Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Keynote Speaker: Olympic Legend & American Record-Holder in the Long Jump; Philanthropist & Founder of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation
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Categories:Christian, Athlete, Christian Athletes, Inspirational, Sports Motivation, Olympic Athlete, Black Heritage, Health & Wellness, Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Running, Women's Health, Faith & Religion, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Author, Overcoming Adversity, Peak Performance, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Motivational, Influential Women, Hall of Fame, College, Education, Sports, Women's Empowerment, Anti-Racism, Black History Month, Sports Coaching, Women's History Month, Female Leadership, Culture, Humanitarian, Resilience
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Biography
Having been dubbed "The Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century" by Sports Illustrated, Jackie Joyner Kersee’s athletic accomplishments are literally second to none. By the conclusion of her career in the heptathlon and long jump events she had amassed six Olympic medals (3 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze) and four World Champion titles over four consecutive Olympic Games. Joyner-Kersee was the first woman in history to earn more than 7,000 points in the heptathlon and today, over 20 years later, she still holds the world heptathlon record of 7,291 points. She continues to hold the Olympic and national records in the long jump and her 1994 performance in the long jump remains the second longest in history.
In addition to heptathlon and long jump, Joyner-Kersee was a world class 100m and 200m runner and, after a decorated All-American career in basketball at UCLA, she eventually played professional basketball for a short time.
Joyner-Kersee’s athletic accomplishments have been well documented and remain some of the best across all of sports. Less well known are her tireless efforts and remarkable accomplishments off the field as a philanthropist and an advocate for children’s education, health issues (in particular, asthma from which she has suffered throughout her life), racial equality, social reform, and women’s rights.
Born in 1962, in East St. Louis, IL, Joyner-Kersee came from very humble beginnings but despite the at times, very strained conditions she describes her early home life as being full of love, principle and discipline. These ingrained values have served Joyner-Kersee well both on and off the field through her life. She has been described by the sports media as one of the warmest, most even-tempered, grace-filled persons in all of athletics.
One of four children to Mary and Alfred Joyner, Joyner-Kersee’s older brother Al went on to become an Olympic Champion triple jumper and married Florence Griffith (Joyner), a five-time Olympic medalist. In 1986 she married her longtime coach, Bob Kersee.
Joyner-Kersee is the author of both "A Kind of Grace" (1997), her autobiography, and "A Woman’s Place is Everywhere". She is an active professional speaker and is widely considered one of the most inspiring motivational speakers in all of sports. Joyner-Kersee speaks on topics of athletics, business success, living with the limitations of medical issues, nutrition, women’s issue, and youth advocacy.
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee Speaking Topics
Jackie Joyner-Kersee translates her unparalleled athletic achievements into powerful lessons on leadership and peak performance. Audiences gain actionable strategies for cultivating a champion’s mindset, setting ambitious goals, and achieving sustainable success in any field.
Drawing from her own experiences, Jackie Joyner-Kersee provides profound insights into building resilience and overcoming adversity. She shares practical tools for maintaining a positive outlook, adapting to change, and transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee emphasizes the importance of leveraging success to create positive change within communities. She inspires audiences to embrace social responsibility and explore meaningful ways to contribute to a better future, particularly through youth development and education.
Jackie Joyner Kersee’s message is one of empowerment and inspiration. She motivates audiences to tap into their full potential, break down barriers, and pursue their dreams with passion and determination. Her powerful stories ignite a drive to make a lasting impact.
Hear the remarkable story of how Jackie Joyner chased a dream of excellence from humble beginnings in East St. Louis to become the greatest female athlete of all time. A six-time Paralympic medalist, Jackie overcame poverty, racism, sexism, injury and chronic illness to re-write the record books. Author of ‘A Kind of Grace’, Jackie’s athletic accolades are overshadowed only but her unending philanthropic efforts over the decades since she retired from sport. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from a living legend.
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How much does it cost to book Jackie Joyner-Kersee for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jackie Joyner-Kersee, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jackie Joyner-Kersee are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jackie Joyner-Kersee, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Jackie Joyner-Kersee speak about?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Christian, Athlete, Christian Athletes, Inspirational, Sports Motivation, Olympic Athlete, Black Heritage, Health & Wellness, Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Running, Women's Health, Faith & Religion, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Author, Overcoming Adversity, Peak Performance, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Motivational, Influential Women, Hall of Fame, College, Education, Sports, Women's Empowerment, Anti-Racism, Black History Month, Sports Coaching, Women's History Month, Female Leadership, Culture, Humanitarian and Resilience.
Where does Jackie Joyner-Kersee travel from?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee generally travels from East Saint Louis, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Jackie Joyner-Kersee?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jackie Joyner-Kersee 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jackie Joyner-Kersee for your next private or corporate function.
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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 Jackie Joyner-Kersee 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.
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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.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Christian, Athlete and Christian Athletes. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jackie Joyner-Kersee for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Jackie Joyner-Kersee generally travels from East Saint Louis, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dominique Dawes, Lisa Leslie and Laurie Hernandez. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jackie Joyner-Kersee for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Speaking Topics
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Leadership and Peak Performance
Jackie Joyner-Kersee translates her unparalleled athletic achievements into powerful lessons on leadership and peak performance. Audiences gain actionable strategies for cultivating a champion’s mindset, setting ambitious goals, and achieving sustainable success in any field.
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Overcoming Adversity & Resilience
Drawing from her own experiences, Jackie Joyner-Kersee provides profound insights into building resilience and overcoming adversity. She shares practical tools for maintaining a positive outlook, adapting to change, and transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
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Community Impact & Social Responsibliity
Jackie Joyner-Kersee emphasizes the importance of leveraging success to create positive change within communities. She inspires audiences to embrace social responsibility and explore meaningful ways to contribute to a better future, particularly through youth development and education.
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Empowerment & Inspiration
Jackie Joyner Kersee’s message is one of empowerment and inspiration. She motivates audiences to tap into their full potential, break down barriers, and pursue their dreams with passion and determination. Her powerful stories ignite a drive to make a lasting impact.
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How to Overcome Obstacles to Success
Hear the remarkable story of how Jackie Joyner chased a dream of excellence from humble beginnings in East St. Louis to become the greatest female athlete of all time. A six-time Paralympic medalist, Jackie overcame poverty, racism, sexism, injury and chronic illness to re-write the record books. Author of ‘A Kind of Grace’, Jackie’s athletic accolades are overshadowed only but her unending philanthropic efforts over the decades since she retired from sport. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from a living legend.
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee Reviews
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The Women's Commission of Southwest Louisiana, Inc. - Oct 28 2025
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Richmond Region Tourism Foundation - Feb 12 2025
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Jackie was very authentic and connected with the audience.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Jul 28 2024 -
We have received nothing but glowing reviews from the event and the audience was elated to hear Jackie's speech. She was so personable and inspiring that she made a life long memory for everyone in attendance. Additionally, Jackie was so amazing to work with.
Goeins-Williams Associates - Jun 11 2024 -
Everything was perfect! Would not change a thing. We thoroughly enjoyed having Jackie speak at our company-wide virtual conference!
Givelify - Dec 08 2022
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How do I book Jackie Joyner-Kersee to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jackie Joyner-Kersee 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 Jackie Joyner-Kersee, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jackie Joyner-Kersee or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Jackie Joyner-Kersee for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jackie Joyner-Kersee, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jackie Joyner-Kersee are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jackie Joyner-Kersee, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Jackie Joyner-Kersee speak about?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Christian, Athlete, Christian Athletes, Inspirational, Sports Motivation, Olympic Athlete, Black Heritage, Health & Wellness, Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Running, Women's Health, Faith & Religion, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Author, Overcoming Adversity, Peak Performance, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Motivational, Influential Women, Hall of Fame, College, Education, Sports, Women's Empowerment, Anti-Racism, Black History Month, Sports Coaching, Women's History Month, Female Leadership, Culture, Humanitarian and Resilience. -
Where does Jackie Joyner-Kersee travel from?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee generally travels from East Saint Louis, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jackie Joyner-Kersee?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jackie Joyner-Kersee 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jackie Joyner-Kersee 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 Jackie Joyner-Kersee 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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