Gold isn't in the goal. It's in who you become chasing it.
Olivia Vivian was never supposed to be here.
Born with a congenital diaphragm defect and given little chance of survival, she defied medicine, defied expectation, and defied every person who told her no. She went on to become one of Australia's most decorated and dynamic achievers.
An Olympian, Ninja World Champion, four-time Guinness World Record holder and award-winning Keynote Speaker, Liv has competed at the Beijing Olympics, claimed a Commonwealth Games silver medal, and became the first woman in history to defeat men in an Australian Ninja Warrior semi-final. She's performed with Cirque du Soleil, spoken on hundreds of stages across the globe, and built a brand and business that reaches over 20 million people a month worldwide.
Off the stage, Liv is a passionate advocate for women in sport, mental fitness and authentic leadership. After countless injuries and the loss of her father to cancer, she became an ambassador for the Melanoma Institute as well as CDH Australia. A testament to the love and resilience that drives everything she does.
Olivia Vivian doesn't just tell stories of overcoming the impossible. She is one.
Talking Points
WARRIORHOOD- Igniting The Fire Within
Olivia Vivian was born with a life-threatening condition and told she’d never survive, never be tall enough to be a gymnast, and never succeed in a “man’s sport.” She did all three — and then some. This keynote takes audiences inside the mindset of a true warrior, drawing on Liv’s journey from Olympic gymnast to Ninja World Champion to show that resilience isn’t a personality trait, it’s a skill you build. Through raw, authentic storytelling and immediately applicable tools, Liv shows audiences how to face their own seemingly impossible challenges and come out the other side stronger.WARRIORHOOD- Igniting The Fire Within
Key Takeaways:
- A proven framework for building mental resilience under pressure
- How to reframe adversity as the foundation of your greatest strength
- Practical tools to shift perspective and act with courage when it matters most
- Audiences leave with a renewed belief in their own capacity to overcome
L!V TRUE BE YOU — Leading with Authenticity in High Pressure Environments
In a world that constantly tells us to be smaller, quieter, or more like someone else, authentic leadership has never been more critical — or more rare. Liv has performed on the world’s largest stages, spoken out against toxic culture in elite sport, and built a brand entirely on the power of being unapologetically herself. This keynote blends lived experience with practical leadership tools to help individuals and teams show up with integrity, lead with purpose, and thrive under pressure without losing who they are.L!V TRUE BE YOU — Leading with Authenticity in High Pressure Environments
Key Takeaways:
- How to identify and lead from your authentic core values
- Tools to maintain confidence and identity under external pressure
- How psychological safety and authenticity drive team performance and retention
- Audiences leave with a personal action plan for showing up more genuinely in their role
WINNING MINDSET — How Champions Think, Train and Triumph
What separates champions from everyone else isn’t talent — it’s the way they think. As an Olympian, Ninja World Champion, and Guinness World Record holder, Liv has spent decades studying and living the mental habits of elite performers. This high-energy keynote decodes the psychology of peak performance and translates it into practical strategies any person or team can apply immediately — whether they’re preparing for a boardroom pitch, a sporting event, or their next big life challenge.WINNING MINDSET — How Champions Think, Train and Triumph
Key Takeaways:
- The 3 mental habits shared by elite athletes and high-performing professionals
- How to train your mind to perform under pressure and recover from setbacks fast
- Goal-setting strategies used by world champions — adapted for business and life
- Audiences leave with a personalised mental performance toolkit they can use from day one
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Olivia Vivian | Olympian, World Champion, Ninja of All Trades | Saxton Speakers
Your presentation was outstanding. We had a lot of our team tell us that they absolutely loved her and her story - many even said that she was their favourite guest speaker we have ever had. ... keep reading Ego Pharmaceuticals
There wasn't a dry eye in the room watching your presentation. The attendees absolutely loved. We are so grateful for your involvement with Melanoma Institute and can't thank you enough.
The room was ELECTRIC - Olivia had us laughing, reflecting and walking away with tools to face challenges head on.
Olivia Vivian who attended our event was incredible and added a flare that we have yet to see at a Swimming event. You should be incredibly proud of Olivia as she is an outstanding asset to your business. Olivia went above and beyond with her roles. She was asked to speak and engage with the crowd which she did incredibly well.
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