Jon Gildea

Business Leader, Entrepreneur, Double World Champion Paracyclist, Motivational Speaker & Commentator

Meet a successful entrepreneur and businessman from Manchester, a Dad of 2, who after a life changing incident in 2012, went on to become a double world champion para-cyclist for Team GB.  Discover Jon’s unique perspective on how he overcame adversity to achieve the impossible and win unparalleled sporting success. Jon’s inspirational journey, spanning a 10 year career on the British Cycling Team, is perfect for keynotes, conferences and group motivation events.

A businessman on a bike – Jon has a real skill for engaging with fellow business leaders.  With 20 years experience in managing his own business, his management and leadership style reveal his personality and character.  Delegates will leave with practical inspiration and actions they can take to make a real difference.

Helpful, practical and interesting – inspire your team with lessons and techniques from teamwork to determination, peak performance to overcoming adversity.  Jon can offer a unique perspective from his 10 year career on the British Cycling Team elite sports training, whilst also managing his successful business and family life.  Learn about the how to deal with life changing trauma, hear about managing crisis and stress, learn top tips about self-care for physical and mental wellbeing; and understand sports discipline and how it relates to business.

Jon is available for comment on the following topics:

• life after trauma – reaction & recovery;
• the entrepreneurial journey;
• men’s mental health & wellbeing;
• using pro sports discipline in business (CORE principle);
• and many others

Jon is available to speak to fellow business leaders and entrepreneurs, CEO’s and leadership teams, company professionals, community groups.  Find out more >>

In May 2022, Jon was invited to present to a VIP audience of 60 Senior leaders from Dulux Decorator Centre, AkzoNobel.

The brief was how to build stronger relationships as a Management Team

“The session went very well, Jon was very engaging and I have had loads of really positive feedback following the session – he certainly inspired people to think a bit differently and reflect on some of the aspects of their life and what they are leading for. Thanks for your support!”

Sarah Atkins, Commercial Director

Dulux Decorator Centre, AkzoNobel