JO BRIGDEN-JONES
Olympian. Paramedic. Baker.
Professional speaker



Unlock the Edge – Drive Performance, Build Resilience, and Achieve Excellence
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What if you had the edge—the mindset required to go beyond your limits, to improve daily, and to operate at your personal best?
Drawing on over 18 years of experience as an elite athlete, I deliver powerful insights into what it takes to perform at the highest level—both in sport and in life. My journey to the Tokyo Olympics and beyond has equipped me with a deep understanding of the strategies, habits, and mental frameworks needed to achieve sustained excellence.
Now, I'm passionate about sharing those lessons with others.
Having competed internationally and balanced life at the elite level, I’ve effectively earned a degree in performance, resilience, and adaptability. These are lessons too valuable to keep to myself. I offer audiences a behind-the-scenes look into elite performance, and practical tools they can apply in their own lives—whether in the boardroom, on the field, or in the classroom.
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I believe that the skills developed through elite sport—discipline, focus, mental toughness, and adaptability—are directly transferable to the corporate environment and high-performance teams. My presentations aim to enhance individual capability and team cohesion through real-life experience and proven techniques.
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I have presented to a wide range of audiences—from corporate teams and sporting clubs to school groups—with consistently positive results. I speak with impact on topics such as:
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Developing an elite mindset
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Performing under pressure
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Overcoming adversity
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Creating a sustainable balance between work, sport, and life
I am a proud speaker for the Australian Olympic Committee’s Olympics Unleashed program, inspiring the next generation to set meaningful goals and unlock their potential.
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All presentations and workshops can be tailored to suit your audience’s specific needs—whether you're a business aiming to boost performance, a sporting organisation developing leadership, or a school empowering the next generation.
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Let’s connect and discuss how I can bring value to your team or organisation.
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Presentation Topics Include:
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High-Performance Mindset
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Critical Thinking Under Pressure
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Resilience & Mental Fitness
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Goal Setting & Achievement
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Balancing Sport, Study, and Career
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Embracing Adversity and Challenge
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