Joetta Clark (Diggs)

Joetta Clark Diggs is a four-time Olympian, businesswoman, author, and recognized authority on achievement, motivation, and wellness. Growing up in Newark and South Orange, New Jersey, she developed the discipline, focus, and resilience that propelled her to the world stage and made her one of the most celebrated middle-distance runners in American history.

For more than thirty years, Clark Diggs has shared her story and expertise with Fortune 500 companies, universities, professional associations, and nonprofit organizations, helping leaders, teams, and individuals reach their highest potential. Her signature program, The Joetta Effect, translates the principles that guided her athletic success into actionable strategies for personal and professional performance, leadership, and organizational excellence.

Clark Diggs is also a successful entrepreneur and business leader, serving as President of Joetta Sports & Beyond, LLC, and creator of the Joetta perfume and body care line. She is a sought-after television and radio personality and the author of "Joetta’s “P” Principles for Success: Life Lessons Learned from Track and Field." Her insights combine elite-level performance with practical guidance for achieving results, building resilience, and cultivating a high-performing culture.

As the daughter of renowned educator Dr. Joe L. Clark, whose leadership inspired the film "Lean on Me," Clark Diggs brings a compelling personal story of overcoming challenges, striving for excellence, and empowering others to do the same. Organizations that invite her to speak gain a dynamic and transformative experience that inspires action, enhances performance, and leaves a lasting impact.