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.

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 […]

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$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


Gabby Douglas

American Gymnast & Olympic Gold Medalist

American Gymnast & Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas is a decorated American gymnast and sports icon. She has won three gold medals at the Olympics as well as two gold and one silver at the World Championships. Olympic Firsts She […]

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California, United States


Jill Eikenberry

Actress, Producer, and Cancer Survivor

Actress, Producer, and Cancer Survivor Award-winning actress Jill Eikenberry is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Ann Kelsey on NBC’s long-running hit series L.A. Law. In addition to appearing in numerous television movies and feature films, Eikenberry has earned […]

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California, United States


Janet Evans

Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Recognized as One of the Best Female Distance Swimmers in History

Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Recognized as One of the Best Female Distance Swimmers in History Janet Evans is widely considered to the be the greatest female distance swimmer of all time.  Despite her small size and unorthodox windmill stroke, […]

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California, United States


Jeff Evans

World-Class Adventurer, Mountaineering Guide, Author, Physician Assistant and Leadership Expert

World-Class Adventurer, Mountaineering Guide, Author, Physician Assistant and Leadership Expert For over 25 years, Jeff Evans’ global experiences as a worldclass mountaineer, guide and emergency medic have helped him master the skills of servant leadership, teamwork, communication and trust which […]

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


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