Geoff ‘Skippy’ Huegill is an Australian swimming legend and dual Olympian who won seventy-two international medals, including two Olympic medals and six world championship titles. He held eight world records, including 50 metres butterfly, a stroke he is known as being technically the best at.
Geoff became the nation’s favourite comeback kid when he came out of retirement in 2008 and shed 45 kilograms to fight his way back to competition. Geoff was declared a national hero when he won gold at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games in the 100 metre butterfly. A keen sailor, has placed twice in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, widely considered one of the most difficult yacht races in the world. In 2010, he was voted Australian Sport Performer of the Year.
Outside of sport, Geoff’s iconic smile, warmth, down to earth nature and larkin wit made him a media favourite. Over the years he has faced major adversity, setbacks and humiliation on the public stage. Geoff’s honesty and humility connects with audiences from all walks of life.
Geoff continues to inspire audiences with his raw and funny outlook and his resilience as he shares about triumphs and challenges he has faced including; sport, career, parenthood, divorce, sobriety, neurodiversity, peak performance, business and leadership.
Geoff’s passion and expertise for optimising performance and inspiring others to achieve their own goals translates across all aspects of his non-sporting endeavours as well. Geoff has a track record of business development, building teams and launching new products and services from start-up environments through to major corporations, connecting with people to achieve success together.
Talking Points
Keynote Presentations & Fireside Chats
Geoff is an engaging speaker and versatile for all formats; keynote speeches, after dinner speaker, panel participant, master of ceremonies, podcast guest, interviewee, educational talks for students and athletes, motivational talks for leaders, coaches and their teams. Topics include;Keynote Presentations & Fireside Chats
• Olympics
• Mental health and mental fitness
• Health, lifestyle and wellbeing
• Resilience
• Sport
• Inspirational
• Leadership
• Goal setting
• Performance
• People and culture
• Diversity and inclusion
Corporate & Team Programs & Workshops
Geoff can work with leaders on their specific brief to create a custom program which can be delivered on-site, off-site or online. Example formats include;Corporate & Team Programs & Workshops
• Ad-hoc half-day (3 hour) or full day (6 hour) workshop
• Workshop series and bespoke program delivered over a quarter, half year or full year
• Online programs for teams to engage with content at their own pace
• Creating data measurement programs to capture key metrics relating to team wellness, goals and overall performance optimisation
• Accountability and performance coaching program to set and achieve targets
Executive Coaching
Geoff is a trusted coach to leaders, working with executives both live and remotely to help create very personalised programs to support them in their busy lives to achieve personal and career goals and to navigate both life and work challenges as they arise. Executive Coaching
Geoff takes a holistic approach and is personally available to offer ongoing support, whatever the brief. Examples of ways Geoff can support you on an individual basis are;
• Goal setting relating to career, personal and team performance and specific target requirements and planning to stay on track to achieve desired outcomes
• Mental fitness as foundation for overall performance including plans for daily mental fitness goals, mindfulness and appropriate ongoing psychological support
• Performance optimisation for general wellbeing, energy and optimising health and fitness for peak performance including programs that cover nutrition, supplements, movement, recovery, sleep, complementary therapies
• Event preparation including programs for specific triathlon, open water swimming, masters swimming, cycling competitions
• Race day preparation
• Dealing with career setbacks and adversity including team failures, internal business failures, personal redundancy, loss of income, loss of employment, forced repatriation
• Navigating transitions including retirement and dealing with loss of identity and purpose
• Overcoming loss and grief including relationship separation, divorce, co-parenting, custody related matters including the Family Court process
• Overcoming dependencies including alcohol and substance related issues and gambling
• Navigating adult ADHD and designing programs and developing skills and tools to create a happy and fulfilling life framework for you and your family
Crisis Coaching & Management
Geoff can help organisations support their leaders and athletes in times of crisis including;Crisis Coaching & Management
• Joining a team to provide the individual in need of specific coaching and support during criminal and legal matters
• Interventions and facilitating rehabilitation and other necessary in-patient treatment
• Ongoing post-treatment support
Video
Geoff Huegill - Motivational Speaking Introduction Video
A dual Olympic Silver and Bronze medallist, five time World Champion, eight time World Record holder, and seven time Commonwealth Gold Medallist, as well as having 14 Australian National titles to his name, Geoff Huegill is considered one of Australia's biggest personalities in the swimming world, as well as the nation's favourite comeback kid.
