Heike Henkel

Olympic Champion & Mental Coach for Peak Performance

Heike Henkel is an Olympic champion, world champion, and one of the most successful high jumpers of all time. As a former world record holder and multiple “Sportswoman of the Year,” she represents peak performance, mental strength, and sustainable success. Today, she is a sought-after keynote speaker and expert in motivation, goal achievement, and mental training for companies, leaders, and teams. Anyone looking for an inspiring keynote on performance, resilience, and a culture of success benefits from genuine experience from international elite sports – authentic, inspiring, and practical.

Keynotes, Mental Training & Impactful Engagement

Today, Heike Henkel works as a keynote speaker, moderator, and mental coach. She shares how peak performance is created, how goals can be achieved consistently, and how mental strength can be trained in everyday business life. As a trained mental coach and lecturer in mental training, she combines sports science insights with proven strategies from her own career. She is also actively involved in social and sports policy projects and contributes her expertise to foundations and organizations. Her talks provide lasting motivation and demonstrate how success, discipline, and mindset work together.

World Records, Titles & Awards

Her sporting career is extraordinary: 20-time German high jump champion, European champion, world champion, and Olympic champion. For many years, she held national and international records and made a lasting impact on elite sports in Germany. In addition to her athletic achievements, she has received numerous honors, including the Bambi Award for her commitment to anti-doping efforts, the Fair Play Prize, the Silver Laurel Leaf, and several other prestigious awards. Her experience from three Olympic Games and international competitions makes her a credible ambassador for performance, fairness, and perseverance.

Why Heike Henkel Is the Ideal Speaker for Your Event

• Olympic champion and world champion with real high-performance experience
• Expert in motivation, resilience, and mental training
• Practical insights on goal setting, discipline, and success
• Inspiring personality with an authentic stage presence
• Credible ambassador for fair play, values, and responsibility

Book Heike Henkel for your event now and experience mental strength firsthand.