Wow, wow, wow! She was simply amazing and such a wonderful person. First of all, she was so sweet and tried to make things easier on us at every turn. Second, before her session she was mingling with the attendees and trying to get to know everyone. Third, she was incredibly personable and funny, and had the entire room wiping their eyes (I'm not joking everyone). Fourth, she gladly took photos with attendees and signed books - and tried to make a personal connection with everyone she met
Noelle Pikus-Pace
Speaker, Author, Mother, 2x Olympian, 2x World Champion, Business Owner
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Noelle Pikus-Pace
Biography
Noelle Pikus Pace is not your typical Olympian. She’s a silver medalist, 2x World Champion, and 26x World Cup medalist in the sport of skeleton, but her most defining moments weren’t just captured on the podium. They came through adversity. In 2005, after being ranked #1 in the world, she was struck by a runaway bobsled in a freak accident that shattered her leg and her Olympic dreams. Most would have walked away. Noelle came back the next season to become the first American woman to win the Skeleton World Championships, and she did it by the largest margin in history.
Her pursuit of the Olympics took more than just physical training; it required heart, sacrifice, and resilience. At the Vancouver Games, in 2010, she competed on a sled designed and built by her husband, finishing just shy of the podium. Then, in 2014, with her husband and two children by her side, Noelle returned one final time and won the Olympic silver medal. Her leap into the stands to celebrate with her family was named the USOC's “Moment of the Games,” and cemented her as a symbol of perseverance and purpose.
Outside of sport, Noelle is a best-selling author (Focused), an MBA, and the proud mother of four. She speaks to corporate audiences across industries—healthcare, sales, finance, education—helping teams and leaders turn setbacks into comebacks, and inspiring them to lead with focus, resilience, and intention. Her talks are raw, relatable, and packed with real-world strategies to help individuals and organizations rise above excuses and unlock their full potential.
Her current work includes keynote speaking, mindset coaching, and the upcoming release of her second book (No Excuses), a transformative message for companies and individuals seeking growth in a world that demands adaptability and grit. Through it all, Noelle leads with authenticity, never pretending to have it all figured out, but always showing what’s possible when you stay focused on what truly matters.
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Noelle has engaged with the smallest of groups to audiences of thousands at a time, ALWAYS leaving them captivated and amazed with a desire to want to do more and become better individuals.
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Focused - Keeping Your Life On Track One Decision At A Time
by Noelle Pikus-Pace
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