Arik Zeevi – Winning the Daily Battles

About: Winning the Daily Battles

60 minutes | Accompanied by a presentation | Required equipment: projector, screen, sound system, microphone or Madonna headset

The lecture "Winning the Daily Battles" combines personal stories and the analysis of various situations that Arik faced in the past as a competitive Olympic athlete, who participated in four Olympics (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012) before retiring from competitive sport. After the loss in Sydney 2000, which resulted from faulty judging (the same judge was suspended for two years following his decision), Arik had to muster himself for an additional four-year journey for the right to compete for an Olympic medal. In 2004, he did it and won an Olympic bronze medal. 2,500 Israelis sang him the national anthem in one of the most emotional moments of his life. "We all experience failures and moments of crisis, the question is how do we mobilize ourselves towards the next challenge?"

Some of the topics that Arik covers in his lecture:

* Psychological warfare

* Dealing with stress and crises

* Goal setting

* Dealing with failures

* Peaking at the right moment

* Breaking boundaries.

Speaker Biography

Arik Zeevi is an Israeli judoka. Competing in the 100 kg. category, he won the bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, the silver medal at the 2001 World Championship (open category), and is a four-time European Champion, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2012.

He was raised and educated in Kiryat Herzog, a neighborhood in Bnei Brak. As a child, Arik attended Uziel, a public-religious elementary school, and then Remez High School, both in Bnei Brak. Following the footsteps of his older brother, Roni, the first Judoka from the Hapoel Bnei Brak judo club to win the national championship, Arik joined the club as a child too. With the guidance of his coach, Ramaz Mamistblov, he began practicing judo at the age of 7.

When he was 15, Arik became the youngest Judoka to win the national championship for adults. This achievement is even more impressive considering he grew up in a low-income neighborhood and trained at the local youth shelter. Despite the lack of professional training facilities, he made his way to the top and maintained the status of the leading Israeli Judoka for years to come.

At the Sydney Olympics, 2000, Arik came in fifth place, forfeiting the bronze medal to the competition from France, Stephane Trenu, following a controversial decision by the referee.

In Athens, at the 2004 Olympics, Arik won the bronze medal after defeating Dutch judoka, Elco van der Gest. At the end of a challenging day of competition, he heard the Israeli anthem playing above the cheering crowd of over 2000 Israelis attending the games.

At the Beijing Olympics, 2008, Arik was among the most promising judo players, but was defeated in the second round by European Champion, Dutch Henk Hrol, and lost in the consolation round to Brazilian World Champion, Correa Lucian. Thus, he was no longer a contender in the games. Subsequent changes in his course included replacing his personal trainer and beginning to work with Shani Hershko.

In 2011, Zeevi won the gold medal in the prestigious Grand Slam in Moscow, proving he still had what it takes to win top tournaments. In 2012, in Putin's hometown in Russia, Arik won his fourth European Championship title at the age of 35.5 – the oldest judoka ever to win the title.

In August of the same year, at the London Olympics, 2012, ranking seventh in the world, Zeevi lost in 43 seconds, in the first round, to the German competition, Dimitri Peters.

A few months after the London Olympics, Zeevi announced his retirement. He proceeded to found an association, true to his personal vision, to foster and support Olympic athletes and their coaches.

:Reviews

Winning the Daily Battles "Hi Arik, I wanted to say a huge thank you for today. I participate in a lot of workshops for managers, and your workshop today was without a doubt one of the best I've ever attended. Focused, professional, down-to-earth, and with a lot of personal and organizational insights. A real bravo. I have no doubt that we will continue to collaborate in the future."

Winning the Daily Battles"I would like to extend my warmest gratitude for the lecture you delivered at our senior management courses.Your presentation was engaging, captivating, and thought-provoking, seamlessly integrating principles from the world of sports with the guiding principles that inform our daily lives in general and the world of management in particular.Your authenticity, sincerity, self-deprecating humor, and genuine connection with the participants transformed your lecture into an emotionally resonant, heart-felt experience that touched each and every one of us, regardless of our business sector or managerial level.Thank you for being an exceptional lecturer and for delivering a truly remarkable and inspiring presentation."

Winning the Daily BattlesIn my life, I have heard dozens of" fascinating lectures from wonderful speakers, and you, Arik, are among the very best in my opinion. Your presentation was captivating, inspiring, and empowering, urging us to face everyday challenges and the crucial crossroads of our lives with renewed vigor.You exuded an unparalleled personal charm and a profound sense of humanity. I consider you to be among the top tier of speakers."

Winning the Daily BattlesThe lecture hit the mark perfectly in" achieving its goal of creating an atmosphere of excellence through long-term hard work. The length of the lecture was just right to build and maintain enthusiasm and interest. The lecture was well-paced (combining several stories with different messages), and Arik was very authentic, projecting credibility and creating an emotional connection with the audience in no time."

Winning the Daily Battles It was absolutely amazing! Arik spoke" and made the audience laugh, and gave them a sense that they were truly connected to his experiences and to the issues that our students are dealing with today. The lecture was perfectly tailored to the project we are working on with our students. The things he said hit the nail on the head in terms of the messages we had been conveying throughout the day before he even arrived. It was perfect! Thank you so much for this day! Eric is a legend and a champion. Everyone enjoyed it and had nothing but good things to say! From the students to the employees and the CEO."

Winning the Daily Battles "I must say that we don't invite many external lectures, preferring to empower and utilize our internal resources. Arik's lecture was simply worth it! Everyone was captivated, even in English he made them laugh, engage, and feel emotions. The feedback is excellent, the employees enjoyed it, and the lecture was great!"

Winning the Daily Battles "I highly recommend Arik Zeevi's lecture, "Winning the Everyday Battles."In preparation for Rosh Hashanah, we were looking for a lecture for our team on an inspiring topic that would provide tools for personal development.Arik, a charming man, performed for our team, managed to captivate everyone, and there was not a single person who did not leave with some insight.At the end, he stayed with us one-on-one and answered many questions patiently.An excellent lecturer, with interesting and moving content that stays with you even after the lecture."

Winning the Daily Battles "This is the second time I've heard Arik Zeevi's amazing, inspiring, interesting, flowing, witty, and accurate lecture.This time, the lecture was for a very diverse audience in terms of age, from very young elementary school students to college students and even adults.Arik knew how to speak to everyone at eye level with wit, keeping everyone captivated and attentive.I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a lecture to encourage and motivate, as a role model and to learn about investment and determination.Thank you very much!!"