Meet Sarah Wells — She has charge-your-phone-battery energy..
Olympian. Keynote speaker. Excellence architect. Mom to Everleigh. Cookie connoisseur.
Sarah doesn’t just talk about overcoming adversity — she hurdled it on the world’s biggest stage. She even raced across deserts, mountains, and international airports on The Amazing Race — proving once again that grit, adaptability, and a little bit of laughter go a long way.
Her mission? To prove that excellence is not exclusive — it’s contagious.
Sarah’s philosophy centers on the idea that excellence isn’t about perfection—it’s about breaking free from limiting beliefs and constantly striving to outperform who you were yesterday. She believes that when you dare to break the blueprint, chase crazy ideas, and focus on doing the small things exceptionally well, excellence becomes contagious, elevating not just your life but those around you.
Renowned for her practical strategies and compelling storytelling, and cell phone charging energy, Sarah empowers audiences to find their own excellence, transform challenges into opportunities for growth, and achieve lasting success.
Sarah Wells is an Olympian, leadership researcher, and high-energy keynote speaker who proves that excellence isn’t elite…it’s earned. She doesn’t just talk about overcoming adversity, she hurdled it on the world’s biggest stage and she translates that grit, failure, and comeback wisdom into clear, actionable frameworks your people can use immediately.
- Electrifying energy. Audiences say she could charge a phone battery from the stage! Expect a room that’s lit up, engaged, and moving.
- Olympian credibility. Real wins and real misses make her message about going all in, rising from setbacks, and taking ownership of your outcomes, land with authenticity.
- Built for your outcomes. She custom-tailors every keynote to your goals (sales, culture, leadership, safety, service) so the message maps to metrics.
- Interactive and memorable. Real-time commitments, audience moments, and optional add-ons (e.g., leadership workshops or a “Run with an Olympian” energizer) keep the impact going.
- Beyond the keynote. Optional follow-ups—scorecards, challenges, and practical takeaways—help teams build habits, not hype.
Bottom line: If you want a speaker who brings contagious energy, real-world resilience, and a repeatable system for everyday excellence, book Sarah.
Meet Sarah Wells — She has charge-your-phone-battery energy..
Olympian. Keynote speaker. Excellence architect. Mom to Everleigh. Cookie connoisseur.
Sarah doesn’t just talk about overcoming adversity — she hurdled it on the world’s biggest stage. She even raced across deserts, mountains, and international airports on The Amazing Race — proving once again that grit, adaptability, and a little bit of laughter go a long way.
Her mission? To prove that excellence is not exclusive — it’s contagious.
Sarah’s philosophy centers on the idea that excellence isn’t about perfection—it’s about breaking free from limiting beliefs and constantly striving to outperform who you were yesterday. She believes that when you dare to break the blueprint, chase crazy ideas, and focus on doing the small things exceptionally well, excellence becomes contagious, elevating not just your life but those around you.
Renowned for her practical strategies and compelling storytelling, and cell phone charging energy, Sarah empowers audiences to find their own excellence, transform challenges into opportunities for growth, and achieve lasting success.
Sarah Wells is an Olympian, leadership researcher, and high-energy keynote speaker who proves that excellence isn’t elite…it’s earned. She doesn’t just talk about overcoming adversity, she hurdled it on the world’s biggest stage and she translates that grit, failure, and comeback wisdom into clear, actionable frameworks your people can use immediately.
- Electrifying energy. Audiences say she could charge a phone battery from the stage! Expect a room that’s lit up, engaged, and moving.
- Olympian credibility. Real wins and real misses make her message about going all in, rising from setbacks, and taking ownership of your outcomes, land with authenticity.
- Built for your outcomes. She custom-tailors every keynote to your goals (sales, culture, leadership, safety, service) so the message maps to metrics.
- Interactive and memorable. Real-time commitments, audience moments, and optional add-ons (e.g., leadership workshops or a “Run with an Olympian” energizer) keep the impact going.
- Beyond the keynote. Optional follow-ups—scorecards, challenges, and practical takeaways—help teams build habits, not hype.
Bottom line: If you want a speaker who brings contagious energy, real-world resilience, and a repeatable system for everyday excellence, book Sarah.
THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE: How to cultivate unstoppable excellence in yourself and your organization
Excellence isn’t reserved for a select few—it’s a mindset that anyone can adopt, no matter who you are, or where you begin.
In this transformative keynote, Olympian Sarah Wells will reveal how we can all cultivate excellence in ourselves and in organizations. Sarah will share the core principles that drive excellence: the power of belief in yourself, the courage to do things differently, and the resilience to rise from setbacks. By going all in on your...
OVERCOMING HURDLES: Embracing change and turning obstacles into opportunities
Change is constant, and how we respond to it defines the trajectory of our success.
In this inspiring and transformative keynote, Olympian Sarah Wells invites you to
reframe the way you think about obstacles and setbacks. Drawing from her journey
as an elite athlete, Sarah will share the essential mindset shifts that empower
individuals and organizations to not just face adversity, but to use it as a catalyst for
growth and innovation.
THE 16 STRIDE FACTOR: Supercharge your organization with innovative thinking
In today’s fast-paced world, true success doesn’t come from following the same path
as everyone else—it comes from embracing what makes you unique and daring to
think differently. In "The 16 Stride Factor," Olympian Sarah Wells shares the
game-changing strategy that helped her defy the odds in athletics. She’ll show how
individuals and organizations alike can apply this approach to supercharge their own
goals and unlock new levels of success.
CHARTING THE COURSE TO AN AMAZING RACE: Equipping your team with courage to conquer every mile
What could your team do if they believed anything was possible? What if every setback fueled your next breakthrough? What if every challenge revealed a hidden opportunity? Sarah’s story is a testament to that possibility.
As an Olympian and an Amazing Race contestant, she has transformed trials into triumphs, mastering a 4-step system to help your team chart the course to an Amazing Race!
In this high-energy keynote, Sarah will reveal the proven...
BONUS OFFERING: RUN WITH AN OLYMPIAN
Join Sarah for 'Run with an Olympian,' a unique and energizing bonus where Sarah will go for a run with anyone who wants to join, creating an unforgettable experience for attendees who want to connect, recharge, and be inspired while on the move!
BONUS OFFERING: HOLD THE MEDAL
Give your attendees a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hold Sarah’s Pan Am Games silver medal. A tangible symbol of resilience, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence.
BONUS OFFERING: HOST A VIP MEET AND GREET
Enhance your event with a 'VIP Meet and Greet,' an exclusive opportunity for select attendees to connect personally, ask questions, and gain unique insights in a smaller group setting. Sarah will also be sure to bring her medal :)
BONUS OFFERING: CREATE CUSTOM TEMPORARY TATTOOS
Offer your attendees a fun and meaningful keepsake with custom temporary tattoos inspired by Sarah’s Olympic tattoo story, reminding them to go all in and pursue excellence, no matter the guarantee of the outcome.
BONUS OFFERING: EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS
Celebrate excellence within your organization by nominating standout individuals in advance and honoring the chosen one(s) live on stage in a fun and inspiring spotlight that showcases their exceptional contributions.
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Nashville Chamber of Commerce
On-Site
B.D., Association Membership Lead, Nashville Chamber of Commerce
Our experience working with Sarah was truly a wonderful experience. Her keynote was incredible and the feedback we have gotten from our members has been nothing short of amazing!
US Bank
On-Site
K.O., CAO, US Bank
Sarah didn’t just kick off our 2024 Summit, she lit it up!! She was professional, clear, and full of energy, but what stood out most was how much she cared about our mission. She did the homework, spoke our language, and nailed the tone we needed. Her keynote became the thread that tied the whole event together. Total pro, total partner.
Terumo Medical
On-Site
K.C., VP Clinical Education, Terumo Medical
This was my 15th meeting at Terumo and she ranks as one of our top speakers. The team is already applying the tools she gave us in her session!
Pepsi
On-Site
M.S., Director, Pepsi
Sarah Wells is a powerhouse. She has the kind of energy that grabs your attention and her message has the kind of heart that keeps you listening. Her message of excellence and resilience struck a chord across every level of our team.
On-Site
R.M., VP, Google
If you want to build a culture that radiates excellence, Sarah will help you get there!
