“Success is about the challenges you overcome,
the risks you take, and the
belief that you are capable of more”

LISA DARMANIN
OLYMPIC MEDALLIST
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER,
HOST & PRESENTER

Lisa is a dynamic and engaging speaker who inspires teams with powerful storytelling and deep insights from elite sport. Drawing from her Olympic and America’s Cup journey, she connects high-performance principles to life, business, and professional success, leaving audiences motivated to make small changes for big impact.

Lisa is an Olympic silver medallist, world championship medallist, and a trailblazer in women’s professional sailing. She won silver in the Nacra 17 class at the Rio 2016 Olympics and finished 5th at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, securing four World Championship medals between 2014 and 2020. Recognized for her excellence, Lisa was named Australian Female Sailor of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2021. In 2024, she made history as part of Andoo Team Australia in the inaugural Women’s America’s Cup, a milestone for women in sailing.

Lisa shares authentic, raw stories of resilience, teamwork, and thriving under pressure—lessons that translate directly to business, leadership, and personal growth.

Breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sport, Lisa’s journey is a testament to determination, adaptability, and fearless ambition. She inspires individuals and teams to embrace challenges, push boundaries, and perform at their best when it matters most.

Beyond competition, Lisa is a respected sports broadcaster and on-water reporter, bringing global audiences into the heart of elite sailing through her work with SailGP and major international events. Her passion for storytelling and ability to connect deeply with people make her an unforgettable speaker, leaving audiences empowered and ready to take action.