Nina Sossamon-Pogue

Nina Sossamon-Pogue

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Television News Anchor, Author, Tech Executive & USA Gymnast

Nina Sossamon-Pogue Biography

Nina Sossamon-Pogue is a highly sought-after motivational speaker, renowned for her expertise in resilience, change management, and mental wellness. With a dynamic career spanning elite athletics, broadcast journalism, and executive leadership, Nina empowers audiences to navigate today’s unprecedented era of constant change, fueled by evolving technologies, vast data influxes, and machine learning.

As a USA Gymnast (1982–1984), Emmy-winning television news anchor (1992–2007), and hyper-growth tech executive (2007–2019, Benefitfocus), Sossamon-Pogue has experienced success at the highest levels in sports, media, and corporate America. She is also no stranger to life’s most challenging moments, including an injury that ended her athletic career, a very public layoff, and a tragic car accident that thrust her into the headlines and tested her mental fortitude. Through these trials, she not only rebuilt but reached even greater heights, fueling her passion for helping others do the same.

Beyond the stage, Sossamon-Pogue serves as CEO of her communications company, contributes to several non-profit boards, and passionately advocates for the Alzheimer’s Association. She was honored as a ‘Woman of Distinction’ by the state of South Carolina.

Sossamon-Pogue and her husband are proud parents of three adult children. Based in Charleston, SC, she travels the globe, inspiring people to overcome challenges, take control of their narratives, and achieve their greatest potential.

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Nina Sossamon-Pogue Speaking Topics

You Got THIS!: Taking On Life’s Challenges With Unapologetic Confidence.

A Session that delivers the Mindset, Motivation, and Tools to Navigate Today’s Unique Challenges

Challenges are inevitable, but how we face them defines our success. In this powerful session, Nina unpacks why obstacles feel overwhelming, how our brains instinctively resist discomfort, and what it takes to turn adversity into an advantage. Blending science, stoicism, and storytelling, she reframes challenges as a catalyst for growth rather than a roadblock.

Audience Takeaways:

Understand the True Meaning of Resilience: Learn why how you get back up matters and how challenges shape your growth.

Learn THIS Framework to Handle Adversity of All Sizes: A science-backed, actionable approach to navigating challenges like a pro.

Discover the “Reverse Resume” Concept: Uncover the untold story of life’s challenges and setbacks; those transformative experiences beneath the surface that shape who you are and fuel your resilience.

Develop Practical Skills for Stress & Motivation: Gain strategies to manage stress, stay motivated, and maintain perspective, even in uncertain times.

Foster Collaboration: Walk away with insights to strengthen teamwork, build resilience, and confidently tackle your next challenge.

Let’s Do ‘THIS’: Navigating Change Like a Pro

A Session that delivers the Mindset, Motivation, and Tools to Embrace Change with Confidence.

Change is constant, but our instinct to resist it holds us back. In this engaging and insightful session, Nina explores why change feels so difficult, how our brains and bodies react to uncertainty, and what we can do to rewire our response. Through a mix of neuroscience, stoicism, and personal storytelling, she shifts the narrative, showing audiences how to embrace change as an opportunity instead of fearing it.

Audience Takeaways:

Why Change Feels Hard - Understand the brain’s natural resistance to change and how to shift your perspective.

The THIS Framework for Navigating Change - A science-backed, actionable approach to handling change like a pro.

Resilience Redefined - Learn how to embrace change instead of fearing it, and develop a challenge-ready mindset.

Practical Strategies for Stress & Uncertainty - Gain tools to manage stress, stay motivated, and remain flexible in the face of change.

Stronger Together - Discover insights to foster teamwork, collaboration, and confidence during times of transition.

Resilience for High Achievers: The Secret to Sustained Success

Empowering Top Performers to Keep Leveling Up in a World That Never Slows Down

High achievers thrive on success, but the relentless pressure to perform can lead to burnout. In this eye-opening session, Nina introduces Excellence Exhaustion, a condition where the unending drive to surpass previous achievements, coupled with perpetual demands, leads to diminished productivity and well-being. Success isn’t just about pushing harder, it’s about building resilience, making this session essential for leaders, executives, and driven professionals striving for peak performance without burnout.

Audience Takeaways:

Recognize “Excellence Exhaustion” - Understand the hidden toll of nonstop achievement and learn how to prevent burnout.

Unlock the Power of Your Reverse Resume - Reframe setbacks and challenges as essential milestones in your success story.

Sustain Success Without Breaking Down - Gain Nina’s proven approach to navigating obstacles and staying in control.

Boost Productivity & Team Culture - Foster an environment where high performance and well-being go hand in hand.

Thrive Under Pressure - Develop a mindset and toolkit to tackle change with confidence, clarity, and resilience.

Recalculating Route

Resilience, Mental Health, and Attrition in a globally interconnected, FOMO culture.

Nina Sossamon-Pogue Videos

Nina Sossamon-Pogue Sizzle Reel
Nina, Resilience Keynote, Quick Clips 2
Resilience, Client Service, Nina Sossamon Pogue

How do I book Nina Sossamon-Pogue to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Nina Sossamon-Pogue for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Nina Sossamon-Pogue, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Nina Sossamon-Pogue or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Nina Sossamon-Pogue for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Nina Sossamon-Pogue, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nina Sossamon-Pogue are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nina Sossamon-Pogue, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Nina Sossamon-Pogue speak about?

Nina Sossamon-Pogue is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Authors, News & Media, Broadcasting, Business Growth, Success, Personal Growth, Workshop, Motivational, Change Management, Mental Health, Host & Emcee and Podcast Hosts.

Where does Nina Sossamon-Pogue travel from?

Nina Sossamon-Pogue generally travels from Charleston, SC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Nina Sossamon-Pogue?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nina Sossamon-Pogue for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Nina Sossamon-Pogue for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Nina Sossamon-Pogue or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Nina Sossamon-Pogue is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Leadership, Resilience and Overcoming Adversity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nina Sossamon-Pogue for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Nina Sossamon-Pogue generally travels from Charleston, SC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Allison Massari, Erica Dhawan and Cheryl Cran. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nina Sossamon-Pogue for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/03/2025.

Nina Sossamon-Pogue Speaking Topics

  • You Got THIS!: Taking On Life’s Challenges With Unapologetic Confidence.

    A Session that delivers the Mindset, Motivation, and Tools to Navigate Today’s Unique Challenges

    Challenges are inevitable, but how we face them defines our success. In this powerful session, Nina unpacks why obstacles feel overwhelming, how our brains instinctively resist discomfort, and what it takes to turn adversity into an advantage. Blending science, stoicism, and storytelling, she reframes challenges as a catalyst for growth rather than a roadblock.

    Audience Takeaways:

    Understand the True Meaning of Resilience: Learn why how you get back up matters and how challenges shape your growth.

    Learn THIS Framework to Handle Adversity of All Sizes: A science-backed, actionable approach to navigating challenges like a pro.

    Discover the “Reverse Resume” Concept: Uncover the untold story of life’s challenges and setbacks; those transformative experiences beneath the surface that shape who you are and fuel your resilience.

    Develop Practical Skills for Stress & Motivation: Gain strategies to manage stress, stay motivated, and maintain perspective, even in uncertain times.

    Foster Collaboration: Walk away with insights to strengthen teamwork, build resilience, and confidently tackle your next challenge.

  • Let’s Do ‘THIS’: Navigating Change Like a Pro

    A Session that delivers the Mindset, Motivation, and Tools to Embrace Change with Confidence.

    Change is constant, but our instinct to resist it holds us back. In this engaging and insightful session, Nina explores why change feels so difficult, how our brains and bodies react to uncertainty, and what we can do to rewire our response. Through a mix of neuroscience, stoicism, and personal storytelling, she shifts the narrative, showing audiences how to embrace change as an opportunity instead of fearing it.

    Audience Takeaways:

    Why Change Feels Hard - Understand the brain’s natural resistance to change and how to shift your perspective.

    The THIS Framework for Navigating Change - A science-backed, actionable approach to handling change like a pro.

    Resilience Redefined - Learn how to embrace change instead of fearing it, and develop a challenge-ready mindset.

    Practical Strategies for Stress & Uncertainty - Gain tools to manage stress, stay motivated, and remain flexible in the face of change.

    Stronger Together - Discover insights to foster teamwork, collaboration, and confidence during times of transition.

  • Resilience for High Achievers: The Secret to Sustained Success

    Empowering Top Performers to Keep Leveling Up in a World That Never Slows Down

    High achievers thrive on success, but the relentless pressure to perform can lead to burnout. In this eye-opening session, Nina introduces Excellence Exhaustion, a condition where the unending drive to surpass previous achievements, coupled with perpetual demands, leads to diminished productivity and well-being. Success isn’t just about pushing harder, it’s about building resilience, making this session essential for leaders, executives, and driven professionals striving for peak performance without burnout.

    Audience Takeaways:

    Recognize “Excellence Exhaustion” - Understand the hidden toll of nonstop achievement and learn how to prevent burnout.

    Unlock the Power of Your Reverse Resume - Reframe setbacks and challenges as essential milestones in your success story.

    Sustain Success Without Breaking Down - Gain Nina’s proven approach to navigating obstacles and staying in control.

    Boost Productivity & Team Culture - Foster an environment where high performance and well-being go hand in hand.

    Thrive Under Pressure - Develop a mindset and toolkit to tackle change with confidence, clarity, and resilience.

  • Recalculating Route

    Resilience, Mental Health, and Attrition in a globally interconnected, FOMO culture.

Nina Sossamon-Pogue Videos

Nina Sossamon-Pogue Sizzle Reel
Nina, Resilience Keynote, Quick Clips 2
Resilience, Client Service, Nina Sossamon Pogue
Nina Sossamon-Pogue, Resilience keynote + workshop - quick clips
Life's Ups and Downs, Resilience, Nina Sossamon-Pogue, Speaker

Nina Sossamon-Pogue Reviews

  • Specialist Management Solutions - Feb 09 2023

  • Nina was amazing! She was the ideal speaker for our hybrid event and her willingness to use her message and bring our event to life was perfect. She was great on camera and in-person! I highly recommend her for other groups and look forward to working with her again.
    Surgical Care Affiliates - Jul 29 2021

  • How do I book Nina Sossamon-Pogue to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Nina Sossamon-Pogue for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Nina Sossamon-Pogue, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Nina Sossamon-Pogue or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Nina Sossamon-Pogue for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Nina Sossamon-Pogue, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nina Sossamon-Pogue are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nina Sossamon-Pogue, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Nina Sossamon-Pogue speak about?

    Nina Sossamon-Pogue is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Authors, News & Media, Broadcasting, Business Growth, Success, Personal Growth, Workshop, Motivational, Change Management, Mental Health, Host & Emcee and Podcast Hosts.
  • Where does Nina Sossamon-Pogue travel from?

    Nina Sossamon-Pogue generally travels from Charleston, SC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Nina Sossamon-Pogue?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nina Sossamon-Pogue for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Nina Sossamon-Pogue for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Nina Sossamon-Pogue or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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