Ideal circumstances simply do not exist in the real world. No matter a person’s character and lifestyle, they will at times come up against hurdles that seem fully insurmountable.

With the right mindset, these obstacles are opportunities for growth, and a top overcoming adversity keynote speaker is the perfect person to help others develop the grit and resilience necessary to thrive in challenging situations.

Briana Scurry is a U.S. Soccer legend, brain injury awareness advocate, and overcoming adversity keynote speaker. After a debilitating concussion led to an untimely retirement, she pivoted, making use of her incredible willpower and harnessing the visibility she enjoys as a top athlete to educate and advocate.

Endurance athlete and Guinness World Record Holder James Lawrence is best known for the 50.50.50, an awe-inspiring feat of grit and perseverance that saw Lawrence complete 50 full distance triathlons in 50 states on 50 consecutive days. He is the expert on mental toughness and peak performance, and a go-to resource for audiences looking to awaken their own abilities to surpass their limits and overcome their fears.

Albert Yu-Min Lin is a research scientist, high-tech explorer and prominent amputee who works with Project Lim(b)itless to bring custom, affordable prosthetics to amputees worldwide.  Devoted to merging adventure with innovation, his trailblazing adventures have included searching for the tomb of Genghis Khan, remapping the jungles of Guatemala and the deserts of Jordan.

Molly Bloom is a top keynote speaker, entrepreneur and bestselling author. Her story of overcoming setbacks and achieving success in fast-paced, high-stress situations inspires audiences and has been adapted into an Oscar-nominated film.

Adventure racing world champion and top overcoming adversity keynote speaker Robyn Benincasa is one of the highest-rated keynote speakers in the world. A CNN Hero, bestselling author and full-time firefighter, she specializes in helping teams develop endurance and grit.

Chaunté Lowe is a overcoming adversity keynote speaker and 4x Olympian with a story of perseverance and strength. A breast cancer survivor, her speaking has been in high demand since her decision to continue her Olympic career while undergoing chemotherapy and a double mastectomy.

Mindset researcher and keynote speaker Lilly Tam specializes in developing high-performance cultures via helping people focus on their ability for growth and overcoming obstacles. A 2x TED presenter, she has worked with thousands of people at global organizations to level-up in their person and private lives.

Bestselling author and overcoming adversity keynote speaker Natalie Fikes is an empowerment expert dedicated to teaching others how to prosper. Overcoming an unstable, abusive childhood to become a top speaker and mentor, she is a beacon of resilience and success.

Cyclist and endurance athlete Lance Armstrong is also a podcast host and top motivational celebrity keynote speaker. With his compelling story of overcoming adversity and redemption after a life-changing mistake, he imparts audiences with the knowledge needed to lead and work as a team.

World-record holding explorer Colin O’Brady is a bestselling author and sought after keynote speaker. An expert on mindset and unlocking potential, he is the first person in history to solo cross Antarctica without the aid of any vehicles or resupplies.