Bonnie St. John
Paralympic Ski Medalist, Fortune 500 Business Consultant, Rhodes Scholar, Former White...
Bonnie St. John challenges audiences to push through their own limitations and re-energize their lives to achieve peak performance.
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.
Paralympic Ski Medalist, Fortune 500 Business Consultant, Rhodes Scholar, Former White House Official and Bestselling Author
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, Panetta Institute for Public Policy
Former U.S. Senator, Olympian, NBA Hall of Famer and Bestselling Author
Legendary Head Coach, Washington Commanders and Championship NASCAR Owner
16th Supreme Allied Commander, NATO; Partner and Vice Chairman, Carlyle; New York Times Bestselling Author; Senior Military Analyst, CNN
Leadership and Performance Expert; Musician; Host, The Edge of Possible Podcast
Associate Professor, Duke University; Bestselling Author; Host, Everything Happens Podcast
Kindra Hall, MA. Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Keynote Speaker, Award-Winning Storyteller
Around-the-world Race Skipper; Leadership, Team, Resilience, and Navigating Change Expert
Former Captain, Colombia Women’s National Team; FIFA Legend; Telemundo Sports Commentator and Sideline Reporter for the 2026 FIFA World Cup; Leadership and Purpose Speaker; World Cup and Olympic Athlete
Founder, The Optimism Institute; Co-Author, Call Me Ted; Chairman, Portland Sea Dogs (2008-2023); President and CEO, The Weather Channel Companies (2002-2004); CEO, Resort Sports Network (2000-2001); President, TBS (1995-1999); General Manager, Turner Classic Movies (1993-1995)
Award-Winning Wall Street Journal Reporter; Professional Athlete; Expert in Emotional Resilience; Author, Lift: How Women Can Reclaim Their Physical Power and Transform Their Lives
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