Dominique Dawes

Dominique Dawes's Speech Descriptions

Humorous and genuine, Dominique Dawes has a talent for connecting with each and every one of her audience members. She shares the values and mindset that helped her overcome challenges and persevere despite the many times she was tempted to quit her athletic career. Furthermore Dawes emphasizes that being a champion is not about standing on a podium; it’s about personal growth and building character.

Dawes applies her story to a vast range of audiences including corporate executives, women’s groups, small business owners, and youth.

Success is a Journey, NOT a Destination

Dominique Dawes won Olympic gold. But, for her, success is so much more than medals and accolades: it’s something she worked hard to achieve everyday en route to Olympic glory. Her journey in the sport of gymnastics lasted 18 years and in those years she stood strong on numerous podiums. Leaving lasting impressions in the hearts of fans. The podium was the destination, the long term goal, however, it’s the moments in between she calls the “journey” that helped her realize the success that she was always striving for. Overcoming the inevitable obstacles, challenges, and doubts are the moments in the journey that build the champion in Dawes. Surrounding herself with the right team, developing the mindset to persevere and turning negative situations into life lessons is how Dawes realized Success is a Journey, NOT a Destination.

ENVISION Reaching Your Full Potential

ENVISION is Dawes′ signature message. It is also the title of her motivational line of products. ENVISION is an acronym for the 8 principles that helped Dawes become successful in and out of the athletic arena. She crafts this speech specifically to motivate and empower the audience to envision greatness in their own lives. The core focuses are passion, plan and perseverance.

Building a Strong Foundation for Success

Building a solid foundation was one of the keys to Dawes′ success. Her emphasis on a solid foundation touches on multiples areas: from healthy lifestyle choices to developing positive self-esteem where she addresses issues such as peer pressures, productive attitudes and values. The audience will walk away empowered, motivated, and, more importantly, clear on what it takes to build a strong foundation worthy of your dreams.

Got D-3? Determination, Dedication, Desire

D-3 became Dawes′ personal motto when she was an Olympic athlete in the making. Fatigue, frustration and loss of focus was common is such a perfectionist sport. D-3 kept Dawes focused on what was going to allow her to stay on the path to success. She paints a vivid picture of moments in the gymnastics arena where D-3 inspired her to persevere through setbacks and struggles, sacrifices and insecurities, en route to Olympic Gold. D-3 has become a staple in Dawes′ athletic and professional accomplishments. She inspires audiences to develop their own personal motto that will help define and direct them in life too!