We all face adversity in life—but what matters is how you overcome it. WSB connects event planners with inspiring speakers who have amazing stories of triumph that will keep your attendees on the edge of their seats. Head coaches, military veterans, psychologists, and astronauts are available to share real-world stories of overcoming adversity. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.
Organizational Psychologist, The Wharton School of Business; Bestselling Author; Host: WorkLife, a TED Original Podcast
43rd President of the United States and Founder of the George W. Bush Presidential Center
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
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
Social Psychologist, Award-Winning Harvard Lecturer, and Bestselling Author
Former Head Coach, 2007 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts, Football Television Analyst
All-Time Winningest Coach in U.S. Soccer History; Legendary Head Coach, U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team and President, National Women’s Soccer League San Diego
Best-Selling Author, Expert on Creativity and Innovation, Agent for Social Change
16th Supreme Allied Commander, NATO; Partner and Vice Chair, Global Affairs of The Carlyle Group; New York Times Bestselling Author
The Rt. Hon. Theresa May MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (2016-2019)
Paralympic Ski Medalist, Fortune 500 Business Consultant, Rhodes Scholar, Former White House Official and Best-Selling Author
Pulitzer Prize-winning Columnist, The Washington Post and Political Analyst, MSNBC
Host of Man vs. Wild, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and YOU vs Wild; Adventurer; Author; Philanthropist
Former Vice President, Multicultural Sales and Community Activation for PepsiCo North America, Author, Philanthropist, Creator of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos brand
CIA Director (2013–2017); Senior Intelligence and National Security Analyst at NBC and MSNBC
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