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.

Kerry Magro

Inspiring Autism Advocate, TED Speaker, & Author

Inspiring Autism Advocate, TED Speaker, & Author Kerry Magro is a 29-year-old national motivational speaker, disability advocate & consultant. In 2011, Kerry won Autism Society’s Outstanding Individual with Autism Award. Books Kerry’s book Defining Autism From The Heart which discusses […]

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


Leonard Maltin

Film Critic & Historian, Living with Parkinson’s

Film Critic & Historian, Living with Parkinson’s One of the world’s most respected film critics and historians, Leonard Maltin is best known for his widely-used reference work Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide, its companion volume Leonard Maltin’s Classic Movie Guide and 30 years as […]

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


Misty May Treanor

Most Successful Female Volleyball Player in History, Olympic Gold Medalist, NCAA All-American and World Champion

Most Successful Female Volleyball Player in History, Olympic Gold Medalist, NCAA All-American and World Champion Misty May-Treanor is considered one of the greatest female beach volleyball players in history. Along with teammate Kerri Walsh Jennings, she won three Olympic gold […]

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


Jenny McCarthy

Model, Comedian, Actress, Author, and Autism Activist

Model, Comedian, Actress, Author, and Autism Activist With her honesty, humility and humor Jenny McCarthy has been able to transcend the boundaries of her roles as comedian, actress, host, best-selling author and influential activist in the world of healing and preventing autism. When […]

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Travels From
California, United States


Gary McCord

CBS Golf Commentator & Best-Selling Author

Life is full of ups and downs, good and bad, but it wouldn’t be fun any other way.” Living his life by this optimistic philosophy, Gary McCord persisted through years of mediocrity before finding great success in many aspects of […]

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


Elizabeth McCormick

Sales & Leadership Expert and Former Female Army Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot

Sales & Leadership Expert and Former Female Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, Elizabeth McCormick travels the globe as a professional speaker, providing dynamic opening and closing keynotes at conferences, conventions, association meetings, and corporate events worldwide. With […]

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


Pamela Meyer

Business Agility Expert and Best-Selling Author

Business Agility Expert and Best-Selling Author PAMELA MEYER, Ph.D., is a leading Agile Innovation expert who works with leaders, teams, and organizations that must be more agile and innovative to compete in a rapidly changing world. Through her in-depth research […]

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


Todd Mitchem

Former Tech CEO, Future of Work Expert, and Best-Selling Author of YOU DISRUPTED

Former Tech CEO, Future of Work Expert, and Best-Selling Author of YOU DISRUPTED Todd Mitchem has been called a “Future of Work” expert and visionary. He is a former tech CEO who discovered firsthand how our over-customizing of technology was […]

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


Martina Navratilova

Social Activist, Cancer Survivor, Author, One of the Most Accomplished Tennis Players Ever

Tennis Legend, Author, Inspirational Speaker and Social Activist A champion on and off the court, Martina Navratilova is not only a tennis legend, but an inspirational leader and sports speaker who demonstrates wit, candor, and sheer motivation. Arguably the best […]

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


Deborah Norville

Emmy Award Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Host of Inside Edition and Cancer Survivor

Emmy Award Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Host of Inside Edition, and Cancer Survivor Two-time Emmy© Award winner Deborah Norville is Anchor of Inside Edition, the country’s top-rated and most honored syndicated newsmagazine. Ratings jumped 15% the week Norville joined the […]

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


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