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Jon Montgomery’s life has been a whirlwind since his Olympic win in skeleton racing at the Vancouver Whistler Olympics in 2010. His big-time podium moment and his now-famous victory “beer-walk” through Whistler Village have paved the way for Montgomery to continue to find himself on Canadian TV.
Today, as the host of The Amazing Race Canada, Jon travels across the country, and all over the world, filming and sharing insights with audiences of all stripes on what makes Canada great and why the goals we set for ourselves are only as achievable as we believe they are.
Jon embraces any opportunity to engage with live and virtual audiences, auctioneering something sentimental for your charity or inspiring your attendees with a parade-of-stories, chronicling a young mans journey from the flatlands of the prairies to the top of the Olympic podium – reminding us all that it’s alright to be proudly Canadian and celebrate the good times along the way!
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Jon Montgomery always wanted to represent Canada in sport… he just didn’t know which sport it could be!
Having a penchant for adventurous experiences and with the encouragement of his parents to try new things and embrace challenges, Jon was able to find his passion and his opportunity to make his dreams come true through super-sonic-speeds on the skeleton track.
Jon’s story inspires others to go after their own stretch-goals and reach for new heights. Attendees will be reminded of the tools they can lever to create the resolve, in their heart-of-hearts, that they have what it takes to Dream Big – And Believe It’s Possible!
The story of a small-boy from a small-town who grew up playing hockey and idolizing his home-town hero – the smallest guy to ever play in the NHL. The experiences shaped and inspired Montgomery’s desire to become an Olympic Champion also.
Jon shares insights and experiences from the Flat-lands of Manitoba to the top-step of the Olympic Podium – and “beerond” – inspiring audiences to leverage simple tools to work together, live life outside their comfort zones, develop grit, and believe in themselves… and hopefully have a little fun.
Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t… you’re 100% correct!
Learning this nugget-of-wisdom the hard-way, very early in his development as a skeleton athlete, illuminated a fundamental truth for Montgomery – the greatest differentiator between realizing a goal and falling short is rooted in the individuals personal belief that they will achieve that which they seek.
Jon will relive the dramatic experience that revealed the toughest hurdle he would have to overcome to realize his dream… his ability to believe in himself!
Skeleton racing is an individual sport – but you are never alone! Whether you find yourself piloting a skeleton sled at 140kph down a frozen track or working on a project late at night at work, you have resources!
When we lean into the resources, human or otherwise, that are around us, we are more! Together our growth and development can be amplified and expedited – and it is through this collaborative approach that we can benefit from the invaluable experience of others.
Preparation is the key to seizing your moment when the time comes; “prepair”, “pre-pair”, “pre-pair”… then “pre-form”!
Being realistic about the things in life we can’t change can be illuminating – but there are always ways in which we can optimize ourselves and our situations through creative thinking and innovation. Unless you’re moving forward you’re getting left behind!
After winning gold in 2010 Jon decided to build his own skeleton sled to defend our gold medal in 2014. While the end result was not what he was striving for at the outset, the lessons learned would prove to be invaluable!
Our attitude is the only thing we have control over in life – when we control our attitude, we can control how we react to things and thus, how they make us feel.
Testimonials
Jon delivered a truly inspirational message at our national leader conference earlier this year. His message was right on the mark……..inspiring leaders to take responsibility for challenging goals in the face of an uncertain path and really demonstrating how to take ownership for developing your full potential and that of your team. Jon is skilled at communicating his message in a way that resonates across a diverse audience with just the right blend of humour and candour. Jon Montgomery was the perfect keynote speaker for setting the stage at our national conference.
Jon was LinkedIn Canada’s keynote speaker for a virtual industry event for 1,000+ of our key customers. Jon was phenomenal at inspiring this audience on how to build resiliency through self-efficacy, an important skill now more than ever. His captivating personality and vibrant storytelling abilities kept the audience incredibly engaged throughout – a difficult task in the virtual world. If you need a renowned speaker to inspire and bring the energy – Jon is your person!
Jon gave a very good presentation, very informative and well organized and delivered. You could tell from his sincerity that he has not forgotten his local roots. He blended good information with humor. I thought he delivered a very inspirational speech.
Jon Montgomery was a memorable guest for our fundraising event. He was down to earth, lighthearted and brought a compelling message that appealed to a diverse audience.
In the beginning, when I reached out to Jon to do a public speaking engagement with Shell Scotford, I quickly realized that he wasn’t a one dimensional speaker with a “canned” message. As we shifted the project to a filmed production, Jon was quick to contribute ideas in preproduction planning and messaging content development. During the day of the shoot at the Whistler Sliding Center, he came prepared and ready to share his professional mindset, life experiences and authentic insights. To say that this internal corporate piece was successful would have been an understatement. It captivated our live audience in the Shell Theater during a “Fireside Chat with Q&A”, and, the feedback garnered was overwhelmingly positive. As a Production Manager and Consulting Producer for this project, I found that he is relatable to every Canadian, his messaging is inspiring to every generation, and his storytelling resonates with people from many backgrounds. Privileged to have been able to collaborate on one of the most unique and creative projects I have undertaken in my career. I highly recommend Jon for any corporate engagements and production projects in the future.
Jon is what everybody in Canada is looking for in an athlete and a person to represent their country all over the world. He has respect for old and young alike. John is a very good motivational speaker – using wit and great analogies to portray his message and keep his audience engaged.
It’s almost a year since you were in Winnipeg to promote our business at the MAO Trade Fair. You know; we still get some good buzz about your appearance when we visit our accounts. I remember everyone leaving the exhibit hall with a big grin on their face, and even our most bitter competitor had to admit you stole the show!
Apart from your great achievement, your personality wowed everyone.
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