Gabrielle Reece is a former professional volleyball player, serial entrepreneur, author and podcast host who is widely recognised as a leading motivational speaker on strength, wellness and high performance. Drawing on a career spent operating at elite levels of sport and business, Gabby delivers talks grounded in lived experience rather than theory. Her approach is practical and candid, offering audiences a clear understanding of how resilience, discipline and self-awareness underpin sustained success in demanding environments.
Gabby first rose to prominence through her achievements in professional volleyball, competing on international tours and quickly establishing herself as one of the sport’s most formidable athletes. Her physical presence and competitive edge led to major recognition, including being named WBVL Offensive Player of the Year and becoming Nike’s first female cross training spokesperson. She went on to captain teams across multiple seasons, culminating in victory at the Beach Volleyball World Championships. Her later participation in the Olympic Challenge Series and the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour further demonstrated her consistency and world class performance under pressure.
Alongside her sporting career, Gabby expanded her influence into media, business and publishing. As a model, she appeared on the covers of leading publications such as Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, while also building a television presence as host of programmes including MTV Sports and NBC’s STRONG. Her bestselling book, My Foot is Too Big for the Glass Slipper, offered an unfiltered perspective on ambition, identity and motherhood, resonating with a global audience. In business, she co founded Laird Superfood and XPT, as well as launching HIGH X Fitness and The Reecet, a wellness retreat designed to translate high performance principles into everyday practice.
As a motivational speaker, Gabby stands out for her ability to connect elite performance with real world application. Her keynote, The Advantage of Authenticity, explores how habits, environments and mindset shape performance in high pressure situations. She equips audiences with actionable strategies to manage burnout, maintain focus and build resilience in an age of constant distraction. With a direct and engaging delivery style, Gabby empowers individuals and organisations to take ownership of their performance, making her a compelling choice for events focused on leadership, wellbeing and sustainable success.
