Hayley Lewis OAM is an Olympian, entrepreneur, author and mental health advocate whose inspiring journey from teenage swimming sensation to successful businesswoman continues to resonate with audiences across Australia. Rising to national fame at just 15 years old, Hayley became one of Australia’s youngest sporting stars, winning five Gold medals at the 1990 Commonwealth Games and becoming a World Champion the following year.
Across an outstanding career, Hayley represented Australia at three Olympic Games, winning Olympic Silver and Bronze medals while collecting World Championship, Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific titles. Following her retirement from competitive swimming, she successfully transitioned into business, launching innovative swim schools, authoring the book Dream, Believe, Create, and building successful retail ventures.
Today, Hayley is a passionate advocate for mental health, workplace wellbeing, resilience and positive culture, drawing on her experiences in elite sport, business and personal growth. Her engaging presentations provide practical insights into adapting to change, building confidence, overcoming setbacks and creating high-performing teams and workplaces.
Available as a keynote speaker, corporate presenter, conference speaker and event host, Hayley inspires audiences with authentic stories, practical strategies and an infectious energy that encourages people to embrace opportunity and achieve their goals.
Motivating, relatable and highly engaging, Hayley Lewis OAM empowers audiences to build resilience, create positive change and perform at their best both personally and professionally.
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Perfect For:
• leadership, resilience & wellbeing conferences
• women in business & entrepreneurship events
• workplace mental health & culture programs
• keynote presentations & corporate functions
