Laura Wilkinson

Mindset & Performance Coach @ Pursuit of Gold

About

Beating what many said were impossible odds in one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history, Laura, starting in eighth place and with a broken foot, came from behind to win the 2000 Olympic platform gold medal. Laura has also won the 2004 World Cup and the 2005 World Championships, becoming the first woman in history to win all three coveted world titles in platform diving. Along the way, she has won 19 US National Titles, been voted by the American public the 2000 US Olympic Spirit Award winner and was nominated for an ESPY award. Laura has also been inducted into the University of Texas Women’s Athletics Hall of Honor, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, the Texas Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame, World Acrobats Hall of Legends, and the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Today Laura enjoys sharing her story on stage to audiences as small as 25 and as large as 35,000 with many different themes and lessons always woven into her Olympic journey. She has also done color commentary for the sport of diving with several networks covering events from collegiate conference championships to Olympic Trials to the Youth Olympic Games and the Diving World Series. Laura also had the opportunity to work at the 2012 London Olympic Games interviewing Olympic athletes and their moms for P&G and NBCOlympics.com. At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Laura was a reporter and analyst for NBC on the pool deck.

Country

United States

City

Spring

Industry

Sports

Skill

Coaching & Mentoring, Leadership Development, Athlete Development, Team Motivation, Motivational Interviewing, Performance Motivation, Podcasting, Communication, Mindset, Personal Development, Growth Strategies, Sports, Public Speaking, Athletics, Social Media, Public Relations, Blogging, Marketing, Fundraising, Event Planning

Experience

Mindset & Performance Coach

Pursuit of Gold

2022-8 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

Take your mindset and performance to the next level! Learn more at: https://www.laurawilkinson.com/coaching

Creater & Host of the Pursuit of Gold Podcast

Pursuit of Gold

2020-3 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

The Pursuit of Gold Podcast seeks to equip athletes with the most effective tools that will help them reach their biggest goals in sport through conversations with elite and Olympic athletes, sports professionals, coaches, and experts. In these conversations we unlock the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual tools that shape the whole athlete and generate peak performance. Listen now on your favorite podcast player or at http://thepursuitofgold.com

Motivational Speaker

Pursuit of Gold

2000-10 - Present · 26 yrs

Laura Wilkinson has enthralled audiences around the world for years with her perfect 10's and extraordinary gold medal performances. Today she is inspiring people from a different platform. Beginning her speaking career following the 2000 Olympic Games, Laura has addressed audiences as small as 25 and as large as 35,000 with many different themes and lessons always woven into her Olympic journey. Laura’s passion shines through her speaking as she takes her audience with her on her leap of faith. The lessons Laura has learned throughout the peaks and valleys of her diving career have given her an insightful outlook on life and have taught her how to be successful in and out of the pool. Laura is an energetic and animated speaker, sure to captivate and immerse your audience through her intriguing Olympic stories. As your audience is being swept away into the Olympic Games, Laura shows them the impact that these diving experiences have outside of the pool. Laura can customize her presentation to fit your organization's theme. Book Laura through her website today: http://laurawilkinson.com/speaking/

President and Founder

Laura Wilkinson Foundation

2007-11 - Present · 18 yrs 11 mos

My mission in setting up this 501(c)3 is to inspire the development of diving for young athletes to represent their community and country by providing advanced diving facilities and related programs. We are currently working on building a new facility north of Houston, Texas.

Host of the Hope Sports Podcast

Hope Sports

2018-11 - 2019-12 · 1 yr 2 mos

Each week, we bring you the stories of elite athletes and their unique journey to the top -- when they fell in love with their sport, who mentored them along the way, and what brings them meaning and fulfillment outside of competition. They are powerhouses not only in their arenas, but in their teams and communities because they are tapping into what gives them purpose beyond performance.

Board Member

USA Diving

2009-1 - 2012 · 3 yrs

A USA Diving Athlete Representative from 2000-2004. Was re-elected as an athlete representative in December of 2008 and placed as an athlete representative on the USA Diving Board of Directors in January 2009. The Board of Directors develops policy to be implemented by the staff dealing with everything from budgets to Olympic team selection.

Athlete

USA Diving

1993-5 - 2008-8 · 15 yrs 4 mos

Only woman to win all three coveted world titles in platform diving: 2000 Olympic Games, 2004 World Cup and 2005 World Championships. 3 Time Olympian. 19 USA National Titles. 14 Time USA National Team Member. 3 Time USA Diving Athlete of the Year. Team Captain for 3 World Cup Teams, 2 World Championship Teams and 1 Olympic Team.