Courage Speakers

"At their core, responses to emergencies require clear command, collaboration from government and cooperation from the public."

Known for his decisive leadership while serving as the 28th Secretary of Defense and as a four-star General, Lloyd Austin provides essential lessons on strategic decision-making, crisis management, and principled leadership, equipping audiences to excel amid complexity, maintain...

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...

Former Congresswoman, Liz Cheney is committed to country and democracy over politics and offers exclusive insight into policy, principled leadership, and the future of bipartisanship.

Lisa Genova is masterful at inspiring organizations and people to gain greater insight into empathy, brain health, and the science of memory.

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...

"If all you take from our time together is this, know the power of unrelenting, unwavering resilience…" – Bear Grylls

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

Gen James N. Mattis, USMC (Ret.) guards America's democratic freedoms, with a unique leadership style based on integrity, authenticity, and humility.

Richard Montañez's riveting and inspiring story proves that all of us are just one great idea away from our dreams. Hear this one-time janitor tell you how he fanned a spark of innovation into the billion dollar worldwide...

John Brennan blends wisdom, experience, and candor in a cogent analysis of dynamic trends in national security.

Kat Cole is creating a personal legacy of evolution that transcends industries and job titles.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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...

Lt Col Dan Rooney, decorated F-16 fighter pilot and Founder of Folds of Honor, shares the leadership principles that help elite teams perform under pressure, build cultures of accountability, and unite around a mission that matters.

"The advance of freedom is the calling of our time; it is the calling of our country." – George W. Bush

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

Bonnie St. John challenges audiences to push through their own limitations and re-energize their lives to achieve peak performance.