Health & Wellness Speaker

Performance that lasts is built on recovery, health, and an honest relationship with pressure.

Apolo learned the cost of treating the body like a machine, and he spent the years after sport rebuilding a healthier way to perform. Today he speaks and invests in health, wellness, and human optimization, so what he shares comes from current work in longevity and performance rather than nostalgia for the podium.

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What Apolo covers

Sustainable High Performance

Pace the effort so the results can compound.

Elite sport taught Apolo that output without recovery eventually sends the bill. He shows teams how to treat sleep, recovery, and pacing as performance tools rather than rewards for finishing the work.

Mental Health, Out Loud

Openness about the hard seasons, not a highlight reel.

Apolo talks honestly about the identity crisis that followed his racing career and what it took to rebuild. That openness gives audiences permission to take their own wellbeing seriously before a crisis forces the issue.

Longevity and What Comes Next

Current work in health, wellness, and human optimization.

As an investor in longevity science, cognitive performance, and consumer wellness, Apolo stays close to where the field is moving. Audiences get a working view of what is real, what is promising, and what is mostly noise.

Built around your event

Every engagement is designed around your people and your goals, whether it's a 5,000-person sales kickoff, a conference, or a 30-person executive offsite. Formats range from 40 to 90-minute keynotes with Q&A to half-day workshops and multi-day retreats.

What event leaders say

From the moment Apolo arrived, his genuine warmth and friendliness endeared him to all our guests. He captivated the room when he took the stage and was able to inspire and entertain our audience simultaneously.Chris Simonsen, CEO, Orangewood Foundation

It's so invigorating to hear from someone who's had such unique experiences and is influencing not only sport, but also the world to talk more about mental and emotional wellbeing.Celeste Harrington, Global Benefits Manager, Microsoft

I can't think of a better person to inspire us and remind us that succeeding is a marathon, not a sprint. Apolo Ohno is the living embodiment of that mindset.Herve Sedky, President & CEO, Emerald

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Quick facts

Most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian in history: 8 Olympic medals (2 gold, 2 silver, 4 bronze) across 2002, 2006, and 2010

Two-time New York Times bestselling author: Hard Pivot and Zero Regrets

20 years working with high performance teams

Has worked with Apple, Google, Nike, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Deloitte, and Citadel

Formats: 40 to 90-minute keynote with Q&A, half-day workshop, fireside chat

Audiences from 5,000-person sales kickoffs to 30-person executive offsites

Who it is for

HR, benefits, and wellbeing leaders, healthcare and insurance organizations, and leadership teams that want performance without the quiet cost. It also fits wellness summits and employee events where the audience has heard plenty of advice and responds better to someone who has lived both extremes.

What your team walks away with

A working definition of sustainable high performance, and why recovery belongs in the plan rather than the leftovers
Practical ways to protect energy, sleep, and focus inside demanding roles
A more open, less awkward way to talk about mental health at work
A current view of longevity and human optimization from someone actively investing in the space

About Apolo

Apolo Ohno is the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian in history, with 8 medals across the 2002, 2006, and 2010 Games, and a two-time New York Times bestselling author of Hard Pivot and Zero Regrets. Since leaving sport he has spent 20 years working with high performance teams and become an investor in health, wellness, and human optimization, with a focus on longevity science, cognitive performance, and consumer wellness.

Frequently asked questions

What does Apolo cover in a health and wellness keynote?

Sustainable high performance: how recovery, sleep, and pacing support long-term output, how to talk openly about mental health at work, and what he is seeing as an investor in longevity and human optimization.

Is this a fitness talk?

It goes well beyond fitness. The talk is about how people perform and feel over the long run - energy, recovery, mental health, and the habits that hold up under real workloads.

Why is Apolo credible on health and wellness?

He lived the extreme end of performance as an 8-time Olympic medalist, went through the difficult transition that often follows elite sport, and now invests in health, wellness, and human optimization companies, which keeps the material current.

Who books this keynote?

HR, benefits, and wellbeing leaders, healthcare organizations, and leadership teams that want their people performing well without burning out. It also fits wellness summits and employee events.

What formats are available?

A 40 to 90-minute keynote with Q&A, a half-day workshop, or a fireside chat. Every engagement is shaped around the audience and the goals of the event.

How do we book Apolo for an event?

Reach out through the contact page at apoloohno.com/contact with your event date, audience, and goals, and the team will follow up on availability and fit.