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John  Register, CSP®, CPAE

John Register, CSP®, CPAE

Top 50 Global Speaker, Hall of Fame Inductee, Resilience Strategist & Paralympic Medalist

John Register, CSP®, CPAE

Top 50 Global Speaker, Hall of Fame Inductee, Resilience Strategist & Paralympic Medalist

Biography

When the pressure’s on and the stakes are high, performance-focused companies call John Register. They don’t bring John in for just another entertaining story. They bring him in to move the room and move the needle. John equips organizations to amputate what’s holding them back and elevate what drives them forward. His keynotes spark momentum, reframe adversity, and create measurable impact in leadership alignment, adaptability, and performance.

Trusted by Coca-Cola, Deloitte, Vail Resorts, Socure, Lexus, Southwest Airlines, US Bank, and U.S. government agencies, John’s sessions consistently rank among the top-rated experiences by audiences and planners alike.

“John doesn’t speak at your event—he transforms it.”

“He gave our leaders language for change—and the courage to act.”

“The follow-up impact lasted far beyond the applause.”

With over 10,000+ real-time audience reviews collected through 3rd-Party Talk A Dot Survey, the results speak for themselves.

A two-time Olympic Trials qualifier, Gulf War veteran, amputee, and silver medal-winning Paralympian, John Register is a Certified Speaking Professional® and Hall of Fame speaker, recognized globally as a Top 50 Keynote Speaker for the past two years.

After losing his leg in a military training accident, he chose to “amputate fear” and rebuild not just his life, but the leadership frameworks thousands now use to navigate disruption.

He founded the U.S. Olympic Committee’s Paralympic Military Sports Program, pioneered workforce access as CEO of the Amputee Coalition, and today continues serves as a citizen diplomat and Sports Envoy for the U.S. Department of State.

John’s trademarked Amputate to Elevate™ philosophy and Re³ Resilience Action Model™ (Reckoning. Revision. Renewal.) are used across boardrooms, executive retreats, and leadership development programs worldwide.

John brings unmatched energy, credibility, and clarity to audiences navigating high-stakes change, from the Olympic arena to C-suite roundtables.

He lives in Colorado Springs with his wife, Alice, and continues to mentor leaders, write transformative content, and inspire global audiences—one courageous decision at a time.

Speaker Videos

The Other Side of Fear: John Register Speaker Demo Reel

John Register Keynote Speaker Demo (2025) | Resilience, Change Management & High-Stakes Leadership

JOHN REGISTER: AMPUTATE TO ELEVATE KEYNOTE SPEECH

Amputate to Elevate: Elevation with the New Normal Mindset... not what you think.

John Register Live At International Institute of Municipal Clerks

Speech Topics

Amputate to Elevate™: Transform Adversity into Advantage

Uncertainty is no longer the exception; it’s the operating environment. Leaders are facing unprecedented pressure, teams are paralyzed by indecision, and stress and burnout are silently draining performance from the inside out. Despite investments in culture and wellness, momentum stalls because most approaches focus on pushing through, not letting go.

In Amputate to Elevate™, John Register, Hall of Fame speaker and Top 50 Global Keynote Speaker, delivers a game-changing mindset shift: sometimes the path forward begins with removing what no longer serves. Drawing from his lived experience as a Gulf War veteran, Paralympic medalist, and former CEO, John shares his Re³ Resilience Action Model™—Reckoning, Revision, and Renewal—to help teams confront disruption head-on and convert challenge into clarity.

This keynote goes beyond inspiration. It’s a masterclass in strategic resilience, mental discipline, and courageous leadership. John’s message doesn’t just lift the room—it activates it. That’s why companies like Deloitte, Coca-Cola, Vail Resorts, and top federal agencies bring him in when performance matters most. If you need your team to move from hesitation to bold action, Amputate to Elevate™ is the catalyst.

The Champion’s Mindset: Olympic Lessons for Business Success

In business and elite athletics, the margin between winning and losing isn’t just skill; it’s mindset. Behind every podium finish or quarter-closing success is the same battle: mental exhaustion, high-pressure performance, and the constant threat of burnout. Leaders may not compete in a stadium but carry the same burdens—expectation, isolation, and the relentless drive to do more with less.

In The Champion’s Mindset, John Register draws a direct line between the Olympic arena and the corporate battlefield. As a two-time Olympic Trials qualifier, Paralympic silver medalist, and former CEO of a multimillion-dollar nonprofit, John understands what it means to push for peak performance when the stakes are personal and professional. He shares elite mental strategies top athletes use to stay focused, reset under pressure, and build team trust when everything's on the line.

More than a motivational talk, this keynote is a masterclass in mental endurance. It helps companies reclaim their edge, foster a resilient culture, and lead teams from fatigue to flow. John delivers with world-class credibility and actionable clarity if you're looking for a message that builds both heart and high-performance habits.

Bank Your Bottom Line: The Business Case for People with Disabilities in the Workplace

One of the most powerful drivers of innovation and culture change remains overlooked: the disability community. People with disabilities represent the largest untapped talent pool on the planet, and their exclusion is costing businesses both opportunity and revenue. It’s not just a social equity issue. It’s a strategic blind spot.

In Bank Your Bottom Line, John Register makes the economic, cultural, and leadership case for disability inclusion. Drawing from his own journey as a Paralympic medalist, U.S. Army veteran, and CEO of the Amputee Coalition, John shares data-backed insights that reframe disability from a compliance burden to a competitive advantage. He equips leaders to recognize unconscious bias, reshape hiring pipelines, and create cultures where people of all abilities can thrive and drive performance.

This is a business briefing grounded in real numbers and real outcomes. If your organization is ready to evolve beyond performative inclusion and lead purposefully, Bank Your Bottom Line delivers the insight, urgency, and ROI to make it happen.