Plane Crash Survivor, Author and Speaker
Australia
Youngest Solo Pilot to Circumnavigate the Globe, One of Australia's 50 Great Explorers, Plane Crash Survivor, Incomplete Paraplegic, and Best-Selling Author.
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“From the minute I talked to Ryan and heard his story, I knew that he was perfect for the OH SHRM conference and he did not disappoint. Ryan was engaged with our attendees through the entire week, attending sessions and networking. His closing Keynote was amazing and taught us all how to build our mindset toolbox. What do we as individuals need to be resilient and TurbulenceTough? He made us laugh, he made us cry and he was real! I can't recommend him enough!”
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The next two years of Ryan’s life would prove to be transformative. He was forced to grow up at a young age as he personally fundraised $250,000, trained, and planned for a world
circumnavigation. Ryan made international headlines as he flew his way around the globe in a rented airplane, including a feature story on 60 Minutes, countless television appearances, radio, and print interviews. The world watched this young man chase his dreams. It was an expedition for the history books.
Ryan’s life blossomed as he was named one of Australia’s 50 Great Explorers, the 2013 Australian Geographic Young Adventurer of the Year, and finalist for Young Australian of the Year. Life after the world flight was all about awards, sharing his story through speaking engagements, and writing a book to be imminently published titled, ‘Born to Fly.’ The young kid from a normal, Aussie family even met The Royals. Life was quite good.
In an instant, Ryan’s life changed following a very seriously light plane crash in 2015. He survived against all odds and was admitted to a spinal rehabilitation ward as a complete paraplegic with no movement from his waist down. With a further five breaks in his back and broken bones ranging from his face to his feet, Ryan needed to tap into everything he learned during his global expedition and more. The biggest undertaking of his young life was just beginning.
Ryan is a master of adversity and an ardent believer that life is won and lost above the shoulders—your mind can be either your most powerful asset or the determinant of your
failure. He proved his mental fortitude by making history as a record-breaking pilot butdemonstrated his mastery by learning to walk again and fighting his way back into the sky.
Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Ryan delivers his message of building and strengthening your foundation of resilience through the unforgettable ‘TurbulenceTough’ and ‘What’s Your Pink Cadillac?’ brands.
See keynotes with Ryan CampbellMuch like unexpected turbulence, tomorrow’s challenges are entirely unknown. One thing we can be sure of, however, is the certainty of future storms. Successful organizations are fueled by resilient teams, prepared to not only ride out the bumps but efficiently harness adversity in order to fly faster and higher than ever before.
Through an inspiring, rollercoaster ride of real-life adventure and adversity, Ryan Campbell shares the tales and take-aways that inspire, equip and encourage the pursuit of your unique maximum potential. From a world record-breaking, 24,000-mile solo flight around the world to learning to walk and fly again as a paraplegic plane crash survivor, uncover the truths behind becoming TurbulenceTough from one of Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers.
In this session, attendees will learn how to:
In todays fast paced, ever evolving corporate environment there has never been a more important time to focus on work-life balance. One of the most common forms of turbulence is burn out.
Through an unnecessary and somewhat irresponsible purchase, a 2.5 tonne Pink Cadillac, Ryan discovered the power and fulfillment in the things that make you smile like a kid. Ryan now brings the ‘What’s Your Pink Cadillac?’ message to audiences around the world and the response has been incredible.
Let’s step back from the desk to discover your Pink Cadillac and show up better in all areas of your professional life!
In this session, attendees will learn how to:
“Ryan Campbell is a tremendously talented, passionate and compelling speaker. He has an 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 heartbreak of becoming a paraplegic, to once again being able to walk and fly his own plane. He is passionate about encouraging others to chase their dreams, about what it means to rise, fall, and rise again, and how to adapt when circumstances demand it. Ryan lives every day to share his story so that others can live victoriously, regardless of the road you find yourself on.”
Mike Irvin
"We hired Ryan to motivate our team to close out the year strong - Ryan's story is a powerful one. What we got was so much more. In this day and age of back to back Zoom meetings and less time spent together as colleagues, Ryan's 'Pink Cadillac' message was something our team took to heart. We learned more about each other, and most importantly, what was most important in our lives. Thank you Ryan!"
Peter Zink
"The impact Ryan had in helping us realize how often we deal with and navigate through change along with insights and tools on how to navigate through change was so valuable. I left his talk better equipped and in search of my own Pink Cadillac!"
"Ryan’s story is an example of someone that has determination, resilience and purpose. He knew he was born with purpose and was not going to let adversity stop him from fulfilling that purpose. If anything, he took those challenges head-on which made his journey even more adventurous. Truly inspiring!"
Ronda Cavanagh
"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."
Jerry Curtin
"Ryan Campbell has a compelling story that will grab your audience's attention. But, his story is so much more than that. Ryan shares what he has learned in his times of highest achievement and in the lowest of lows when he was not sure he would walk again. In leadership today, leaders must be resilient and be able to lead effectively through crises. Ryan shares his "mindset toolkit" that will equip you and your leaders to be "turbulence 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
"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 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."
Randy Samsel
"I’ve been a speaker for over 30 years and I’ve seen them all. Ryan Campbell is something very special, indeed. Ryan grabbed my attention and never let go as his story captivated me as it does his audiences. Ryan’s presentation can elevate an entire event."
Joe Calloway
"It was a pleasure to have Ryan as a guest speaker at our product launch event. His storytelling was captivating."
Leon Mervis
"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
"Ryan captivates an audience both young and old. I highly recommend him for your corporate event."
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