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.

Jackie Kallen

Boxing Manager, Promoter, Author, and Motivational Speaker

Boxing Manager, Promoter, Author, and Motivational Speaker After 33 years in the boxing world as publicist and then manager, Jackie Kallen has been dubbed The First Lady of Boxing. Against the Ropes Having managed six champions, Jackie Kallen was twice […]

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


Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch

Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired), Founder & President of Educational Achievement Services, Inc., Keynote Speaker, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Educator

Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired), Founder & President of Educational Achievement Services, Inc., Keynote Speaker, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Educator Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch is a renowned charismatic, passionate and influential speaker who carries a powerful message of what it takes […]

In-Person Fee Range
$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Nevada, United States


Gayle King

Co-Host, CBS This Morning and Editor-at-Large, O, the Oprah Magazine

Co-Host, CBS This Morning and Editor-at-Large, O, the Oprah Magazine Gayle King is a co-host of “CBS This Morning” and Editor-at-Large of the award-winning O, the Oprah Magazine. Broadcast Journalist King previously hosted “The Gayle King Show,” a live, weekday […]

In-Person Fee Range
$50,000 or greater
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Travels From
New York, United States


Beverly Kirkhart

Inspirational Breast Cancer Survivor and Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul: 101 Healing Stories About Those Who Have Survived Cancer

A breast cancer survivor since 1993, Beverly Kirkhart is the author of My Healing Companion, and the co-author of the revised edition of Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul: 101 Healing Stories About Those Who Have Survived Cancer. Published Sping […]

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


Noelle Lambert

US Paralympian & Survivor Castaway

US Paralympian & Survivor Castaway Noelle Lambert was born in Londonderry, NH. Growing up, she attended Londonderry High School before enrolling at UMass Lowell. As a D1 athlete, she had a standout freshman lacrosse season, earning America East All-Rookie team […]

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


Jim Lawless

Team Motivation Expert, World-Class Inspirational Speaker, and Author of Taming Tigers

Team Motivation Expert, World-Class Inspirational Speaker, and Author of Taming Tigers  Jim Lawless is one of the world’s leading inspirational speakers. Over half a million people on five continents have been entertained and inspired by Jim’s presentations and many more […]

In-Person Fee Range
$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Unknown, United Kingdom


Tan Le

Top Innovation and Business Speaker, Technology Entrepreneur, and the Founder and CEO of EMOTIV

Top Innovation and Business Speaker, Technology Entrepreneur, and the Founder and CEO of EMOTIV A technology pioneer and thought leader who takes audiences on an incredible journey into the future of humankind, Tan Le is the founder and CEO of […]

In-Person Fee Range
$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
California, United States


Jack Lengyel

Software Executive, Former College Football Head Coach, and Inspiration Behind "We Are Marshall"

Software Executive, Former Colleged Football Head Coach and Inspiration Behind “We Are Marshall” Coach Jack Lengyel is best known for being the head football coach who took on the daunting task of rebuilding the Marshall Thundering Herd football team after […]

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Travels From
Maryland, United States


Erik Lindbergh

Son of Charles Lindbergh, X-Prize Co-Founder, Pilot, and Entrepreneur

Son of Charles Lindbergh, X-Prize Co-Founder, Pilot, and Entrepreneur Artist, entrepreneur and speaker, Erik Lindbergh is the grandson of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. An avid pilot, Erik holds commercial, instrument, flight instructor, and glider ratings. In 1996, he helped […]

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


Geralyn Lucas

Cancer Survivor and Best Selling Author

Cancer Survivor and Best Selling Author Geralyn Lucas was only 27 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Shaking the foundations of her world, she was faced with the harrowing decision of whether or not to undergo a mastectomy. She […]

In-Person Fee Range
$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
New York, United States


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