Hi, I’m Elli Overton.
I am an Olympian, speaker, coach, and therapist-in-training who has spent my life pursuing excellence at the highest level.
I understand what it takes to perform under pressure—and what it costs when that performance is built on perfectionism, disconnection, and external validation. While success can look strong from the outside, many high performers are quietly struggling on the inside.
Through my experience in elite sport, and now my work in mental health, I have seen a powerful pattern:
The same mindset that drives short-term success often leads to long-term burnout.
Today, I work with organizations to help their people perform at their highest level—without losing themselves in the process. My work focuses on building self-awareness, strengthening connection, and creating sustainable performance from the inside out.
Elli’s Background
Elli Overton is a three-time Olympic swimmer for Australia and two-time world short course champion, now dedicated to helping others thrive in life and sport. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in professional counseling at Texas State University, with the goal of becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist.
In addition to her corporate speaking, Elli founded Peak Parent Performance LLC, which is dedicated to helping sports organizations. Through speaking, workshops, and one-on-one consulting, she helps sports parents support their young athletes’ success while maintaining balance, confidence, and joy.
A mother of two young adults, Elli is passionate about redefining success through her speaking, consulting, and her children’s book, Jay’s Swimming Journey. Elli graduated with high honors from the University of California, Berkeley, where she captained the women’s swim team, and brings a global perspective shaped by living in four countries and a diverse career spanning coaching, business, and leadership.
