Speaking

Audience seen from behind, watching a speaker in front of a bright screen

Speaking

Keynote speaker for events and workshops

Speaking Topics: I speak on performance under pressure and on procedures and training teams actually follow — for company events, offsites and conferences. Keynotes and workshops for audiences of all sizes.

Tell me about your event and the problem you want the room to leave with, and I’ll suggest the format that fits.

Please inform me about your current projects:

Ask about a talk on WhatsApp

Ignacio Segovia standing beside a projector screen while presenting to a seated audience

Signature Keynote and Workshop

Mastering the Mindset of a Champion: Overcoming Your ‘What If’ and four workshops called Team Talks, which should be taken starting with the Team Talk Unlock a Performance Mindset.

Mastering the Mindset of a Champion: Overcoming Your ‘What If’

Athletes are familiar with these voices in their heads: “What if I can’t overcome pre-competition jitters and nausea? What if I can’t manage my performance anxiety before a big game? The fear of failure, mental blocks, and negative self-talk… What if?” The question lingers: “What if?”

High performers meet the same mental obstacles whether the next ninety seconds happen on a track or on a shift floor. This presentation is about what they do in those seconds.

This presentation shows the routines high performers use under pressure, and how to bring them to a workplace.

The power of the Success Triangle will help you quickly achieve your goals and conquer obstacles.

Discover the 5 main mental performance issues athletes face and learn how to overcome them.

Seven practical skills the audience can use the next day.

Ask about this keynote.

Watch

Mental Performance in Toastmasters. Unlock Your Speaking Potential!

Team Talks

We know the importance of physical training and technique when it comes to sports performance, but have you ever thought about how your subconscious mind can help you reach your goals? I’ll walk you through why the mental side of performance matters as much as the technical one.

With our help, you, your athletes if you’re a coach, and/or your child will be able to unlock their full potential and maximize their performance! At our team talk sessions, we’ll explain the benefits of mental training and how it can positively impact anyone’s athletic skills. Coaches often become frustrated when athletes don’t perform as well in competitions despite excelling during practice – that’s why it’s important to understand how mental training can create positive change.

No matter if you’re an athlete, coach or parent, join us for our team talk sessions and learn more about how improving your mental state can improve your sports performance. Together, let’s unlock your full potential!

Team Talks: Mastering the Mental Game for Athletic Excellence

Our Team Talks are a series of specialized workshops designed to unlock the full potential of athletes by strengthening the mental side of performance. While physical training builds strength, speed, and endurance, true greatness comes from mastering focus, resilience, and mindset. In each session, athletes, coaches, and parents will learn proven psychological strategies used by elite performers worldwide. These workshops provide science-backed techniques to help athletes perform under pressure, stay motivated, and build the mental endurance needed for long-term success.

Team Talk cover titled Resilience, Rise Above Pressure and Setbacks, showing an athlete in a plank on a running track

Build Resilience Under Pressure

Crushed by Pressure? Build Unbreakable Resilience for Athletic Success!

Athletes, coaches, and parents, are you ready to transform pressure into your greatest advantage? This workshop is your roadmap to building the mental fortitude needed to thrive in high-stakes situations and bounce back from any setback. Learn to manage your emotions, overcome obstacles, and develop unwavering confidence. Discover practical techniques to reframe stress, utilize powerful mental strategies, and create routines that put you in control. Don’t let the fear of failure define you – invest in your long-term success and well-being! Rise above the pressure and achieve your full potential!

This workshop teaches the key principles of mental toughness and resilience, including:

  • How to manage performance anxiety, fear of failure, and high expectations.
  • The science of growth mindset—how to embrace setbacks as opportunities for improvement.
  • Strategies to develop emotional resilience and adaptability in competitive sports.
  • Quick techniques to reset and regain focus after mistakes or unexpected challenges.
Team Talk cover titled The Power of the Mind, Unleash Your Champion Within, with a young athlete in profile

Unlock a Performance Mindset

Is Your Mindset Holding You Back? Unlock Your Athletic Potential!

Are you an athlete, coach, or parent tired of seeing potential go unrealized? The mind is the most powerful tool an athlete has, yet it is often the most overlooked aspect of training. This workshop is the foundation of our Team Talks, helping athletes develop a winning mindset through mental conditioning techniques. We’ll equip you with proven techniques to train your mind like a champion, conquer self-doubt, and consistently achieve peak performance. Imagine the confidence of knowing you can handle any challenge! This isn’t just motivation; it’s a step-by-step system to harness the power of your subconscious mind. Discover visualization, guided relaxation, and relaxation strategies that work.

Participants will explore the connection between thoughts, emotions, and performance and learn practical tools such as:

  • Visualization techniques used by top athletes to enhance focus and confidence.
  • Mindfulness strategies to stay calm and composed under pressure.
  • Mental routines that optimize performance before, during, and after competition.
  • The role of the subconscious mind in shaping habits, reactions, and performance outcomes.
Team Talk cover titled Magnetic Attitude, Cultivate a Champion's Mindset, with two athletes celebrating

Quiet the Inner Critic: Self-Talk & Confidence

Negative Thoughts Sabotaging Your Success? Cultivate a Champion’s Mindset!

Is negative attitude limiting your potential? The way an athlete thinks, speaks, and interacts with others plays a huge role in performance and long-term success. A strong, confident, and positive attitude creates unstoppable momentum in both sports and life. A winning mindset is the invisible force that propels you to victory, and this workshop empowers you to develop it. Learn to actively shape your internal dialogue, manage self-doubt, and build unwavering belief in your abilities. Discover powerful techniques to challenge negative thoughts, utilize proven mental strategies, and create a personalized winning attitude. Don’t let negativity hold you back – create and sustain a champion’s attitude!

This session focuses on developing a mentality that attracts success, covering:

  • Self-talk and confidence-building techniques to eliminate negative thoughts.
  • The importance of body language and emotional control in competition.
  • How to balance the demands of competitive sports with personal well-being.
  • The psychology behind team dynamics, leadership, and motivation.
Team Talk cover titled Attention, Dominate Your Game, with a close-up of a focused athlete looking down

Master Focus & Cut Distractions

Distractions Destroying Your Performance? Master Attention and Achieve Laser Focus!

Distractions, doubts, and mental fatigue can be the biggest obstacles in competition. This workshop teaches athletes how to train their focus like a muscle to sustain intense concentration for peak performance. Every fraction of a second counts, and this workshop gives you the power to eliminate distractions and achieve unwavering concentration. Train your mind to focus effectively and efficiently, staying locked in during practice and competition. Learn to recognize and manage emotions, utilize proven mental strategies, and implement routines that keep you on track. Don’t let distractions hold you back – actively train your mind to remain laser-focused!

Key takeaways include:

  • How to block out distractions and stay locked in on the game.
  • The power of pre-performance routines to enter “the zone” faster.
  • Techniques to train the brain for sustained attention over long matches or competitions.
  • The link between focus, reaction time, and decision-making in high-pressure situations.
  • Athletes will leave with practical exercises to improve their mental sharpness and consistency.

Why book a Team Talk?

No matter the sport, mental strength is what separates good athletes from great ones. Whether you’re looking to improve focus, handle pressure, or develop a champion’s mentality, these workshops provide the essential mental skills needed to excel.

Take control of your mind, sharpen your competitive edge, and perform at your absolute best.

Tell me about your team, and I’ll suggest where to start.

On stage

Ignacio Segovia speaking at a lectern draped with a Toastmasters International banner
Ignacio Segovia holding a copy of his book in front of a presentation screen during a talk
Ignacio Segovia shaking hands and holding a speech contest certificate of participation
Selfie of Ignacio Segovia at a conference with a seated audience facing a stage behind him

Have a talk in mind?

Tell me about your event.

Ask about a talk on WhatsApp

WhatsApp