Dion Leonard - Inspirational Speaker
Dion Leonard's
lifestyle was killing him. Weighing 250 pounds; Dion’s uncontrollable eating habits, heavy smoking and excessive drinking to hide the demons from his abusive and turbulent childhood were leading him to an early grave.
Whilst climbing the career ladder as a highly successful entrepreneur and corporate senior leader with over 20 years experience in sales and marketing with some of the largest FMCG and Wine & Spirits businesses in the industry; Dion felt his life was missing a deeper purpose. He took up running and found the further he ran, the tougher the challenge, the more he learnt to harness the power to overcome any obstacle in front of him.
From the world's most extreme ultra-running challenges to navigating daily life, Dion Leonard embodies unwavering resilience and an iron will. He's become a top ultra-runner by conquering the planet's most inhospitable locations, showcasing an innate ability to survive and thrive.
Dion's incredible journey powerfully illustrates that dedication, perseverance, and determination are the keys to conquering any extraordinary challenge. His relentless drive to succeed, in both elite sports and everyday life, is undeniably one of his greatest strengths and a compelling message for any audience.
Dion's powerful narrative transcends age, inspiring and empowering audiences from children to adults with both his remarkable true adventure in "Finding Gobi" and his own compelling journey. Discover how he transformed from a "country town castaway" into a "New York Times" Bestselling author, delivering a universally impactful message of overcoming adversity and achieving extraordinary success.
Dion has appeared on television around the world; CNN, Good Morning Britain, CBS, ABC America, ESPN, CCTV, BBC Breakfast and BBC World; Live radio interviews with BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Outlook, Talk Sport UK, NPR America, ABC Radio Australia, Eric Zane Show and many others; Dion has also been interviewed by China Daily, The Times, Washington Post, UK Independent, USA Today, Canadian Post, to name a few. See our Press Page here
Dion has a proven track record of captivating audiences worldwide. From hosting prestigious Duke of Edinburgh awards with Prince Edward and speaking at the President of Slovenia's Invite Gala Day to addressing the United States Air Force, the US Soccer Federation, and TEDx France, his diverse experience spans corporate events, charity galas, and after-dinner speaking engagements.
No matter the occasion, Dion is available to engage, empower, and inspire your audience, ensuring a memorable and impactful event.
WHAT THEY SAY:
'Dion Leonard is a inspirational speaker that makes you want more from life'
'Simply breathtaking. Dion's story and life journey is awe inspiring and his delivery of such an emotional and powerful speech was incredible'
'Everyone should listen to Dion, his presentation is a lesson in life and a life changing event'
'Absolutely stratospherically positive and your motivation and the strength, determination and commitment to succeed under tough circumstances was something the business community truly learnt from'
'We laughed and cried with you, and flew back home with lots of inspiration – all of us had a lesson to take away and reflect upon from your life story'
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