Hey! I’m Christie.

I’m an elite athlete, investor and speaker. The Athlete’s Mindset is my jam.

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Trusted by leading corporates and start-ups

i speak on the
athlete’s mindset.

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‘They LOVED you!!! (Like we knew they would)’

Kylie Thomson, Medibank

‘Captivated from the minute you started speaking, your storytelling ability is the best I've seen. I was in tears by the end.’

Sally Wagnon, HEXPO Conference

'Interactive, inspirational and left a mark on everyone’

Cameron Ensor, Startmate

but why? athletes and founders are similar.

Committing decades to a mission with less than 1% chance of success. Performing under pressure with thousands watching. Failing again and again… only to fuel your drive with those failures.

Athletes, and founders, aren't born with this mindset, they train it. And it’s a mindset that makes or breaks your future. Which is why I speak on it.

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‘An All-Star in our community. Your workshop was the crowd favourite.’

Alison Kitain, Techstars

‘Genius of storytelling - riveting!'

Wes Andrews, Harvard Business School Alumni

'I felt goosebumps'

Nayan Jain, startmate

why learn from me?

I’m an elite athlete

While most kids learnt to read, I learnt to backflip. A few years later, I represented Australia in Trampolining, CrossFit, and Beach Volleyball. Ranking #1 in Aus and Top 10 in the world.

Christie competing in CrossFit, Beach Volleyball and Trampolining.
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when I’m not training, I’m investing

I’m also an investor at Athletic Ventures and previously at Blackbird Ventures. I have the best job in the world. To me, founders share the same grit, energy, obsession and wild ambition athletes do.

Speaking of, if you're after investment, I'd love to meet you!

Reach out via LinkedIn.

in the media

Article from ABC.
Startmate article.
Podcast from Funny Business.
Article from Financial Review.
Podcast from BOW talks.
Article from The Educator.
Article from The Australian.
Article from ABC.
SmartCompany Blog.
Podcast from Funny Business.
Article from Financial Review.
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so what can I speak on for you?

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For high performers
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supercharging feedback

3 ways to reframe feedback so you can give (and take) it like an athlete, transforming your team performance

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For corporates
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Flip your thinking

How to bring the mindset of an athlete, plus the creativity of a startup, to your leadership of a company.

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For founders
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character and culture

Use habits, standards and identity to level-up as a leader, and transform your team culture.

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For students
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mastery mindset

5 simple ways to embed a growth mindset to succeed in your career.

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For teams
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become world class more than once

The systematic approach to winning on the global stage.

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For high performers
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For corporates
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For founders
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For students
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For teams
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supercharging feedback

Three ways to reframe feedback so you can give (and take) it like an athlete, transforming your team performance
Star

Flip your thinking

How to bring the mindset of an athlete, plus the creativity of a startup, to your leadership of a company.
Star

character and culture

Use habits, standards and identity to level-up as a leader, and transform your team culture.
Star

mastery mindset

5 simple ways to embed a growth mindset to succeed in your career
Star

become world class more than once

The systematic approach to winning on the global stage

OR READ MY WRITING

Elite sport inights for founders and leaders, plus investment thinking.
Read my writing

'No' to negative thinking

Racing thoughts, anxious stomach, feelings of stress? This is how athletes transform their thoughts.

4 of my favourite words to change your mind

Tweaking your words can have huge impact on your mindset and results.

(Re)framing feedback like an athlete

Three ways we need to reframe your thinking like an athlete.

Retirement part 4: Mastery

When athletes or founders step away from one endeavour at the top of their game, mastery is a feeling we miss.

what they’re saying

Great presentation skills. Excellent interactive approach.

jack whittaker, CBA

informative, inspiring and highly ambitious!

georgia, anz

An amazing and inspirational individual. We received not only helpful advice but also motivation to be better.

Catherine Nguyen, anz

'The best session! Practical, thoughtful and some very specific things I will now do. I also wanted to thank you for role modelling a beautiful combination of kindness, grace and the ability to cut through but still with a kind edge.'

Rebecca Bell, Startmate

'I just wanted more and more, loved the session'

Nat, Health 2 You

'The feedback from folks was nothing short of epic. You're a truly exceptional speaker (teach me!) it was a huge privilege having you join us. I have to say it again... your message was exactly what I needed to hear. brilliant insight and inspiration.'

Todd Brous, Harvard Business School Alumni

'​​funny, inspiring, gives great examples and she is overflowing with enough motivation to fill the room.'

Natasha Mironov, Real Estate Investor

‘Ten out of ten. I learned so much. Absolutely love Christie as a speaker. She is so moving.'

Monica Vega, elite athlete

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