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Overcoming Adversity

Adversity keynote speakers have endured challenges with a new perspective and are empowered to tell a different kind of story of transformation and self-empowerment. GDA Speakers has extremely inspiring adversity speakers in topics such as domestic violence, bullying, childhood trauma, and loss.

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John Register

U.S. Paralympian; U.S. Army Combat Veteran; Author

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Mike Schlappi

Motivational Speaker, Gold Medalist, Author

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Elizabeth Smart

Abduction Survivor & Founder of Elizabeth Smart Foundation

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Robert Swan

Renowned Polar Explorer; Leader in Sustainability

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Joe Theismann

World Champion Quarterback, Broadcaster and Entrepreneur

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Anthony Trucks

Foster Child; Former NFL Player; American Ninja Warrior; Entrepreneur

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Erik Wahl

Internationally Recognized Artist; Entrepreneur; Philanthropist

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Jimmy Wayne

Inspirational New York Times Bestselling Author & Award-Winning Musician

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Damon West

Inspirational Change Agent, 3x Best Selling Author, Philanthropist and College Professor

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Mark Whitacre

When Good Leaders Lose Their Way

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Lance Armstrong

Seven-time Tour de France winner, Cancer Survivor, Podcast Host, Endurance Athlete, and Managing Partner, Next Ventures (Venture Capital)

Brooke Axtell

Survivor of Human Trafficking & Domestic Abuse

JJ Birden

Former NFL Pro & Motivational Keynote Speaker

Joan Brock

Author of More Than Meets the Eye

Adolph Brown

Founder, President, and CEO of The Leadership & Learning Institute

Scott Burrows

Top Inspirational Speaker, Bestselling Author, Wheelchair Athlete & Successful Entrepreneur

Ryan Campbell

Youngest Solo Pilot to Circumnavigate the Globe; One of Australia's 50 Great Explorers; Plane Crash Survivor

Tiffany & Leon Chen

Founders of Tiff's Treats

Kerry Cook

A story of self-empowerment, hope, faith, determination, and never giving up

David L. Cook, PhD

Top Sports Psychology, Consultant, and Best-Selling Author on the Mental Advantage.

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