Silken Today - One of Canada's top motivational speakers

Mental strength and courage can create a certain kind of magic, and Silken Laumann tapped into that magic in 1992 when she came back from a devastating accident only 10 weeks before the Olympic Games to win a bronze medal for Canada. Today, the power of positive thinking, and the courage to embrace change and overcome obstacles make her life running a charity and inspiring thousands of people in business and in life... simply magical.

Silken is a visionary and a leader whose story goes far beyond her own fabled Olympic moments. She is the President of her own company, Silken & Co. Productions; best-selling author of Child’s Play; and actively involved in sport for development and local community initiatives. Silken’s stories of courage, persistence, and practicality weave a tapestry of life that is inspirational and relevant to us all.

Outstanding Achievements

• 1996 Silver Medal – Atlanta Olympics
• 1992 Bronze Medal – Barcelona Olympics
• 1991 World Champion – Single Sculls Rowing
• 1984 Bronze Medal – Los Angeles Olympics

 Honorary Doctorates: University of Victoria, McMaster University, University of Windsor, Laurentian University

2006 & 2007 CAAWS Most Influential Women in Sport and Physical Activity
2006 Globe and Mail list of most influential women in Canada
2006 Women's Executive Network - Most powerful women
2003 National Child Day Award
1998 Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
1997 Wilma Rudolph Courage Award (first non-American to receive the award)
1991 and 1992 Canadian Press Female Athlete of the Year
1991 Lou Marsh Award - Canada's Outstanding Athlete