David Gillick

David Gillick is sought-after motivational speaker and a retired Olympic athlete who advocates for wellness and mental health. He is a two-time gold medalist, winning Ireland’s first sprint gold medal in 76 years. Since retiring David has become a popular television personality, participating in shows such as Celebrity MasterChef Ireland and is co-host of the podcast Medals & Mics. 

Throughout his athletic career, David specialised in the 400 metres, and went on to win the European Indoor Championship in 2005 and 2007, and the National Outdoor Championship in 2006 and 2007. David has since retired from his athletic career due to injury. He holds a BSc in Supply Chain Management from the University of Dublin and an MSc in Sports Management from Loughborough University. David is dedicated to Irish Sports and athlete representation, and is a founding member of the Olympic Federation of Ireland’s Athlete Commission and sits on Sport Ireland’s Anti-doping Committee. 

After his athletics career, David has regularly appeared on TV, winning Ireland’s Celebrity MasterChef in 2013. He also regularly serves as a Sports correspondent for RTE, covering major sporting events such as the Olympics. He is also the author of two bestselling books, “David Gillick’s Kitchen” and “Back on Track”. He advocates for mental health and wellbeing, discussing nutrition, and linking this to mental health and wellbeing. 

David is now a motivational speaker and mental health advocate, discussing mental health, wellness, and the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle, as well as the Olympic mindset, discussing setting goals, planning, and performing. In his motivational speeches, he also discusses the lessons learned on the circuit, during his time as an athlete and how these lessons of resilience and determination can be applied to everyday life. Common themes through his speeches are resilience, mental health, well-being, overcoming adversity, and achieving personal and professional goals. Using his own experience of dealing with his own mental health, making his motivational speeches engaging and authentic. He is well-regarded for his ability to connect with people from all walks of life. 

If you are looking for a motivational speaker whose journey displays resilience and determination then do not hesitate to hire David today!