John Register, CSP®
Live a healthier, wealthier, more fulfilling, passionate and purposeful life.
John Register is a two-time Paralympian, a Paralympic Games Silver Medalist, a Persian Gulf War veteran, and a TEDx motivational speaker who inspires people to live healthier, wealthier, more fulfilling, passionate, and purposeful life. Born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois, John is a true survivor who has overcome countless challenges to achieve great success. Despite losing his left leg after a misstep over a hurdle during his training for the 1996 Olympic Games, John never lost his fighting spirit. He learned how to “amputate his fear of disability” and became a world-renowned motivational speaker, sharing his powerful message of perseverance, determination, and resilience with audiences worldwide.
John is a four-time All-American graduate of the University of Arkansas and served six years in the U.S. Army, including active duty with the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program. He has won numerous awards and accolades, including nine gold medals in the Armed Services Competition and two World Military Championships.
After his injury, John started swimming to aid in his recovery, made the U.S. Paralympic Team in 1996, and four years later went on to win a silver medal in the long jump setting an American record and finishing fifth in the 100 meters and 200 meters at the U.S. Paralympic Games in Sydney.
John’s keynote speech, “Transform Adversity Into Advantage: How to Conquer Life’s Hurdles,” is a powerful message that connects deeply with audiences of all backgrounds and industries. He provides practical strategies, and tools attendees can use to overcome obstacles and succeed.
His unique perspective as an athlete with a disability and motivational speaker sets him apart from other speakers. His partial client list includes some of the biggest names in business, including Southwest Airlines, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, Frito Lay, NASA, US Bank, Gilead Sciences, Infiniti, New York Life, Trane Technologies, and Lexus.
He also is unique in that he is one of only a few inspirational leadership speakers who developed a Trademarked contextual model to Transform Adversity into Advantage: Five Steps to Conquer Life’s Hurdles.
In his bestselling eBook, “10 Stories to Impact Any Leader: Journal Your Way to Leadership Success“ (available on Amazon), John shares his journey of overcoming adversity and how he has used that experience to help others achieve their goals. He teaches others how to “amputate their fear and embrace their new normal” as they discover “stories within themselves” and find that “it is the personal stories that inspire teams more profoundly with greater impact.”
John is a true inspiration, and his powerful message of perseverance and resilience is precisely what people need to hear in today’s world. He resides in Colorado Springs with his wife, Alice, and is a meeting professional’s dream speaker. Book John Register today and watch your clients create a new vision and become empowered to overcome obstacles and succeed.
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