Chasing goals is like building a fire, every day you add more kindle. Till one day you light the match.
Jana Pittman's story is a roller coaster of triumph, defeat, failure, and success. She will take you on a journey through the peaks and troughs that helped shape her career and build her into who she is today. Recognition: Two times World Champion, and four times Commonwealth Champion, in the sport of athletics, Jana Pittman personifies resilience and determination. When continued injuries hampered her athletic career and could have signalled retirement, she swapped the track for the ice.
Jana joined the Australian Women's bobsleigh team, to become the first woman to represent Australia in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Outside of sport Jana has completed a Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery and a Masters of Reproductive Medicine, she is now a practising Doctor in the field of Women's Health. In 2021 Jana joined the cast of Channel 7's SAS Australia making it to the last day and the only woman remaining in the final four recruits. With Jana's passion for women's health, Jana is an ambassador for the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation' and writes a regular column in New Idea. Jana is a mother to six children, having recently given birth to twins!
Talking Points
Just Jana
Join Jana Pittman, a sporting legend and medical marvel, on a journey beyond the racetrack. This keynote dives into the hurdles she faced, both on the track with devastating injuries, and off the track in her pursuit of medical excellence. Jana will share her unwavering resilience, the power of self-belief, and the importance of reinvention. Discover how she continues to redefine success, inspiring audiences to overcome their own challenges and achieve greatness, all delivered with her signature wit and warmth.
Just Jana
Overcoming Fear
Fear. It holds us back from our dreams. But what if you could conquer it? Join Jana Pittman, World champion, Olympian and fearless competitor, as she unveils the strategies, she used to overcome crippling fear and achieve peak performance. Learn how to identify your fears, develop a growth mindset, and embrace the discomfort of pushing your boundaries. Through personal anecdotes and practical tips, Jana will equip you with the tools to silence your inner critic, step outside your comfort zone, and achieve your full potential.
Overcoming Fear
Finding Your Inspiration: Your Why
Feeling lost? Lacking motivation? World champion, Olympian and Doctor Jana Pittman shows you how to unlock your inner fire in this inspiring keynote. Explore the power of "Why" - the driving force behind your goals and dreams. Jana shares her own journey, from overcoming setbacks to achieving athletic excellence. Through practical tips and personal anecdotes, she'll guide you to discover what truly motivates you. Learn to tap into your passions, build unwavering purpose, and ignite the spark that will propel you towards your personal best.
Finding Your Inspiration: Your Why
The New You - A Rebrand or Recharge
Feeling stuck in a rut? Longing for a change? Join Jana Pittman, world-class athlete and doctor, as she explores the concept of transformation. Is it about a complete rebrand, or simply a chance to recharge? Jana will share her own story of reinvention, transitioning from the track to the world of medicine. Discover how to assess your needs, reignite your passions, and embrace lifelong learning. Learn practical strategies to develop a growth mindset, build resilience, and unlock your full potential. This inspiring talk will leave you empowered to craft a "New You" that's authentic, fulfilling, and ready to conquer any challenge.
The New You - A Rebrand or Recharge
Team Building and Leadership
Building Champions: Teamwork and Leadership Lessons from Jana PittmanTeam Building and Leadership
Unleash the winning team within! Jana Pittman, World champion, Olympian and champion leader, shares her insights on building high-performing teams. Discover how she fostered collaboration and maximised individual strengths to achieve collective success. Learn about her "cascading leadership" method, effective communication strategies, and the importance of building trust. Through captivating stories from her athletic career and medical experiences, Jana will inspire you to create a culture of excellence, empower your team, and achieve extraordinary results together.
Rising to a Challenge: Tricks and Tips
World champion, Olympian and Doctor Jana Pittman isn't just a gold medallist; she's a master of overcoming challenges. Join her in this interactive keynote packed with practical tools and strategies. Learn how Jana tackled setbacks, maximised her potential, and achieved peak performance. Explore goal-setting techniques, methods for building resilience, and tips for staying motivated. Whether you're facing personal goals or professional hurdles, Jana's insights and wit will equip you with the "tricks & tips" to conquer any challenge and rise to the top.
Rising to a Challenge: Tricks and Tips
Workshop Information: Unleash Your Inner Champion: A 4-Hour Workshop with Jana Pittman
Join World champion, Olympian and Doctor Jana Pittman for a transformative 4-hour workshop designed to empower you to overcome challenges and achieve your full potential. This interactive program is broken down into four powerful 45-minute sessions, each followed by a reflection exercise requiring just a pen, paper, and a commitment to change.Workshop Information: Unleash Your Inner Champion: A 4-Hour Workshop with Jana Pittman
Session 1: Conquering Fear: In this session, Jana dives deep into the crippling power of fear and unveils strategies she used to overcome it. Learn to identify your fears, develop a growth mindset, and embrace the discomfort of pushing your boundaries.
Session 2: Building Resilience: This session explores the "recipe" for building resilience, a key ingredient for success. Discover practical tools to overcome setbacks, maximise your potential, and develop the mental fortitude to tackle any challenge.
Session 3: The Mountain Climber Approach: Jana, the ultimate mountain climber in her athletic and medical careers, shares strategies to help you "climb" your own mountains, both personal and professional. Learn goal-setting techniques, methods for staying motivated, and how to develop a winning mindset.
Session 4: Redefining Enough - Finding Inner Achievement: This final session explores the concept of "enough" and how to redefine inner achievement. Jana will guide you on a journey to embrace your progress, celebrate your strengths, and cultivate a sense of self-worth independent of external validation.
This workshop is perfect for anyone seeking to overcome fear, build resilience, and achieve their goals. Through Jana's inspiring stories, practical tools, and interactive exercises, you'll leave equipped with the mindset and strategies to conquer your challenges and become your own champion.
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Jana Pittman | Australian Story
Jana Pittman's been a world champion athlete. A mother of four. A doctor in a busy Sydney hospital. And more recently, a reality TV star on SAS Australia. In her spare time, she's joined the Army Reserve and is doing a PhD in obstetrics. Oh, and did we mention that she's also pregnant with twins? In this program, Jana talks about her new career in women's health, her regrets about the period when she was labelled "Drama Jana", and the surprising twist to her family life.Jana Pittman was a dream to work. Jana immediately struck up a rapport with our audience and was generous with her time. Lovely to work with and truly inspirational. ... keep reading Sullivan Dewing
Sydney Hills Business chamber started a new event in 2016 called Celebrating Women in business in which we invited Jana Pittman to be our very first Guest Speaker. Jana was amazing and a true inspiration to everyone that attended. We had a beautiful lunch at The Fiddler and a sell out event with over 130 members attending to hear Jana speak. Being our only dual Olympian (summer and winter Olympics), then transitioning into the world of Medicine and running the business of 'Jana Pittman', members were left in awe of this amazing woman. The one thing that still stays in my memory that Jana talked about and which I constantly quote is The worst thing to never succeeding is never trying at all. Well done Jana, you are a true Australian champion.
Jana was wonderful. Engaged the audience through her relaxed, human, insightful and funny presence. It was a pleasure working with her.
If you are looking for an amazing speaker - Jana is your lady! Jana was BRILLIANT! By far the best speaker to date we have engaged. She was real, raw, uplifting & inspiring! We have had multiple emails from guests with raving reviews! She delivered far more than we expected & was so accomodating to not only my team but our guests. Can not recommend her highly enough!
Jana drove straight to the event from work at the hospital, she arrived in her scrubs and proceeded to present as is. She was brilliant at connecting with the group, she was authentic and genuine. Jana is obviously very passionate about sharing her experiences and this is evident through the messages in her content.
It was a truly inspirational presentation. It reminds us that we can do anything if we face our fears head-on and keep striving forward.
If I lived to 100 and achieved what Jana has in her first 30 years I would be extremely proud and fulfilled. What an amazingly accomplished and inspiring story, so raw with disappointment at times and uplifting with success and happiness at others. So many life lessons in such a short period and I couldn't recommend Jana more highly.
The Ballarat Sportsmen's Club hold monthly dinners 11 times a year with high-profile Speakers on each occasion including Prime Ministers, Sporting Icons, Media identities and many other dignitaries. Jana held her own with such company. Jana was our Special Guest for the Ladies Night' dinner in December 2016. Her presentation from the lectern together with a brilliant supporting power point was extremely good. Well prepared, relaxed and all round excellence was the general comments from Members and guests. She also mixed with Members and guests with ease during the evening. I found Jana easy to deal with during arrangements for her visit and also her relaxed and friendly manner creating a great atmosphere for our event. I and the Club Committee would without any hesitation recommend Jana as a Guest Speaker
