Overcoming Adversity Speakers

General Richard D. Clarke, USA (Ret.) is a four-star Army general, who concluded his career as the head of US Special Operations Command, commanding over 75,000 of our Nation’s most elite forces. Deployed more than ten times in...

Ray Lewis’ life has been an amazing journey through extremes – from the impossible odds of a challenging childhood, to playing 17 noteworthy years in the National Football League, to his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame...

Neil Pasricha shows that cultivating a positive mindset is key to personal and organization success.

Mark King is not just a speaker; he is a rare leader whose real-life successes offer a roadmap for corporate leaders aiming to harness innovation and drive significant change within their industries. His presentations are not only inspirational...

When leaders want to break team silos, drive exponential growth and innovate through teamwork, they call Erica Dhawan.

Reggie Butler shares incredible insights for personal growth and enhanced organizational effectiveness through unique and transformative sessions.

Gen. Joseph Dunford, USMC (Ret.) served as the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer, and the principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense, and National Security Council.

Rebecca Alexander came to national prominence with the release of her book Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found in which she shares her journey of going deaf and blind due to a rare genetic...

The first person to tweet from space and a four-time spacewalker on two missions to the Hubble Space Telescope, including the final Hubble servicing mission, which has been called the most dangerous and complex mission in space shuttle...

"When you spend years responding to problems, you can sometimes overlook the fact that you could be preventing them." – Dan Heath

Currently with 46 career titles, Andy Murray is Great Britain's most successful tennis player of the Open era.

A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than thirty years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry.

David Plouffe delivers unprecedented insights on disruptive innovation, from the front lines of momentous shifts in both politics and business.

The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. Surviving, and now thriving as an advocate, Elizabeth shows us that it is possible not only to overcome extreme adversity and...

Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal is an international expert on resilience focused on positively impacting and empowering individuals, teams, and organizations to grow and accelerate by leveraging The Five Practices of Highly Resilient People framework, developed over two decades...

The most famous political investigative reporter in America and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Bob Woodward provides a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of government, politics, and the role of leadership.

Sheila Johnson is an entrepreneur and philanthropist whose accomplishments span the arenas of hospitality, sports, TV/film, the arts and humanitarian causes.

Erin Gruwell has earned an award-winning reputation for her steadfast commitment to the future of education. Her ability to relate her experiences to a wide range of audiences has made her a popular speaker. She inspires audiences to...

Recently named by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 50 World’s Greatest Leaders, a recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award and listed as one of the world’s most influential creative people by The...

Jessica Buchanan shares with audiences her experience in learning first- hand that the human spirit is impenetrable. No matter what obstacles or challenges lie in our path if we dig deep to find the strength and fortitude, there...

Bert Jacobs is co-founder and CEO (Chief Executive Optimist) of Life is Good, which spreads the power of optimism through inspiring art, a passionate community and groundbreaking nonprofit work.

Jay Shetty’s innovative approach on stage features interactive exercises he calls “experiential learning,” in which he leads his audience through experiences to retain and apply knowledge.

Carey Lohrenz’s extensive experience operating in one of the world’s most challenging environments, an aircraft carrier, and her unique position as one of the first female fighter pilots make her a highly sought after leadership training expert, team...

"Technology is the greatest equalizer of the 21st century and without Women in Technology, there is no such equality." – Shelly Kapoor Collins