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Overcoming Adversity

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Former CEO of Lawson Software and XRS Corporation, Author

Jay Coughlan has been a CEO, a keynote speaker, and a mentor to aspiring business leaders. He is also a convicted felon, and has spent time in prison. During this dark part of his life, he began developing a framework for dealing with the troubles that life inevitably brings.

Fee Range: Please request
Location:
Minnesota
Phone: 800-328-6008

Former Major League pitcher, Olympic gold medalist and motivational speaker

Jim Abbott's unique life has been an inspiration to audiences across the country. From his stellar high school and collegiate athletic career to the Olympics to his professional career in Major League Baseball, Jim's story is one of triumph over adversity, encouragement, and dreams fulfilled. Born missing his right hand, Jim learned to view his disability as an opportunity and worked to achieve extraordinary success as an athlete.

Fee Range: $10,001 – $20,000
Location:
California
Phone: 800-328-6008

Olympic-class athlete, Combat Veteran and Amputee, to Paralympic Silver Medalist, John Register shows business executives how to Amputate Limitations and Amplify Expectations to win life's medals.
 

Fee Range: $20,001 – $30,000
Location:
Colorado
Phone: 800-328-6008
  • Nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award
  • Shares the heartbreaking story of his childhood and describes how magic helped him overcome tragedy
  • Featured by HBO, FOX Sports, ESPN and E! for his inspirational triumph in the face of adversity
  • Master magician who finished third in season 11 of America’s Got Talent
Fee Range: ABOVE $50,000
Location:
Florida
Phone: 800-328-6008
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