Jeff Hobbs, Motivational Speaker

For the past 20 years, Jeff has changed lives as a keynote speaker. Whether he is speaking to a corporation, non-profit or school-based audience, Jeff is the resident expert on developing an effective mindset. He will teach your audience how to make their mindset their greatest asset!

Jeff has an uncanny ability to stimulate significant change within an individual, pinpointing specific ways to learn from the past in order to absolutely own your future.

Perfect for: Corporate Development, School Assemblies, Athletic Teams, Commencement Addresses.

Topics include: Leadership, Inclusion, Success, Team Chemistry, Personal Growth, Athletic Performance, Goal Development and Achievement

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS:

COURAGE FOR THE CHALLENGE

Format: ​Keynote Presentation. Jeff shares his raw, immediately relateable story and infuses takeaways for the audience.

This program is perfect for:

Igniting and fostering determination in the audience, so that when confronted overwhelming obstacles, they have the skillset and mindset to overcome and transcend expectations.
Accelerating progress towards stretch goals, specific to both employee goals and client-centered outcomes.
Challenging mental roadblocks and building an ironclad mental edge.
The audience will leave with:

Matured goal-setting ability as well as the ability remain diligent, focused, and enthusiastic while in the process of goal attainment.
Developed awareness and willingness to provide effort at work and be a part of the “winning solution.”

SMALL VICTORIES, HUGE RESULTS

Format: Youth-Based ​Keynote Presentation. Jeff shares his raw, immediately relatable story and infuses takeaways for the audience.

This program is perfect for:

Athletic teams struggling with team unity
Students in schools that are afflicted with bullying and low self-esteem
Educators desiring new ways to motivate students to appreciate their inner strengths and outer abilities
The audience will leave with:

​Jeff’s inspirational message, which includes his raw and vulnerable experiences as a student, athlete, and classmates.
Insight on our motivational styles and how these can be used to change the lives of those we lead
ADVOCACY, LEADERSHIP AND OVERCOMING ADVERISTY

Format: ​Keynote Presentation. Jeff shares his raw, immediately relatable story and infuses takeaways for the audience.

This program is perfect for:

Organizations looking to improve leadership within their current structure
Leaders aware of the need for skills to overcome adversity
Teams desiring more knowledge of advocacy and the ways to stand up for what causes close to the heart
The audience will leave with:

​​Improved leadership skills within your organization and an advanced knowledge of ways to work within the infrastructure to obtain optimal outcomes
An individualized advocacy plan and skills to persevere through the challenge

STRATEGIES FOR OPTIMAL ACHIEVEMENT

Format: ​Keynote Presentation. Jeff shares his raw, immediately relatable story and infuses takeaways for the audience.

This program is perfect for:

Teams in the process of setting and working to achieve long-term goals
Leaders aspiring to motivate team members through their own unique motivation style
Individuals striving to learn the tools necessary to make meaningful changes at work
The audience will leave with:

​​Leaders will understand how to accelerate change in both the long term and short term
Team members will leave with tangible tools and an action plan to improve cohesive work flow with skills that are immediately able to be implemented

From the beginning, Jeff has been the ultimate underdog.

Born with cerebral palsy and a love of sports, his greatest ambition was to someday become an athlete. Unfortunately, Jeff’s roadmap to achievement was anything but easy – not because he has cerebral palsy, but because of the limits placed onto him by others.

After being rejected from numerous teams – including those with a “no-cut” policy – Jeff carved his own path. Ever persistent, Jeff’s mentality led to his breakthrough! Ultimately earning his chance to compete, Jeff’s robust spirit and relentless work ethic propelled him into a future filled with ongoing achievement and success.

His hard work and dedication led him to compete athletically at the collegiate level. The inspirational affect he had on teammates, competitors, and spectators alike was universal, and at the end of his collegiate career, an annual race was renamed in his honor.

What Does Jeff Speak About?
Raw, real, and authentic are all words associated with Jeff’s presentation. Jeff uses his own battle scars, illustrative storytelling, and innovative teaching strategies to expand your ideas of what is possible.

Having lived a life that is practically unimaginable, yet all too real, Jeff is able to challenge your idea of what an obstacle truly is!

Through newfound perseverance and confidence, he will condition your mind to embrace struggles and conquer obstacles.
Testimonials:

“…remarkable and determined young man. Very inspirational…”
Robin Roberts
Good Morning America

“Hobbs has one heck of a tale to tell.”
Barry Temkin
Chicago Tribune

“It’s amazing to see the way in which you have persevered and have such a positive attitude and strength of will.”
Sarah Kustok
YES Network

“Jeff Hobbs never gives up. His passion to get over daily, weekly, lifetime hurdles is like no other. As soon as I met him, I knew that his inspirational story would be an amazing one. He changed my life and the lives of many of my colleagues who followed his story. He is more inspiring than the most famous athlete in the world and his story deserves to be heard. He also presents an amazing message for children and teens. “
Sarah Lauch
Comcast Sports Net Executive Producer

“Sarah Bush Lincoln (SBL) had the pleasure of having Jeff Hobbs speak at our annual team summit. Our teams felt energized and engaged after hearing Jeff’s life story about his consistent passion, determination and focus on stretch goals. We were able to relate his message to the some of the challenges we encounter at SBL and his presentation left us motivated and inspired to conquer those challenges and our future goals. “
Erica Stollard
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

“Hobbs’ speeches are truly powerful. His personal story will have you on the edge of your seat, and the lessons he shares are immediately relatable and relevant to those of all ages.”
Brian Burmeister
Iowa State University Professor

“Jeff Hobbs is the real deal. He is the perfect compliment to any curriculum. Mr. Hobbs digs deep and goes beyond what any curriculum can teach. In a time and a place when children need a nudge to do hard things, Mr. Hobbs is the perfect example of rigor, grit and perseverance. He does not tell, but rather shows students how hard work pays off. His story is amazing, and his love for children, and his honesty and openness is astounding.

Mr. Hobbs visited classroom after classroom, from pre-school thru grade 8. Each presentation was customized for the unique interest level and attention span of its students. “I want to be a better person because of Mr. Hobbs,” I was told. “Can Mr. Hobbs be our teacher?” I was asked. Without a doubt, Mr. Hobbs taught my students more about life and about being their best selves than most people learn in a lifetime.”
Mrs. Katie Carden
Principal, The School of Saints Faith, Hope and Charity

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Costs associated with audiovisual equipment are the financial responsibility of Client. Client will coordinate and provide for audiovisual equipment as designated by Jeff Hobbs. Equipment required includes:

• Laptop with USB drive and DVD player
• Projector and projector screen
• Auxiliary speakers
• Hands-free mic (headset or lapel mic)
• Podium
• Table to hold materials and business supplies.