'Motivational, entertaining and interesting... Luke was the perfect speaker for our business event. '
East Durham Business Services
BIOGRAPHY
An 'ultra marathon' is any sporting event that involves running longer than the traditional twenty six miles. They either cover a specific distance (fifty or a hundred miles for example) or they take place over a specified time (twenty-four hour races or multi-day events of a thousand miles or more). Many ultra marathons, especially 'trail challenges' are run on dirt tracks, through jungles or up mountains. Inclement weather, elevation change and rugged terrain all add to the fun.
Luke Cunliffe, a glutton for punishment, has competed in over sixty marathons, ultra-marathons and mountain races. With each one he searches out harsher conditions and pushes himself to new limits. By his own admission, he is no natural athlete; but he has learned to compete at the highest level. His technique is to review and analyse each race, focusing on the key areas of strategy, tactics, equipment, nutrition and psychology. This attention to detail means that the next time he knows he will be better able to race competitively against the world's best.
When not testing his trainers to destruction, Luke writes for magazines such as Runners' World and Men's Health. His numerous television and radio appearances include NOW Sport, BBC Radio 5 Live and LBC Radio.
Luke has now combined his experiences and extraordinary self-discipline to develop a series of motivational business speeches and executive training programmes. He explains that through the application of sound strategy, good planning and a determined approach we are all able to achieve success. His mission is to help people believe in themselves so that they can step outside their comfort zone and succeed.
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TOPICS
Peak Performance
SPEECH TITLES
Rising to the Challenge
Motivation and Teamwork
Achieving Peak Performance
Step out of your Comfort Zone
Immediate and achievable goals
FEE BANDS
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
£1K TO £2.5K
Q&A
JLA: In practical terms, what can a sales manager learn from your story?
LC: Tenacity, even in the face of overwhelming boredom and frustration. Keeping one eye on the short-term goal and the other on the long-term goal.
JLA: How do you ensure your message has a lasting impact?
LC: I want the audience to believe they have the power to choose who they want and need to be in order to realise their ambitions. Using anecdotes, I show them how the techniques I use work in business and life.
JLA: What parallels are there between extreme running and business?
LC: If you've got a five-year plan in business it's unlikely to motivate your staff every day they come to work. Break the goal down into something immediate and achievable and the staff will feel inspired and motivated.
JLA: What motivates you?
LC: Challenge, adventure, travel, personal growth and development. In a race there is no one thing that will motivate you and thinking there is is fools gold.