Inside the Rings
Inspire Your Audience to Think Bigger About the Olympic Opportunity
The Olympic Games are more than a sporting event. They are a catalyst for leadership, community, innovation, and long-term impact.
Through engaging stories, practical insights, and firsthand Olympic experience, Jon Hawkins helps audiences understand how the Olympic moment can create opportunities that extend far beyond the field of play.
Why Jon Hawkins
Jon Hawkins is the Founder of Inside the Rings, a member of the Utah House of Representatives, an Executive Board Member of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, and host of the Inside the Rings podcast.
He has worked directly with Olympic leaders, athletes, organizing committees, governing bodies, universities, businesses, and community organizations to explore how the Olympic movement creates opportunities for meaningful and lasting impact.
Drawing from experience in business, government, and the Olympic ecosystem, Jon delivers presentations that combine practical insight with compelling storytelling.
Popular Speaking Topics
The Games Create the Moment. Preparation Creates the Value.
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Most organizations know the Olympics are coming.
Few understand how to prepare.
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This keynote explores how organizations, communities, universities, and businesses can identify opportunities, create meaningful participation, and build value that lasts long after the Closing Ceremony.
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Chambers of Commerce
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Economic Development Organizations
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Universities
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Business Leaders
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Community Organizations
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What Olympic Athletes Teach Us About Leadership, Resilience, and Performance
The Olympic journey offers lessons far beyond sport.
This keynote explores how elite performers navigate adversity, build resilience, and pursue excellence in uncertain environments—and how those lessons apply to leadership, organizations, and everyday life.
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Corporate teams
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Leadership conferences
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Government organizations
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Educational institutions
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Building Something Bigger Than the Event
The greatest Olympic success stories are not measured by medals or attendance.
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They’re measured by what remains.
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This keynote explores how organizations and communities can use defining moments to create lasting impact that extends for years and generations.
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Civic leaders
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Nonprofit organizations
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Community groups
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Foundations
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Universities
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Stories, Lessons, and Perspectives from the World of Olympism
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A behind-the-scenes look at the people, organizations, traditions, and decisions that shape the Olympic movement.
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Perfect for audiences seeking a deeper understanding of the global impact of sport and the Olympic Games.
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Olympic enthusiasts
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Sports organizations
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Universities
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Community audiences
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Design a custom speaking engagement around:
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What the 2034 Games mean for Utah
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How communities can prepare
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What businesses should be doing now
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What lessons Milan-Cortina and Paris offer Utah
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How organizations can create a lasting Olympic legacy
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Speaking Formats
Keynote Presentation
45–60 Minutes
Ideal for conferences, annual meetings, leadership events, and community gatherings.
Starting at $2,500
Executive Briefing
60–90 Minutes
Focused presentations tailored to executive teams, boards, councils, and leadership groups.
Starting at $5,000
Conference Session
45–90 Minutes
Interactive sessions designed for conferences, summits, and industry events.
Starting at $3,500
Moderated Discussion
Customized
Ideal for leadership events, donor gatherings, and executive audiences.
Custom Pricing
More Than a Motivational Speech
Every presentation is designed to leave audiences with practical ideas they can apply immediately.
Audiences leave with:
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✔ A deeper understanding of the Olympic opportunity
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✔ Practical lessons from leadership and performance
✔ Actionable ideas for their organization or community
✔ A framework for creating lasting impact
✔ Inspiration grounded in real-world experience