The Speaker:

As a nine-year-old boy, John O’Leary was burned on 100% of his body and given less than one percent chance of surviving the first night. He endured months in the hospital, years in therapy, dozens of surgeries, and lost all of his fingers to amputation.

Despite the odds, he overcame those challenges to become a college graduate, business owner, chaplain, the Ambassador for Big Brothers, Big Sisters, the first inductee into the Energizer “Keep Going” Hall of Fame, an international speaker, a husband and father.

The Message:

John inspires audiences to rise above challenges, discover passion, and fulfill potential. He reveals it is necessary to embrace personal and professional challenges and transform them into a foundation for outstanding growth. John illustrates that everyone, regardless the circumstance, has the ability to overcome any obstacle and achieve any dream. John will empower your group to move past their comfort zone, dream big, plan smart, and take action.

The Feedback:

* 99.8% of audience members would recommend John for another meeting
* 96.2% rate his message as exceptional
* 94.3% sign up for his monthly newsletter

The Tremendous Growth:

Rising Above partners with organizations to transform challenges, ignite passion, fulfill potential.  Our mission began in 2005 speaking with a total of eight organizations.  In 2010, we partnered with over 160 organizations, in 37 states, and four countries. This growth is the result of our commitment to truly partner with our clients in making their meetings, conferences and retreats a life-changing experience for their members.

The Guarantee:

We are so confident in our message, professionalism and the value we provide that we offer a guarantee you will be totally satisfied – or we don’t get paid.