Liz Gleadle

Keynote Speaker | Vancouver, British Columbia

Olympian & Canadian Record Holder
Human Performance & Wellness Expert

Liz Gleadle Expertise Burnout Prevention, Excellence & Success, Happiness & Positivity, Health Performance, Leadership and Change, Personal Growth, Stress Management, Olympians & Olympics and Lifestyle & Health.

Liz Gleadle

About Liz Gleadle

Liz Gleadle is a three-time Olympian, twelve-time Canadian Champion, and the national record holder in javelin. A professional athlete who represented Canada at the London, Rio, and Tokyo Olympic Games, she became the first Canadian to reach the Olympic Finals in her event. With a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Liz developed an expertise in human optimization, integrating science-based training, recovery, and mindset practices to sustain peak performance. Now retired from competition, Liz Gleadle is a Holistic Movement and Performance Coach whose programs and presentations help athletes, teams, and organizations apply sustainable, evidence-based strategies to achieve consistent excellence in sport and life.

Liz Gleadle Videos

Getting to know Liz Gleadle - Canada's top javelin athlete

Win the Morning Intro / Synopsis

The Olympians: Elizabeth Gleadle | CBC Sports

Liz Gleadle Interviews & Podcasts

Liz Gleadle Interview by CBC Television's Ian Hanomansing on April 28,

Liz Gleadle: Highlight

Win the Morning like an Olympian

Liz Gleadle on Javelin and the Dance of Athleticism

LIZ GLEADLE BIOGRAPHY

Liz Gleadle is a three-time Olympian, twelve-time Canadian Champion, and the national record holder in javelin. She represented Canada at the London, Rio, and Tokyo Olympic Games and made history as the first Canadian to reach the Olympic Finals in her event.

Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Liz began her athletic journey at Kitsilano Secondary School, where she discovered her passion for javelin. By age sixteen, she had set a Canadian youth record and earned a place on the World Youth Team, signaling the start of a career that would span nearly two decades.

During her time at the University of British Columbia, Liz earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology while competing for the UBC Thunderbirds. She won the NAIA Championships four consecutive times, setting two new records and establishing herself as one of Canada’s top emerging athletes.

Liz’s pursuit of mastery took her to the National Training Centre for throws in Lethbridge, Alberta, where she trained under esteemed coaches and refined her technical, physical, and mental discipline. Her focus on data, biomechanics, and consistency led her to break the Canadian national record by more than three meters in 2011.

That same year, she qualified for her first Olympic Games and became the first Canadian to advance to the Olympic javelin finals, where she placed twelfth overall. Her performance marked a milestone for Canadian athletics and solidified her position among the world’s elite throwers.

Over the next decade, Liz competed in four World Championships, three Olympic Games, and two Pan American Games, earning medals and setting a standard of excellence defined by longevity and innovation. Her commitment to exploring all aspects of human potential made her one of the most forward-thinking athletes of her generation.

Beyond traditional training, Liz’s interest in physiology, psychology, and mindfulness inspired her to integrate unconventional practices into her regimen. She studied meditation, sleep science, yoga, dance, acrobatics, and movement exploration, creating a unique blend of scientific precision and creative expression.

Her willingness to experiment and adapt led to a deeper understanding of holistic performance—how emotional, mental, and social health directly influence physical outcomes. This integrative mindset became the foundation for her coaching and consulting work after retiring from competition in 2024.

Today, Liz Gleadle is a Holistic Movement and Performance Coach and Consultant who works with athletes, teams, and organizations to build sustainable systems for growth. Her programs combine kinesiology, behavioral science, and lived experience to teach effective strategies for training, recovery, and mental clarity.

Liz’s approach emphasizes quality over quantity, helping individuals recognize when “less” training produces more meaningful results. She focuses on developing awareness, adaptability, and connection between body and mind to achieve higher levels of performance without burnout.

As a speaker, Liz Gleadle delivers sessions that blend storytelling with scientific insight. She offers evidence-based “cheat sheets” and frameworks that help audiences translate complex performance principles into daily habits. Her sessions are sought after by both corporate and athletic audiences for their practical application and clarity.

Her online program, The Peak Performance Accelerator, extends her philosophy to a global audience. It provides the foundational skills for self-regulation, emotional awareness, and intentional practice that enable athletes to take ownership of their success in sport and beyond.

Liz continues to collaborate with performance scientists, wellness experts, and educators to advance conversations about resilience, mindset, and sustainable excellence. She remains committed to equipping others with the skills and systems that allow them to thrive in both competition and life.

Through her work, Liz Gleadle exemplifies a new model of performance—one defined by curiosity, balance, and the intelligent pursuit of personal mastery.

Liz Gleadle Topic Presentations

Liz Gleadle Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

The Plateau Myth: How to Feel Joy and Progress in the Grind

The Emotional Advantage: Fueling Innovation, Not Burnout

Win the Morning

The Art of Recovery

Liz Gleadle Books & Articles

“win the Morning” like Canada’s Olympic Javelin Thrower Liz Gleadle
“win the Morning” like Canada’s Olympic

his article highlights Liz Gleadle's partnership with Airbnb, where she shares her personal morning routine designed to optimize...

Where are They Now: Liz Gleadle
Where are They Now: Liz

The Lethbridge Sport Council article "Where Are They Now - Liz Gleadle" provides an in-depth look at the career and achievements of...

Canadian Women's Javelin Returns to the Olympics
Canadian Women's Javelin Returns to the

Vancouver's Liz Gleadle proves it's more than OK to throw like a girl

Liz Gleadle Speaking Testimonials

"I would highly recommend hiring Liz! The week before Liz left for the Tokyo Olympics, she made time to meet with me and my sales team for our fiscal year kick-off. Not only was her message inspiring around performance building habits, but she really tailored the message in a way that resonated with my Sales team. It was fun, interactive, motivating, and engaging. My team still talks about it almost a year later!"

Kassie Davie

Director
Cisco Systems

"This was a truly fantastic experience! I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in how they can create a more intentional and impactful start to their day. Our team loved every minute of this talk, Liz is a great storyteller and there were plenty of opportunities for us to get involved. There is so much to take away from this talk that anyone can use to make a strong start to the day."

Nic Day

Development Manager
Shopify

"Our company booked this virtual team-building session with Liz for our “Employee Appreciation Week”, and it was the best decision! Liz was so uplifting, and inspiring and made learning fun! She provides you with the tools to mentally and physically take on each day and get closer to achieving your goals. Our team is still raving about this experience"

Meagan Lai

HR Coordinator
TD Canada Trust

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