Amanda Beard captured seven Olympic medals and held the world record in the 200-meter breaststroke. Her competitive career spans twenty-one medals across the Olympics, World Championships, Pan Pacific Championships, and Summer Universiade.

After retiring from competition, Amanda transitioned into coaching and instruction, bringing the discipline and mental toughness of elite athletics to her speaking. Her presentations on leadership and personal development draw from years of performing under pressure at the highest levels of international competition.