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Montell Douglas is a trailblazing athlete and the first female UK competitor to compete in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.
A former Team GB sprinter and Olympic bobsledder, her career is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and peak performance. In 2023, she became ‘Fire’ in BBC One’s Gladiators, showcasing her strength and charisma beyond the sporting arena. She went on to star in Strictly Come Dancing, reaching the quarterfinals. Her dynamic presence and ability to inspire make her a standout public speaker, delivering motivational keynotes, after-dinner speeches, and awards presentations that leave a lasting impact.
A Commonwealth Gold Medalist in the 4x100m relay and former British 100m record-holder, Montell transitioned to bobsleigh competing in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Her ability to excel across two elite sports demonstrates an extraordinary mindset—one that businesses, leaders, and teams can learn from to drive success, navigate change, and embrace challenges with confidence.
Montell holds three degrees, including a Master’s in Sports Directorship, blending in-depth academic knowledge with elite real-world experience. Her educational background, combined with years in high-performance sport, gives her a unique perspective on leadership, adaptability, and strategic decision-making. She has a deep understanding of sports business and has worked within many business boardrooms, including football, charitable and the government, offering valuable insights into sports business, elite performance environments, and cultivating high-performance cultures across organisations.
She has also run corporate workshops and entrepreneurial retreats, helping businesses and individuals build resilience, embrace transition, and optimise performance at the highest level.
With more than 15 years on the speaking circuit, Montell has delivered inspiring talks at major campaigns and themed initiatives such as Women’s Day, Black History Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month. Her key topics include transition and resilience, achieving goals, change management, overcoming adversity, adapting to new environments, female leadership, and elite-level performance. She also specialises in high-performance sport, strategic visioning, and cultivating a champion mindset — making her an invaluable voice for businesses, boardrooms, and leadership teams seeking to build adaptability, mental resilience, and sustained success.
Whether speaking at corporate conferences, delivering workshops, or inspiring teams through her personal journey, she leaves audiences empowered with the tools to embrace change, build resilience, and perform at their very best. Montell leaves audiences energised, focused, and ready to transform challenge into opportunity.
Montell draws on her experience in elite sport, media, and corporate environments to explore what makes effective leadership. She highlights how adaptability and strategic thinking allow leaders to navigate complex situations, make informed decisions, and inspire teams to achieve shared goals. Audiences leave with actionable insights on leading with confidence and vision.
From switching sports disciplines to taking on new professional challenges, Montell shares her personal journey of embracing change. She explains how to manage transitions successfully, adapt to new environments, and turn uncertainty into opportunity. This talk equips audiences with practical strategies to thrive in times of change.
Montell’s story of breaking records, competing at the Olympics, and excelling in multiple arenas demonstrates the power of resilience. She provides guidance on facing setbacks, bouncing back stronger, and maintaining focus under pressure, helping audiences develop mental toughness and determination in both work and life.
Drawing on her achievements in athletics and beyond, Montell shares the mindset and habits required for peak performance. She explores goal-setting, preparation, and sustaining excellence over time, offering audiences tools to reach their ambitions and perform at their best consistently.
Montell consistently captivated the audience with her infectious enthusiasm. Her storytelling and motivational techniques are truly inspiring, encouraging everyone to embrace a proactive approach to better themselves. Montell’s ability to connect with people, motivate, and inspire is truly remarkable.
Honest, funny and radiating energy and stories like “so I broke this record and then my hamstring detached…” gave a sobering view on the necessary attitude and determination to make a champion.
