Carly Patterson

Carly Patterson

Keynote Speaker: Olympic Gold Medalist; Gymnastics Hall of Fame Inductee, Author, Change Management & Resilience Expert

Carly Patterson Biography

Carly Patterson empowers individuals and organizations to conquer limiting beliefs and cultivate employee engagement to create history-making teams that redefine what's possible.

She is a singer, songwriter and former Olympic gymnast. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, Patterson became the first American woman in 20 years to win the all-around Olympic gold medal in gymnastics since 1984. She also won silver medals for balance beam, and the women’s team competition. Her achievements made her the first American woman to win the all-around gold medal at a fully attended Olympic Games, leading to her induction into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame, the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame, and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

After her Olympic success, Patterson was diagnosed with several bulging discs in her lower back. She announced her intention to take time off from the sport to rehabilitate her back, but eventually retired due to the risk of paralysis if she continued competing. Transitioning from sports, Patterson co-wrote her autobiography, "Be Strong," sharing the strength and perseverance that led to her Olympic victory. She also appeared in the movie “Stick It” and pursued a career in vocal performance, songwriting, and production.

In her authentic, humorous, and down-to-earth presentations, Patterson shares insights on resilience and success, drawing from her experiences as a championship-level gymnast and the challenges she faced thereafter. Her keynotes, such as "From Best to Better" and "Tenacity, Grace & Grit," focus on managing change, overcoming adversity, and continuous personal growth. Carly customizes her presentations to suit the audience, often incorporating personal anecdotes, including those about faith and overcoming infertility. Carly and her husband, after facing years of fertility challenges, are now parents to two children.

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Carly Patterson Speaking Topics

Faith-Based Keynotes

If you are looking for faith-based keynote.... look no further! Carly can customize her message and share insights on how God played and continues to play a role in her life, helping you and your attendees reaffirm faith and get closer to God.

Custom Keynotes

Carly takes her time to get to know her audience, her clients, and events. She will take her time to customize her keynote, so it is best suited for your attendees. Carly is happy to bring her Olympic medals and do a meet & greet/autographs/pictures with attendees.

Redefining Success

In her keynote address, Carly shares how she redefined success through three principles she learned as a championship-level gymnast and in the years that followed. Carly’s authentic, humorous, and down-to-earth communication style is the perfect vehicle for a message that students, athletes, and professionals need to hear to embrace true success and find lasting fulfillment.

From Best to Better

What does it take to reach the pinnacle of success? Then, what does it take to get better? Not only will you learn practical insights from Olympic Gold medal gymnast, Carly Patterson, you will be drawn into a story of resilience, winning in a competitive environment, and enjoying the journey along the way. Carly went on to apply the same drive and determination that took her to the highest podium to becoming a recording artist, entrepreneur, and mom.

Carly Patterson Videos

Carly Patterson Speaking Reel
Carly Patterson shares journey since winning Gold Medal
Carly Patterson at NEXT2023

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How much does it cost to book Carly Patterson for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Carly Patterson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Carly Patterson are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carly Patterson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Carly Patterson speak about?

Carly Patterson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Gymnastics, Family & Parenting, Music, Athlete, Hall of Fame, Sports, Faith & Religion, Spirituality, Inspirational, Personal Growth, Peak Performance, Celebrity and Overcoming Adversity.

Where does Carly Patterson travel from?

Carly Patterson generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Carly Patterson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carly Patterson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carly Patterson for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Carly Patterson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Carly Patterson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Olympic Athlete, Gymnastics and Family & Parenting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Carly Patterson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Carly Patterson generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jim Morris, Shannon Miller and Nancy Kerrigan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carly Patterson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Carly Patterson Speaking Topics

  • Faith-Based Keynotes

    If you are looking for faith-based keynote.... look no further! Carly can customize her message and share insights on how God played and continues to play a role in her life, helping you and your attendees reaffirm faith and get closer to God.

  • Custom Keynotes

    Carly takes her time to get to know her audience, her clients, and events. She will take her time to customize her keynote, so it is best suited for your attendees. Carly is happy to bring her Olympic medals and do a meet & greet/autographs/pictures with attendees.

  • Redefining Success

    In her keynote address, Carly shares how she redefined success through three principles she learned as a championship-level gymnast and in the years that followed. Carly’s authentic, humorous, and down-to-earth communication style is the perfect vehicle for a message that students, athletes, and professionals need to hear to embrace true success and find lasting fulfillment.

  • From Best to Better

    What does it take to reach the pinnacle of success? Then, what does it take to get better? Not only will you learn practical insights from Olympic Gold medal gymnast, Carly Patterson, you will be drawn into a story of resilience, winning in a competitive environment, and enjoying the journey along the way. Carly went on to apply the same drive and determination that took her to the highest podium to becoming a recording artist, entrepreneur, and mom.

Carly Patterson Videos

Carly Patterson Speaking Reel
Carly Patterson shares journey since winning Gold Medal
Carly Patterson at NEXT2023

Carly Patterson News

  • How do I book Carly Patterson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carly Patterson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Carly Patterson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Carly Patterson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Carly Patterson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Carly Patterson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Carly Patterson are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carly Patterson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Carly Patterson speak about?

    Carly Patterson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Gymnastics, Family & Parenting, Music, Athlete, Hall of Fame, Sports, Faith & Religion, Spirituality, Inspirational, Personal Growth, Peak Performance, Celebrity and Overcoming Adversity.
  • Where does Carly Patterson travel from?

    Carly Patterson generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Carly Patterson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carly Patterson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carly Patterson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Carly Patterson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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