John Brennan
CIA Director (2013–2017); Senior Intelligence and National Security Analyst at NBC and MS NOW
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Courage Speakers
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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.Search within Courage Speakers
Leon Panetta
U.S. Secretary of Defense (2011-2013), Director, Central Intelligence Agency (2009-2011), Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton (1994-1997), Director, U.S. Office of Management and Budget (1993-1994) and Co-founder and Chairman, Panetta Institute for Public Policy
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Lee Woodruff
Bestselling Author, Freelance Writer
Under $25,000New York
Laura W. Bush
First Lady of the United States (2001-2009)
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Alexi Pappas
Olympic Athlete; Bestselling Author; Award-Winning Filmmaker; TED Speaker
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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 - $40KCalifornia
Martin Dempsey
Board of Directors Chairman, USA Basketball; Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2011-2015)
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Bob Woodruff
Anchor and Reporter ABC News and Bestselling Co-Author
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Mariano Rivera
New York Yankees' Greatest Relief Pitcher of All Time and Author of The Closer
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Mitch Landrieu
Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana (2004-2010); Mayor, City of New Orleans (2010–2018); Senior Advisor to the President & White House Infrastructure Coordinator (2021-2024)
Contact WSB for FeesLouisiana
Ron Rivera
General Manager of CAL Football Program; Former NFL Head coach and NFL Player; Hispanic Football Hall of Fame Honoree
$40K - $70KVirginia
Chuck Hagel
U.S. Secretary of Defense (2013–2015); U.S. Senator (1997–2009); Co-founder, Vanguard Cellular Systems, Inc.
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Tom Ridge
First Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Former Governor of Pennsylvania; Chairman, Ridge Global
Contact WSB for FeesDistrict of Columbia
Cassidy Hutchinson
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Enough; Former Principal Aide to the White House Chief of Staff
Contact WSB for FeesDistrict of Columbia
William Cohen
Distinguished Statesman, Secretary of Defense (1997-2001) and CEO, The Cohen Group
$25K - $40KDistrict of Columbia
Kyle Shanahan
Head Coach, San Francisco 49ers
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Mike Massimino
Former NASA Astronaut, NY Times Bestselling Author; Media and TV Personality; Columbia University Professor
$25K - $40KNew York
Neil Pasricha
Author of Ten #1 International Best Sellers Including The Happiness Equation
$40K - $70K
Mike Abrashoff
Former Navy Commander, USS Benfold; Author, It's Your Ship
Contact WSB for FeesFlorida
Shawn Achor
Harvard Researcher and Positive Psychology Expert
$40K - $70KTexas
Chaunte Lowe
4X Olympian; Author; TEDx Speaker; Breast Cancer Thriver
$40K - $70KFlorida
Jim Abbott
Famed one-handed Major League Baseball pitcher and subject of acclaimed 2025 ESPN documentary, Southpaw
Under $25,000California
James Lawrence
The Iron Cowboy; Guinness World Record Holder; Author; Subject of 50.50.50 Documentary; Eco-Challenge Team Leader; Mental Toughness and Peak Performance Expert; Champion of the Conquer 100
$25K - $40KUtah
Sebastian Terry
Best-selling Author; Goal Setting and Striving Expert; Founder of 100 Things; TV Host
Under $25,000California
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