Dr. Greg Wells, Ph.D.

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Presentations

The Corporate Olympian
In this presentation Dr. Greg Wells shows the audience how the science behind world-class athletes can improve the performance and health of people in the business world. Olympic athletes train and compete at the highest levels on a consistent basis over many years. They face the pressures and stresses of setbacks, change, travel, competition, and performance on demand, and still find a way to excel. These are the same challenges that are faced by business people, and the tools and techniques that Olympians use can be applied by anyone at any time to ensure success.

Living a World-Class Life
In this high-content and inspiring keynote presentation by Dr. Greg Wells, participants will learn the strategies that elite performers use to lead a world class life. Drawing on his experiences at the Olympic Games and from his own adventures cycling 8000km across Africa, running marathons 600km north of the Arctic circle, and recovering from a broken neck and neurosurgery, Dr. Wells highlights the best-practices that everyone can use to achieve their dreams.

The Science of Extreme Human Physiology
Dr. Wells examines the keys to optimal preparation, performance and recovery.

Leadership & High Performers
High performers in business know how to turn it on and keep their focus no matter the situation.  Wells explains top tips to make your goals happen when you need it most.

Summary Profile

"If you look at the human body from the outside it's amazing, but if you understand it from the inside it's absolutely mind-blowing."  Dr. Greg Wells

Greg Wells, Ph.D. is a physiologist who specializes in health and performance in extreme conditions. His work is focused on elite athletes who are trying to achieve international medal performances, and on children with chronic diseases. He's the face millions tuned in to during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics with his CTV coverage of the Superbodies segments, where he delved into the workings of the human mind and body in extreme situations. Dr. Wells even won Best Sports Analysis or Commentary for his Superbodies segments at the 2010 Gemini Awards.

Wells is a physiological scientist who works with elite athletes and kids suffering with chronic diseases at Toronto General Hospital and the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children.  With an additional specialty as an exercise physiologist with Canadian Olympians, Wells' distinct and fascinating approach to how humans can better manage their mind and body to peak performance brings a 'CSI approach to storytelling'. Whether you're pushing your body to the limit as with elite sport, or your body is pushing you to the limit with disease, Wells' research contends that our body reacts in similar ways, and we can learn from both experiences to help the other.

Wells' expertise is in helping audience members understand the mind/body connection and how to master our responses to challenging situations. He helps audiences realize the value of building your experience so that you can focus when you need it - in time for an important business presentation, to deal with a major personal stress in life, or to better manage the tasks that need to be accomplished in the everyday.

Dr. Wells is currently working as an exercise physiologist and sport scientist to enhance performance in international level athletes. He has had the opportunity to work with dozens of athletes who have won medals at World Championships and the Olympic Games.

Wells also believes that to truly understand extreme conditions you should experience them yourself. To this end Dr. Wells continues to build on his experiences as a former international level competitive swimmer, as a marathon runner (having twice completed the world's toughest marathon 600 miles north of the arctic circle), and recently completed 11,000 km in the Tour D'Afrique bike race - the longest bike race in the world.

Client Testimonial:

"That was for me the best of the breakfasts I've been to. I really liked the way he presented, and of course, his content was top-notch." 

Liam Scott