Brian Grant
Since he retired from basketball, he has become a sought-after keynote speaker on sports, health and wellness, overcoming diversity, how to rebound in life and work, etc. Yes, organisations and companies look for this man like gold.
Why you should book Brian Grant for your next event
- If you're looking for an engaging and humorous speaker who can relate well with the audience, then Brian is that guy. His entertaining presentations will leave attendees motivated and armed with powerful success strategies.
- His cutting-edge insights clearly show that Brian knows his stuff. Instead of just coming with a pre-packaged speech, he does his homework thoroughly and customises his presentations around your specific goals and challenges.
- With his talks revolving around life, work, success, challenges, and sports, Brian's message resonates with every audience, young and old, women and men.
As an NBA player, Brian Grant was famous for his fearless attitude and tenacious rebounding on the court. He played for five teams during his 12-year career. His mission today is to change lives as a philanthropist, speaker, and patient who insists on excelling with Parkinson's disease. He inspires people to become their best version even when it's seemingly impossible. Having learned from his coaches that it's always possible to control your effort but impossible to always control the ball, Brian is out to show us that although good life involves breaking a sweat, the results are worth it.
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Keynotes
Keynote by Brian Grant : How to Rebound in Life & Work
Retired NBA superstar, Brian Grant, was known for his tenacious rebounding and fearless attitude on the court. Today, as a patient and leader for Parkinson’s disease, he demonstrates what it takes to keep forging ahead when life puts obstacles in your path.
What You Will Learn
In this presentation, your team will be captivated by the vulnerable way in which Brian shares his journey. Audiences feel inspired to take on their fears, remember their priorities, and overcome what stands in the way of personal and professional success. You’ll learn how to:
Own your situation, in order to build a new reality.
Tune out negative voices, so you can hear the good around you.
Recognize disappointment and trust there’s a reason.
Find community that supports the direction of your future.
Powerful teams are made up of leaders who know how to endure change. Brian shares unforgettable stories about the hurdles he has faced as a father of eight, an active philanthropist, a professional athlete, and in his most difficult position yet, as a person who insists on thriving with Parkinson’s.
Brian’s message will motivate your team to overcome stress, embrace adversity, and to get back on their feet when surprises knock them off course.
What You Will Learn
In this presentation, your team will be captivated by the vulnerable way in which Brian shares his journey. Audiences feel inspired to take on their fears, remember their priorities, and overcome what stands in the way of personal and professional success. You’ll learn how to:
Own your situation, in order to build a new reality.
Tune out negative voices, so you can hear the good around you.
Recognize disappointment and trust there’s a reason.
Find community that supports the direction of your future.
Powerful teams are made up of leaders who know how to endure change. Brian shares unforgettable stories about the hurdles he has faced as a father of eight, an active philanthropist, a professional athlete, and in his most difficult position yet, as a person who insists on thriving with Parkinson’s.
Brian’s message will motivate your team to overcome stress, embrace adversity, and to get back on their feet when surprises knock them off course.
Keynote by Brian Grant : How Winning Teams Are Created
Business is similar to sports in that every member of the team must collaborate with fierce dedication and drive. If you want to lead your organization to peak performance, you’ll be enthralled with Brian Grant’s stories of being an underdog and warrior in his 12-year career on five NBA teams.
Effective Strategies
In this presentation, Brian shares five effective strategies to bring out the best in people, so they can exceed expectations and achieve the greatest possible success. These lessons came from his professional experience in sports and philanthropy, and in managing his healthcare team to treat symptoms from Parkinson’s disease. You’ll learn how to:
Get everyone committed to their collective and individual goals.
Keep egos in check, so that everyone is accountable and rewarded.
Distinguish each person’s role to build clarity of purpose and trust.
Give an extra 20% effort when you’re tired and want to quit.
Keep your customers/fans happy by knowing what makes them tick.
Corporate culture thrives when teams are cohesive. Brian’s insights will improve functionality and uplift the vibe of your organization. There’s nothing worse than watching people waste their potential and be disengaged from those around them.
This talk is designed to create tangible results and instantly shift the rapport of any team who wants to grow and win together.
Effective Strategies
In this presentation, Brian shares five effective strategies to bring out the best in people, so they can exceed expectations and achieve the greatest possible success. These lessons came from his professional experience in sports and philanthropy, and in managing his healthcare team to treat symptoms from Parkinson’s disease. You’ll learn how to:
Get everyone committed to their collective and individual goals.
Keep egos in check, so that everyone is accountable and rewarded.
Distinguish each person’s role to build clarity of purpose and trust.
Give an extra 20% effort when you’re tired and want to quit.
Keep your customers/fans happy by knowing what makes them tick.
Corporate culture thrives when teams are cohesive. Brian’s insights will improve functionality and uplift the vibe of your organization. There’s nothing worse than watching people waste their potential and be disengaged from those around them.
This talk is designed to create tangible results and instantly shift the rapport of any team who wants to grow and win together.
Keynote by Brian Grant : How to Authentically Engage Your Local Community
In this moving presentation, Brian Grant explains what he learned about community and authenticity in his 12-year career in the NBA, and now as a Parkinson’s patient and advocate.
Grow Your Business
Would you like your team to attract loyal fans and dedicated clients? Brian believes there’s no need to convince or persuade. This high energy talk will leave you laughing and empowered to communicate more of your true self in order to grow your business. You’ll learn how to:
Be your own fan first, so others will know how to follow.
Question the intention of your goals to get better results.
Share your story with honesty, without revealing too much.
Understand others perspectives to monitor your response.
Give back to your community and include others in your mission.
When we make strong connections, the benefits can last a lifetime. Hear how Brian embraced who he was, faults included, and was given a second chance by a few special people who saw his potential.
Could your team use a strategy for reaching out to those who matter? Allow Brian to help them maximize their strengths and find community that supports them unconditionally.
Grow Your Business
Would you like your team to attract loyal fans and dedicated clients? Brian believes there’s no need to convince or persuade. This high energy talk will leave you laughing and empowered to communicate more of your true self in order to grow your business. You’ll learn how to:
Be your own fan first, so others will know how to follow.
Question the intention of your goals to get better results.
Share your story with honesty, without revealing too much.
Understand others perspectives to monitor your response.
Give back to your community and include others in your mission.
When we make strong connections, the benefits can last a lifetime. Hear how Brian embraced who he was, faults included, and was given a second chance by a few special people who saw his potential.
Could your team use a strategy for reaching out to those who matter? Allow Brian to help them maximize their strengths and find community that supports them unconditionally.
Brian Grant
Former NBA player, Parkinson's advocate, and keynote speaker
Do you know why Brian is emotionally attached to Xavier University? Because that's where he cut his teeth as a professional basketball player. While at the institution, he won the Player of the Year award for the Midwestern Collegiate Conference on two occasions. Following this success, Brian was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in 1994. After a successful spell with the team, he continued his playing career with other teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, and Phoenix Suns.
Brian's playing career was characterised by several acts of charity to his community, helping sick families and the underprivileged. He would go on to win the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. He retired from professional basketball in 2006, only to be diagnosed with Parkinson's disease two years later. How did he receive the news? Well, it was hard for him to accept the doctor's report. How would his athletic body push through the pain, after all?
With the disease, Grant realised that he had one option; to determinedly work his way to a healthy life. This determination gave birth to the Brian Grant Foundation in 2010. The foundation empowers Parkinson's patients to lead active, fulfilling lives.
Brian's playing career was characterised by several acts of charity to his community, helping sick families and the underprivileged. He would go on to win the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. He retired from professional basketball in 2006, only to be diagnosed with Parkinson's disease two years later. How did he receive the news? Well, it was hard for him to accept the doctor's report. How would his athletic body push through the pain, after all?
With the disease, Grant realised that he had one option; to determinedly work his way to a healthy life. This determination gave birth to the Brian Grant Foundation in 2010. The foundation empowers Parkinson's patients to lead active, fulfilling lives.
Former NBA player Brian Grant on living with Parkinson’s disease
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