Record-breaking pilot and crash survivor, Ryan Campbell helps organizations transform resilience, tackle burnout, and inspire unstoppable performance through joy-driven frameworks.
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“Ryan captivates an audience both young and old. I highly recommend him for your corporate event.”
Martin Ongley
National President at Ausfly
From record-breaking pilot to crash survivor, Ryan Campbell delivers transformative keynotes on resilience, mental health, and culture. His powerful story and practical framework inspire organizations to overcome adversity, reduce burnout, and unlock peak performance through the life-changing power of joy.
Keynote Speaker Ryan Campbell is internationally recognized for his extraordinary story of resilience, mental health, and transformation. At just nineteen, he became the youngest solo pilot to fly around the world, earning a place among Australia’s 50 Great Explorers. Yet his life took a dramatic turn after a tragic plane crash that left him with a paraplegic diagnosis and the devastating news that he would never walk again.
Against all odds, Ryan not only learned to walk but also returned to flying. His inspiring recovery taught him that true resilience is not found in records or miraculous recoveries but in prioritizing joy, wellbeing, and sustainable performance. Today, he channels this hard-earned wisdom into keynote experiences that resonate deeply with organizations facing the challenges of burnout, change, and workplace culture.
Ryan’s unique framework, built around the life-changing question “What’s Your Pink Cadillac?”, provides leaders and teams with practical tools to strengthen mental health, foster resilience, and fuel long-term performance. Far more than motivational stories, his keynotes deliver actionable strategies that help organizations reduce stress, improve engagement, and build thriving cultures.
When you book Ryan Campbell for your event, you secure more than a speaker, you invest in a transformative experience that leaves audiences engaged, energized, and inspired into action. His keynotes empower organizations to navigate adversity, embrace change, and show up at their very best.
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“Ryan captivates an audience both young and old. I highly recommend him for your corporate event.”
Martin Ongley National President at Ausfly
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“Ryan has a natural ability to communicate with an audience with great humility and humor. Ryan is a natural choice when looking for a speaker.”
Mark Rowe General Manager, SAAA Australia
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“It was a pleasure to have Ryan as a guest speaker at our product launch event. His storytelling was captivating.”
Leon Mervis Managing Director, Bremont Australia
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“I’ve been a speaker for over 30 years and I’ve seen them all. Ryan Campbell is something<br>very special, indeed. Ryan grabbed my attention and never let go as his story captivated me<br>as it does his audiences. Ryan’s presentation can elevate an entire event.”
Joe Calloway Hall of Fame Speaker and 8-time Author
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“Ryan was a keynote speaker for the 2021 Ohio HR conference. He weaved humor and practical lessons into his talk, and inspired us by recounting his adventures leading to a world record, then near-death tragedy, and his fight back from the brink. Ryan delivered a<br>memorable experience. I felt like I was in the plane with him as he led us around the globe. Independent of our conference, Ryan’s story is bigger than life and well worth hearing.”<br>
Randy Samsel SHRM
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“Ryan Campbell has a compelling story that will grab your audience's attention. But, his<br>story is so much more than that. Ryan shares what he has learned in his times of highest<br>achievement and in the lowest of lows when he was not sure he would walk again. In<br>leadership today, leaders must be resilient and be able to lead effectively through crises.<br>Ryan shares his ”mindset toolkit“ that will equip you and your leaders to be ”turbulence<br>tough“ and lead your teams to higher effectiveness and greater achievements. Your audience will be inspired and each person will leave with a different view of how to apply the ”mindset toolkit“ in their own lives. You will be so glad you hired him to inspire your team!”
Julie Doyle Ohio SHRM State Director
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“He’s the real deal. Thank you, Ryan, for speaking to my business, sharing your story and your lessons of perseverance and gratitude. You deliver a captivating keynote with stories that touched us at a deep emotional level. Your inspiration and positivity were infectious. I look forward to our continued journey together. In times like these, we need more Ryan Campbells in the world.”<br>
Jerry Curtin CEO, COR Wellness
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“Ryan’s story is an example of someone that has determination, resilience and purpose. He<br>knew he was born with purpose and was not going to let adversity stop him from fulfilling<br>that purpose. If anything, he took those challenges head-on which made his journey even<br>more adventurous. Truly inspiring!”<br>
Ronda Cavanagh Wawa
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“We hired Ryan to motivate our team to close out the year strong - Ryan's story is a powerful<br>one. What we got was so much more. In this day and age of back to back Zoom meetings<br>and less time spent together as colleagues, Ryan's 'Pink Cadillac' message was something<br>our team took to heart. We learned more about each other, and most importantly, what was<br>most important in our lives. Thank you Ryan!”
Peter Zink Director, Sales Enablement, Sprout Social
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“Ryan Campbell is a tremendously talented, passionate and compelling speaker. He has an<br>engaging personality that brings you into his story of accomplishments as a pilot and, while amazing in their own right, pale in comparison to overcoming a life-altering plane crash, the<br>heartbreak of becoming a paraplegic, to once again being able to walk and fly his own plane.<br>He is passionate about encouraging others to chase their dreams, about what it means to<br>rise, fall, and rise again, and how to adapt when circumstances demand it. Ryan lives every<br>day to share his story so that others can live victoriously, regardless of the road you find<br>yourself on.”
Mike Irvin Westfall Gold
Keynote by Ryan Campbell:
Dive into the joy-fueled resilience hidden in our hobbies, interests, and simple pleasures. In a fast-paced world where our challenges are relentless and the solutions seem out of reach, Ryan delivers a message of accessible, attainable change. From the highs of a world record-breaking expedition to the most unimaginable low of a plane crash and paraplegic diagnosis, Ryan uses his story to highlight the realities of adversity and the role of resilience.
A message built on the importance of mental health and self-care, What’s Your Pink Cadillac? uncovers the most unexpected, transformational tool discovered in the most unexpected place, the purchase of a 1960 Pink Cadillac. Get ready to smile like a kid, step back, and show up better.
As a result of this program, attendees will:
Watch Ryan Campbell in action!
Watch Ryan Campbell in action!
