Ryan Campbell: Overcome Adversity

Resilience and aviation keynote speaker Ryan Campbell inspires audiences with record-breaking achievement, crash survival, and powerful strategies for overcoming adversity and leading with courage and purpose.

Quick Facts:

Highlights:
  • Youngest person to fly solo around the world
  • Completed a 70-day, 24,000-nautical-mile global circumnavigation at age 19
  • Survived a life-altering plane crash resulting in incomplete paraplegia
  • Advocate for spinal cord injury research and awareness

Formats: Resilience and Aviation Keynote Speaker

Audiences: Corporate teams, leadership groups, aviation and engineering organizations, educational institutions, and events focused on resilience, performance, and transformative thinking.

Outcomes:
  1. Practical resilience principles for navigating adversity with clarity and confidence.
  2. Tools for embracing change, adapting quickly, and moving forward with purpose.
  3. A compelling framework to identify and pursue bold goals that energize teams and individuals.
Reading time: 2 min
Reviews: (4 reviews)
Rated 5 out of 5
  • Travels from: Nashville, TN
  • **Fee range: $15,000 - $20,000

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Keynote Topics:

Your Pathway to Joy Fueled Teams
Signature Keynote

Dive into the joy-fueled resilience hidden in our hobbies, interests, and simple pleasures. In a fast-paced world where our challenges are relentless and the solutions seem out of reach, Ryan delivers a message of accessible, attainable change.

From the highs of a world record-breaking expedition to the most unimaginable low of a plane crash and paraplegic diagnosis, Ryan uses his story to highlight the realities of adversity and the role of resilience.

What’s Your Pink Cadillac? uncovers the most unexpected, transformational tool discovered in the most unexpected place, the purchase of a 1960 Pink Cadillac. Get ready to smile like a kid, step back, and show up better.

Using today’s turbulence to help tackle tomorrow’s storms. Resilience is our ability to endure, bounce back, and most importantly, be better because of our experiences.

Ryan takes the audience on a journey of understanding, accepting, and developing the ownership required to use adversity to fuel performance. From tales of real-life 60,000-foot thunderstorms over the Pacific Ocean to five months in hospital and eighteen months in spinal rehabilitation, Ryan shares his toolbox approach to analyzing, extracting, and storing tools from everyday moments.

As a result of this program, attendees will

  • Understand the nature and role of resilience
  • Learn Ryan’s process for analyzing, extracting, and storing turbulence-tackling tools
  • Reframe adversity from burden to opportunity
  • Build self-confidence in both achieving and overcoming

Using our Pink Cadillacs to create a culture that inspires our best work. We all long for a sense of purpose, passion, and place in our everyday lives.

These are elements that allow us to thrive in our personal and professional existence and show up at our best. What’s Your Pink Cadillac?

is a conversation that uncovers endless opportunities to bond with like-minded individuals through shared hobbies, interests, and simple pleasures. It is an extremely fun conversation that not only highlights the importance of finding your tribe but allows you an opportunity to begin that journey during the session.

As a result of this program, attendees will

  • Transform something once seen as ‘selfish’ to ‘essential’
  • Learn things about their colleagues that they NEVER knew
  • Begin to discover their tribe
  • Be encouraged to step back, prioritize joy, and show up better as a result
  • Understand the benefits to mental health, performance and culture

Talent Short Bio

Ryan Campbell is a world-record-breaking aviator, bestselling author, and resilience keynote speaker whose extraordinary journey continues to inspire audiences across the globe. At just 19 years old, he became the youngest person in history to fly solo around the world, completing a 70-day, 24,000-nautical-mile journey that demanded technical expertise, mental grit, and unshakable determination. His accomplishment captured worldwide attention and established him as a rising leader in aviation and adventure innovation.

In 2015, Ryan’s life changed dramatically when a plane crash left him with incomplete paraplegia. Faced with profound physical and emotional challenges, he chose not to be defined by tragedy but to rebuild with purpose. His recovery became a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the power of mindset. Ryan has since become an advocate for spinal cord injury awareness and research, using his voice to support organizations seeking breakthroughs in treatment and recovery.

Ryan Campbell is not your average pilot. At the age of 19, he made history by becoming the youngest person to fly solo around the world. But his story is far more than just a record-breaking feat. From surviving a plane crash to thriving as a best-selling author and motivational speaker, Ryan’s journey is one of resilience, courage, and unwavering determination.

Ryan’s love for aviation was ignited at a young age, and by the time he was 15, he had earned his pilot’s license. His ambition led him to dream of circumnavigating the globe solo, a feat that seemed unimaginable for someone his age. Yet, in 2013, at just 19 years old, Ryan embarked on a journey that would not only test his flying skills but also his inner strength.

Over the course of 70 days, Ryan flew over 24,000 nautical miles, crossing oceans, continents, and challenging weather conditions. His journey captured the world’s attention and earned him a place in the record books as the youngest solo pilot to circumnavigate the globe.

However, Ryan’s journey took a dramatic turn in 2015 when he was involved in a plane crash that left him with incomplete paraplegia. Despite facing immense physical and emotional challenges, Ryan refused to let his circumstances define him. Instead, he turned his adversity into an opportunity to inspire others.

Ryan became a passionate advocate for spinal cord injury research and awareness, using his platform to raise funds and support for organizations dedicated to finding a cure. His resilience in the face of adversity has earned him admiration and respect from people around the world.

In addition to his achievements in aviation and advocacy, Ryan is also a best-selling author. His memoir, “Flying through Adversity,” chronicles his journey from aspiring pilot to world record holder to plane crash survivor. Through his candid storytelling and inspirational message, Ryan shares valuable lessons on overcoming challenges, embracing change, and finding purpose in adversity.

Ryan Campbell is not just a pilot; he is a beacon of hope and inspiration for individuals and organizations facing their own challenges. As a keynote speaker, Ryan brings a unique blend of passion, resilience, and authenticity to every presentation.

To inquire about booking Ryan Campbell as a keynote speaker, please contact Speakers Inc today and embark on a journey of inspiration and transformation. What’s your pink Cadillac? Let Ryan help you find out.

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