He Died on an Olympic Track. Then He Came Back to Create Impact

Flatline to Frontline: The Comeback That Inspires

In 2008, Leon Schepers flatlined on an Olympic track. No pulse. No breath. No chance — until he defied death and every odd stacked against him.
Today, he and Myrtle speak with fire, purpose, and a mission:
To wake people up — and get them moving.

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Signature Talks That Shift Mindsets

myrtle racing as Elite in Malaysia and winning

1. The Rhythm of Resilience
Resilience isn’t born — it’s trained.
Learn how elite athletes build consistency and courage under pressure.
Apply cycling’s toughest lessons to leadership, life, and longevity.
2. Performance on Her Terms
Hormones aren’t a limitation — they’re leverage. We unpack the science of female physiology to unlock lifelong performance, energy, and empowerment.
3. A Champion’s Comeback at 50
A raw, inspiring journey through failure, reinvention, and podium finishes.
Tools to turn midlife into peak life — physically and mentally.
4. From Local Roads to World Podiums
What 25+ years of coaching has taught us about mastery.
How to cultivate discipline, mindset, and joy in any high-performance field.
Behind the scenes of coaching elite and everyday riders to global success.

Why Book Us?

When you book a Cadence & Grit talk, you’re getting more than motivation — you’re getting:

✅ 25+ years of Olympic-level coaching wisdom
Hard-won lessons from the world stage, adapted for everyday leadership, performance, and resilience.
✅ Real stories from real roads — not clichés
From flatlining at the Olympics to fighting back for the podium at 50, we speak from raw, lived experience.
✅ Science-based frameworks that actually work
Grounded in physiology, psychology, and performance — no fluff, just facts that drive results.
✅ Dynamic, heart-led delivery
We don’t just talk at audiences — we connect with them. Deeply. Emotionally. And with purpose.
✅ A wake-up call disguised as inspiration
Our talks stir discomfort, spark action, and call people back to responsibility, power, and potential.

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