Simone Biles
Integrity. Courage. And a killer back handspring. Simone Biles has it all and she’s coming to Workhuman® Live to share her inspiring story.
Why she’s the right human
The greatest gymnast of all time, Simone has faced down adversity to rise to the very pinnacle of her sport. She embodies what it means to be a champion. Succeeding against all odds. Sparking a global conversation on mental health by protecting her own. Simone has shown us that courage isn’t just leaping into thin air. It’s standing up and speaking out.
At Workhuman Live, she’ll share how she stays true to herself while bringing out the best in everyone around her. We’re honored to have her join us.
A little more about Simone for the road
Simone Biles is the most decorated American gymnast in history, with 32 medals (19 of them gold) from the World Championships and seven medals (four gold) from the Olympics.
She is also the first American woman to win seven national all-around titles and the first female gymnast to earn three consecutive World All-Around titles. She is a three-time recipient of the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year and has received widespread recognition, including TIME 100 Most Influential, Forbes 30 Under 30, Ebony Power 100, People Women Changing the World, USA Today 100 Women of the Century, and two-time Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year, among others.
Her autobiography, “Courage to Soar” was a New York Times bestseller and developed into an award-winning TV special on Lifetime. Simone utilizes her platform to help advocate for mental health and support initiatives that provide education and assistance for children and young adults associated with adoption and foster care.