The Making of An Elite Performance Mindset with Maria Sharapova
Through refreshingly candid remarks, MARIA SHARAPOVA opens up about her unforgettable life journey with the same fiercely provocative attitude charactering her sportsmanship. Full of thrilling, insightful episodes from her beginnings in Siberia, her career-defining matches, and her recent fight to get back on the court, Sharapova's remarks provide lessons on persistence and hard work and how a resilient approach to competition and life led her to the pinnacle of her career and success off the court.
Finding Success off the Court: Building a Brand & Business
One of the first female athletes to develop a true personal brand, MARIA SHARAPOVA has been a global icon both on and off the court since her professional debut at age 14. Between her self-started candy company Sugarpova, investments in Supergoop! and the UFC, and an endorsement portfolio that includes Nike, Evian, Porsche, and more, Sharapova previously ranked as the highest-paid female athlete for eleven straight years. In this informative presentation, Sharapova lays out the key tenants of a powerful brand, from personal to global.
Curiosity: The Key to Building an Elite Mindset
A curious person by nature, MARIA SHARAPOVA is always seeking opportunities to learn and grow from others. She never stops evolving. She has taken courses at Harvard Business School and is currently collaborating with architect Dan Meis on a new concept for boutique wellness centers. Sharapova’s highly successful portfolio career is a model for anyone looking to take control of their path. From tactical strategies to inspiration on chasing your dreams, Sharapova shares the importance of pursuing and discovering new passions throughout your life.
Women’s Leadership & Empowerment
A fierce and dedicated advocate for women's empowerment in sports, business, and all facets of life, MARIA SHARAPOVA knows what it feels like to be outnumbered and overshadowed in often male-dominated fields. In these empowering and candid remarks, Sharapova talks about her own struggles as a female athlete and entrepreneur, and the lessons she's learned along the way. From speaking up for equal pay and treatment to mentoring female entrepreneurs and providing women with more opportunities in the business world, Sharapova has dedicated her career to lifting other women up as she's climbed ever-higher in the worlds of sports and business. Sharapova offers actionable advice on advocating for yourself, finding mentors, building resilience, and never letting negativity get in your way.
Author Talk: ‘Unstoppable’
Moving from Russia to the United States at age six to pursue her tennis career, MARIA SHARAPOVA and her father arrived in Florida with just seven hundred dollars and a dream to be the next tennis star. Years later, Sharapova went on to win Wimbledon at just 17, reach the #1 WTA ranking at 18, and eventually win five career Grand Slams. Drawing on the captivating stories of her memoir, Unstoppable: My Life so Far, Sharapova shares the trajectory of her rise to tennis stardom.
Book buys and signings with Maria Sharapova are available upon request.
Tennis icon Maria Sharapova’s next chapter: booming businesses, artificial intelligence, and more
Tennis’s MARIA SHARAPOVA is staying busy in retirement. According to Front Office Sports, from tennis champion to business mogul, Maria Sharapova’s journey is admired by many as a blueprint for success. With the business world clambering for her insights, Sharapova headlined at Axios’ AI+ Summit, sharing her ideas on how artificial intelligence (AI) can improve professional performance for everyone from elite athletes to office workers. However, despite her remarkable entrepreneurial achievements, Sharapova retains her level-headed, relatable demeanor in presentations and interviews, telling Harper’s Bazaar, “Being true to who you are is one of the best gifts we can give ourselves.”
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Event Success Story: Maria Sharapova’s legacy honored at the Infosys Hall of Fame Open
Tennis icon MARIA SHARAPOVA charmed the crowd at Infosys Connect, receiving a rave review. Inspired by her audio tour narration at the Tennis Hall of Fame, Infosys invited her further into their ranks to speak to a group of eager employees (most of whom were also fans). The Infosys event planner said, “Maria was spellbinding for our audience! The feedback is phenomenal! Please be sure to pass on our personal thanks and on behalf of the whole Infosys organization.”
Maria Sharapova is the master of elite performance
Tennis icon MARIA SHARAPOVA is a model for what elite achievement looks like both on and off the court. In profiles with Forbes, Vogue, and more, Sharapova breaks down the makings of excellence as an athlete and entrepreneur. Known for her passion for excellence, craftsmanship, and attention to detail, Sharapova brings a creative and hands-on approach to her projects, spanning tennis, business, design and more. Her presentations are similarly tailored to each host. From tactical lessons learned from launching a successful business and working with some of the most esteemed companies on the planet, to bold inspiration on chasing your passions, Sharapova leaves audiences inspired to pursue their own dreams of excellence.
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Maria Sharapova is a sought-after podcast guest
Tennis icon MARIA SHARAPOVA is often requested as a high-profile podcast guest to speak on her elite mindset and business endeavors. On Bloomberg’s "The Deal", she discusses her affinity for learning through mistakes, telling listeners that “only those who have lost can eventually win.” On Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Sharapova discusses how her priorities changed after retiring from tennis, her experience as a child moving to the US from Russia, how isolating success can be, and where her strong work ethic came from. Sharapova’s earnest discussions of self, business, and ingenuity provide an unprecedented window to success.
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International tennis sensation, Maria Sharapova, expanded her presence further in the sporting universe as she became an Olympic correspondent for NBC’s coverage of the 2014 Olympic Games. Sharapova holds hometown hero status in her native Sochi, and offered NBC viewers exclusive and personalized access to the Olympic Games in Russia.
Sharapova is the winner of multiple Grand Slams in her career; Wimbledon (2004), US Open (2006), the Australian Open (2008) and French Open (2012 & 2014). During the Summer 2012 Olympic Games in London, she was awarded the Silver Medal for Women’s Singles Tennis.
Sharapova holds a number of firsts for her native Russia. She is the first Russian to win the Australian Open and the only Russian to win multiple Grand Slams.
As an international icon, Sharapova garners worldwide press coverage - both on and off the court - with a dominating social media presence. She serves as an ambassador to many of the world’s top luxury brands and a number of Fortune 500 companies.
In 2012, Sharapova flexed her entrepreneurial muscles and debuted her eponymous couture candy collection, Sugarpova. A portion of Sugarpova’s proceeds go towards the Maria Sharapova Foundation, which helps children around the world achieve their dreams. In 2007, she became a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and has donated significant contributions to Chernobyl-related projects in her native country.
Sharapova enjoyed her transition from tennis champion to Founder, and spoke to Inc. during the Inc. 5000 Vision Conference 2020 and on the Inc. Uncensored podcast about starting a company.
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