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Billie Jean King
Tennis Icon, 39-Time Major Champion & 12 Grand Slam Singles Winner | Founder, Women's Tennis Association | Presidential Medal of Freedom
39-time tennis major champion, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and founder of the Women's Tennis Association and Women's Sports Foundation. Speaker Billie Jean King has spent six decades proving pressure is a privilege and equality is non-negotiable. Senior leaders book her to build inclusive cultures, advance pay equity, and mentor the next generation of changemakers.
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Billie Jean King biography
Sports speaker Billie Jean King stands among the most transformative figures in the history of sport. A 39-time major tennis champion with 12 Grand Slam singles titles, she founded the Women’s Tennis Association, helped secure equal prize money at the US Open, and defeated Bobby Riggs in the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” match that reshaped public perception of women in athletics. Speaker Billie Jean King has turned every victory on court into a platform for equality off it.
Beyond the baseline, King founded the Women’s Sports Foundation and serves as its honorary chair, established the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative to advance workplace inclusion, and created the Billie Jean King Foundation, which funds programs like the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award for emerging leaders. Her memoir All In chronicles decades of competition and activism, and the Fed Cup was renamed the Billie Jean King Cup in her honor.
Six Decades of Leadership, Still Expanding
Recognition for King’s work has only grown. She holds the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the French Legion of Honour, was named to Life magazine’s “100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century,” and became the first woman with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in the sports entertainment category. She accepted the Gleitsman Citizen Activist Award at the Harvard Kennedy School and an honorary degree from the University of Oxford, becoming only the second American honored in that ceremony, and was named to TIME’s list of 100 leading philanthropists.
As a speaker, Billie Jean King transforms lived experience into practical leadership lessons, helping executives understand equity, inclusion, and the discipline of building lasting change. Through her Billie Jean King Foundation, she continues mentoring the next generation of changemakers. King challenges audiences to see pressure as a privilege, to lift others as they climb, and to build cultures where every voice has room to compete.
Billie Jean King Speaking Videos
This tennis icon paved the way for women in sports | Billie Jean King
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Billie Jean King Keynote Topics
Drawing on her history inside and outside of sports, King turns decades of breaking barriers and opening doors into a practical keynote on courage, leadership, and the pursuit of equal rights for all. Audiences leave with a sharper view of how to perform under pressure and build the kind of resilience long careers require.
The living legend shares a career's worth of stories on equality, inclusion, and the power of human connection in a candid, moderated fireside format that adapts to each audience's priorities. Ideal for executive offsites, customer summits, and leadership forums that want a high-touch, highly personal keynote experience.
King examines the unique opportunity for past, present, and future generations to collaborate, with a clear framework for leaders who want to build workplaces where every generation can contribute and thrive. She blends research-backed perspective with lived experience coaching teams in sport, business, and civic life.
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FAQs on Booking Billie Jean King
Why Billie Jean King?
Billie Jean King combines the authority of a 39-time tennis major champion with the strategic clarity of a leader who has spent six decades advancing equity in sport, business, and society. On stage, she translates hard-won experience — from negotiating equal prize money to founding the Women's Tennis Association — into practical lessons executives can apply to leadership, inclusion, and culture. Audiences leave with a sharper view of courage, resilience, and what it takes to move an industry. Book Billie Jean King through Aurum Speakers Bureau to bring one of the most influential voices of the last half-century to your next event.
What is Billie Jean King most famous for?
King is most widely recognized for winning 39 major tennis titles — including 12 Grand Slam singles championships — and for defeating Bobby Riggs in the 1973 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match, a watershed moment for women in professional sport. She is equally known off the court as the founder of the Women's Tennis Association and the Women's Sports Foundation, and for her decades-long advocacy on gender and pay equity. The Billie Jean King Cup was renamed in her honor, and she has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the French Legion of Honour.
What are Billie Jean King's best keynote topics?
Billie Jean King speaks most often on leadership under pressure, gender and pay equity, and building inclusive organizations. Her signature talks draw from founding the WTA and the Women's Sports Foundation, negotiating the first equal prize money at the US Open, and mentoring leaders across sport, business, and policy. Corporate audiences frequently request sessions on cross-generational leadership, the business case for inclusion, and how to turn adversity into advocacy. To tailor a keynote to your organization's priorities, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.
Has Billie Jean King written a book?
Yes. King's most recent book is All In: An Autobiography, published by Knopf in 2021, which covers her tennis career, activism, and personal life. Her earlier works include Pressure Is a Privilege, a reflection on lessons from her iconic 1973 match against Bobby Riggs, and the original memoir Billie Jean from 1982. She has also contributed widely to essays and interviews on sport, leadership, and equality.
How to book Billie Jean King as a keynote speaker?
Aurum Speakers Bureau can help you book Billie Jean King as a speaker for your next event, conference, or board meeting. Simply fill out our contact form to inquire about Billie Jean King's availability for a speaking engagement. One of our booking agents will respond to your request immediately and contact the speaker to let them know you want to hire them. We will assist you with obtaining speaking fees, booking information, and confirming availability for Billie Jean King or any other top keynote speaker or celebrity of your choice.
How much is Billie Jean King speaking fee?
Billie Jean King speaking fees are determined by several factors, including the event's date, whether it's a virtual or in-person event, the duration, format, preparation required for their speech, and more. The same applies to the cost to hire any other top expert speakers and celebrities. The Speaker Fee Range listed on our website is simply a guideline and is subject to change without notice. If you would like to hire Billie Jean King to deliver a keynote speech for your event, please fill out the contact form or email us at info@aurumbureau.com with as much detail as possible. One of our experienced agents will get in touch with you and let you know exactly how much it will cost to book Billie Jean King.
How can I contact Billie Jean King?
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Can I book Billie Jean King for a virtual keynote?
Yes, Billie Jean King is available for virtual keynotes and webinars. To book Billie Jean King for a virtual event, please complete the contact form or send us an email to inquire about the special fees for virtual engagements.
