Resilience Speakers

"If knowledge is power, knowing what you don't know is wisdom." – Adam Grant

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

Dan Pink deploys the science of motivation to boost engagement, spark innovation, and create better leaders.

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

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,...

Jill Ellis coaches and leads elite individuals who are at the top of their game.

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

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

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

"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.

Behavioral scientist and leading expert on how purpose and meaning shape us, Dr. Jennifer Aaker empowers leaders to build purpose-filled, innovative, and joyful (yes, joyful) workplaces.

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...

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.

From advising leaders of war-torn countries to working with senior executives, Dan Shapiro has helped thousands of organizations and individuals navigate conflict and supercharge growth. Shapiro pioneered a new generation of actionable tools and frameworks to help teams...

Dr. John Whyte is a physician and corporate executive with a unique combination of government and private sector work that provides him with an exceptional perspective on wellness, clinical trials, information technology, innovation, and health care services.

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.