Apolo Ohno
Keynote Speaker: Eight-Time Olympic Medalist, Hall of Fame Short-Track Skater & NYT Bestselling Author
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Apolo Ohno Biography
Apolo Anton Ohno is recognized as the most decorated American athlete in Winter Olympics history, earning eight medals—two gold, two silver, and four bronze—across three Olympic Games. Ohno began training full time at age 13, becoming the youngest skater accepted into the U.S. Olympic Training Center's residency program in Lake Placid, and later became the youngest U.S. national champion at age 14. Early in his career, he faced challenges with dedication and commitment, spending a week in solitude before recommitting to the sport. This renewed focus led to a 1,500-meter world title and a breakout performance at his first Olympic appearance, where he won both a gold and a silver medal.
Ohno added three more Olympic medals in his second Games, including the title in the men's 500-meter event, and secured three additional podium finishes in his final Olympic appearance, bringing his total to eight Winter Olympic medals. Over his career, he earned 21 world championship medals—eight gold, seven silver, and six bronze. He has been inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame and the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. Beyond speed skating, Ohno won season 4 of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" and completed the Ironman World Championship Triathlon in Kona, Hawaii, in under 10 hours.
Following his Olympic career, Ohno applied his knowledge of sport psychology and personal experience with both success and adversity to develop a mission-driven approach to life. He established a second career as an author, Fortune 500 advisor, storyteller, and investor in health and performance technology companies. His books, "Hard Pivot" and "Zero Regrets," have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list and serve as strategic resources for leadership and performance. Ohno advises leadership teams at companies such as Nike, Apple, Google, Deloitte, Citadel, Visa, and J.P. Morgan on topics including performance, leadership, and navigating high-stakes transitions.
Ohno remains active in the Olympic Movement, serving as an NBC sports analyst for multiple Games and as a global ambassador for the Special Olympics and Winter Olympic Games. He has also served on the bid committee for the Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah, and on the athlete advisory committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. As a keynote speaker, Ohno addresses leadership, change and reinvention, the future of work and artificial intelligence, high performance, mindset, resilience, and health and wellness. He continues to engage business leaders and organizations on adopting a high-performance mindset and navigating uncertainty in the modern world.
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Apolo Ohno Speaking Topics
What does it take to “win” and create personal victories when curveballs are thrown at us, or when resources are limited and the challenge seems too high? How do we move from problem to challenge to opportunity.
Mental framework designed to help us produce the best work possible while excelling and thriving in personal (non-work) environments. The Three R’s: Recovery, Reinvention, and Reset are components that occur in our personal lives that will impact our trajectory moving forward in business.
Gratitude
Giving
Grit
Gear up
Get into action/Go
*These principles are not only intrinsically tied to Gold Medal performance, but equally critical to life post-Olympic career. Apolo ties these themes to the life and work of his audience, relating them to sales goals, reinvention in the workplace, getting the best out of yourself and your team, and the uncertainty of Covid19 and the new career path era.
This is the Olympic journey story, where Apolo takes the audience on an inspiring, motivating journey from a rambunctious and unruly teenager to the Most Decorated U.S Winter Olympian in History.
Apolo Ohno Videos
How do I book Apolo Ohno to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Apolo Ohno for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Apolo Ohno, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Apolo Ohno are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Apolo Ohno, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Apolo Ohno speak about?
Apolo Ohno is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Athlete, College, Hall of Fame, Health & Wellness, Sports, Mental Health, Sales, Business, Social Activism, Asian & Pacific Heritage and Celebrity.
Where does Apolo Ohno travel from?
Apolo Ohno generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Apolo Ohno?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Apolo Ohno for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Apolo Ohno for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Apolo Ohno or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Apolo Ohno is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Olympic Athlete, Athlete and College. The estimated speaking fee range to book Apolo Ohno for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Apolo Ohno generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sugar Ray Leonard, Daymond John and Emmitt Smith. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Apolo Ohno for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Apolo Ohno Speaking Topics
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Hard Pivot/Reinvention
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Gold Medal Mindset - Winning in business and life
What does it take to “win” and create personal victories when curveballs are thrown at us, or when resources are limited and the challenge seems too high? How do we move from problem to challenge to opportunity.
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Overcoming challenges, failure, and uncertainty
Mental framework designed to help us produce the best work possible while excelling and thriving in personal (non-work) environments. The Three R’s: Recovery, Reinvention, and Reset are components that occur in our personal lives that will impact our trajectory moving forward in business.
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Apolo's Five Golden Principles
Gratitude
Giving
Grit
Gear up
Get into action/Go
*These principles are not only intrinsically tied to Gold Medal performance, but equally critical to life post-Olympic career. Apolo ties these themes to the life and work of his audience, relating them to sales goals, reinvention in the workplace, getting the best out of yourself and your team, and the uncertainty of Covid19 and the new career path era.
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Zero Regrets - Be Greater Than Yesterday
This is the Olympic journey story, where Apolo takes the audience on an inspiring, motivating journey from a rambunctious and unruly teenager to the Most Decorated U.S Winter Olympian in History.
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Apolo Ohno Reviews
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Apolo was great! He was very generous with his time. He spent an extra 15 minutes taking photos with attendees, and then another 15-20 minutes with our Leadership team. He also found time to pre-sign the books which leadership loved. Overall, an A++ experience.
Calad Management - May 12 2026 -
Apolo was super easy to work with and his session received good feedback!
Snowflake - Feb 16 2023
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How do I book Apolo Ohno to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Apolo Ohno for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Apolo Ohno, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Apolo Ohno or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Apolo Ohno for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Apolo Ohno, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Apolo Ohno are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Apolo Ohno, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Apolo Ohno speak about?
Apolo Ohno is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Athlete, College, Hall of Fame, Health & Wellness, Sports, Mental Health, Sales, Business, Social Activism, Asian & Pacific Heritage and Celebrity. -
Where does Apolo Ohno travel from?
Apolo Ohno generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Apolo Ohno?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Apolo Ohno for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Apolo Ohno for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Apolo Ohno or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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