As one of only two Canadians ever to win three Gold medals in the summer Olympics, Marnie McBean understands what it means to perform under pressure. Along with her natural ability to do her best when everything is on the line, she has also become a student of high performance psychology and practice. After a remarkable career as a rower, during which, she achieved 12 World and Olympic Medals and incredible record of 23 World Cup podium  finishes, Marnie moved on to become a leader and mentor for current Olympic athletes. Known for her tenacity and competitive drive she is an ambassador for the Olympic spirit.

McBean's abilities as a motivator have been recognized by Canada's national Olympic program. After a successful contract position as a Peer Performance Mentor at the 2006 Turin Olympics, she has been hired as a Manager or Olympic Preparation with the Canadian Olympic Committee. She now works with all of Canada’s Olympic Teams, summer and winter, as they prepare for the 2008 Beijing and 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. Working with High Performance Directors, coaches and athletes she is part of a team of specialists who help ensure that Olympic potential is converted into Olympic reality.  

Through her years of training, McBean found time to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. She is a member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, a recipient of the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal and has received three honorary doctorates. McBean has also turned her public speaking skills and infectious enthusiasm to the service of a variety of causes that promote the safety, health and activity of Canada’s youth as well as many sport and athlete development groups.

She is in the Guinness Book of World Records.  She is in the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame.  And her accomplishments as an athlete: 12 World and Olympic medals (6 gold, 4 Silver, 2 bronze); 23 World Cup wins; World Cup Champion; are nothing short of astonishing. At a world-class level you need every possible physical and mental advantage to succeed, and no-one is more qualified to assist individuals in exceeding their goals than Marnie McBean.

In her keynotes and seminars Marnie shares the goal-setting techniques she used to become one of the most successful competitors in the world. She describes the preparation, communication and teamwork that are essential to winning in any competitive environment, and does so in frank, insightful and entertaining way. Drawing upon stories, anecdotes and wisdom inspired by her own experiences, she connects effortlessly with audiences who can relate to her as a peer, and who see her as a real person. Her talks leave audiences with the framework for success that transcends sport and can be applied to any competitive endeavour.

Marnie McBean is helping Canada compete on the world stage.  She will help your team and your players turn their true potential into outstanding performance.