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Nina Sossamon-Pogue

Nina Sossamon-Pogue empowers organizations to thrive through challenges using her science-backed resilience strategies and unique storytelling.

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We have speakers all the time – Nina and her team really did the research to find out what this audience (GE) is about and really tailored her presentation to meet the needs of the actual audience. Her message is professional yet personal.

Lori Lombardi

President, One Connection Management Group

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Why you should book Nina Sossamon-Pogue for your next event

  • Combining decades of research, personal experience, and a stoic mindset, Nina redefines how individuals and teams can thrive through adversity.
  • Drawing on her unique journey, Nina inspires audiences with lessons from elite sports, media, and corporate leadership, offering tools to thrive.
  • Nina’s message enhances team dynamics, reduces burnout, and provides practical tools to achieve measurable success and long-term growth.

Transform your organization with Nina Sossamon-Pogue’s powerful message of resilience and growth. A former USA gymnast, Emmy-winning news anchor, tech executive, and bestselling author, Nina delivers a science-backed framework that empowers teams to navigate challenges, embrace change, and achieve sustainable success. Her engaging keynotes blend personal stories, stoicism, and actionable strategies, inspiring audiences to thrive under pressure, foster innovation, and reimagine their potential.

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Keynotes

Keynote by Nina Sossamon-Pogue: You Got THIS, Your Next Chapter Could Be Your Best Chapter

You Get One Story, Success Is in the Edits, Rewrites, and Plot Twists.

Life is full of highs and lows, and never stops moving forward. Navigating your journey to success requires more than just perseverance. This inspiring keynote explores the true meaning of resilience and how to take control of our futures no matter what challenges or changes we face.

Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back; it’s about how you get back up. Nina breaks down the tools, mindset, and strategies needed to not just survive but thrive in the face of adversity of all sizes. Drawing from her own journey through career pivots, personal triumphs, and failures, she brings resilience to life in a way that is both deeply relatable and profoundly motivating.

Audiences will gain insights into Nina’s concept of the “Reverse Resume”- a visual timeline of life’s ups and downs that emphasizes the growth and strength we gain from the struggles we overcome. Through powerful storytelling, actionable takeaways, and her unique framework, Nina equips attendees with practical tools to manage stress, maintain perspective, and foster collaboration in their professional and personal lives.

Audience Takeaways:

  • Understand the true meaning of resilience and why how you get back up matters.
  • Learn actionable strategies to adapt positively to challenges and changes.
  • Discover Nina’s “Reverse Resume” framework to reframe your life’s highs and lows as tools for growth and strength.
  • Develop practical skills to manage stress, stay motivated, and maintain perspective during uncertain times.
  • Gain insights to foster collaboration and thrive in both personal and professional settings.
  • Leave inspired to embrace your next chapter with confidence, knowing it could be your best yet.

Whether you’re at the beginning, middle, or starting a new chapter of your career or life’s journey, this keynote will empower you to embrace life’s plot twists. After all, your next chapter could be your best chapter!

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Keynote by Nina Sossamon-Pogue: Build to Last: Thrive Through Change & Design Your Next Success

Empowering Hardworking Audiences to Adapt, Rebuild, and Succeed in a World of Constant Change.

Change is inevitable—and often unpredictable. Life’s plans can feel like a carefully built masterpiece that suddenly collapses, leaving us to rebuild with whatever “blocks” we’re handed. In this engaging keynote, Nina empowers audiences to thrive through the unexpected shifts life throws their way.

Nina dives into why change feels so challenging and why we instinctively resist it. With relatable insights, science, and storytelling, she reframes change as a natural and necessary part of growth. Using the metaphor of ‘building’ a life, she shows audiences how to adapt quickly when the “blueprint” shifts unexpectedly.

Through interactive storytelling and Nina’s signature approach that blends humor and science, this session equips individuals and teams with practical strategies to see change not as a threat but as an opportunity to build something even stronger.

Audience takeaways include:

  • Turning apprehension into action with Nina’s framework for managing stress and maintaining perspective.
  • Tools for fostering collaboration and innovation, even in the face of uncertainty.
  • A fresh mindset to view change as just another set of “bricks” to build with, no matter how mismatched they might seem.

This keynote is a dynamic, “Aha!” experience, leaving your workforce inspired to take on challenges, adapt to new realities, and confidently design their success, brick by brick. Let Nina guide your team to create a resilient culture where every change becomes a new opportunity to build.

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Keynote by Nina Sossamon-Pogue: Level Up Your Resilience: Playing the Long Game for a Lifetime of Success

Empowering Top Performers to Keep Winning in Life’s Ever-Changing Arena.

In today’s fast-paced world, success isn’t about a single win, it’s about staying in the game and mastering how you play the game of life for the long haul. In this dynamic keynote, Nina equips high achievers with the tools to not only hit their current goals but also to level up and play the ultimate long game: a successful ‘lifetime’.

Nina challenges executives and ambitious professionals to shift their mindset from chasing isolated victories to embracing a lifetime of achievements. She introduces a game-changing framework to keep raising the bar without succumbing to “Excellence Exhaustion,” the burnout that stems from constant ambition and today’s relentless connectivity.

Using the metaphor of life as a game, Nina helps audiences reflect on their own successes and setbacks, providing strategies to keep “unlocking new levels” while maintaining their mental well-being and confidence. Whether you’re spinning on the merry-go-round of endless goals or on the playing field facing a new opponent, Nina shows you how to stay resilient, adapt, and be ready for the next challenge.

This is a master class in resilience for leadership teams, packed with actionable insights to:

  • Strengthen resilience and adaptability.
  • Boost productivity and team culture.
  • Empower individuals to confidently take on whatever’s next.

Join Nina and discover how to play the long game, win at life’s challenges, and build a legacy of success that lasts beyond the scoreboard.

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Keynote by Nina Sossamon-Pogue: Resilience 101: The College Keynote

You’re in the game, and there’s no pause button!

College life is full of challenges, achievements, and unexpected twists, and it’s all part of the continuous journey toward success. In this engaging and relatable keynote, Nina helps students navigate the pressures of today’s FOMO-fueled, always-connected world.

With humor and insight, Nina draws on her experience as a D1 student-athlete, TV personality, and tech executive to share her own wins and "game over" moments.

She teaches students how to:

  • Build resilience to tackle challenges without fear of failure.
  • Develop a mindset that supports mental wellness and long-term success.
  • Bounce back with confidence when life doesn’t go as planned.

Unless students plan to sit on the sidelines and watch others succeed, they’re in the game. Nina reminds them that success isn’t about never failing, it’s about how you navigate the highs (now what?) and lows (now what?) of life’s unpredictable game.

This dynamic session is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and actionable strategies, making it a perfect power-up for high-achieving students feeling the pressure to succeed. Students leave this keynote feeling less overwhelmed and more confident about taking control of their future and their mental health. It’s like having a cheat code for success.

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Customer Reviews

5 of 5

We have speakers all the time – Nina and her team really did the research to find out what this audience (GE) is about and really tailored her presentation to meet the needs of the actual audience. Her message is professional yet personal.

5 of 5

We have heard so much positive feedback about Nina’s speech at our annual breakfast event. I even got “BEST ONE YET!”. She really connected and made an impact on our attendees. There was one moment when I think no one took a breath. She's so motivational.

5 of 5

Nina is a pro. She knows how to handle a room from the stage and she could jump back stage and help trouble shoot AV issues. She knows her stuff and she’s fun to work with. Nina understands the sublime and what it takes to emotionally communicate an impactful message to every single person in the audience – and that is a rare gift.

5 of 5

Her energy is contagious! It is obvious that Nina takes time to prepare. She gives the audience useful advice that they can take back to their companies, and use for their personal success too.

5 of 5

Nina is great to work with because she gets it from the planning side of the speaker business. Because she has lead marketing and events teams, she knows the value of learning the audience, showing up on time prepared, and delivering on her promises.

5 of 5

Nina connected with our group from the start and her message really resonated with our operators. I love that she gave them practical and tangible things, like tools in a tool box, that they could take home and put into practice in their own life and business, without reading a book or having to study. She knocked it out of the park.

5 of 5

Thank you for joining us in Chicago! We have received so much amazing positive feedback and comments on your session.

Rated 5.00/5 based on 7 customer reviews

Nina Sossamon-Pogue

An inspirational thought leader sharing a unique take on resilience

Keynote Speaker Nina Sossamon-Pogue is a leading authority on resilience and high performance, dedicated to helping organizations and individuals thrive in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing business environment. With an extraordinary background as a former USA gymnast, Emmy-winning news anchor, and tech executive, Nina brings a wealth of experience and practical insights to her dynamic keynote presentations.

Nina is known for her ability to connect with audiences on a personal level while delivering transformative strategies for success. Her unique frameworks, including the science-backed “THIS” approach to resilience and the reflective “Reverse Resume” model, provide actionable tools for navigating adversity, fostering collaboration, and building sustainable growth. Whether tackling burnout, embracing change, or driving innovation, Nina equips teams with the mindset and strategies they need to overcome challenges and excel.

When you book Nina Sossamon-Pogue for your event, you’re choosing more than just a keynote speaker—you’re bringing in a thought leader who understands the pressures of success and the realities of high-stakes industries. Her engaging storytelling, infused with stoic philosophy and research-based insights, inspires audiences to reframe setbacks and envision their future with clarity and confidence.

Let Nina’s expertise elevate your organization’s resilience and well-being. Book Nina Sossamon-Pogue for your event and give your team the tools they need to thrive under pressure, adapt to change, and achieve lasting success.

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