AMPUTATE → INNOVATE → ELEVATE:
Transform Your Audience with Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Author and Life Coach John Register
Certified Speaking Professional™ | CSP® & CPAE
John Register
Amputate to Elevate: Transform Adversity to Advantage
John Register is a force of nature. An esteemed keynote speaker renowned for his expertise in helping companies embrace change. John doesn’t just tell a story—he ignites a fire in the hearts of his audience. When you book John, you’re not just getting a keynote speaker; you’re bringing in a catalyst for change who will challenge your audience to think bigger, push harder, and transform their setbacks into powerful comebacks.
Overcoming the Monster: Breaking Mental Barriers
When John faced the unimaginable—losing his leg in a life-altering accident—the real battle wasn’t against his physical loss. The true monster was the mindset that threatened to hold him back. John crushed the limitations others placed on him and, more importantly, the ones he placed on himself. He’ll show your audience how to break through their own mental barriers, proving that the toughest battles are won not on the field, but in the mind.
The Rebirth: Rising Stronger
John didn’t just learn to walk again—he came back stronger, running, and jumping his way into the history books. His journey from relearning the basics to competing at the highest levels will inspire your audience to see every setback as the starting line for a stronger, more resilient version of themselves. He’ll show them that the path to success isn’t about avoiding falls; it’s about how you rise after each one.
Riches, Rags, and Riches: The Ultimate Comeback Story
The Voyage and Return: Building a Legacy That Lasts
John didn’t just conquer his own challenges—he made it his mission to help others do the same. By founding the United States Olympic Committee’s Paralympic Military Sports Program, John has given countless wounded veterans a new lease on life through the power of sport. His message to your audience is clear: True success isn’t just about what you achieve for yourself; it’s about how you lift others along the way. He’ll inspire them to think beyond personal success and start building a legacy that lasts.
Distinction in the Market
Where most leaders look for an outside speaker who has just one amazing accomplishment, john’s distinction excels in five areas, making him able to connect and simplify difficult concepts through intentional congruence. He couples his wealth of professional experience with dynamic presentation and insightful perspectives, empowering individuals and organizations to navigate and thrive in the face of uncertainty by showing leaders how to transform adversity into an advantage. John has become the sought-after speaker for high-stakes events and conferences and was most recently inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame, as well as named as one of the Top 50 Global Leadership Speakers by Real-Leaders Magazine.
Certifications & Associations:
- Council of Peers Award for Excellence (Hall of Fame Speaker)
- Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)
- TEDx
- International Federation for Professional Speakers
- Certified Virtual Presenter
John Register has worked in 16 countries, and had over 125 speaking events last year.
The CSP® or “Certified Speaking Professional™” designation, proves to meeting professionals that the speaker is among the top echelon of professional speakers who have earned this international designation which only about 17 percent of NSA members worldwide have earned.
Join John on the path to Freedom!
“John’s ability to relate and provide actionable advice makes him a trusted voice in the industry.”
– Emily, Corporate Executive
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All around standing ovation for John Register!" BOOKING! "Once we confirmed that John was speaking at the event for our employee resource group, he immediately began to take action to prepare. It was clear that he had a solid approach to handling engagements with customers based on standard offerings like a pre-video and a pre-meeting with key stakeholders. NOT LIKE OTHER SPEAKERS WE"VE HAD! John was very engaging right from the start and expressed interest in our corporate culture so that he could align the presentation with terminology that would resonate with our employees. DURING THE PRESENTATION While delivering his presentation, the audience was taken in by his flair for storytelling and interactive engagement. Afterwards, many audience members expressed interest in wanting to hear more from John. And, yes! Our employees and leadership honored John with a standing ovation! POST EVENT FOLLOW UP After the event, John continued to stay engaged and offered a post-video along with personalized notes of thanks. Overall the experience working with John was very positive and I highly recommend him as a keynote speaker."
Insightful, dynamic & thought-provoking… John Register spoke at our Extended Leadership Meeting and as he engaged the audience with humor and enthusiasm, the atmosphere shifted from business as normal to a "new normal". He empowered us to aim high, change our mental model and be in charge of our leadership development. With the challenges that accompanied the loss of his leg, John illustrated how we can make a difference in the world by transforming our thinking to be better. Our audience loved him!"
"John: the views you shared with all of the U.S. Ambassadors' on being a "Champion of Diplomacy" was a special highlight of the Chiefs of Missions Conference. Your remarks on how to overcome adversity and strive for excellence are the very essence of what the Professional Ethos statement at the U.S. State Department demands of each of our U.S. Ambassadors."
A virtual standing ovation for John Register If you desire an entertaining, relevant, and dynamic storyteller who presents really well on the virtual platform, then I highly recommend John Register who delivered an engaging, laughter-filled presentation as part of our 1st 2020 diversity, equity, and inclusion training. Using the platform "bluejeans" John quickly adapted and worked through the challenges of engaging an online audience. One of our participants enjoyed the session so much she attend both training sessions. John Register was everything we asked for and more!
I have seen my share of motivational speeches in corporate America over the last 20 years. None was so moving and humbling as was John's message of overcoming adversity and capitalizing on the "New Normal." For our corporate message he taught that everything we do is tying and linking to a vision of where the company is going, and those are our "New Normals" that we are after. I highly recommend John for your organization's motivational and event speaker needs!