Eric McElvenny- Paralympian & Marine Corps Veteran Motivational Speaker from Orlando, FL

Businesses struggle when their teams are not equipped to handle adversity. As a military officer and Paralympian, Eric teaches principles of resilience necessary for the team members to persevere and thrive. "Not only were the conference evaluations outstanding, the evaluations of Eric's work were absolute best, #1." ERIC OFFERS: 1. In-Person Keynote Address 2. Virtual Keynote Address 3. Breakout Sessions KEYNOTE - EMBRACING CHALLENGE Format: 30-90 minute Keynote presentation. Eric's signature talk explores the characteristics, traits and actions he found most useful in his journey from the hospital bed to the Ironman World Championship finish line. During this presentation, Eric gives his audience tools and techniques to overcoming life's obstacles. 1. Learn the 4 principles of Resilience. 2. Identify 5 character traits of Mental Toughness. 3. Acquire 4 implementable action steps to a resilient mindset. ABOUT ERIC: - Husband and Father - Professional Speaker, inspiring audiences across the country for a decade - Naval Academy Graduate Class of 2006 - Marine Corps Infantry Officer (wounded in combat suffering leg amputation) - Ironman World Championship finisher - 8 x Ironman Finisher (PR 10:20) - Tokyo Paralympian - Paris Paralympic Hopeful THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR: - Corporate Events - Associations - Meetings/Conferences - Schools and Universities - Athletic Teams LONG BIO: Eric McElvenny is an engaging communicator and an expert in teaching resilience. In 2006, Eric graduated the United States Naval while preparing for his service as a Marine Corps Infantry Officer. Eric deployed three times as a Marine and on his final tour, an experience in Afghanistan, was wounded after stepping on an IED. Eric suffered the amputation of his right leg, a life-changing opportunity that began his next journey. Faced with a physical challenge and an uncertain future, Eric made a promise to himself to run an Ironman Triathlon. Eric went on to complete 8 Ironman Triathlons to include the World Championships in 2013. Eric recently had the privilege of representing Team USA at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Throughout his journey, Eric realized that the challenges and adversity he was up against and the techniques he used to reach the finish line could be used against the challenges we all entertain. When not training, racing and delivering inspiration, Eric can be found with his wife Rachel and three children in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.