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Is your organization facing constant change and uncertainty? In times of turmoil, resilience becomes crucial. It’s more than just a personal trait - it’s a critical skill to have for leaders, teams, and organizations. Harnessing the transformative potential of resilience can be the key to overcoming challenges and achieving newfound heights of success.

At A-Speakers, our keynote speakers on resilience bring experience, insight, and practical strategies to help you bounce back stronger from adversity, adapt to change, and build sustainable inner strength. Whether you’re in education, business, healthcare, or leadership, these keynotes offer the tools to thrive under pressure.

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Meet Our Experts – Speakers on Resilience

  • Katie Millett

    Katie is a certified Resilience for Performance coach and wellbeing consultant with over 12 years of experience in the health and well-being space.
    UK
  • Andreena Leeanne

    Andreena Leeanne is a Black Lesbian Speaker, Writer, and Poet who helps organizations with their inclusion and well-being strategies, drawing from her lived experiences.
    UK
  • Ellie Downie

    Bring the winning mentality of Olympic champion Ellie Downie to your company. Experience her story of dedication and triumph!
    UK
  • Danny Langloss

    Unlock the power of purpose, collaboration, and innovation with Danny Langloss, renowned keynote speaker and catalyst for high-performing cultures.
    USA
  • Juanita McDowell

    Juanita McDowell, ex-Engineer and dynamic speaker, empowers organizations with proven strategies for peak achievement and effective communication.
    USA
  • Jon Macaskill

    Navy SEAL Commander turned leadership and mindfulness coach. Jon Macaskill brings his 24 years of dynamic leadership experience to help organizations excel.
    USA
  • Eliz Greene

    Eliz Greene's story of resilience drives organizations to overcome challenges with stress management.
    USA
  • John Herrington

    Elevate your organization's potential with John Herrington, the first Indigenous astronaut, who shares his incredible journey from space exploration.
    USA
  • Andrew Feustel

    Commander of the International Space Station, Andrew Feustel, offers a unique lens on visionary leadership.
    USA
  • Mike Lee

    Mike Lee, former NBA mentor, guides organizations through disruption. Harness purpose-driven strategies to win the talent war and foster a culture of belonging.
    USA
  • Binod Shankar

    Binod Shankar delivers no-fluff, high-impact keynotes that drive finance professionals to leadership excellence and real transformation.
    UAE
  • Judy Croon

    Judy Croon blends stand-up comedy with science-backed mental wellness tactics to energize and empower today’s workforce.
    Canada
  • Mohamed Massaquoi

    Mohamed Massaquoi, former NFL player and finance professional, empowers organizations to embrace change and drive success through adversity.
    USA
  • Sebastian Terry

    Sebastian Terry inspires organizations to embrace change and pursue audacious goals through his transformative keynotes, helping teams thrive.
    USA
  • Natasha Halliday

    Natasha Halliday is a renowned keynote speaker, inspiring audiences with insights on leadership, resilience, and confidence-building.
    Canada
  • Pamela Jett

    Turn challenges into opportunities! Pamela Jett equips teams with practical tools to enhance communication, resilience, and leadership effectiveness.
    USA
  • Deri Latimer

    Boost workplace resilience! TEDx speaker Deri Latimer delivers science-backed strategies to create thriving, productive teams. Book her for your next event!
    Canada
  • John Kriesel

    Defying the Odds – John Kriesel survived an IED explosion, endured 35 surgeries, and now empowers teams to turn obstacles into opportunities.
    USA
  • Nawres Chikhaoui

    From market stalls to mindset coach, Nawres inspires teams to unlock passion, purpose, and high performance.
    UAE
  • Iyanla Vanzant

    Author, empowerment and life coach, founder of Visions Institute for Spiritual Development
    USA
  • Billy Price

    Co-founder of BILLY Footwear and emcee motivating people and companies to overcome adversity and take chances
    USA
  • Ash Alexander-Cooper

    Former elite British military unit commander, leadership & resilience expert
    UK
  • Ian Rose

    Resilience Coach, Motivational Speaker & Double Paralympic Medallist
    UK
  • Andrea Owen

    Andrea Owen helps high-achieving women maximize unshakeable confidence, master their mindset, and magnify their courage.
    USA
  • Ulrich Larsen

    Experience the gripping tale of Ulrich Larsen, the man who infiltrated North Korea for a decade. His unparalleled insights reveal secrets no CIA mission has ever uncovered.
    Denmark
  • Linda Cruse

    Linda Cruse is a veteran international humanitarian who has dedicated her life to being of service and inspiring people to live their best lives.
    UK
  • Janine Shepherd

    Experience the remarkable resilience of Janine Shepherd as she guides your team through a transformative journey of triumph over adversity
    Australia
  • Joseph Michelli

    Enhance your organization's performance! Joseph Michelli, renowned consultant, will equip your team with winning strategies.
    USA
  • Clare Kenny

    Former Burberry Wellbeing Lead, Clare Kenny empowers leaders to build resilient, high-performing cultures through raw storytelling and science-backed insights.
    UK
  • Jon Gordon

    Jon Gordon, global influencer and bestselling author, guides Fortune 500 companies to success with transformative keynotes.
    USA
  • Azeem Rafiq

    Azeem Rafiq, a former cricketer, is a powerful advocate for empowering organizations to combat discrimination and foster inclusive cultures.
    UAE
  • Tony Hoffman

    Olympian, Author & Mental Health Advocate. Tony Hoffman empowers teams to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
    USA
  • Darryll Stinson

    Unlock greatness with keynote speaker Darryll Stinson, renowned public speaking coach and philanthropist. Transform adversity into triumph for your organization.
    USA
  • Dr. Ivan Joseph

    Dr. Ivan Joseph: TEDx sensation, soccer champion, and leadership expert. Book now to empower your team and unlock unprecedented success in your organization.
    Canada
  • Gijs van Wulfen

    Discover the transformative potential of innovation with Gijs van Wulfen, the number one global thought leader on design thinking.
    Italy
  • Dr Vanessa Marcie

    Discover the transformative power of humor in leadership with Dr. Vanessa Marcie, renowned international speaker.
    France
  • Andy Cope

    Andy Cope, best-selling author and wellbeing expert, transforms corporate culture with his positive psychology insights.
    UK
  • Lorraine Heggessey

    Trailblazing BBC leader Lorraine Heggessey drives transformation, innovation, and high-impact leadership across media, business, and purpose-driven ventures.
    UK
  • Alex Kershaw

    NYT bestselling author Alex Kershaw inspires with true stories of courage, leadership, and resilience drawn from WWII heroes.
    USA
  • Mohsin Zaidi

    Award-winning author and barrister, Mohsin Zaidi inspires inclusion, resilience, and cultural intelligence for today’s diverse workplace.
    UK
  • Seyi Akiwowo

    Empower your team with digital resilience. Seyi Akiwowo shares bold strategies for online safety and inclusive leadership.
    UK
  • Terry Jackson

    Unlock transformative leadership with Dr. Terry Jackson, a TEDx speaker and Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coach, renowned for guiding billion-dollar firms and small businesses to success.
    USA
  • Brian Dickinson

    Survived Everest snow-blind, Brian empowers teams with unbreakable resilience, leadership, and decision-making in high-pressure business environments.
    USA
  • Bonnie Hagemann

    Empower your leaders with Bonnie Hagemann, CEO of EDA and visionary culture innovator, driving high-performance strategy and transformative leadership worldwide.
    USA
  • Toby Braun

    Toby Braun helps corporations fight fraud and protect assets, over $1B traced globally through elite investigative expertise.
    USA
  • Hale Doganci

    Empowering teams with 14 years of global experience—including Fortune 500 insights—to overcome emotional blocks and thrive professionally.
    Germany
  • Sara Minkara

    Empower your leaders with Sara Minkara’s visionary keynote, Forbes-recognized, globally respected, and redefining authentic, inclusive leadership.
    USA
  • George Dom

    George Dom, ex-Topgun pilot and Blue Angels leader, transforms teams through his proven High-Trust Leadership strategies for peak performance.
    USA
  • Marcus Bullock

    Marcus Bullock, a justice reform leader and entrepreneur, uses technology and empathy to transform marginalized communities.
    USA
  • John Petrelli

    With 30 years coaching global icons, John Petrelli inspires companies to embrace resilience, overcome setbacks, and achieve peak performance at every level.
    USA
  • Lachie Smart

    World record pilot and CEO Lachie Smart inspires organizations to break barriers, bridge generations, and achieve bold goals with fearless leadership.
    Australia
  • Niels Lunde

    Author of books on Lego, Maersk, and Carlsberg, Niels Lunde inspires leaders with proven lessons from Danish business success stories and global leadership strategies.
    Denmark
  • Harriet Waley-Cohen

    Her powerful messages and actionable strategies have helped countless companies thrive in the face of challenges and transform their cultures.
    UK
  • Tanya Geisler

    Tanya Geisler, renowned leadership coach, guides industry leaders in combating Imposter Syndrome, enabling them to achieve their most ambitious goals.
    Canada
  • Ari Gunzburg

    Unlock your team's potential with Ari Gunzburg! His engaging keynotes on resilience and possibility will energize your organization to achieve greatness.
    USA
  • Suzie Imber

    Suzie Imber is a space scientist and astronaut known for her groundbreaking work in planetary science. As a keynote speaker, she shares inspiring stories from her career, offering insights into space ...
    UK
  • Matt Sims

    Matt Sims inspires organizations to achieve operational excellence through his ‘Bridge of Inspirational Leadership’ framework, driving performance cultures.
    UK
  • John Haime

    John Haime, a world-class coach and ex-pro golfer, helps organizations elevate leaders and teams to peak performance through proven high-performance strategies.
    Canada
  • Bill Schuffenhauer

    Olympic silver medalist Bill Schuffenhauer inspires teams to overcome adversity, build resilience, and perform under pressure.
    USA
  • Andrea Paquette

    Andrea Paquette empowers workplaces to tackle mental health stigma through inspiring, data-driven keynotes rooted in lived experience.
    Canada
  • Matt Bird

    From overcoming dyslexia to building global ventures like PublishU and NAYBA, Matt Bird’s keynotes transform challenges into opportunities for business and social impact.
    United Kingdom
  • Barry Moltz

    Barry Moltz gets small businesses unstuck, driving growth with proven strategies from 20+ years of entrepreneurial success.
    United States
  • Laura Galante

    Expose cyber threats with Laura Galante, ex-U.S. Intel cyber chief and global digital warfare strategist.
    USA
  • Lucinda Douglas

    This empowerment speaker with a "Yes you can" mindset speaks on personal leadership, sales is sexy and branding
    Netherlands
  • Lucy Bloom

    Empowering individuals and organizations to unlock leadership potential, navigate challenges creatively, and cultivate kindness, enabling them to drive positive change for a more compassionate, succes...
    Australia
  • Jay Shetty

    Forbes 30 Under 30 – Coach, Host, Storyteller, Videomaker, Former Monk and Speaker Jay Shetty is Making Wisdom Go Viral.
    USA
  • Jen Buck

    Globally recognized speaker, author, and host who empowers women to build networks, collaborate, and perform at the highest levels.
    USA
  • Johnny Crowder

    Johnny tackles one of the most pressing strategic concerns in business today, employee wellbeing, and he reveals keys to creating a better workplace, headspace, and heartspace for all.
    USA
  • Rich Diviney

    Former Navy SEAL Officer, Rich Diviney, reveals the secrets of high-performing teams. Elevate your organization's performance with his transformative keynotes.
    USA
  • Vera Jones

    Unlock the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion with Vera Jones, a renowned keynote speaker and advocate for building inclusive organizations.
    USA
  • Alex Partridge

    Transform Your Business: Award-winning entrepreneur and mental health advocate, Alex Partridge, empowers organizations to overcome challenges and thrive.
    UK
  • Alexis Zahner

    Experience transformational leadership with Alexis Zahner, renowned for driving organizations to peak performance.
    Australia
  • Liz McConaghy

    Transform your corporate mindset with Liz McConaghy, decorated veteran and Defense Woman of the Year 2023. Her keynotes ignite resilience and team synergy.
    UK
  • Joze Piranian

    Joze Piranian: Overcoming a lifelong stutter, now a global speaker. Empower your team to embrace fear, drive inclusion, and achieve greatness.
    Canada
  • Heather Moyse

    Heather Moyse: Four-time Olympian and 2x Gold Medalist. She inspires teams to redefine limits and achieve peak performance.
    Canada
  • Dr. Kevin Daley

    Discover Dr. Kevin Daley, former Harlem Globetrotter captain, now inspiring organizations worldwide with his triumph journey and motivational prowess.
    USA
  • Amy Brann

    Elevate your team's productivity with Amy Brann's groundbreaking approach to neuroscience. Discover how to harness full brain potential for success.
    UK
  • Leesa Soulodre

    Leesa Soulodre, a top venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur, helps organizations harness deep tech to drive innovation, scale rapidly, and build resilience in today's volatile markets.
    USA
  • Mike Rowe

    Mike Rowe, Emmy-winner and Dirty Jobs creator, offers powerful insights on closing the skills gap and redefining work in America.
    USA
  • Julia Ebner

    Book bestselling author Dr. Julia Ebner to learn how radical ideologies spread and how your organization can build resilience against them.
    UK
  • Eric Bailey

    Book Eric Bailey, Australia's Most Versatile Global Motivational Speaker, to inspire resilience and ignite transformative change in your organization.
    Australia
  • Sanjeev Loomba

    Empower Your Organization: Sanjeev Loomba, renowned for putting people at the center of success, equips you with tools for transformative results.
    UK
  • Anelia Uzunova

    Empowering leaders to drive change from within, Anelia Uzunova fuses corporate strategy with spiritual insight for lasting organizational transformation.
    UK
  • Sarah McVanel

    Empower your team with Sarah McVanel's expertise in recognition. Discover how her F.R.O.G. method fosters a thriving, inclusive culture.
    Canada
  • Neil Pasricha

    New York Times bestselling author inspiring organizations to boost resilience, happiness, and employee engagement in rapidly changing environments.
    Canada
  • Dr. Jessica Shepherd

    Empowering women’s health with data-driven strategies, Dr. Jessica Shepherd helps organizations build healthier, more resilient workforces through menopause and longevity education.
    USA
  • Adia Gooden

    Boost workplace confidence & well-being! Dr. Adia Gooden, TEDx speaker (1.5M+ views), empowers teams with self-worth, resilience & mental health strategies
    USA
  • Tyler Grey

    From Delta Force to boardroom, Tyler Grey transforms trauma into elite leadership strategies that fuel performance, resilience, and culture under pressure.
    USA
  • Brendan Kelly

    Empowering teams with proven mental health strategies from top psychiatrist, author, and mindfulness expert Brendan Kelly.
    Ireland
  • Chris Lemons

    From near-death deep-sea diver to global keynote speaker, Chris inspires organizations to master teamwork, safety, and peak performance under pressure.
    France
  • Mark Kennedy

    Mark Kennedy equips leaders to compete in a divided world, offering clarity amidst disruption through strategic frameworks and insights.
    USA
  • Mick Dawson

    Mick Dawson, record-breaking ocean rower and former Royal Marine, inspires organizations with powerful lessons in resilience, leadership, and achieving the impossible.
    UK
  • Richard Browning

    Founder of Gravity Industries, Richard Browning empowers businesses to embrace innovation, resilience, and bold ambition through lessons from human flight breakthroughs.
    UK
  • Lisa Abramson

    Lisa Abramson helps organizations boost employee wellbeing, reduce burnout, and build mental resilience through mindfulness and stress management.
    USA
  • Tim Gard

    Expert on stress reduction and conflict resolution with more than 20 years speaking around the globe
    USA
  • Frank Kitchen

    Book Frank Kitchen for a high-impact keynote! With 30+ years of experience, he inspires teams to embrace a performance mindset and achieve breakthrough success.
    USA
  • Sandy Gennaro

    From global stages to boardrooms, Sandy Gennaro empowers organizations with proven strategies for success, honed over 58 years with music icons.
    USA
  • James Melton

    Unlock your organization’s potential with James Melton—expert in future-focused leadership and performance excellence.
    USA
  • Sarah Outen

    Sarah Outen MBE is an adventurer, speaker, and author who shares inspiring stories and insights on resilience and performing under pressure.
    UK
  • Kathryn Childers

    One of the first five females in the U.S Secret Service, trail blazer, innovator, inspirational speaker, overcoming adversity speaker
    USA

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Keynotes on Resilience

Our resilience speakers include psychologists, business leaders, adventurers, and crisis experts who have transformed setbacks into powerful breakthroughs. Through compelling personal stories and evidence-based strategies, they deliver engaging and highly motivational keynotes that resonate with audiences across industries. They demonstrate that resilience isn’t just an innate trait, but a skill that can be learned, nurtured, and applied in both personal and professional settings.

Covering topics such as mental toughness, emotional agility, organizational change, and crisis response, these keynotes provide practical tools for navigating uncertainty, overcoming burnout, and fostering a growth mindset. Whether it’s about surviving or leading through hardships, our speakers offer actionable insights and tips to overcome challenges.

 

What Is Resilience and Why Is It Relevant?

Resilience is the ability to recover from setbacks, adapt to change, and keep going in the face of adversity. It’s not about avoiding hardship, but about responding to it with strength and flexibility. Today’s workplaces and communities are constantly challenged by rapid technological shifts, global crises, and personal stressors. In such a hectic landscape, resilience becomes essential for maintaining well-being, productivity, and long-term success.

Developing resilience helps individuals stay mentally strong, teams stay connected, and organizations stay competitive. A keynote on resilience doesn’t just inspire – it provides a roadmap for enduring and thriving, no matter what the world throws at you.

 

Topics Covered in Our Resilience Keynotes

Resilience touches every area of life and work, from personal development to leadership and organizational strategy. Our keynote speakers cover a wide range of topics to help your organization build the mental, emotional, and structural resilience needed in today’s world. Explore the key areas below to see how these themes can empower and strengthen entire teams or organizations.

 

Building Personal Resilience

Personal resilience is about strengthening your ability to manage stress, adapt to challenges, and maintain motivation in the face of adversity. This topic explores practical strategies such as emotional regulation, mindfulness, and successfully reframing setbacks. Anne Wafula Strike is a distinguished British wheelchair racer and disability advocate whose remarkable personal journey serves as a powerful source of inspiration and motivation. As the first athlete from Sub-Saharan Africa to compete in the Paralympic Games, she brings invaluable firsthand insight into overcoming adversity, making her an exceptional choice of speaker on the topic of cultivating everyday resilience.

 

Resilient Leadership in Times of Crisis

In times of uncertainty, it is essential for leaders to remain composed, make difficult decisions with clarity, and inspire confidence within their teams. Keynotes in this area emphasize how leaders can exemplify resilience, communicate effectively under pressure, and navigate their organizations through periods of disruption. Drawing from real-world crises, speakers offer valuable insights into courage, adaptability, and the principles of human-centric leadership. Experience for example keynote speaker Charlie Cannon, who focuses on enhancing leadership performance through resilience and strategic energy management.

 

Organizational Resilience and Change Management

Resilient organizations are defined by their ability to withstand disruptions, adapt swiftly, and continue delivering results amid uncertainty. These keynotes focus on cultivating adaptive cultures, future-proofing businesses, and guiding change with resilience and a constructive mindset. Cyriel Kortleven, one of our highest-rated speakers, empowers audiences with practical tools and straightforward language to navigate change effectively and maintain resilience throughout the process. Others, like the internationally acclaimed keynote speaker John Baldoni, empowers audiences to unlock their full leadership potential and drive exceptional outcomes. Drawing on a profound understanding of the challenges organizations encounter during times of change, his keynotes offer valuable insights into the importance of resilience and practical strategies for cultivating it.

 

Resilience and Mental Health

Resilience and mental health are deeply interconnected, especially in organizational environments facing constant change and pressure. Fostering resilience at both the individual and organizational level helps people manage stress, recover from setbacks, and sustain mental well-being over time. At A-Speakers, we represent a number of distinguished speakers with deep expertise in the importance of maintaining strong mental health.

Among them is Dr. Margaret Rutherford, a renowned clinical psychologist whose keynotes inspire organizations to foster a culture of emotional authenticity, mental health awareness, and resilience

Keynotes on this topic explore how building emotional strength, promoting psychological safety, and normalizing mental health conversations can create healthier, more adaptive workplaces. Alternatively, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe brings recognized expertise in resilience and stress management. Drawing on groundbreaking research and personal experience, she emphasizes to organizations that resilience is not merely a concept, but a transformative skill set essential for success.

 

Benefits of a Keynote on Resilience

A keynote on resilience doesn’t just uplift, it essentially equips. Whether you're facing rapid change, recovering from a crisis, or simply striving for long-term success, resilience is a skill that drives performance and overall well-being. Booking a keynote on the topic of resilience will help audiences build the mindset, habits, and systems that allow them to recover faster, grow stronger, and maintain focus during tough times.

Our resilience speakers offer your team or audience not just motivation, but real, manageable tools to handle whatever comes next with clarity, confidence, and courage.

 

Other Relevant Topics Related to Resilience

Are you interested in building broader capabilities around human strength and adaptability? Then you might consider exploring keynotes on Mental Health for deeper support strategies, Change Management for leading transformation, or Emotional Intelligence to enhance interpersonal resilience and communication. You might also find value in keynotes on Human-Centric Leadership, which emphasize a modern approach to leadership that prioritizes the well-being and needs of employees above all. Each of these topics complements resilience and offers a more holistic approach to thriving in an ever-changing world.

 

How to Book a Speaker on Resilience

Booking a speaker at A-Speakers is a simple and tailored process ensuring that your event receives the perfect angle on the topic. Start by sharing your needs with us — such as event type, preferred speaker, and budget — via email or phone. We then match your requirements with the competencies of our experts and present the ideal candidate for your audience. Once the details are agreed upon, we draw up a contract and collaborate on the further planning to ensure a successful execution. After the keynote has taken place, we of course follow up and evaluate your satisfaction. Book your speaker today.

  • Tell us your wishes and needs: Give us a short description of your event, and feel free to include your wishes for a topic or specific speaker, so we can advise you in the best way possible.
  • Get a tailored recommendation: Our skilled speaker consultants base their suggestions on your needs and help you choose the speaker that best matches your criteria and budget.
  • Formalize the agreement: Once we've found the perfect speaker for your event, we prepare a contract that both parties sign.
  • Planning and execution: We support you all the way and coordinate the details together to make the event a successful experience.
  • Follow-up and evaluation: After the keynote, we naturally follow up to see if the event lived up to expectations.

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