Courage Speakers

We usually think of “courage” as a brave man with a gun, but more often than not, courage is much more subtle. It’s having the courage to stand up for what’s right. To fight for others who don’t have a voice. To forge ahead even though things look bleak. Inject a little courage into your next event with WSB’s leadership coaches, former Presidents, astronauts, military veterans, and other courageous speakers. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.

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Adam Grant

Organizational Psychologist, The Wharton School of Business; Bestselling Author; Host: WorkLife, a TED Original Podcast

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George W. Bush

43rd President of the United States and Founder of the George W. Bush Presidential Center

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William McRaven

Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (2011-2014) and of U.S. Joint Special Operations Command (2008-2011); Chancellor of the University of Texas System (2015-2018); Best-selling Author

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Liz Murray

Inspirational Speaker and Best-Selling Author

Under $25,000
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Kat Cole

Advisor, Investor, COO and President, Athletic Greens

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Mike Krzyzewski

Head Men's Basketball Coach, Duke University (1980 – 2022)

Over $70,000
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José Andrés

Chef, Restaurateur, Humanitarian

Over $70,000
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Liz Cheney

Former US Representative (2017-2023)

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Dan Rooney

Motivational Speaker, Fighter Pilot, Patriotic Philanthropist, PGA Professional, Golf Course Developer, and Author, A Patriot's Calling: Living Life Between Fear and Faith and Fly Into the Wind, How to Harness Faith and Fearlessness On Your Ascent to Greatness

$40K - $70K
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Tony Dungy

Former Head Coach, 2007 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts, Football Television Analyst

Over $70,000
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Kevin Carroll

Best-Selling Author, Expert on Creativity and Innovation, Agent for Social Change

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James Stavridis

16th Supreme Allied Commander, NATO; Partner and Vice Chair, Global Affairs of The Carlyle Group; New York Times Bestselling Author

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Kyle Carpenter

Medal of Honor Recipient and Author

Under $25,000
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Bonnie St. John

Paralympic Ski Medalist, Fortune 500 Business Consultant, Rhodes Scholar, Former White House Official and Best-Selling Author

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James Mattis

U.S. Secretary of Defense (2017-2018)

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Bear Grylls

Host of Man vs. Wild, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and YOU vs Wild; Adventurer; Author; Philanthropist

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Richard Montañez

Former Vice President, Multicultural Sales and Community Activation for PepsiCo North America, Author, Philanthropist, Creator of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos brand

$25K - $40K
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John Brennan

CIA Director (2013–2017); Senior Intelligence and National Security Analyst at NBC and MSNBC

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Katie Couric

Founder, Katie Couric Media

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Lisa Genova

#1 International and New York Times bestselling Author and Neuroscientist

$40K - $70K
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Mallory Weggemann

2020 and 2012 Paralympic Gold Medalist, NBC Sports Winter Paralympics Correspondent, Author, and Equality Activist

Under $25,000
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Robert Gates

Transformational Leader; Secretary of Defense (2006-2011); Bestselling Author

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Mary Lou Retton

America's Best-known Olympian

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