Tori Speaks

Tori Lenton is a transformational leader and strategic speaker with over 15 years of experience educating students, athletes, professionals, and leaders on decision-making, visibility, and long-term value.

Her work centers on NIL education, athlete advocacy, and career literacy; helping athletes and emerging professionals understand how to navigate opportunity, protect their interests, and build leverage beyond the moment. Known for her direct yet affirming approach, Tori blends real-world strategy with candid conversation around identity, pressure, boundaries, and sustainability.

Through her speaking engagements, Tori equips audiences to pivot with intention, build confidence through competence, and make informed choices in high-stakes environments. Her sessions are grounded in practical frameworks, lived experience, and an understanding of how systems, incentives, and power dynamics operate across athletics, business, and media.

Core Speaking Focus Areas

(NIL & Athlete Education Anchored)

NIL, Athlete Education & Professional Readiness

• Understanding NIL as a Business, Not a Moment
• Building and Protecting the Athlete Brand
• NIL Literacy: Contracts, Value, and Decision-Making
• From Recruitment to Retention: Navigating Athlete Currency
• Preparing for Life Beyond the Game

Career, Leadership & Identity

• Career Readiness in Competitive Markets
• Transitioning from Athlete to Professional
• Leadership Development for Emerging Talent
• Recruiting, Retention, and Representation in the Workplace

Boundaries, Sustainability & Personal Governance

• Balancing Performance and Wellbeing
• Securing Boundaries in High-Pressure Environments
• Self-Management, Burnout, and Longevity
• Overcoming Workplace and Performance-Based Trauma

Relationships, Communication & Influence

• Navigating Relationships During Seasons of Growth
• Communication, Accountability, and Alignment
• Knowing Your Net Worth in Networking and Opportunity