Be the FIRST is a high-energy keynote where Angela Gargano empowers audiences to step beyond fear and do something they’ve never done before. Because “being the first” isn’t about being the strongest, smartest, or most experienced, it’s about having the courage, discipline, and mindset to take that very first step into the unknown and navigate what she calls “the hallway in between” the messy, uncertain space between where you are and where you want to be. Read More >

Inspired by her own journey from biochemist to 6x American Ninja Warrior including the moment she tore her ACL on national television and rebuilt everything from the ground up, Angela shares the powerful lessons behind her FIRST Framework, a system designed to unlock what she calls the Hallway Keys: the practical tools and mindset shifts needed to move through uncertainty with strength and purpose.

Through unforgettable storytelling and science-backed performance strategies, Angela shows leaders, teams, and high performers how to embrace change, reframe failure, and create unstoppable momentum, whether that’s sending a daring email, launching a bold project, or making an epic comeback after a setback.

Each attendee identifies one thing they’ve been hesitating to take action on, and by the end of the session, walks away with both the courage and a clear first step to move forward, with their own Hallway Keys in hand.

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• Reframe Fear: See uncertainty not as danger, but as your greatest opportunity for growth.
• Find Courage in Action: Learn how to take the first step, even when confidence isn’t there yet.
• Master the Hallway Keys: Apply Angela’s FIRST Framework to unlock clarity, adaptability, and forward motion through life’s “in-between” moments.
• Build Consistency Over Perfection: Stay grounded, disciplined, and adaptable through change.
• Lead with Conviction: Leave equipped to turn impossible goals into powerful results that ripple through your team, business, and life.

What if, instead of focusing on what could go wrong, you started asking: What if it all goes right? Read More >

Angela Gargano teaches individuals and teams how to shift from hesitation to high performance using her RIGHT Framework:

• Recognize & Feel
• Identify What You Want + What You Can Control
• Game Plan it Out
• Hold the Adaptable Mindset
• Take Relentless Delusional Action

This proven system empowers people to navigate uncertainty, embrace change/failures, build resilience, and take bold action—even before they feel ready. Instead of being paralyzed by worst-case scenario thinking, they gain the tools to adapt, innovate, and turn challenges into opportunities. By focusing on what’s possible, rather than what’s preventable, they unlock a mindset that fuels growth, confidence, and long-term success. The result? Stronger leadership, greater adaptability, and the ability to take decisive action—again and again. This keynote is more than just motivation—it’s a battle-tested strategy for resilience, leadership, and achieving impossible goals. When most people stop, you will keep going, growing, and leading.

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• How to navigate uncertainty like a high performer—whether in leadership, business, or life
• A battle-tested, reliable system for moving through hard things—the RIGHT Framework
• How to break big challenges into manageable steps—so you don’t just start, you finish
• Reframing failure and setbacks as fuel for your next breakthrough
• Mastering emotions, building confidence, and taking bold action in high-pressure situations
• How to show up as a powerful leader—whether for your team, your clients, or yourself
• Stories that inspire, strategies that stick, and a mindset shift that lasts long after the event
• A deeper sense of fulfillment, excitement, and ownership over your work and life

In this transformational keynote, Angela Gargano shares the powerful story of how one split-second ACL tear on national television forced her to redefine her identity, rebuild her strength, and reimagine her purpose. What began as a devastating moment turned into the foundation of her signature RIGHT™ Framework—a step-by-step method that has helped thousands of people rise from burnout, overwhelm, and setback. Through raw storytelling and vulnerability, Angela brings the audience into the moment when everything she worked for was ripped away—and how that moment, rather than breaking her, became the catalyst for everything that came next. Read More >

Designed for leaders, high achievers, and everyday people navigating wellness, leadership positions and personal growth, this keynote challenges the idea that success comes from massive leaps or perfect plans. Instead, Angela reveals that real transformation comes from the little things: choosing to check in with yourself, moving your body for just 30 minutes, reframing a failure, or taking a single step before you feel ready. With humor, heart, and science-backed insight, she bridges the gap between inspiration and implementation, offering tangible tools that can be used immediately—at home, in business, or in leadership.

Angela closes by asking a bold question: What if the thing you think is breaking you… is actually building you? Through her RIGHT™ Framework, she invites audiences to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start creating momentum with small, intentional actions. This isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about breaking through.

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• You are not defined by your breakdown—you’re shaped by how you rebuild
• Small, consistent actions matter more than big, perfect ones
• Recognizing how you actually feel is the first step to change
• Focusing on what you can control creates power and peace
• Adaptability is more important than having a flawless plan
• Confidence is built by taking bold, imperfect action
• The hallway between where you are and where you’re going is where your next level begins
• You already have everything you need—it’s just time to take the first step