What allows one person to overcome fear and uncertainty which can quickly paralyze another in a world and business environment that refuses to stay the same? What inspires one person to see opportunities where others might only see road blocks? What happens if that person decides he is willing to fail, but unwilling to quit?
In Scott’s unique presentation, Vision, Mindset and Grit, using his physical paralysis as a visual metaphor, he shows individuals and organizations how overcome their challenges, beat the odds and achieve extraordinary results.
Scott Burrows is an International Speaker, business entrepreneur, author, athlete and risk-taker. Scott has presented in such countries as Australia, Greece, Prague (Czech-Republic), India, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada and Puerto Rico. He has presented to such organizations as John Hancock, GE, Prudential, Profit Stars, Target, Eli Lilly, Ameriprise Financial, Baptist Health Systems, CNA-Nat’l Warranty, Great West Life, Bank of Montreal, Yale New Have Health Systems, ING, Keller Williams, Enbridge Pipeline, George Weston Bakeries, CNL Securities, US Food Service, Valic and numerous industry associations.
Motivating and entertaining, Scott has a rare ability to move people into action by showing them how to get off the sideline and into the game of life.
As a young adult, Scott was passionate about sports and was a top-ranked champion having his last fight broadcast by ESPN. After finishing high school, Scott’s heart was set on playing for legendary coach Bobby Bowden at Florida State University. A football scholarship wasn't offered, but rather than give up on his dream, Scott enrolled as a "walk-on" wide-receiver. His skills and determination earned him a place on the team and that year FSU went to the Peach Bowl, beating North Carolina 28-3.
Scott’s life took a dramatic turn in November that year when he was involved in a serious accident while a passenger in his friend’s car. This one moment in time would change his life forever. The accident left him paralyzed from the chest down and diagnosed a quadriplegic. The medical world offered little hope that he would recover or go on to lead a productive life. Despite this grim prognosis, Scott forged his own path by continuously setting and achieving goals in his rehabilitation that few thought possible.
After a year-long absence, Scott returned to both college and the world of sports while still coping with his physical limitations. He trained and competed in wheelchair marathons and full contact wheelchair rugby, aka Murderball, a Paralympic Sport.
After completing his degree in finance, Scott sought a career which would give him a lasting and meaningful impact in people’s lives. He chose the world of insurance and financial planning as his platform. In his fifth year as an agent, he qualified for the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table, a 100% commission driven award that less than 8% of agents around the world achieve yearly.
Within a year of that experience Scott made the gut-wrenching decision to leave a hugely successful career in an industry he had so much passion for to team up with his brother who had an international idea. Together they founded Global Golf Group, a company marketing custom blended fertilizers to golf courses exclusively into Southeast Asia. Their enterprise continues to thrive today.
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Stand Up to Any Challenge
Scott Burrows' presentation is a powerful message that
will inspire new thinking, challenge old thought
processes, and motivate audiences to achieve greater
levels of performance in any circumstance!
Drawing from his personal and professional experiences, and using his paralysis as a visual metaphor, Scott has been able to masterfully channel his success strategies - Vision, Mind-set & Grit - in a unique and mesmerizing way. Audiences will discover how to thrive in any business environment, distance themselves from the competition and view business and personal setbacks as a set up for a comeback!
Your audiences will respond favorably to Scott's:
- Unique and refreshing content delivered with high-energy
- Authenticity and originality
- Relevant information
- Content that can help them succeed
- Experiences that moves them out of their "Boxy" comfort zones
If you need a powerhouse keynote speaker, the Stand Up To Any Challenge program is ideal for your next Opening or Closing event or conference, Kick-off or Sales Meeting.
Help us understand your event and key objectives or themes so Scott can customize this program to drive home your company's objectives, goals and exceed your expectations!
Testimonials
"I believe we can learn a lot from the
experiences of others, and was looking for a speaker who could help put the challenges
we were facing into perspective, and could share the work ethic, attitude and beliefs they
followed down their road to success, that my team could learn from. Scott Burrows was
definitely the right choice!"
IDEARC Media, Darrin Rayner, VP Sales
"Through your tragedy and real life
demonstrations of unbelievable "Vision, Mind-set & Grit," you have given all of us a
precious gift, a most meaningful appreciation of the true value of the human spirit and its
capability to overcome any and all odds!"
Berkshire Life, Joan Bancroft, President
"Scott was able to link individual achievement with
the role of an individual in helping a forward thinking team to become more than the sum
of its parts!"
Robroy Industries, Mark Bruner
"Eyebrows rose when he hit
on familiar issues and how to maintain vision in light of those challenges!"
Chase Education Finance, Craig Anderson, Senior VP
"Your story is one of profound influence, personal
accountability, and the power of focusing on the possible!"
State Farm, Bob Cooke, Senior VP
