Tess Lloyd OLY - Hire Keynote and Guest Speaker

Tess Lloyd OLY

Sailor, survivor, strategy, success

Tess Lloyd OLY, a vibrant 28-year-old sailor that grew up in Melbourne, radiates happiness that makes her an exciting presence wherever she goes. She has a remarkable journey from a life-threatening accident to becoming an Australian Olympian, which highlights the power of resilience. Tess was knocked unconscious by a windsurfer while competing at her national youth championships when she was 16 years old. After brain surgery and having nine screws and a plate lodged inside her head, a 3-week-long coma, and years of rehabilitation, Tess had to learn basic tasks such as learning to talk again. However, she never lost sight of her dream to become an Olympian.

Tess' story reminds us that setbacks are not the end of our journey; they are merely stepping stones on the path to success. By embracing her self-belief, she not only became an Olympic but also gained a new appreciation for life as her experience instilled in her a profound gratitude for every opportunity and moment.

Tess urges her audience to embrace passions with unwavering commitment and self-belief, knowing that they have the power to transform their lives and help individuals become the best versions of themselves. In partnership with her athletic journey, Tess holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and has extensive experience in public speaking.

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Key Points for Tess Lloyd OLY

Tess Lloyd OLY is an Olympic Yachtswoman who as a teenager was placed under a medically induced coma after being knocked unconscious from her 29er skiff during a national youth championship.
She has nine screws and plates in her head after undergoing major brain surgery.
During her seven year rehabilitation, Tess had to re-learn the most basic tasks such as talking.
Through determination and resilience, Tess set a strategy to rebuild her life and her sailing career.
In 2020, Tess achieved her goal of being named part of the 49erFX Australian Olympic team for the postponed Tokyo Games.

Topics for Tess Lloyd OLY

Resilience & overcoming adversity
Tess shares her personal story of overcoming a life-threatening accident to get to the 2021 Olympics. Tess recounts both the challenging moments and lighthearted anecdotes that accompanied her long process of relearning to talk and reconnecting with her passion for sailing.
The importance of gratitude
Despite facing tremendous challenges, Tess found strength and perspective through embracing gratitude for the little things in life.
Embracing change
Tess inspires her audience to embrace change as an opportunity for growth and transformation. By sharing her own experiences of rebuilding her life from the ground up, she can encourage individuals to navigate life and work transitions with resilience and adaptability.
Teamwork
Tess highlights the significance of teamwork and the support of others in achieving goals. Drawing from her own experiences of surrounding herself with a supportive network, she can emphasise the power of collaboration, communication, and building strong relationships.
The importance of a voice
Tess is living proof of the transformative power of finding and embracing your voice as well as embracing your authentic self. Tess reminds the audience that your voice is a valuable asset that can make a significant positive difference.

Testimonials for Tess Lloyd OLY

Tess was fantastic! So well spoken, on time, and even stayed after to chat with the employees. 11/10! Great stuff
Safety Victoria

Tess is inspiring to listen to and the students walk away armed with tools that help build character and resilience. She has a beautiful presence, speaking calmly with all the students and still has a strong sense of leadership and control over the direction of the conversations. I have 25 years of teaching experience and I am in awe of the control and engagement Tess holds in these sessions.
Australian Sports Museum

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for attending our event last night. You were an absolute knock out and everyone said you were incredible.
Mentone Girls Grammar