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.

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 […]

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$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 […]

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$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 […]

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$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 […]

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$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
New York, United States


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 […]

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$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 […]

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$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 […]

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$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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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 […]

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


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