highlight of the conference.
Brad Fletcher, Managing Director, Canada, Brown-Forman Canada
Redefining Realistic: Shift Your Perspective. Seize Your Potential. Own Your Story.
