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Dr Lauren Burns OAM is an Olympic gold medallist, researcher, leader, and internationally recognised speaker specialising in wellbeing, leadership, and sustainable high performance. She currently serves as Chair of the Victorian Institute of Sport, providing strategic leadership to one of Australia’s premier high-performance sporting organisations, and as Wellbeing and Engagement Manager for Combat Australia, where she supports athletes, coaches, and staff to thrive across performance, health, and life transitions.
Lauren made history by winning Australia’s first Olympic gold medal in Taekwondo at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Following her athletic career, she pursued academic excellence, completing a PhD focused on the lifestyle, mindset, and wellbeing of Olympic and Paralympic athletes. She also holds an undergraduate degree in nutrition and naturopathy, enabling her to uniquely integrate science, holistic health, and lived elite-sport experience.
Her award-winning research led to the development of the Performance Alliance, a framework highlighting the powerful role of relationships and connection in health and performance, and the Circle of Lifestyle, a practical model built on nine core foundations including connection, sleep, movement, nourishment, mindset, and self-regulation. These frameworks are now embedded across sporting organisations, wellbeing programs, and leadership initiatives nationally.
Lauren is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and facilitator, delivering impactful presentations and interactive workshops for corporate organisations, sporting bodies, schools, and government agencies. Known for her authenticity, energy, and evidence-based approach, she combines compelling storytelling from her Olympic journey with practical tools audiences can immediately apply.
