Courage Speakers

Tyler Shultz's goal as a speaker is to inspire individuals and organizations to act courageously and build cultures that prioritize doing what’s right. He uses storytelling to bring topics like board oversight, due diligence, and building a speak-up...

Lt. Col. Justin “Hasard” (pronounced Hazard) Lee flew over 80 combat missions in an F-16 and was then hand-picked to fly the most advanced aircraft in the world, the F-35. As the Air Force’s F-35 Chief of Training...

Dr. Brad Wenstrup’s career accomplishments bring insight into relevant issues of concern for all Americans. His service in Congress ranges from VA Mission Act, Intelligence Committee work, energy policy, healthcare policy, Chair of the Doctor’s Caucus, and leadership...

International airline pilot, aviation pioneer, award-winning author, and disruptor of the status quo, Captain Laura Savino delivers powerful insights on judgment under pressure and the confidence to embrace calculated risks from 38,000 feet… to the biggest challenges in...

Through emotional storytelling, great humor, and a genuine spirit, John O'Leary reveals a brighter vision for what is possible and inspires his audiences to transform their lives, one action at a time. O'Leary is masterful at conveying the...

Chad Lauer captivates audiences by telling his story of tackling major adversity in his life including addiction, loss of a great friend on the basketball court, loss of his father, brain tumors, and multiple cancer diagnoses, while using...

Patrick Nelson shares his inspiring experiences from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan to working on the NFL sidelines and equips participants with practical tips they can implement immediately. This highly engaging experience will take participants on a...

It’s plain and simple. Brody Young shouldn’t be alive. Ambushed and left for dead in the desert, he found a way to survive, live, and thrive. He'll journey through the impossible into the probable. Audiences can’t help but...

Jamie Valvano captivates audiences through emotional storytelling. Although she lost her father, Jim Valvano, in 1993, he created a powerful legacy that has continued to serve as her guide. Jamie draws wisdom from her own diagnosis of cancer,...

Cara Brookins’ riveting story of building her own house with her four kids using YouTube tutorials was an overnight, viral media sensation with audiences around the world finding inspiration in her grit and determination. Cara shows us that...

William Kamkwamba's story exemplifies the power of resourcefulness and innovation in action. Faced with a critical challenge in his Malawian village, he didn't wait for external solutions. Instead, his ingenuity was sparked by a library book on windmills....

Philippe Petit has – literally – seen a view of the world no one else ever has or ever will: from a quarter of a mile in the air walking a ¾” steel cable rigged illegally between the...

When Chad Foster speaks to audiences, he shares a powerful message: his loss of eyesight as a young adult didn't hold him back. Instead, he embraced obstacles as opportunities. Chad became the first blind executive to graduate Harvard...

Eric Sheninger is a sought-after speaker, guiding school leaders and educators to embrace evidence-based strategies that improve teaching, learning, and leadership.  From pioneering New Milford High School's transformation to becoming an acclaimed author and speaker, he empowers educators...

Bridget creates tools to help teams and leaders connect in the workplace through rich experiences and shared goals. "Make Someday Today" has inspired thousands to not only change their mindsets to thinking of experiences as the real wealth...

Tina Sharkey, who coined the term “social media,” is a magnetic storyteller, adviser, educator, and award-winning entrepreneur who sparks innovation at the intersection of AI, brand, and human connection. She guides both established leaders and next-gen innovators, drawing...

Justin Wren is passionate about helping others find true, meaningful purpose in life. He believes that this purpose can empower individuals to overcome challenges, improve performance, and create lasting impact.

Paul Epstein, with insights from his 15 years as an NFL and NBA executive, speaks about the power of CONFIDENCE as a competitive advantage. Now a leadership and performance advisor to the world's top brands, he delivers highly...

Steve Gleason, through his athletic career and nonprofit work, has become a global example and ambassador of inspiration, resilience, perseverance, and leadership.

Niloofar Rahmani became the first female fixed-wing pilot in the Afghan Air Force in 2013. Because of her courage, she is the Recipient of the State Department International Women of Courage Award, Recipient Daughters of Greatness, and The Muhammad...

Known as the Ambassador of Hope, Andre Norman discovered his inner power, transforming extreme adversity into an unstoppable edge that catapulted him from the depths of confinement to Harvard and beyond.

Author, catalyst, and executive coach Laura Gassner Otting inspires people to push past the doubt and indecision that keep great ideas in limbo by helping audiences think bigger and accept greater challenges that reach beyond their current, limited...

Captain Sandy Yawn shares her unique stories with universal themes that will help anyone at events all over the world from SXSW to corporate events. Handling the threat of pirates to working with some of the world’s richest...