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Briana Scurry, Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame goalkeeper, inspires teams with her story of resilience and leadership. Perfect for organizations seeking to empower their workforce.
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Keynote Speaker Briana Scurry is a trailblazing figure in sports, renowned for her unparalleled career as a Hall of Fame goalkeeper and two-time Olympic gold medalist. As a Briana Scurry motivational speaker, she draws on her experiences as one of the first African American and openly gay professional athletes to deliver powerful insights on leadership, resilience, diversity, and overcoming adversity.
Briana Scurry’s iconic save in the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which led the U.S. team to victory, exemplifies her ability to perform under pressure—a trait she now shares with organizations seeking to empower their teams. Her keynotes offer actionable strategies for cultivating a winning mindset, building strong, inclusive teams, and navigating challenges in high-stakes environments.
Briana’s advocacy for diversity, inclusion, and brain injury awareness further enriches her presentations, making her a compelling choice for companies dedicated to fostering a culture of resilience and inclusivity. Book Briana Scurry for your event to inspire your audience with lessons from a true champion. For Briana Scurry booking, bring her transformative message of perseverance and leadership to your organization.
See keynotes with Briana ScurryFrom winning two Olympic gold medals and a World Cup championship to a career ending concussion that left her “temporarily totally disabled” and forced her to pawn her Olympic medals, Briana Scurry takes audiences on an authentic journey of both the highs and the lows of her career. Speaking with startling candor, Scurry’s compelling story of triumph, tragedy, and redemption empowers audiences to strive for excellence no matter the obstacles.
The first black and first openly gay player on the United States Women’s National Soccer Team, Scurry shares the challenges she had to overcome as “the only” throughout her trailblazing career that resulted in Scurry’s inclusion as the permanent Title IX exhibit in the Smithsonian Museum of African American History & Culture. By sharing her story and experiences in a way that allows people from all backgrounds to relate, Scurry empowers audiences to leverage diversity, equity, and inclusion to advance their organizations and their own lives.
The victim of a career ending traumatic brain injury, Scurry shares the story of her arduous three-year journey that forced her to pawn her Olympic gold medals and left her on the brink of suicide while fighting to get the experimental brain surgery she so desperately needed. As an advocate for increased awareness for traumatic brain injuries and mental health who has now testified twice before Congress, Scurry demonstrates the importance for individuals and organizations to prioritize mental health.
As a player at the height of her profession for more than fourteen years, Scurry is able to draw upon her immense experience overcoming obstacles and achieving success at the highest level. Scurry is able to parallel the hurdles she faced to the real-life challenges employees and businesses face, sharing tools for success that are just as applicable in the corporate world as they were on the soccer pitch.
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