Mohamed Massaquoi

Keynote Speaker

Former NFL Wide Receiver; Amputee; Founder of VESSOL

Mohamed is the founder of VESSOL and a strategic advisor on organizational effectiveness and DEI. In the spring of 2017, Mohamed’s life changed following a near-death ATV accident that resulted in the amputation of his left hand. Prior to that accident, Mohamed performed under high pressure change daily as a professional athlete in the NFL. Mohamed was a 2009 second-round pick for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL draft and played professionally for 5 seasons. An accomplished speaker and thought leader, Mohamed regularly presents on opportunities in change, DEI, and creating high performance teams.

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Mohamed earned both his Bachelor’s in Psychology and his Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of Georgia. During his time there, he was honored as the 2008 overall team captain and selected for both the first-team All-Southeastern Conference and the Academic All-SEC. He was also recognized as a member of the 2018 UGA 40 under 40 class and served on the University of Georgia alumni board from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, Mohamed is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Program for Leadership Development, which serves as their alternative to an executive MBA.

In his presentations, Mohamed recounts his extraordinary journey from high-performing NFL athlete to overcoming the loss of his hand in a near-fatal accident, and then redefining his career as an organizational psychologist focused on peak performance. He explores themes of talent, resilience, strategic pivoting, and the importance of team support. Audiences from various walks of life can find valuable insights in his story, applicable for the common good.

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Mohamed Massaquoi’s Speech Topics

Preparing for Change

In order to thrive through change or disruption, it is essential to unpack the necessary steps. This involves aligning organizations to a meaningful cause, cultivating the right relationships to navigate challenging situations, and continuously evolving with new skillsets. This talk concludes by emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on the opportunities presented in the next chapter after successfully overcoming change.
Leaders Empowering Others

True leadership lies in empowering others rather than simply taking charge. Organizations can only ascend to the level of their teams. It is when leaders assist their people in reaching new heights that they themselves expand the realm of possibilities for the entire group.
High-Performance Teams

This talk delves into the concept of creating maximum performance rather than settling for good performance. It explores how high-performance teams are designed to transcend the limits of what is possible, enabling them to reach market-leading and employee potential.
DEI as a Superpower

Highlighting how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) should be seen as a superpower rather than a challenge to be solved. Diversity is akin to valuable puzzle pieces scattered across different demographics. By bringing together the right collection of these pieces from around the world, organizations can unlock opportunities to create unique and non-commoditized outputs. Such organizations are constantly able to innovate as they foster new experiences.

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Preparing for Change

Leaders Empowering Others

High-Performance Teams

DEI as a Superpower

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