<p>Erin Jackson’s journey to Olympic gold is defined by perseverance, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Raised at a local skating rink, Erin’s athletic career evolved across disciplines—from roller figure skating and inline racing to roller derby and ultimately speed skating on ice.</p><p>Her defining moment came at the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games, where she captured gold in the 500 meters, securing her place in history as the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in the sport. Now competing at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Erin continues to perform at the highest level as a World Cup champion and World Championship medalist.</p><p>Beyond her athletic achievements, Erin brings a thoughtful, analytical perspective shaped by her engineering background and experience thriving in high-pressure environments. As a speaker, she connects elite performance to universal lessons in resilience, determination, focus, and breaking barriers—empowering audiences to pursue their goals with confidence and clarity, even when the odds are stacked against them.</p><p><br></p>
Olympic Gold Medalist & Barrier-Breaking Speedskater Competing at Milan–Cortina 2026, Inspiring Resilience and Peak Performance
<ul><li><strong>Breaking Barriers: Winning Without a Roadmap</strong></li><li>Erin Jackson shares her journey to Olympic gold—becoming the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in speed skating—and the mindset required to succeed when there is no clear path forward. Currently competing on the world stage during the Milan–Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Erin explores courage, confidence, and the discipline required to pursue excellence over time, even when expectations and representation are limited.</li><li><strong>Resilience Under Pressure: Performing When It Matters Most</strong></li><li>Drawing from elite competition at the highest level, Erin Jackson reveals how to stay focused, adaptable, and mentally strong when everything is on the line. Competing during the Milan–Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Erin connects high-stakes Olympic performance to real-world leadership—offering practical insights on managing pressure, overcoming setbacks, and delivering results when the stakes are highest.</li><li><strong>A Conversation With Erin Jackson</strong></li><li>Competing on the world stage at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson offers audiences an inside look at what it takes to perform under pressure at the highest level. In this engaging, moderated conversation, Erin reflects on her journey from local skating rinks to making Olympic history—and shares real-world lessons on resilience, determination, and breaking barriers when the stakes are highest. Timely, authentic, and deeply inspiring, this conversation connects elite athletic performance to leadership and excellence in business and life.</li></ul><p><br></p>