Book Colin Jackson CBE | Conference Speaker

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Speech Topics

Wellbeing, Peak Performance

Colin was ranked among the top ten hurdlers in the world for nearly two decades – retaining the 110m record for thirteen years. He has since picked up his spikes to train young athletes. Away from the race track he’s become a polished presenter, and one of the driving forces behind Sport Relief. Colin speaks about the winning formula, the mental visualisation techniques and the unwavering dedication needed to stay at the top of your game.

Client Feedback for Colin Jackson

‘Colin’s account of the highs and lows had the audience hanging on every word’

Invest Northern Ireland

Biography

As former World, European and Commonwealth 110m hurdles champion, Colin Jackson is one of the most successful British athletes of all time. He was ranked amongst the top ten hurdlers for sixteen years - holding the world record for almost thirteen years.

Since hanging up his spikes, Colin has become an equally self-assured broadcaster. He is a key member of the BBC Sport team and one of the driving forces behind Sport Relief. He was also part of the London 2012 Olympic bid team and speaks about the process of winning the bid and delivering one of the most successful games ever.

Colin has put himself under the microscope in The Making Of Me, and co-hosted the sports talent search Born To Win. Other TV credits include Holiday and Strictly Come Dancing, in which he was narrowly beaten into second place by Darren Gough and Dancing on Ice, in which he placed third. He also continued his Olympic involvement in 2012 featuring as a regular BBC pundit and presenter.

On the conference platform Colin talks about how he turned bitter defeat into positive energy. He sets out the winning formula and the mental visualisation techniques, and describes the unwavering motivation needed to stay at the top of your game.

Videos of Colin Jackson

Macmillan Excellence Awards

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Agent Recommendation

Colin’s modesty comes across the moment you meet him. In fact, his story about learning not to be cocky is one of many lessons to take away. Whether he’s doing a lap round the room with an Olympic flame, exciting you about the possibilities open to you or just making you laugh, he gets everyone involved. And he doesn’t mind being asked about Strictly!
JLA Agent Jess Bone

Client Feedback

❝ Colin met all our objectives. He was friendly, approachable and professional. He arrived early, sailed through the rehearsal, delivered a great opening address and presented the awards with a professional ease. ❞

CITB

❝ “Absolutely fantastic. His speech was excellent.” ❞

UK Skills

❝ Thank you for your help and support in arranging Colin’s mentoring session. It was a huge success and the team truly found him inspiring. He added a very personal touch to the session and everyone has left the session motivated and inspired. It was a pleasure to have Colin attend the session, his personality really won the team over, he is a great guy. ❞

ASDA Group Ltd

❝ Just a quick note to say thank you SO much for recommending Colin for our event on Saturday. He was an absolute treat to work with – super fun, always professional and so charming with everyone from local children to my client’s MD. His genuine passion for getting people active came across in spades so please do pass on our massive thanks! ❞

Promote PR

❝ Colin did an excellent job in meeting our objectives, he was easy to get along with and adapted well to his environment. We were impressed with the way he delivered his script (received on the day and written by GLL) and his friendly professional matter. Being able to liaise with him directly prior to the event was really helpful and he responded promptly in all cases. The audience were very impressed. Colin engaged extremely well with our audience, he was also a ‘good sport’ in assisting GLL in launching the training day (involved in opening scene with Olympic torch). The feedback received from our colleagues was ‘he really made the day and we would use him again’ ❞

GLL

❝ Colin is just a true gentlemen and all round nice guy. He seemed to have time for everyone and no picture, question or conversation was too much. He just makes everyone feel at ease and, not only did the team love having him onboard but he made ‘the day’ for many of our guests. His daytime presentation was entertaining and inspirational. And his ‘laid back’ presentation of the awards in the evening gained everyone’s respect. Several people have commented that it was our best event/awards ceremony yet – so a big credit to Colin for his role. ❞

bodyshop

❝ How well did the speaker/artist/presenter meet your objectives? Great – particularly went out of his way to meet a wide cross section of our delegates. How would you describe the audience reaction? Very positive. ❞

Vincent Clancy

❝ He was excellent – engaging, warm, helpful, professional, well-spoken, with no hint of arrogance or self-importance – we would highly recommend Colin. The audience really enjoyed hearing from him – he was more than happy to chat to people before and after the ceremony, to have photos taken and to give out autographs ❞

Practice Management International LLP

❝ A first class host of our Annual Performance Awards Gala Dinner in September 2011. Would recommend to any organisation looking for a host that engages with the audience and finds time to speak with everyone. ❞

Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation

❝ Colin's account of the highs and lows had the audience hanging on every word ❞

Invest Northern Ireland

❝ Colin was great! Possibly the most positive man I’ve ever met, super friendly and very professional throughout. All parties were very happy! ❞

Brand & Deliver Productions