Amplify Speakers
Courage & Overcoming Fear Keynote Speakers
Fear is behind most of the problems organizations bring to a speaker: the conversation nobody has, the idea nobody pitches, the change nobody wants to lead. Courage is the skill that fixes it, and it can be taught.
The top courage and overcoming fear keynote speakers on the Amplify Speakers roster are Michelle “MACE” Curran, Anne Gillaspie, Cameron Mofid, Toby Brooks and David Atkins. They do not tell audiences to be fearless. They show them how to act while still afraid.
These speakers have flown fighter jets, crossed war zones, worked Ground Zero and built businesses from the ground up. More importantly, each has turned that experience into a practical way for ordinary people to take braver action at work.
The Roster
Which Kind of Courage Does Your Audience Need?
Courage under real pressure. Michelle "MACE" Curran is a former U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter pilot and only the second woman in history to fly lead solo for the Thunderbirds. David Atkins, a retired New York State Police Captain and Ground Zero first responder, speaks on turning fear into focus.
Naming the fear out loud. Anne Gillaspie created SHARE YOUR FEAR™, a movement making fear less scary and truth easier to tell, delivered through storytelling and unexpected dance. Cameron Mofid, the youngest person to visit all 195 countries, speaks openly about the anxiety and OCD he lived with and how he learned to act anyway.
Courage as a daily habit. Henna Pryor, author of Good Awkward, teaches small, repeatable micro-risks that build courage and innovation. Toby Brooks's The Fear Factor rewrites the rules of courage, confidence and calling.
Rejection, pivots and business risk. Monica Ortega, creator of the R.O.C.K.S.T.A.R. Method of Rejection™, speaks on facing fear and comfort zones. Chelsea Husum, founder and CEO of American GPR & Coring, speaks on courage and confidence from running a company in construction and the trades.
Before you book
Courage talks land best when they connect to a specific moment the audience faces: speaking up, leading change, selling, or stepping into a bigger role. Tell us which, and we will narrow the list.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does a courage keynote speaker cover?
How to take action while afraid: speaking up, taking smart risks, handling rejection and leading through uncertainty, usually told through the speaker's own high-stakes experience.
Who are the best overcoming fear speakers?
On the Amplify roster, Michelle "MACE" Curran, Anne Gillaspie, Cameron Mofid, Toby Brooks and David Atkins are frequent picks, with Monica Ortega, Henna Pryor and Chelsea Husum for sales, workplace and business audiences.
How is courage different from confidence as a topic?
Confidence is about belief in yourself. Courage is about acting when you do not feel confident yet. See also our confidence and imposter syndrome speakers.
Do you have women speakers on courage?
Yes. Michelle "MACE" Curran, Anne Gillaspie, Monica Ortega, Henna Pryor and Chelsea Husum all speak on courage and fear.
Will a courage talk work for a sales kickoff?
Often. Fear of rejection limits most sales teams. Monica Ortega and Henna Pryor are strong choices, and see our sales kickoff speakers.
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Need your people to take braver action?
Tell us where fear is holding your team back. We will match a courage speaker to it, usually within one business day.