Courage Speakers

Rwandan Genocide survivor Jeanne Celestine Lakin overcame a childhood of chaos, abuse, and orphanhood. Today, she inspires audiences with her capacity for forgiveness and serves as testimony to the power of human resilience and perseverance.

Jenna Arnold was named by Oprah as one of her “100 Awakened Leaders who are using their voice and talent to elevate humanity.”

“I learned quickly that everyone’s ‘hard’ is different. Back then, four miles was really difficult for me. I learned that one of the most important things in life is to just show up.” – James Lawrence

Through personal anecdotes and leadership insights from his Marine Corps and NASA experiences that testify to the ability of the human spirit to overcome adversity and set new expectations for the future, Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, Jr., USMC (Ret.)...

Marcus Lemonis is more than a TV personality, he is a successful entrepreneur, advocate, and philanthropist. And in a world where business leaders are lauded for being cutthroat, Marcus does it all with heart and compassion for the...

Addressing current workplace concerns about "burnout", "quiet quitting" and "the great resignation," Pandit Dasa is providing practical strategies to boost employee engagement and teamwork which is helping to build greater rapport with colleagues and clients.

As one of the world's leading mental health advocates, Patrick Kennedy speaks on topics such as eliminating the stigma of mental illness, brain research, the impact of public policy on our healthcare system, and many other mental health...

As an ocean advocate and an endurance swimmer, Lewis Pugh puts his hard-learned lessons into the context of a corporate environment.

In the cockpit, flawless execution is a matter of life-or-death. Afterburner teaches their methodologies to enhance organizational performance and achieve corporate success.

Born without all of his limbs, "Best Male Athlete with a Disability" Kyle Maynard made his dream of becoming a college wrestler come true, proving that no matter our limitations, we can achieve our goals.

Megan Gallagher uses her voice as a source of motivation, positivity and strength to help young people who are transitioning to adulthood and may feel inadequate with practicing healthy lifestyle regimens.

Driven by a passion to see others achieve, Sebastian Terry’s one-of-a-kind story has organically become a powerful catalyst for personal growth and organizational transformation. Leveraging the power of goal setting & striving as a vehicle to maximize mental...

As the Founder of Hello Fears, Michelle Poler has created a social movement empowering over 50 million people worldwide to step outside of their comfort zone and tap into their full potential.

Alex Goldfayn helps companies create dramatic revenue growth, even when they can't see their customers and prospects.

What lessons has Sally Kohn learned from being a Fox News liberal?  If community organizing made the President, what difference can it make in your life, your career and your world?  In a noisy world, how can you find...

As this country demands an end to racial inequality across many spectrums, Medina Jett emerges as a leading voice in the empowerment of African Americans, professionally and financially.

Learn how Alex Honnold took on and achieved “one of the greatest athletic feats of any kind, ever."

Dr. Margie Warrell brings sharp insights from her diverse global experience to inspire bolder thinking and braver action.

Holly Ransom is an award-winning keynote speaker, author, and leadership expert. She is an Ironman champion, the youngest director to sit on an Australian Rules Football board, and was Chair of the Youth G20 at 18 years old....

Emmy-Award winning TV personality, style expert, fashion designer and New York Times best-selling author are some of the credits of the multi-talented and unforgettable Carson Kressley.

Leading fearlessly in everything. Jordan Zimmerman built the largest retail Ad Agency on the planet after going 0-10 on Madison Avenue by being fearless, working harder, digging deeper, and caring more.

One of the most iconic athletes and recognizable names in the world, Lance Armstong’s incredible journey has a massive impact with audiences. Learn what it takes to be the best, to win at all costs (and then pay...

Edward Sullivan shares compelling stories from his 15-year career coaching top CEOs and his many adventures around the world to help teams come together, overcome uncertainty, and feel more connected to themselves, their work, and each other.

Sterling Hawkins is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and globally recognized thought leader in organizational culture. His growth movement has helped thousands of people, teams, and companies commit to meaningful goals by embracing trust No Matter What.