ANDREW HALEY
INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER | WORLD AND PARALYMPIC SWIMMING CHAMPION | 2 X CANCER SURVIVOR | PEAK PERFORMANCE EXPERT
“Always trying to go after my own gold medal moment”
Andrew Haley is a two-time cancer survivor, Hall of Fame swimmer, and Paralympic Gold Medalist who has spent his life turning adversity into achievement. He’s not just a motivational speaker—he’s a master of mindset who equips audiences to shift from intention to execution and from average to elite.
What sets Andrew apart is his impact. He doesn’t just speak about peak performance—he activates it. Trusted by global brands like Amazon, Salesforce, RBC, Airbnb, HSBC, and Danfoss, Andrew has helped organizations build resilience, boost team performance under pressure, and foster cultures where discipline, energy, and growth are the norm—not the exception.
His keynotes are more than inspirational—they're transformational. He teaches audiences how to master what they can control, bounce back from what they can't, and build resilience that lasts far beyond the finish line. Andrew’s message is deeply personal and immediately practical. His keynote talks are crafted to move audiences—to think bigger, act braver, and pursue their own gold medal moments every single day.
Why book Andrew Haley?
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He delivers actionable strategies backed by lived experience at the highest level of competition.
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He knows how to build elite mental toughness—and teaches teams to do the same.
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His energy doesn’t just inspire—it transforms mindset and behavior across organizations.
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His message resonates across industries—from tech to finance to healthcare—and sticks long after the applause ends.
If your organization is ready to elevate performance, lead with purpose, and master resilience, Andrew Haley is the speaker who will take your event—and your teams—to the next level.
BONUS: Connect with us and ask us about Andrew's limited two for one offer.
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GOLD MEDAL MINDSET: A PARALYMPIAN'S GUIDE TO EXCELLENCE UNDER PRESSURE
At the Olympic and World Championship level, excellence isn’t optional—it’s the standard. Athletes don’t just compete; they redefine limits through discipline, strategy, and resilience. In this high-impact keynote, Andrew Haley—4-time Paralympian and World Champion swimmer—connects elite sport to elite business performance.
With decades of international competition and team leadership, Andrew shares how world-class athletic habits translate directly into corporate success. This keynote challenges professionals to rethink greatness, embrace high-performance mindsets, and lead with purpose.
Discover how the focus, strategy, and grit of elite athletes can empower you to unlock peak performance, build winning teams, and pursue your own gold medal moment—starting today.
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REDEFINING POSSIBLE: A JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE, IDENTITY, BELONGING, AND INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP
This keynote is a story of rising above—transforming adversity into purpose, and resilience into leadership. Andrew Haley, cancer survivor and Paralympic gold medalist, shares his journey of identity, grit, and inclusive excellence. At six, he lost his leg to cancer. At eight, part of his lung. Given a 35% chance to live, he defied the odds—becoming a world champion and changemaker.
Andrew’s lived experience fuels a message that belonging starts not when people arrive, but when they feel safe, seen, and empowered. His story challenges audiences to rethink inclusion, embrace diverse leadership, and lead with courage.
Greatness doesn’t follow one path—and Andrew proves it. Through setbacks, surgeries, and every hard-earned swim stroke, he redefined what’s possible. This keynote isn’t just about resilience—it’s about activating it in your life, your team, and your organization.
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RESILIENCE & SAFETY: PERFORMING WHEN IT MATTERS
Diagnosed with cancer twice before the age of 10 and later becoming a five-time Paralympic medalist, Andrew built his life on mental strength, discipline, and the commitment to protecting what matters most: human life.
In this keynote, he shares how personal resilience becomes a critical safety tool in high-risk work environments. Through powerful storytelling and clear parallels with high-performance athletic training, Andrew shows that safety is not only about procedures—it’s also about communication, collective awareness, and caring for one another.
A compelling keynote that empowers teams to stay focused, supportive, and high-performing—even under pressure.
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LOCATION : TORONTO, ON
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Andrew Haley shares the wisdom gained while overcoming life challenges and what motivated him to become a world champion swimmer.
TESTIMONIALS:
Regional Marketing Manager
“We had the absolute pleasure of having Andrew join us a keynote speaker at our annual national meeting. Andrew brings a wealth of experience, expertise and knowledge to the table, and delivered a dynamic and engaging session that really resonated with our group. His ability to connect with our team while imparting valuable insights through powerful storytelling was a real asset to our meeting. We are grateful for the time, care and attention that Andrew took to learn about our business, and tailor is message to our specific needs. He really went above and beyond. I would highly recommend Andrew to any organization seeking an inspirational "
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