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 Waddle

Former Commander of the USS Greeneville, Safety and Ethics Expert, and Author of The Right Thing

Former Commander of the USS Greeneville, Safety and Ethics Expert, and Author of The Right Thing At the age of 38, Scott Waddle was selected to become the Commanding Officer of USS Greeneville (SSN 772) an improved Los Angeles Class […]

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$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
North Carolina, United States


Qian Julie Wang

Bestselling Author of Beautiful Country, Speaker, and Litigator

Bestselling Author of Beautiful Country, Speaker, and Litigator Civil rights litigator and New York Times bestselling author Qian Julie Wang uses her unique gift for storytelling to transcend the business, legal, political, and literary worlds and focus on the humanity […]

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


Shaun White

Dual-Sport Professional Athlete, 3 Time Olympic Gold Medalist, and Entrepreneur

Dual-Sport Professional Athlete, 3 Time Olympic Gold Medalist, and Entrepreneur Legend isn’t often a word bestowed upon someone in his early 30s, but then again, most 32-year-olds aren’t Shaun White. Dual-sport professional athlete in snowboarding and skateboarding, 3-time Olympic gold […]

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Travels From
California, United States


Sharon Wood

First North American Woman to Climb Everest

First North American Woman to Climb Everest On May 20, 1986, at 9:00 pm, Sharon Wood became the first North American woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, and just the sixth woman […]

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Travels From
Unknown, Canada


Lucinda Yates

Inspirational Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

Inspirational Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Lucinda Yates, the founder and CEO of Designs By Lucinda was born with the heart and passion of a true entrepreneur. At the age 9 she was organizing neighborhood carnivals to raise money for Cerebral Palsy […]

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


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