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Biography

Adam Kreek shines gold, personifying Canadian pride and the spirit of possibility and commitment. His talks give vibrant, down-to-earth illustrations of these empowering qualities, sourced from Adam’s compelling Olympic pursuits and ‘off the water’ passions.

Adam shares with audiences his sources of motivation, perseverance and methods of successful goal setting in both team and solo environments. His on-stage energy and commitment are inspirational and reflect why he stood out from the pack and captured the hearts of Canadians with his powerful and proud rendition of O Canada on the medal podium in Beijing 2008.

In his own words:
“…sport taught me how to co-operate with others, follow rules, channel excitement, set and achieve goals. As a teenager and young man, sport provided a perfect outlet to focus my energy, competitive drive and aggressive tendencies. The lessons I have learned in sport are universal, and transfer to all facets of life – be it family, environmental stewardship, education, business, or charity…"

Adam’s academic pursuit is exemplary as well. After the 2004 Olympics he moved to Stanford University to complete a degree in Geotechnical Engineering and Hydrology. There he added to the knowledge and skill set which underpins his passion and involvement in environmental stewardship activities.

Socially responsible, Adam also devotes his time and energy to the Right to Play to help kids and parents appreciate the value of play. He is a Big Brother and also a Clean-Air Champion, participating in a mission to improve air quality while motivating and educating Canadians to adopt practices and lifestyles that enhance both environmental and personal health.

Adam is also a Play It Cool athlete with the David Suzuki Foundation and speaks regularly to classrooms around Canada. Kreek walks the talk. He organized sponsorship to allow his team to travel and train Carbon Neutral as they prepared for and attended the Beijing Olympics and has continued to follow this practice as he makes talks all over Canada. Adam is currently building a small business that converts Waste Vegetable Oil into biodiesel to reduce the carbon footprint of his community.

Top performances by Adam Kreek

Olympic Champion 2008
Lucerne World Cup Gold 2008
Partners of the Year - Canadian Sports Awards 2007
Rowing World Cup 2007
World Champion 2007
Lucerne World Cup Gold 2007
Grand Challenge Cup 2007
Olympian 2004
Partners of the Year - Canadian Sports Awards 2004
Lucerne World Cup Gold 2004
Munich World Cup Gold 2004
World Champion 2003
Lucerne World Cup Gold 2003
Grand Challenge Cup 2003
World Champion 2002
Grand Challenge Cup 2002
World Champion 2001 (U23)
To view Adam’s complete Racing & Award Biography, click here.

Clients Comments:

"On the 8th of April 2008, Adam addressed the graduating class of officer cadets from the Royal Military College of Canada. His message was clear and inspiring: with hard work and commitment to a goal, anything is possible. This was a perfect message for officer aspirants to hear prior to their commissioning as officers in the Canadian Forces. Adam was able to give context to the challenges of achieving personal best performances by putting the teams’ goals first, in support of a mission.
He is credible, clear and articulate and he connects with his audience. Adam is a high functioning individual; his intelligence and passion are balanced with an unfailing sense of humour that is not lost on his listeners. Anyone who dares to dream will be moved by Adam’s perspectives on making something a reality."
A.J. O’Keeffe MMM, CD, Lieutenant Colonel Director of Cadets Royal Military College

"Adam's power point presentation, his candid speaking style, and his motivational message had a powerful impact! The students in the crowd were engaged, connected to the topic, and were keen to touch the gold medal. It allowed us a tiny glimpse into the dedication, leadership, and sacrifices that our Olympic athletes make. I saw many students staying afterwards to thank him personally. Thank you for providing such an outstanding opportunity to empower our youth (and ourselves as educators)."
Kathy Barber, Vice Principal, Ladysmith Secondary School

"Adam is an incredibly charismatic, creative and engaging person, all attributes that
come out in his speaking and motivational projects. Whether to motivate personal
change in yourself and those around you or to add value to your business, I have a
hard time imagining a better person for the job than Adam.”
Rumon Carter, Director, Change Management at British Columbia Public Service

“Success requires a team-full of leaders,” Adam Kreek told one of my audiences, adding that “My medal is a testament to teamwork.” Adam is exemplary as a speaker, a teacher, and an expert on what it takes to succeed in a globally competitive endeavor. He teams with you to help make you a winner -- and he drives the enthusiasm of your colleagues to help you achieve your goals! You can find no finer gold, than the gold in Adam Kreek.”
Barry Gander, Executive Vice President at CATA Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance

Travelling From
Victoria, Canada

Fee Range
$5,000 - $10,000