Olly Bridge
Health and performance expert helping organisations unlock the potential of the ‘Corporate Athlete’
Overview
Olly Bridge is a leading health, wellbeing and performance specialist with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals and organisations perform at their best. Drawing on a background in elite sport, corporate leadership and behavioural science, Olly applies the principles of high-performance athletics to the modern workplace. His philosophy is simple — the same science that helps elite athletes succeed can help leaders, teams and organisations thrive in high-pressure environments.
Who is Olly Bridge? Olly’s career began in elite sport after studying Sport & Exercise Science through the University of Bath and the English Institute of Sport (EIS). This led to opportunities working with world-class athletes and teams including Formula One drivers Jenson Button and Mark Webber at Benetton/Renault Formula One, along with the British Olympic Gymnastics Team. Transitioning into corporate leadership, Olly spent the last decade applying sports science principles to workplace performance, health and wellbeing. He has held senior executive roles including Executive Director of the Workplace Health Association of Australia (WHAA), COO of a health technology company listed on both the ASX and NASDAQ, and Head of Health and Wellbeing for an ASX-listed organisation whose programme won the AHRI Martin Seligman Prize for Best Health & Wellbeing Program.
Career Highlights • More than 25 years of experience in health and performance • Former Executive Director of the Workplace Health Association of Australia • Former COO of an ASX and NASDAQ-listed health tech company • Led award-winning workplace wellbeing programmes • Worked with Formula One teams and elite Olympic athletes • Specialist in applying sports science principles to business performance • Recognised leader in workplace health, resilience and high performance
Key Speaking Themes • The Corporate Athlete mindset • Workplace wellbeing and sustainable performance • Resilience, recovery and energy management • Leadership performance under pressure • High-performance habits and the power of 1% improvements • Creating healthier and more productive workplace cultures
What Your Audience Will Gain
Olly helps audiences understand how small daily habits and performance strategies can create significant long-term improvements in health, resilience and productivity. Audiences leave with practical tools for managing energy, improving focus and building sustainable high performance both personally and professionally. His engaging style combines elite sports science with relatable workplace application, making his insights highly actionable for modern organisations.
Ideal For • Leadership and high-performance conferences • Workplace wellbeing and HR events • Corporate resilience and productivity programmes • Executive and team development retreats • Health and performance forums • Organisations focused on culture and sustainable success
Frequently Asked Questions...
What does Olly Bridge speak about? Olly speaks about workplace wellbeing, resilience, sustainable performance, leadership, sports science and the Corporate Athlete mindset.
What is the Corporate Athlete concept? The Corporate Athlete concept applies the principles of elite sports performance — including recovery, focus, resilience and energy management — to workplace performance and leadership.
What elite athletes has Olly Bridge worked with? Olly has worked with Formula One drivers Jenson Button and Mark Webber, along with the British Olympic Gymnastics Team.
What corporate leadership roles has Olly Bridge held? Olly has served as Executive Director of WHAA, COO of a listed health tech company and Head of Health and Wellbeing for an ASX-listed organisation.
Why is Olly Bridge a sought-after speaker? Olly combines elite sports science expertise with real-world corporate leadership experience to deliver highly practical and engaging presentations.
Is Olly Bridge available for keynote presentations and workshops? Yes. Olly Bridge is available for keynote events, leadership programmes and workplace wellbeing workshops across Australia and internationally.