Courage Speakers

"The advance of freedom is the calling of our time; it is the calling of our country." – George W. Bush

"Without daring greatly, you will never know what is truly possible." – Adm. William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.)

Formerly homeless, Liz Murray transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope and hard-won success.

Former Congresswoman, Liz Cheney is committed to country and democracy over politics and offers exclusive insight into policy, principled leadership, and the future of bipartisanship.

Kat Cole is creating a personal legacy of evolution that transcends industries and job titles.

Mike Krzyzewski, "Coach K," reveals life's lessons taught by his parents and his own proven principles of learning, which make his college and Olympic teams inspiring examples for other organizations.

A creative culinary innovator and exemplary business leader, José Andrés inspires people across the globe with his dynamic vision and diverse projects aimed at making the world a better place through the power of food.

The first African-American head coach to lead his team to a Super Bowl championship, Tony Dungy shares with us the importance of goals, integrity, discipline and overcoming adversity.

Lt Col Dan Rooney, USAF is founder and CEO of Folds of Honor, a foundation that provides academic scholarships to the families of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Folds has provided over 52,000 scholarships,...

Kevin Carroll is transforming business culture and team engagement by embracing the power of purposeful play.

Decorated Admiral and archetype of exemplary leadership, Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) addresses security concerns in a technologically transforming world.

Kyle Carpenter will captivate audiences with the lessons he's learned about adversity, sharing his new-found perspective on life.

Gen James N. Mattis, USMC (Ret.) guards America's democratic freedoms, with a unique leadership style based on integrity, authenticity, and humility.

Bonnie St. John challenges audiences to push through their own limitations and re-energize their lives to achieve peak performance.

"If all you take from our time together is this, know the power of unrelenting, unwavering resilience…" – Bear Grylls

Richard Montañez's riveting and inspiring story proves that all of us are just one great idea away from our dreams. Hear this one-time janitor tell you how he fanned a spark of innovation into the billion dollar worldwide...

John Brennan blends wisdom, experience, and candor in a cogent analysis of dynamic trends in national security.

"Be fearless. Have the courage to take risks. Go where there are no guarantees." – Katie Couric

Mallory Weggemann shares stories of triumph over setbacks stemming from a spinal cord injury at 18 and nerve damage to her arm at 24. As a 4-time Paralympian and 7-time Paralympic Medalist, she redefines and enforces what it...

Lisa Genova is masterful at inspiring organizations and people to gain greater insight into empathy, brain health, and the science of memory.

"Core to leadership is the ability to relate to people – to empathize, understand, inspire, and motivate." – Robert Gates

One of the most admired Olympic athletes of all time, Mary Lou Retton inspires us with the characteristics of real-life champions including sacrifice, dedication, attitude and hard work.

Born with one leg, 2011 NCAA Champion Anthony Robles became an unstoppable force in college wrestling who now shares his strategy for success—a limitless belief in self and the motivation to do things other people wouldn't have thought...

Jerry Linenger knows how to reach deep, stay calm, and apply brainpower to solve problems. By going beyond expectations, even in the face of seemingly overwhelming adversity, he consistently inspires audiences and organizations to do likewise.