Cody Byrns: Inspirational Speaker

    Cody Byrns - Scar Release

    Quick Facts:

      • Often, leaders focus on clarity, execution and effective communication to become a great leader.
      • However, they overlook the commitment to lead courageously. Usually, this can be seen where a corporate leader is vocalizing an idea, yet, the project fails to come to fruition.
      • No one rallies behind their project, deadlines are missed, and people are put onto performance review.
      • The unfortunate reality is that the leader often misses the fundamental proponent of driving the team – The Why behind the vision. 
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    • Travels from: Tampa, FL
    • **Fee range: $10,001 - $20,000

    Keynote Topics

    Maintaining Momentum Through Trying Times

    In today’s demanding and often stressful working environments, a strong mindset is imperative to overcoming obstacles and surpassing life’s challenges.

    Occasionally, this means handling a missed deadline, reshuffling a team, or letting an entire department go.

    How do leaders and employees maintain a strong mindset during trying times and avoid getting stuck? In addition, can anyone deploy a strong psychological shift that creates both individual and team empowerment?

    The answer is yes!

    Cody Byrns shares his life suddenly changed while he stopped at a red light on the highway. It forever changed him, throwing his dreams to the curb, and creating the ultimate stuck mindset.

    Very influential and effective, Cody Byrns is an internationally recognized speaker and a number one best-selling author.

    In May of 2013, Cody’s life was drastically changed. While stopped at a red light on the highway, Cody was rear-ended by a box-truck that failed to stop.

    As a result, he was considered dead until first responders saw his hand move. He received many injuries that day, including severe burns to almost 40% of his body. After years of countless surgeries and rehabilitation, Cody has chosen to not allow his scars to keep him bound in bitterness and defeat. Instead, he uses his story to uplift others.

    Cody Byrns goal is to help people live free from the bonds of scars (physical and emotional), equipping others with the proper steps to walk out of their past hurt and defeat, and run towards their God-given potential.

    As a thought leader, Cody has been invited to speak worldwide to provide relevant, applicable, and thought-provoking messages. Thousands of people have been impacted by Cody’s story and outlook on life. From school students to business leaders, his presentations have been received by many. Be prepared to have an experience that will motivate you to move out of bondage into a life of freedom!

    In addition to Cody Byrns speaking career, in 2016, Cody founded his own non-profit burns foundation that has been able to help multiple survivors recover. 

    VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES

    Are you ready to bring together your audience for a powerful, virtual event?

    The past few years have forced all of us to find new ways to connect, but it has also opened up new opportunities for us to bring groups of people together virtually. As a seasoned speaker, Cody’s virtual event experience makes him a great partner for your next virtual corporate event, conference, school and collegiate assembly, or church event.

    Cody will work directly with your team to customize his message to best inspire and encourage your audience. Cody Byrns has quickly gained the attention of audiences around the world, not only as a survivor, but also as someone who has a solution that will help others overcome the pain of their past and run towards their goals and purpose.

    INSPIRING AUDIENCES AROUND THE WORLD

    As many of us understand, life is truly a roller coaster ride. We all face our highs and lows, and some of us encounter unexpected turns. But how does one keep going when life doesn’t go as planned?

    Cody Byrns shares his personal experience of how his life suddenly changed while stopped at a red light on the highway, and how he had to learn the importance of focusing on what really matters in life. As Cody Byrns shares his story, he will point out illustrations that can be applied to everyone, whether it be in our personal lives or our careers.

    No matter your journey, you can rise above any challenge, live a life of freedom, and give hope to others.

    As a seasoned speaker, Cody speaks at corporate events, conferences, school assemblies & colleges, and at church events all over the United States and the world.

    Cody Byrns has quickly gained the attention of audiences around the world, not only as a survivor, but also as someone who has a solution that will help others overcome the pain of their past and run towards their goals and purpose.

    His messages have served as a guide for multiple generations, giving event planners and conference organizers the confidence to select a high quality speaker and audience pleaser.

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