Key Points
Damian Brown is an inspiring personality with outstanding sporting success; representing Australia in Weightlifting, in three Olympic Games and four Commonwealth Games (winning 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze medals) and holding the World Record for competing in twelve consecutive World Championships.
Damian was also honoured as the Australian Flag Bearer for the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.
Damian is an excellent speaker
Biography
Damian Brown is an inspiring personality with outstanding sporting success; representing Australia in Weightlifting, at 3 Olympic Games and 4 Commonwealth Games (winning 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze medals); and competing in twelve consecutive World Championships (a World Record). Damian was also honoured as the Australian Team Flag Bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
His remarkable sporting success combined with significant business acumen, corporate savvy and life experiences, is why he is the consummate role model and leader among his peers; Australia’s elite athletes (from 2000 - 2004 he was the Australian Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission Chairman and Executive Board Member).
Damian offers a unique insight into life as an elite athlete, combined with significant success out of the sporting arena.
Damian is a Director of Katapult Pty Ltd, his own promotional products company, established in 2003. Other career positions include/d; Manager Program Development Olympic Job Opportunities Program; and General Manager Olympic Communicators; plus, six years as a Secondary School Teacher and Elective Sport Coordinator.
He has completed his Masters Studies and a PostGraduate Diploma, in Sport Business and also a Bachelor of Education in Physical Education.
Damian’s presentation transcends sport and is therefore easily identifiable by his audience. His ability to deliver his messages with humour and modesty draw in and captivate his audiences and leave them enlightened, motivated and inspired.
Damian specialises in Corporate Presentations and School Talks, plus experience with program/project launches, junior and elite athlete groups and as an MC. He has presented to an extensive range of audiences and organisations all over Australia and Overseas.
The frequent re-booking of Damian as a guest presenter is testimony of the quality of his presentations and his professionalism.
With a variety of motivational, inspirational and entertaining topics and stories including; keys to success, goal setting, working outside your comfort zone, handling pressure, building a positive attitude, 100% work ethic, a winning attitude, learning from defeat, effective time management, leadership, coaching and teamwork. Damian has an outstanding ability to tailor his presentation specifically to an organisation’s objectives and to the needs of the audiences he presents to.
Topics
- Olympic Speaker
- Motivational Speaker
- Olympic Gold Medalist
Testimonials
“His presentations have received universal acclamation for both their content and the manner of their delivery. Damian has the ability to inform and inspire and his personal appearance and professional approach reflect credit not only to his presentation skills but also on his standing within the sporting community.”
Foster’s Brewing Group
“An entertaining and engaging public speaker, Damian presented in a confident and relaxed style, demonstrating an excellent balance between conveying a message and delivering the humour and personalised touch that connected with his audience. The response of the delegates at our meeting to Damian’s presentation, both at the time and subsequently was quite outstanding. I have no hesitation in recommending Damian, whose capacity to talk in relation to sport, his own experiences, the importance of training, dedication, commitment and team work, is simply first-class.”
Australian Olympic Committee
“Damian is a very proficient speaker who spoke about adversity as well as success. His speech was both humorous and inspirational. The feedback from those who attended the evening was very positive. They enjoyed his speech immensely.”
De La Salle College
“Damian Brown has been a guest speaker at many of our client and staff events over the past 2-years, including, breakfasts, lunches, and cocktail parties; he can be motivational, inspiring and funny, and always interesting. He has great stories of his personal experiences and involves the listener in all aspects of his sport. Damian’s flexibility to adapt too many situations is impressive.” Ernst & Young
“Damian has a very easy and natural speaking style. What I like is his capacity to use anecdotes and stories to enrich an integrated theme with its messages. He presents coherently, enthusiastically and with insight. People listen and I believe gain new perspective on life, human relationships and issues through his presentations.”
Deakin University
“Damian is great with students - they rate him as a ‘good bloke’ which is high praise from adolescent boys. The sincere interest and pride most students felt through Damian’s efforts are testament to the regard in which he is held.”
De La Salle College
“Damian was enthusiastic, reliable and popular. He was particularly appealing to the youth market.”
Kookaburra Event Marketing & Management
“Damian not only presents well but is an immediately like-able person who has an instant rapport with children and our youth. Damian not only spoke well but kept the crowd entertained.”
Telstra
Damain was fantastic, very friendly and easy to talk with. He did a fabulous job. The guests at the Big Breakfast thoroughly enjoyed his presentation and they left feeling inspired.
Woods Educational Furniture