Overcoming Obstacles

How does one muster the courage to persevere in the face of sheer adversity? Speakers.com overcoming adversity keynote speakers demonstrate the determination, self-confidence and the drive to win in spite of overwhelming obstacles. Our engaging and inspirational speakers share their stories of dedication, motivation and sacrifice and instill a true winning spirit in their audience.

Scott Burrows

Top-Rated Inspirational and Motivational Speaker, Change Management Expert, and Bestselling Author

Top Inspirational Speaker, Bestselling Author, Wheelchair Athlete & Successful Entrepreneur Scott Burrows is a top inspirational speaker and bestselling author who is a living testament to the power of perseverance, determination, and adaptability in the face of adversity. His unwavering […]

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$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
Florida, United States


Jimmy Cabrera

Speaker, Educator and Author on Motivation, Change, Diversity, and Leadership

Speaker, Educator and Author on Motivation, Change, Diversity, and Leadership Jimmy Cabrera is a dynamic and energetic speaker, riveting his audience’s attention through the very last sentence. Every presentation he gives is Jimmy’s unique blend of motivation and education. His […]

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$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Texas, United States


Danny Cahill

Winner of NBC's Season Eight's The Biggest Loser and The Biggest Loser Ever

Winner of NBC’s Season Eight’s The Biggest Loser and The Biggest Loser Ever Danny Cahill always struggled with his weight. As a sophomore in high school he devised a plan, stuck with it, and worked hard to lose 75 pounds […]

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$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Oklahoma, United States


Dan Clark

Best-Selling Author & Expert on Leadership and Business Development

Best-Selling Author & Expert on Leadership and Business Development As a modern day Napoleon Hill, DAN CLARK has interviewed, studied and worked with the most powerful and successful business leaders, political and military leaders, and world champion athletes of our […]

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$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Utah, United States


Christine Clifford

Best-Selling Author, Award-Winning Professional Speaker, Top Sales Producer, Entrepreneur, and Survivor

Best-Selling Author, Award-Winning Professional Speaker, Top Sales Producer, Entrepreneur, and Survivor Christine Clifford’s 8th book Let’s Close a Deal! Turn Contacts into Paying Customers for Your Company, Product, Service or Cause, solidifies her place as one of the world’s leading […]

In-Person Fee Range
$5,000 to $10,000
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Travels From
Florida, United States


Nadia Comaneci

Legendary Olympic Gymnast

Legendary Olympic Gymnast At the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Canada, a 14-year-old Romanian dynamo captured the hearts and minds of the world with her daring and perfection. We came to know her simply as “Nadia.” First Olympics By the time […]

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Travels From
Oklahoma, United States


Olga Custodio

America’s First Latina Fighter Pilot & STEM Advocate

America’s First Latina Fighter Pilot, Keynote Speaker, and STEM Advocate The first Latina to complete U.S. Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training and graduate in the top 5% of her class (of 48) with a fighter qualification to fly the T-38 […]

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$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Texas, United States


Tim Daggett

Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast, Motivational Speaker, and NBC Olympic Gymnastics Commentator

Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast, Motivational Speaker, and NBC Olympic Gymnastics Commentator Tim Daggett is one of the most “in demand” professional speakers in the country.  Beyond his Perfect 10 and Olympic Gold, Tim’s story of inner strength, motivation and learning […]

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$5,000 to $10,000
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Travels From
Massachusetts, United States


Jim Davidson

Resilience Expert, Author, Adventure Speaker, and Expedition Leader

Resilience Expert, Author, Adventure Speaker, and Expedition Leader Jim Davidson is a resilience expert and professional speaker who provides presentations about personal resilience, resilient teamwork and resilient leadership. He speaks to top-quality organizations like Marriott, National Geographic, US Army, Nokia, […]

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$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Colorado, United States


Rorke Denver

U.S. Navy SEAL, Author and Star of 2012 Feature Film Act of Valor

U.S. Navy SEAL, Author and Star of 2012 Feature Film Act of Valor Lieutenant Commander Rorke T. Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America […]

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$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
Colorado, United States


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