Overcoming Adversity Speakers

Resilience & Triumphs: Stories on Conquering Challenges from Experts on Overcoming Adversity

List of Overcoming Adversity Speakers

The motivational speakers in this category know what it takes to overcome adversity and thrive during hard times. From life-altering injuries or sickness, dealing with trauma and systemic oppression, to simply navigating the everyday ups and downs of life, everyone has found themselves in times of stress, grief, or needing the right push to reach a difficult goal. These inspiring survivors, bestselling authors, business leaders, celebrities, and activists have overcome challenges in their personal lives and careers, and now empower others to do the same.

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Joe Delagrave

USA Wheelchair Rugby Head Coach, 2x Paralympic Medalist & Keynote Speaker

Gregory Burns

Paralympic Gold Medalist, IronMan Competitor, Contemporary Artist

Serena Williams

Iconic Professional Tennis Player & Olympic Gold Medalist; Activist, Philanthropist & Entrepreneur; Co-Owner of the WNBA's Toronto Tempo

Alex Honnold
(1 rating)

"Free Solo" Professional Rock Climber, Environmental Advocate & Host of the "Climbing Gold" Podcast

Van Jones
(6 ratings)

Emmy Award-Winning TV Host, Political Strategist & Producer; Civil Rights & Environmental Advocate; NYT Bestselling Author; CEO of REFORM Alliance

Chris Gardner
(2 ratings)

Entrepreneur, Award-Winning Film Producer & NYT Bestselling Author, "The Pursuit of Happyness"

Erin Brockovich
(13 ratings)

Famous Environmental Activist; Consumer Advocate & Bestselling Author; Groundwater Contamination Expert & Victim Advocate

Marilu Henner
(2 ratings)

Actress, Author, Health Advocate & Memory Expert; Known for "Taxi" & "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries"

Holly Robinson Peete

TV Personality & Co-Founder of the HollyRod Foundation; Compassionate Care Advocate for Autism & Parkinson's Disease

Vince Papale
(2 ratings)

Former NFL Player & Oldest Rookie in League History at 30; Inspiration for the Movie "Invincible"; Cancer Survivor

Kanya Balakrishna
(2 ratings)

Co-Founder & CEO of The Future Project; Youth Empowerment & Education Advocate

Brian C. Fleming
(2 ratings)

Combat-Wounded Veteran, Resilience Expert & Author; Founder of Overcome Change Masterclass

Lauren Rich
(1 rating)

LCSW & ICF ACC Candidate; Clinician, Trainer & Instructional Designer; Military PTSD Expert & Mental Health Advocate

Sylvia Acevedo
(19 ratings)

Engineer, Rocket Scientist & Technology Leader; Early Childhood Education Advocate; Corporate Director at Qualcomm; Former CEO of Girl Scouts USA

Jack Canfield

Best-Selling Author, Success Coach, Peak Performance Expert

Shawn Achor
(8 ratings)

Harvard Professor, Happiness Researcher, Positive Psychology Expert, Author of "The Happiness Advantage" & "Big Potential"

Earvin “Magic” Johnson
(7 ratings)

Basketball Hall of Famer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Motivational Speaker

Viola Davis
(1 rating)

Academy Award-Winning Actress, Producer & New York Times Best-Selling Author

Diana Nyad
(3 ratings)

World Champion Swimmer & First Person to Swim from Cuba to Florida; Author, Sports Journalist & Broadcaster; Co-Founder, BravaBody & EverWalk

Brian Cashman

Senior Vice President & General Manager of the New York Yankees; 2017 Baseball Executive of the Year