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Book Piper Gilles for Your Next Event or Conference
When audiences watch ice dance at the highest level, they’re drawn in by precision, partnership, and control under pressure. Every movement is deliberate and there’s no room to hide. That environment is where Piper Gilles has built her career. As one of Canada’s leading ice dancers, Piper has competed on the world’s biggest stages, including World Championships and the Olympics, where she won a bronze medal with Paul Poirier (2026).
For event planners, booking Piper Gilles means bringing a speaker who understands performance in its most public form, and who can speak clearly about preparation, teamwork, and accountability in moments that matter.
TL;DR
Piper Gilles is a Canadian Olympic ice dancer whose career at the highest level of international competition offers clear insight into teamwork, communication, and performance under pressure. Drawing from years of elite training and partnership-based competition, Piper speaks about preparation, trust, and shared accountability in environments where outcomes are highly visible. For event planners, booking Piper Gilles means engaging audiences with a speaker who understands how strong performance is built and sustained through collaboration.
About Piper Gilles
Bio + Claims to Fame
Piper Gilles is a Canadian Olympic ice dancer and international medalist who has represented Canada at the highest level of figure skating. Competing in ice dance requires more than technical skill. Athletes must synchronize movement, timing, and decision-making while performing under strict judging and intense scrutiny. Piper’s career reflects years of disciplined training, adaptability, and collaboration within one of the most demanding disciplines in sport.
Her career highlights include:
- 3X Olympian for Team Canada in figure skating (2018, 2022, 2026)
- Olympic Bronze medallist in Ice Dance with Paul Poirier (2026)
- 4X Medallist at World Championships (2025 – Silver, 2024 – Silver, 2023 – Bronze, 2021 – Bronze)
- 5X Medallist at ISU Four Continents Championships (2025 – Gold, 2024 – Gold, 2020 – Silver, 2019 – Bronze, 2014 – Silver)
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier Perform Their Emotional “Starry Night” Routine to Secure Bronze for Canada
What Audiences Get from a Piper Gilles Appearance
Piper Gilles speaks about performance as a shared responsibility. Her experience in ice dance offers a clear lens on teamwork, communication, and trust. Audiences connect with these themes, because for Piper, outcomes depend on more than one person executing perfectly at the same time.
Her talks focus on preparation, alignment, and the systems that support strong performance over time. These themes connect naturally with audiences working in leadership, team-based environments, and roles that require coordination under pressure.
When you book Piper Gilles, audiences can expect:
- Insight into teamwork and shared accountability
- Real examples of preparation and performance under scrutiny
- Perspective on communication, trust, and adaptability
- Reflections on consistency and long-term commitment to excellence
Event Formats and Speaking Settings
Piper Gilles is well suited for events that explore performance, collaboration, and leadership. Common formats include:
- Conference keynotes focused on teamwork and excellence
- Fireside chats and moderated interviews
- Panels on leadership, performance, and culture
- Sport, wellness, and high-performance culture events
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirer’s Olympic Journey
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier’s path to the Olympic podium is a masterclass in long-term commitment and resilience. After joining forces in 2011, the pair spent 15 years navigating the highs and lows of elite ice dance—a discipline often described as “beautifully ruthless”. Their journey was marked by significant hurdles, including Gilles’ 2023 ovarian cancer diagnosis and the immense pressure of competing in the shadow of legendary Canadian predecessors.
Despite being four-time World Championship medalists, an Olympic medal had eluded them through two previous Games, where they finished eighth at PyeongChang 2018 and seventh at Beijing 2022. Entering the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, they were once again in a tight battle for the podium, sitting in third after the rhythm dance by a mere 0.71 points. Delivering the performance of their lives to a reimagined version of “Vincent,” they captured the bronze medal, marking their first-ever Olympic podium finish. This “storybook finish” validates a career defined by choosing to believe in their partnership even when they felt like they were “taking on a giant”.
Ready to Book Piper Gilles?
Piper Gilles brings a deep understanding of teamwork, performance, and preparation to the stage. Her experience competing in one of sport’s most demanding disciplines offers relevant insight for audiences working in collaborative, high-pressure environments.
To book Piper Gilles for your next event, fill out our contact form or email us at hello@talentbureau.com.
More Olympians and Performance-Focused Speakers
Piper Gilles is part of a broader group of Olympians who bring real-world experience from international competition to live events. At Talent Bureau, these speakers are often selected for programs that emphasize leadership, teamwork, and sustained performance. Their stories provide clear examples of how preparation, communication, and trust operate under pressure.
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FAQs – How to Book Piper Gilles for Your Next Event
Piper Gilles brings firsthand experience from one of sport’s most demanding and collaborative disciplines. Her background in Olympic ice dance offers practical insight into teamwork, communication, and consistency under pressure, making her a strong fit for professional and leadership-focused audiences.
Piper’s talks often focus on teamwork, preparation, communication, trust, performance under scrutiny, and long-term commitment to excellence. While grounded in sport, her insights apply directly to workplace teams, leadership settings, and performance-driven environments.
Yes. Although her experience comes from elite athletics, Piper’s perspective translates well beyond sport. Her focus on collaboration, shared responsibility, and performing in public-facing roles resonates across industries, including business, education, and organizational leadership.
Piper is well suited for conferences, leadership summits, panel discussions, fireside chats, and events centered on teamwork, culture, and performance. Her experience in a partner-driven, judged sport makes her perspective especially relevant for audiences working toward shared goals.
Booking a high-profile Olympic athlete is smoother — and more effective — when you work with an experienced speakers bureau, like Talent Bureau. Talent Bureau helps you:
– Match the right speaker to your event goals
– Manage availability, logistics, and contracts
– Ensure a professional, seamless experience from inquiry to event day
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