Courage Speakers

Alexi Pappas provides audiences with practical strategies for navigating change, harnessing influence, and achieving extraordinary results. Experience the synthesis of elite athletics, artistic expression, and strategic insights as Alexi delivers not just motivational speeches but inspiring stories and...

Probably no one can inspire an audience with enthusiasm and energy and teach us lessons of life and business that transcend athletics better than the inimitable, one-of-a-kind Dick Vitale.

One of the nation’s most respected bipartisan leaders in recent history, Leon Panetta has devoted his career to the American people, guiding U.S. intelligence, defense and economic strategies over the past four decades.

Laura W. Bush is a beloved leader and champion for education, global healthcare innovations, and human rights.

Pulling back the curtain on Washington, Reince Priebus provides a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of American government and politics.

Saving his squad from the Taliban during a deadly ambush in Afghanistan, Sal Giunta shares—with unassuming humility—his courageous story and the importance of teamwork, selflessness and leadership.

Mariano Rivera teaches lessons in perseverance, drive, and building a legendary career from the ground up.

When a roadside bomb severely injured her network journalist husband Bob Woodruff, Lee Woodruff discovered how quickly life can change—and what you can learn from surviving a crisis.

A newswoman and women’s leadership expert, Claire Shipman offers audiences compelling research and tools to lead a more confident life.

A true patriotic, bipartisan voice, Chuck Hagel has never shied away from speaking his mind and doing what is right in the face of doing what is politically expedient. He discusses with audiences a wide variety of domestic...

A four-star Army general who led the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, Gen. Keith Alexander, USA (Ret.) played a pivotal role in securing the United States and our Allies for the past decade.

A specialist in leading effectively and operating in complexity, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, USA (Ret.) shares experienced insight on security in a multifaceted geopolitical environment, the 21st-century challenges facing the U.S., and capturing innovation.

Seriously injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq, Bob Woodruff is a throwback to the reporters of years ago who brought you the news no matter what the danger.

Cassidy Hutchinson stands as a beacon of bravery and a testament to the power of speaking out with integrity. Her message not only inspires individual leaders but also serves as a blueprint for building more cohesive, ethical, and...