At his peak, no one in the world swam the 50 metre butterfly better than Geoff 'Skippy' Huegill. A dual Olympian and one of the most decorated swimmers of his era, he won seventy-two international medals, including two Olympic medals and six world championship titles, and set eight world records. He retired in 2004 at the height of his success.
In 2008 he came out of retirement and shed 45 kilograms to fight his way back to the elite level. The comeback brought gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in the 100 metre butterfly, and that same year he was voted Australian Sport Performer of the Year. A keen sailor, he has twice placed in the Sydney to Hobart, one of the most demanding ocean races in the world.
His command of high performance reaches well beyond the pool. Geoff has built teams, developed new business, and launched products and services in settings that run from start-ups to major corporations, always working with people to reach a result together. On stage he draws on elite sport and high-pressure team dynamics to show audiences how performance is built, held under pressure, and recovered when it breaks.
Audiences connect with Geoff because his story holds the wins and the setbacks in the same frame. He speaks to anyone chasing a goal, lifting a team, or finding their way back after a hard reset.
Talking Points
Keynote Presentations & Fireside Chats
Geoff is an engaging speaker and versatile for all formats; keynote speeches, after dinner speaker, panel participant, master of ceremonies, podcast guest, interviewee, educational talks for students and athletes, motivational talks for leaders, coaches and their teams. Topics include;Keynote Presentations & Fireside Chats
• Olympics
• Mental health and mental fitness
• Health, lifestyle and wellbeing
• Resilience
• Sport
• Inspirational
• Leadership
• Goal setting
• Performance
• People and culture
• Diversity and inclusion
Corporate & Team Programs & Workshops
Geoff can work with leaders on their specific brief to create a custom program which can be delivered on-site, off-site or online. Example formats include;Corporate & Team Programs & Workshops
• Ad-hoc half-day (3 hour) or full day (6 hour) workshop
• Workshop series and bespoke program delivered over a quarter, half year or full year
• Online programs for teams to engage with content at their own pace
• Creating data measurement programs to capture key metrics relating to team wellness, goals and overall performance optimisation
• Accountability and performance coaching program to set and achieve targets
Executive Coaching
Geoff is a trusted coach to leaders, working with executives both live and remotely to help create very personalised programs to support them in their busy lives to achieve personal and career goals and to navigate both life and work challenges as they arise. Executive Coaching
Geoff takes a holistic approach and is personally available to offer ongoing support, whatever the brief. Examples of ways Geoff can support you on an individual basis are;
• Goal setting relating to career, personal and team performance and specific target requirements and planning to stay on track to achieve desired outcomes
• Mental fitness as foundation for overall performance including plans for daily mental fitness goals, mindfulness and appropriate ongoing psychological support
• Performance optimisation for general wellbeing, energy and optimising health and fitness for peak performance including programs that cover nutrition, supplements, movement, recovery, sleep, complementary therapies
• Event preparation including programs for specific triathlon, open water swimming, masters swimming, cycling competitions
• Race day preparation
• Dealing with career setbacks and adversity including team failures, internal business failures, personal redundancy, loss of income, loss of employment, forced repatriation
• Navigating transitions including retirement and dealing with loss of identity and purpose
• Overcoming loss and grief including relationship separation, divorce, co-parenting, custody related matters including the Family Court process
• Overcoming dependencies including alcohol and substance related issues and gambling
• Navigating adult ADHD and designing programs and developing skills and tools to create a happy and fulfilling life framework for you and your family
Crisis Coaching & Management
Geoff can help organisations support their leaders and athletes in times of crisis including;Crisis Coaching & Management
• Joining a team to provide the individual in need of specific coaching and support during criminal and legal matters
• Interventions and facilitating rehabilitation and other necessary in-patient treatment
• Ongoing post-treatment support
Video
Chasing the black line with Geoff Huegill
After retiring in 2004, Geoff Huegill put on 50 kilos. Four years later, he staged a remarkable comeback. Today, he’s once again chasing the black line at the World Aquatics Masters Championships: this time for fun, fitness, and old friends.We have had lots of good feedback - Geoff was authentic and personable. It was an engaging discussion - Geoff was very relatable and friendly and his openness to talk about his own personal ... keep reading CBRE Group Inc
