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Michael Johnson is widely regarded as the greatest 200/400 metre sprinter in the history of track and field.
Over an 11-year career, Michael achieved 4 Olympic gold medals, 9 World Championship titles, and broke world records in the 200m, 400m, and 4x400m relay, never winning a silver or bronze at major championships. In 1996, he made history by completing the 200/400m Olympic double, cementing his reputation as one of the fastest men in the world.
Johnson’s success was built on a consistent philosophy: set clear goals, commit to hard work, adapt to challenges, and aim to be the best version of yourself. These principles guided him to overcome obstacles and perform under immense pressure, lessons he now shares with audiences around the world.
Since retiring from competitive athletics, Michael has established himself as a leading motivational speaker, working with global companies including Microsoft, Sony, UBS, Bank of Scotland, and Procter & Gamble. His talks cover leadership and high performance, goal setting and achieving success, overcoming adversity, resilience, motivation and personal development, and the lessons learned from elite sport, including teamwork and communication.
Beyond business and broadcasting, Michael is dedicated to empowering the next generation. He founded Michael Johnson Performance, which trains elite athletes, and Michael Johnson Young Leaders, a programme supporting young people who have faced adversity, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and networks to create positive change in their communities. Michael also serves on the board of the Laureus World Sports Academy, using sport to drive social change for children affected by hardship worldwide.
Michael shares the philosophy that underpinned his record-breaking track career and continues to guide him in business and life. He explores how a focused, disciplined mindset can help individuals overcome obstacles, embrace challenges, and achieve their personal best. Through his own experiences, Michael illustrates how mental strength, resilience, and self-belief are key to unlocking true potential.
In this talk, Michael explains how to turn ambitions into reality by setting clear, achievable goals. Drawing from his journey to becoming the fastest man in the world, he demonstrates the importance of defining success for yourself, planning the steps needed to reach it, and staying committed through effort, adaptation, and perseverance. Audiences leave with practical strategies to set and achieve goals in any area of life.
Michael reveals how to excel when stakes are high and expectations are at their peak. Using examples from his Olympic and World Championship successes, he shows how preparation, focus, and mindset enable peak performance under pressure. Attendees learn techniques for managing stress, maintaining confidence, and delivering results when it matters most.
I just wanted to send a quick email to say thank you and to let you know what a huge success Michael was at the event. People were raving about his presentation and the feedback from clients was very positive.
A quick note to thank you for your help and also to pass on our – and HSBC’s – huge thanks to Michael for his time in Dubai. He was superb and I hope he also enjoyed his first live rugby experience.
