Elizabeth Manley

Elizabeth Manley

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Callingwood, Ontario

Olympic Silver Medalist - Leadership, Change, Resilience Mental Health Advocate

Elizabeth Manley is a two-time Olympian who secured her legacy with an Olympic silver medal in figure skating at the 1988 Calgary Games. A powerful coach and mental health advocate leveraging her own experiences to educate and support others, earning her The Order of Canada among other recognitions. Her enduring impact is further immortalized through her inductions into multiple halls of fame, including the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.

ELIZABETH MANLEY BIOGRAPHY

Elizabeth Manley is a two-time Olympian and Olympic silver medalist in figure skating who has distinguished herself in a career spanning 40 years, competing in both amateur and professional circuits.  She gained global prominence with her 1988 Olympic silver medal and Olympic Freestyle Champion title in Calgary, additionally participating in six World Championships and winning three National Titles.

Transitioning from sports, Manley has become a leading advocate for mental health in Canada. She channels her own experiences with anxiety and depression into her role as a Certified Life/Executive Coach. With three decades on the speaking platform, Elizabeth Manley has collaborated with numerous corporations and organizations, focusing on well-being and success.

She recently received an honorary degree from Algonquin College, further underlining her multidimensional impact. Elizabeth Manley extends her healthcare advocacy as the National Spokesperson for The Alzheimer’s Society of Ottawa and Winners Walk of Hope for Ovarian Cancer Canada.

Her involvement with the Cancer Foundation Courage Campaign Presidents’ Advisory Circle in Ottawa and the Canadian Mental Health Association further emphasizes her comprehensive approach to healthcare. She has educated over 700 schools on topics like mental health, bullying, and teen suicide.

In the media space, Olympic Siver Medalist Elizabeth Manley is an accomplished author of two autobiographies and has starred in three major television specials, earning her a Gemini Award. These productions were subsequently sold to Disney Productions. She has also served as a sports commentator for NBC during the Salt Lake City and Torino Olympic Games and was a part of CTV’s Vancouver Olympic broadcast team.

Her blogging contributions during the Sochi Olympics were hosted by CBC. She recently received an honorary degree from Algonquin College, further cementing her status as a multifaceted contributor to sport, advocacy, and education. As a life coach and mental health advocate, Manley’s commitments have earned her significant awards, including the Builders Award from United Way and the Inspiration Award from the Royal Ottawa for her mental health advocacy.

She has also produced three charity events under the banner “Elizabeth Manley and Friends for Mental Health” and was honored with the “Courage to Speak Award” from MeWeRTH. Manley’s extensive list of honors includes inductions into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame, and Skate Canada Hall of Fame. She has been conferred The Order of Canada for her multifaceted contributions to sport, advocacy, and Canadian society.

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Elizabeth Manley Topic Presentations

navigating mental health well-being in challenging times

  • Keynote Presentation
  • Elizabeth Manley delves into the critical components of well-being, focusing on wellness and self-care strategies that fortify emotional resilience in today’s high-stress environments. She provides actionable insights into facing challenges and uncertainty in change to discover inner strength and a powerful approach to managing conflict.  She offers insights on the importance of creating safe spaces for dialogue in the workplace and at home, to share struggles, challenges and one another journies. Attendees leave equipped to navigate the complexities of modern work settings, better prepared to achieve both personal and professional success.

confronting the mental health crisis: healing, resilience, self-identity & purpose

resilience and the power of positivity

be a better you: from purpose to performance

mastering the pursuit of excellence: strategies for achieving success"

leading through change: adapt, innovate, succeed

empowering communities: the impact of giving back and volunteerism

captivating presence: elizabeth manley as your emcee

Elizabeth Manley travels from Callingwood, Ontario & delivers customized and tailored keynote speeches, presentations, workshops and training sessions. on the topics enlisted below. These services are designed for a variety of audiences, industries, and event types and event formats.

Testimonials

I was totally blown away by Elizabeth — she is one of the best speakers I have ever heard! Amazing does not come close to describing how wonderful she was. She had our audience laughing, crying and totally riveted to her the entire speech. The audience gave her a standing ovation.

Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada

Ontario Society

The consensus is “best AGM ever”. I owe a large portion of the thanks to you, Liz. Your ability to relate and engage with the audience is unique. The Board, consumers, staff and donors fell in love with you. We now know why you are referred to as “Canada’s Sweetheart”. On a specific note, your response to questions was perfect and honest. You didn’t oppose or support different methods of therapy but spoke about what worked for you! That is really what it is all about.

Canadian Mental Health Association

Elizabeth Manley clearly speaks from her heart. In each and every presentation she has given in support of the Alzheimer Society at the local or national levels, she has openly shared her family’s experience with Alzheimer’s disease to break down the stigma of the disease and to help make change happen. What a great tribute of love for her father. Elizabeth truly inspires families to take advantage of Alzheimer programs she knows will have great benefits for them in their dementia journey. Her presentations leave everyone in a positive frame of mind with the message that appropriate services can be made available throughout the disease process if families and politicians work together...

Alzheimer Society o

Ottawa and Renfrew County

Not only were you warm and personable but your story was also truly inspiring. Our delegates were truly touched by your journey, the struggles and personal challenges that you experienced, and your eventual triumph to become an Olympic champion. Your presentation was lively and incredibly heart-warming.

Ontario Real Estate Association

To describe Elizabeth “Liz” Manley would be as if a firecracker being let go into a crowded room of people that need some means of energy to be administered. I have known Liz for a long time, although only recently reconnected, I have regretted not having her near during those times of disparity.  Liz is a “Motivational and Inspirational Person” who has always had the ability to help others when the time was needed. As a leader within a youth organization (cadets), recently during these times of “Covid 19” I thought it was important that we had Liz do one of ‘Pep Talks’ with the cadets, not only did it help the kids, it energized our adult staff, and has been shared by...

Captain Sean Casey

CD

It was the most unlikely of circumstances that introduced us to Liz; we are forever grateful that this happened.  We had Liz speak to our membership, and it changed many of us.  The inspiration that she generated, from hearing about her own incredible journey, was invaluable.

Ottawa Police Association

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