Amy Cuddy
Bestselling author, Presence | Award-Winning Social Psychologist and Body Language Expert
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Overcoming Adversity Speakers
We all face adversity in life—but what matters is how you overcome it.Read More
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.Search within Overcoming Adversity Speakers
Joe Theismann
World Champion Quarterback, Broadcaster and Entrepreneur
$25K - $40KVirginia
Chris Barton
Founder and Creator of Shazam, Entrepreneur, Inventor, and Tech Investor
$25K - $40KCalifornia
Carey Lohrenz
USN 1st Female F14 Pilot, Aviator, Author, Speaker
$25K - $40KMinnesota
Mike Robbins
Expert in Teamwork, Leadership and Emotional Intelligence; Author; Former Professional Baseball Player
Under $25,000California
Paul Epstein
Award Winning Speaker, Leadership and Sales Expert, 2x Bestselling Author, Former NFL & NBA Executive, WIN MONDAY™ Founder
Under $25,000California
James Clear
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Atomic Habits; Founder of Habits Academy
Over $70,000Ohio
Charles Bolden
12th Administrator of NASA (2009 - 2017)
Contact WSB for FeesVirginia
Erik Wahl
Groundbreaking Artist, Author, and Expert on Change and Innovation
$25K - $40KCalifornia
Richard D. Clarke
12th Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
$25K - $40KNorth Carolina
Magic Johnson
Leader, Basketball Legend, and Successful Entrepreneur
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Sam Rapoport
NFL Game Changer; People Magazine’s 25 Women Changing the World; Host, NFL and iHeart Radio Podcast; Sports Illustrated Most Powerful, Most Influential, Most Outstanding Women in Sports; Fortune’s 40-under 40; Change Management Expert
$25K - $40KNew Jersey
Ryan Campbell
Youngest Solo Pilot to Circumnavigate the Globe; One of Australia’s 50 Great Explorers; Plane Crash Survivor; Incomplete Paraplegic; Best-Selling Author
Under $25,000Tennessee
Michael Steele
Chairman of the Republican National Committee (2009-2011), Lieutenant Governor of Maryland (2003-2007), MSNBC Political Analyst, and President and CEO of The Steele Group
Contact WSB for FeesMaryland
Colin O'Brady
11x World Record Setting Explorer; New York Times Bestselling Author; Entrepreneur
$40K - $70KWyoming
Bob Woodward
Legendary Two-Time Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Journalist; Associate Editor, The Washington Post; Author or Coauthor of 16 #1 New York Times bestselling books
$40K - $70KDistrict of Columbia
Debra Searle
Solo Atlantic Rower, Professional Adventurer and Entrepreneur
$25K - $40K
Sterling Hawkins
Founder, Sterling Hawkins Group; Growth through adversity and resilience; Expert in Innovation, Transformational Leadership
Under $25,000Colorado
Vincent Boles
Former Army Chief Operating Officer, Coach, Leader, and Logistics Guru
Under $25,000Alabama
Chris Bashinelli
National Geographic Explorer and TV Host; United Nations Moderator; Actor from The Sopranos (HBO); Expert on Human Connection and Leadership in Times of Change
Under $25,000New York
Joe Montana
Legendary NFL Quarterback
Over $70,000New York
Alex Honnold
Only Climber to Free Solo Climb Yosemite’s 3,000 ft. El Capitan Wall
Over $70,000Nevada
Martha McSally
America’s 1st Female Combat Fighter Pilot; U.S. Senator and Representative (2015-2020); Author
Under $25,000Arizona
Steve Wozniak
Co-founder, Apple Computer, Inc.
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