Resilience Speakers

Joe Montana will go down as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history not only for his many records and accomplishments, but also his uncanny ability to bring his team back from the brink of defeat in...

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...

David Holloway’s electrifying, high-content keynotes and trainings give leaders and teams the exact peak performance playbook trusted by Fortune 500 companies to dominate their competition. From unheralded walk-on to NFL All-Star frontline competitor, David Holloway’s journey is pure...

Unbroken by blindness at 22 and paralysis at 34, Mark Pollock combines personal experience with doctoral research into elite performance to deliver keynotes that move people to action. A TED speaker and catalyst of $150M in paralysis cure...

Bill Burke provides an inspiring talk about understanding and curing what he calls “the paradox of modern optimism”: that there has never been a better time to be alive than today, and yet there’s never been a harder...

Sam McAlister is renowned for securing the BBC’s scoop of the century – the 2019 interview with Prince Andrew that effectively toppled a member of the Royal Family and earned her a Netflix movie deal. Drawing on lessons...

Kate Doerge is an authentic, personable, and dynamic speaker who inspires others to reach for joy, turn pain into purpose, and shine a light in powerful ways. After losing her father to heart failure, her mother to a...

Scott Reich inspires audiences with a powerful message: citizenship is not just a duty — it’s a force for transformation. A presidential historian, nonprofit CEO, and father to a son with a rare neurological disorder, Reich weaves together...

As a former member of Congress, Cori Bush has had a nontraditional path from being unhoused to in the US House of Representatives. She brings a wealth of experience from the frontlines of politics, medicine, and activism to...

Success isn’t reserved for the most talented; it belongs to those who commit, adapt and execute with relentless focus. Damon Dunn isn’t a generalist; he’s a master of focus. A 3x CEO, Stanford Hoover Fellow, Former NFL player...

Drawing from his years of high-stakes, championship-winning experience, Paul O’Neill offers audiences a unique perspective on building a culture rooted in accountability and resilience, revealing the mindset and strategies that inspire teams to excel under any challenge.

Manager of the New York Yankees and legendary MLB veteran, Aaron Boone delivers powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and teamwork. Drawing from his experience managing elite talent, Boone shares practical strategies for motivating teams, staying focused under pressure,...

Legendary NHL captain and six-time Stanley Cup champion Mark Messier knows what it takes to inspire teams, drive performance, and cultivate a winning culture on and off the ice. Using pivotal moments from his storied career, Messier leaves...

Poppy Harlow has had a front row seat to history, reporting live around the world. She has witnessed humanity show the best of itself even during the hardest times. It has taught her the power of empathy and...

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...

Audiences can expect an engaging, insightful, and thought-provoking experience from Bill de Blasio, drawing on his leadership as Mayor of New York City. He spearheaded universal pre-K, navigated crises like COVID-19, and championed economic equity. His expertise in...

Hunter and Tara Davis-Woodhall are an Olympic power couple redefining resilience, excellence, and influence in sports. As elite athletes, Hunter and Tara share their journey through adversity, Olympic and Paralympic aspirations, and the power of shared purpose in...

As the White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre wasn’t just the voice of an administration. She was a symbol of possibility. A history-maker and trusted communicator, she inspired Americans across backgrounds who saw their own dreams reflected in...

As a 6-time CMO, Michelle Denogean helps companies scale through actionable leadership insights, resilient team building, and battle-tested growth strategies. Known for guiding successful pivots and driving significant growth, she delivers frameworks leaders can implement immediately to accelerate...