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Natalie Stavas

Boston marathon runner, change maker award recipient and hero: why you should run towards the chaos and face your fears

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Dr. Stavas delivers an uplifting, entertaining and powerful message. She demonstrates how chaos and fear can be harnessed to overcome any obstacle in horrific situations. She is a role model for all, and her personal journey and story is a great example how through extraordinary human spirit and hard work anyone can achieve their goals. Her inspirational message is something that we all will benefit from for years to come. She would be a huge asset to ANY group who is looking for an amazing speaker.<br>

Brad Emick, Regional Director

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Why you should book speaker Natalie Stavas

Natalie Stavas is an impactful and dynamic speaker. Everyone has heard about the tragic day in 2013, but Natalie’s story leaves people in the audience speechless and empowered.
After Natalie’s heroic actions in 2013, she was honored by Barack Obama as a first responder. She has been featured in large media outlets and papers like The New York Times, Time, CNN and BBC, and her story has inspired people worldwide to be more courageous.
Keynote speaker Natalie Stavas is not just anybody. The year before the bombing, she was awarded the 2012 Change Maker Award from the Boston Foundation as a Boston community leader. Natalie specializes in working with fragile teenage mothers to improve the health of vulnerable children and always shows up as her best self at whatever she does.

The dynamic keynote speaker Natalie Stavas is a very passionate and inspirational individual. She has been honored for her bravery and help in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and now shares her story about running towards your fears.

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Keynote by speaker Natalie Stavas: Running Towards Chaos

In our personal or professional lives we run into adversity. As leaders, employees, sons, mothers or colleagues, we are constantly faced with the question of running towards a challenge or turning the other way. Natalie offers a unique inspirational story of going against her instinct and taking on a massive challenge.

In this keynote, Natalie shared her story of running into the chaos on April 15, 2013 after two explosions at the Boston Marathon. Natalie manages to relate this unique story to other challenges in our private and professional lives.

The audience will learn how to find meaning in chaotic surroundings and how to manage chaos by running straight into it. While Natalie tells the story of the bombings with deep respect, she offers a funny perspective on her own upbringing which creates a perfect balance for the audience.

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Customer Reviews

Brad Emick, Regional Director EFM Events

Everything went very well with Natalie, almost better than we could have expected. You never know the quality of a PowerPoint/video until you see it, but hers were powerful and to the point. People loved her energy and down-to-earth way of talking to people. We are already thinking about having her come to a future event!

Libby R., Senior Director of Special Events, Connecticut and Rhode Island American Red Cross

Thank you for agreeing to be with us at CASE IV. Your presentation was the most celebrated of the keynotes we had. I had more positive comments about your content, style, and delivery than I did for any of the other well-known keynoters involved. You made us think, you challenged us, you made us laugh and cry, and you left us reflecting and inspired to be our better selves. I feel honored to know you. I wish you continued success and happiness.

Karl Miller, Executive Director of Development The University of Texas at Austin

Dr. Stavas recently spoke to the attendees of the National Emergency Number Association’s Annual Conference and Expo. Dr. Stavas’ presentation was simply excellent and right on point for the audience. Her very well prepared presentation was highlighted by remarkable video segments that perfectly augment her comments. The standing ovation she received indicated that the powerful message and presentation was very well received by the attendees. She was a powerful contributor to the success of the conference.

Brian Fontes, CEO National Emergency Number Association

I like it! It was visually pleasing and felt like an IMAG documentary that they show at the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History here in DC. Yes, it was her talk but it also felt like I was on a journey. Definitely a refreshing change from the typical talking heads we've all seen too many times now in virtual events and meetings.

Michelle G BigSpeak

Dr. Stavas is an inspirational speaker and has the ability to make connections with her audience. She aligns her presentation with the goals of the hiring organization and displays enthusiasm and energy during the live Q & A session.

Lisa U. Southern New Hampshire University

Natalie Stavas

Unique and empowering keynotes from Boston's Best

Natalie Stavas was just about to pass the finish line at the 2013 Boston Marathon when she heard a large explosion and was paralyzed for a short moment. As people ran towards her and away from the explosion, she knew she couldn’t do the same. So she ran into the chaos.

Natalie’s story does not only revolve around the tragic attack in 2013. Born on a farm in Nebraska, she has had to overcome people’s lack of faith in her dreams. As a Harvard graduate and successful keynote speaker, Natalie certainly proved them wrong. She currently works as a physician at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia when she’s not out in the world sharing her story and aid to those in need. Natalie’s story has already inspired people across the globe, and she was named one of “Boston’s Best” by Improper Bostonian magazine. Additionally, The Boston Globe awarded her with the honorable

“2013 Bostonian of the Year”.

As a speaker Natalie Stavas is energetic and engaging. She is a great storyteller and her professionalism and confidence on stage ensures a memorable event for everyone. Through Natalie’s personal story, she showcases how courage is one of the most important characteristics in for people in business. It’s a story of always being your best self and never giving up. Natalie has received incredible feedback from her clients and her eye-opening keynote will not disappoint.