Martina Navratilova is not only considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, she is also a charismatic speaker who speaks with passionate clarity on topics that go far beyond sport.
Her lectures are as diverse as her career: full of inspiration, life experience and impressive authenticity. With her powerful personality, she inspires audiences worldwide – whether at meet and greets, panels or Q&A sessions.
Lecture topics by Martina Navratilova
- Motivation & peak performance – What it takes to remain at the top of the world for decades
- Leadership & teamwork – Lessons from the tennis court for companies and executives
- Diversity & inclusion – The power of diversity and the importance of acceptance
- Gender equality – Why equality is non-negotiable
- Mental health & resilience – Dealing with pressure, fear and public life
- Sustainability & social engagement – From animal welfare to environmental conservation
Martina talks about personal stories from her impressive career with profound social messages. In doing so, she always manages to touch her audience emotionally and inspire them to reflect.
About Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova was born in what was then Czechoslovakia and rose to worldwide fame when she moved to the United States in 1975 at the age of just 18. With a total of 59 Grand Slam titles – including a record nine Wimbledon singles victories – and 354 tournament wins, she is one of the most successful athletes in sporting history.
After retiring from professional tennis, she became a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, and the protection of children, animals and the environment. Throughout her career, Martina Navratilova has received numerous awards for her sporting achievements, courage, openness and social commitment, including:
- 7× Player of the Year – awarded by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA)
- 6× World Champion – by the International Tennis Federation (ITF)
- 2× Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year
- National Equality Award – from the Human Rights Campaign for her commitment to LGBTQ+ rights
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year – Lifetime Achievement Award (2003)
- Czech Sport Legend Award (2006)
- Philippe Chatrier Award – the ITF’s highest award for contributions to tennis (2009)
- Honorary Fellow of Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge (2016)
Martina Navratilova is the author of several books, including her autobiography Being Myself and guides on fitness and mental health. She has also written three mystery thrillers featuring a fictional tennis champion. Today, Martina lives with her wife on a farm in Florida and travels internationally for lectures, TV appearances and social engagement.
You can book Martina Navratilova for inspiring panels and talks on topics related to sport, diversity, mental strength, leadership and social engagement – at Premium Speakers.