Michael “Mick” Conlan
Global CEO | Elite Athlete | High-Performance Coach | Motivational Speaker | Health, Fitness & Longevity Expert
About Michael Conlan
Michael “Mick” Conlan is a dynamic and results driven leader whose journey from elite athlete to global business executive has inspired thousands across Australia and beyond. Known for his explosive pace, powerful physique, and relentless discipline,
Mick changed the face of Australian Rules football; and later, the way leaders think about performance, culture, and execution.
He lives by his lifelong motto: PPP – Plan, Practice, Performance, a simple yet powerful formula that has guided his success for over five decades.
The Athlete Who Changed the Game
Mick became a household name as a star forward for the Fitzroy Football Club (VFL), where he played 210 senior games and kicked 395 goals between 1977 and 1989.
He was the pioneer of the modern athletic footballer; the first player to introduce a muscular, explosive, high-performance physique to the game. His commitment to strength, speed, and conditioning redefined how players trained and inspired a new era of professionalism across the league.
Grand Final Sprint Legend
Mick’s explosive pace made him one of the most feared sprinters in football. Competing in the VFL’s 100-metre Grand Final Sprint, he finished runner-up in 1980 and went on to win the event in 1982, thrilling MCG crowds with his raw speed and power.
His unforgettable match-winning goal in the dying seconds of the 1986 Elimination Final against Essendon remains one of Fitzroy’s most celebrated moments. He also proudly represented Victoria in State of Origin competition, known for his intensity, drive, and precision under pressure.
The Relentless Routine
From his early teens, Mick has lived by an extraordinary level of discipline that continues to this day. He rises at 3 am every morning to begin a three-and-a-half-hour training ritual that includes:
- 30 minutes of stretching
- 1 hour of running
- 1 hour of swimming
- 1 hour of gym training
Even at 68 years old, Mick continues to defy age and expectation. His daily training routine has kept him in exceptional physical condition. Today, he maintains the physique, energy, and movement of a 25-year-old elite athlete. His body is living proof of what disciplined habits, consistent effort, and a purpose-driven lifestyle can achieve.
Mick embodies the philosophy he teaches; Plan, Practice, Performance, showing that longevity, vitality, and high performance aren’t accidents, but the results of structure, mindset, and unwavering consistency.
He is a passionate advocate for wellbeing, fitness, and sustainable performance, proving that true leadership begins with how you lead yourself.
From the Field to the Boardroom
After his football career, Mick transitioned his high-performance mindset into global business leadership, holding executive positions with some of the world’s most respected sporting and fitness organisations:
- CEO – Johnson Health Tech (Australia & New Zealand)
Led over 50 staff, transforming operations, brand growth, and culture. - Country Manager – Amer Sports Korea
Oversaw six global brands, driving strategy, expansion, and operational excellence. - CEO – AFL Queensland
Managed 250 staff and 216,000 participants, leading growth across talent development, women’s football, and community programs. - President – Reebok Korea (Footwear, Apparel & Equipment)
Strengthened market share, retail presence, and brand performance. - Vice President – Reebok Asia Pacific (Footwear)
Directed 12 distributors and executed regional sales and product strategies. - Regional Sales Director – Nike Africa and Nike Asia Pacific
Led multinational sales operations, performance strategy, and cultural alignment.
Mick’s leadership legacy extends across continents; from sport to business, where his blend of focus, energy, and integrity consistently delivered transformation and results.
Why Audiences Connect with – Mick
Mick Conlan represents discipline, authenticity, and high energy. Whether addressing a stadium, a boardroom, or a leadership team, his message is clear; success is built through planning, practice, and performance.
He bridges the worlds of elite sport, corporate leadership, and human performance, teaching audiences how to harness structure, resilience, and purpose to perform at their best.
Mick doesn’t just talk about excellence; he lives it. His story inspires action, consistency, and belief in what’s possible.
Key Speaking Themes
- Plan, Practice, Performance (PPP): The three keys to consistent success
- High-Performance Mindset: Training and thinking like an elite athlete in business
- Longevity & Health: Sustaining energy, focus, and vitality for life
- Leadership Through Change: Lessons from sport and global executive management
- Building Winning Teams: Culture, accountability, and performance psychology
- From Field to Boardroom: Applying sporting principles to business success
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Mick Conlan Today
At 68, Mick continues to embody the very principles he teaches; a life of structure, energy, and purpose. His remarkable fitness, youthful vitality, and executive success make him one of Australia’s most respected voices on leadership, health, fitness, and longevity.
He is the go-to authority on high performance, inspiring individuals and organisations alike to live stronger, think sharper, and perform better every single day.
