
Jennifer Botterill
Three-Time Olympic Gold Medallist
Jennifer Botterill is a five-time World Champion hockey player and was twice named the most valuable player at the Women's Hockey World Championship tournaments. In March of 2011, Jennifer retired from the national hockey team, taking with her an astonishing 16 gold medals from her career on the Canadian national team. In her community, Jennifer continues to mentor youth athletes across the country and is an active ambassador for Right to Play and Eat Smart Ontario. She is also active in working with the Special Olympics, Kidsport, Children's Wish Foundation and Canadian Cancer Society.
Jennifer Botterill is one of Canada's most successful athletes, achieving Olympic glory on numerous occasions. She is a three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and an Olympic Silver Medalist with the Canadian Women's Hockey Team. Jennifer's assist on the Gold Medal winning goal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games was the highlight of her career.
An honours graduate of Harvard University, Jennifer strives to maintain balance in her life. She is the only two time winner of the Patty Kazmaier award, given to the top player in NCAA hockey. She has won five World Championships with Team Canada, and was twice named the most valuable player of the World Championship tournament.
Currently, Jennifer is thriving as an Athlete Ambassador with the International Olympic Committee and the International Ice Hockey Federation leading up to the Youth Olympic Games in 2012 and the Winter Olympics in 2014. Her past work, including roles as Studio Analyst for TSN, Think Hockey Specialist with CBC's Hockey Night in Canada, and involvement as an RBC Play Hockey Ambassador, guest roles on TSN's Off the Record and host role for Gretzky.com, have given her a great opportunity to share the joy of sport.
Jennifer is an engaging speaker, and takes great pride in bringing out the best in those around her. Jennifer embraces the chance to connect with her audience, and to share some of the many valuable lessons she has learned. Her passionate message about having a positive impact is delivered in a sincere and heartfelt way. With over fourteen years of experience, she is devoted to motivating people.
Jennifer's strong connection to the community is bolstered by her involvement with many charity organizations, including Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Right to Play, CanFund, Ladies First Hockey Foundation and the Children's Wish Foundation. She is devoted to creating a healthier and happier country and enjoys collaborating with At My Best, Fitspirit, and Eat Smart Ontario to promote wellness.
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4. Balance and Life Wellness
- Passion and joy for each day
- Physical, nutritional and emotional wellness
- Community involvement and fulfillment -
3. Leadership and Teamwork
- Getting the most of a team, and how to elevate performance
- Bringing out the best in everyone
- Contagious energy -
2. Why Not You?
- Belief, Goal Setting, Perspective
- The power of a positive attitude -
1. Pursuing Excellence
- Lessons learned in sport and life
- Reaching your true potential and achieving peak performance
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She is one of Canada's greatest female hockey players of all time, an accomplished professional speaker and communicator and best of all one of the most pleasant and genuine people you could ever possibly be associated with.
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Jennifer was amazing yesterday. Her speech was very moving (it actually brought a number of employees to tears). She is extremely graceful and very accommodating.
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Jennifer's positive energy and enthusiasm was contagious. We couldn't have asked for a better way to launch our sales meeting. Her story was a beautiful source of inspiration and national pride, which set a positive tone for our meeting. Our group appreciated the mix of video and storytelling along with the chance to view Jennifer's medals!
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Decorated athlete, Harvard Graduate, Community Leader... Jennifer Botterill is an example to us all of what can be achieved through perseverance, commitment and a big heart.
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