Sarah Wells is a former Olympic hurdler, keynote speaker and leadership expert who brings elite-athlete discipline and insight into organizations ready to achieve more. With over a decade competing internationally and a Master’s degree in Leadership & Innovation, she understands what it takes to perform at the highest level — and how those same principles apply to business, teams and culture.
Driven by the mission that “excellence is for everyone”, Wells rejects the notion that success is reserved for the select few. Instead, she teaches that by breaking limiting beliefs, leaning into your unique strengths and committing to doing the small things exceptionally well, excellence becomes contagious across individuals and organizations.
On stage, she captivates with her high-octane presence and practical insight. Her signature keynotes — “The Pursuit of Excellence,” “Overcoming Hurdles,” and “The 16 Stride Factor” — blend gripping personal stories (Olympics, The Amazing Race) with actionable frameworks that teams can apply immediately.
Wells has been invited by leading organizations seeking to energize leadership, ignite culture change and accelerate performance. Her message resonates in fast-paced, high-pressure environments: success isn’t about avoiding failure, but about mastering the ability to adapt, persist and excel.
