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JASON GARDENER MBE

Olympic Champion | Speaker | Performance Coach | Sports Consultant | Brand Ambassador

 

JASON GARDENER MBE

Where Olympic Excellence Meets Business Performance

 

JASON GARDENER MBE

Olympic Champion | Speaker | Performance Coach | Sports Consultant | Brand Ambassador

 

JASON GARDENER MBE

Where Olympic Excellence Meets Business Performance

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Inspiring excellence, building winning teams, and unlocking human performance - from boardrooms to the sports fields.

I’m Jason Gardener MBE — Olympic Champion, business leader, high-performance coach, and keynote speaker. From leading Great Britain’s 4×100m relay team to Olympic Gold in Athens 2004, to serving as Managing Director, Non-Executive Director, and Group Chief Culture Officer, I’ve experienced performance at every level — from the starting blocks to the boardroom.

I help organisations, brands, teams, and individuals unlock their potential, build winning cultures, and deliver sustainable results using Olympic-level performance principles and proven leadership strategies.

Current positions

Consulting Managing Director – DC-Sport, part of Impact XP (Leading Immersive Fan and Shopper Marketing & Data Analytics)

Non-Executive Director &
Group Chief Culture Officer –
Charlton Baker Chartered Accountants

Consultant – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (Supporting Olympic,
Stadia and Partnership Strategies)

Director – Know Your Game
(High-Performance Online Sport
Mentoring)

Director – Team Super Schools (Children Fundraising & Exercise School Business with Olympic & Sports Ambassadors)

Inspirational Speaking

Motivational Speaking That Inspires Action — and Sustains It

I understand what it takes to perform when the pressure is on — not just in sport, but in leadership. As an Olympic Gold Medallist, former GB Athletics Captain & President of UK Athletics, and now Managing Director, Non-Executive Director, and Group Chief Culture Officer, I’ve experienced performance from every angle: from the starting blocks to the boardroom.

My talks go beyond motivation — they show how world-class habits, culture, and leadership behaviours translate into sustained repeatable success.

Themes that resonate with business and sport audiences:

  • Performing under pressure and leading through uncertainty

  • Building winning teams and cultures

  • Accountability, trust, and courage in decision-making

  • Mindset, resilience, and adaptability

  • Translating high-performance principles into leadership practice

Ideal for:
Corporate conferences • Leadership events • Senior team offsites • Sports and Education programmes

Clients say

“Jason’s story is one of perseverance, belief, and the power of teamwork. He spoke with authenticity and passion about inclusion, resilience, and the strength of collective effort. A truly inspiring speaker who connects deeply with his audience and leaves a lasting impact. I recommend him without reservation to any organisation looking to motivate, unite, and empower their people.”
Matt Weston, Senior Managing Director, Robert Half UK

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My Pathway to Success areas that I focus on include:

Setting a vision and having clarity of purpose
Leadership and managing change
The power of effective teamwork
Getting the most from the talent that you have
Being accountable for results
Courage in decision making and overcoming barriers

Consultancy & Sports Marketing

Helping Brands and Organisations Achieve Big Goals

Through creativity, strategy and high-performance thinking, I help businesses and sports organisations connect with audiences and deliver results.

Sports Marketing & Athlete Partnerships
I’ve supported brands including Puma, Red Bull, City Football Group, Oakley, Grenade, and Coca-Cola — building ambassador programmes that increase awareness, credibility, and sales.

My role includes:

  • Recruiting and managing athlete ambassadors

  • Negotiating sponsorships and activations

  • Delivering measurable commercial results

Digital & Virtual Innovation
As Managing Director of DC-Sport, I led the creation of the Museum of World Athletics VR — the world’s first virtual sports museum, launched by Lord Sebastian Coe. It now engages global audiences and generates new partner revenue.

Corporate Culture & Leadership
As Group Chief Culture Officer at Charlton Baker, I apply elite sport principles to workplace culture — helping teams perform at their peak and thrive personally.

Education & Community Engagement
Through Team Super Schools, nearly 600,000 children have taken part in our programmes, raising over £800,000 for schools.

Services:

  • Sponsorship & partnership strategy

  • Athlete ambassador recruitment

  • VR & fan engagement projects

  • Corporate culture transformation

  • School & community activation

Client feedback:

“We contracted Jason to help Grenade build out its Olympic programme for the Paris games. Jason offered a wealth of knowledge & relationship access within the sports industry and was able to guide us through the minefield of regulations. Both cumulating in a solid athlete campaign with great results.” Josh Guest, Grenade

Josh Guest, Grenade

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Performance Mentoring & Coaching

World-Class Coaching for Athletes, Teams, and Ambitious Adults Alike

Whether you’re chasing elite-level performance, part of a competitive team, or simply want to get fit, strong, and confident, I deliver personalised coaching built on almost two decades of experience at the highest levels of sport. From Olympic Gold to professional clubs, I’ve developed training methods that work — and now I bring them to individuals and teams of all ages and current fitness level.

Who I work with:

  • Elite and aspiring athletes — academy selection, scholarships, international representation, or professional contracts

  • Sports teams and clubs — seeking speed, strength, and conditioning expertise

  • Adults looking to get fit or regain strength — safe, personalised training tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and abilities

What I deliver

  • Individualised strength and conditioning programmes

  • Speed, power, and agility development

  • Mindset coaching and motivation techniques

  • Safe progression for adults returning to fitness or seeking long-term results

Proven results for every client

Elite & aspiring athletes:

  • Academy & scholarship placements

  • International call-ups

  • Professional contracts

  • Improved individual performance metrics

Adults looking to get fit or regain strength:

  • Increased strength, mobility, and stamina

  • Weight management and body composition improvements

  • Improved energy, confidence, and mindset

  • Safe, measurable progress tailored to your individual goals

Teams & organisations I’ve supported:

  • Bath Rugby (1st team & academy – speed development services)

  • Cardiff Rugby (1st team & academy – speed development services)

  • Great Britain Athletics (men’s & women’s relay squads coaching & mentoring)

  • British Swimming (Olympic coaches – starts and performance)

Whether for individuals or teams, my coaching delivers measurable results, proven expertise, and sustainable performance improvements.

Mentoring:

For sports performers who also need guidance beyond the physical training, I deliver mentoring through Know Your Game, the development company I co-founded with high performance elite manager Trystan Bevan. Trystan has worked at teams such as Cardiff Rugby, Wasps Rugby and Michigan State University.

Know Your Game helps athletes develop the mindset,, resilience, and personal skills to thrive on their journey – from academy to scholarship, international representation, or professional contracts.

From 1996–2007, I competed at the highest level in athletics, becoming an Olympic, World, European, and Commonwealth Games Champion. Since retiring, I’ve spent nearly two decades coaching and mentoring athletes, teams, and adults — helping individuals unlock speed, strength, mindset, and lasting performance results.

Learn more at Know Your Game
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Some kind words

The feedback from the team was one of shocked admiration and humble respect for an achievement. Your talk now creates some folklore that I can refer to at a point in time where the team moved forward under my Leadership.

Alistair HowManaging Director, Bupa International

Jason’s speeches were phenomenally inspirational – I had feedback of goose bumps and tears!

Philippa RowleyBusiness Design and Integration, Lloyds Banking Group

Jason’s style is warm, humorous and thoughtful and I would recommend him for any organisation looking to motivate their staff and build up leadership potential

Jo TaylorChannel Four Television corporation, Head of learning and 4 Talent

Jason was very good company… Very relevant focussing on team work.

Phil HitchcoxDirector of Operations, Aviva UK

Jason was professional and fantastic to work with when I was playing at Bath Rugby Club and also inspiring and professional when working with Mad Dog Sport’s talented young rugby players programme, he was a privilege to work with.”

Lewis Moody MBEEngland Rugby World Cup Winner

Get in touch to see how I can help…