Randy Snow

“In order to succeed, it takes a 100% able-bodied mind”
Pushing Forward When Things Change

About Randy Snow
At the peak of a blossoming tennis career while just a junior in high school, Randy Snow was injured in a farming accident, which left him without the use of his legs. Since then he has become a business owner and a nationally recognized sales associate, a Fortune 500 speaker and one of the most successful gold medal wheelchair athletes in history. Because of his achievements, he received the Paralympic torch from President Clinton in Washington, kicking off the Atlanta Paralympic Games in 1996. In 2004 he was the first Paralympian inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame.

Drawing from his personal business experiences, medal winning Olympic competitions, and the principles he learned while embracing his injury, his programs provide practical information in dealing with change. His audiences will want to make change a way of life.

Featured on CNN, ESPN and in USA Today, he is a gold medallist, a published author, a past MVP sales associate and the president of an achievement company called NO XQs (no excuse), Inc.  Audiences will find themselves laughing one moment and holding back a tear the next as they look at their own personal and professional situations.  

They will find the necessary tools it takes to embrace change, work together and achieve extraordinary results. 

Randy's most popular program Pushing Forward When Things Change uses personal examples to illustrate that despite our circumstances, whether economic, physical, or otherwise, our dreams can be fulfilled. A highly energetic and humorous program! 

  •  Nationally Recognized Sales Associate

  •  Business Owner/Consultant

  •  Gold Medallist: Olympic Hall of Fame

  •  Sales/Peak Performance Expert

  •  Over 25 years Business, Public Service, Healthcare

  •  Award winning Author/Educator

  •  Featured on CNN, ESPN, USA Today

Randy's Experience

Randy Snow has served in public, private and governmental positions, which brings an abundance of experience to your audience.

For over 20 years he succeeded in the corporate world working with Sunrise Medical, a company with revenues in excess of $600 million. With Sunrise he initiated an award winning customer relations program and directed an international team of athletes where he shared accountability for budget management, product development and global branding. 

As a small business partner his medical supply company grew from $2 to $4 million in just over 2 years underscoring extensive knowledge in sales, inventory, reimbursement and employee relations. Past duties with non profits highlight programming, marketing and fundraising expertise.

Moreover, Randy is a seasoned healthcare professional. During affiliations with HealthSouth, Baylor and Columbia/St. David’s, he skillfully fulfilled responsibilities in rehabilitation, collaborating with treatment teams to successfully rebuild patient’s lives after trauma. This backdrop establishes a very candid message about leveraging strengths, navigating change and instilling belief; a message you will not want to miss. 

The reasons for his injury combined with the stories of the many that entered the rehab process under his direction allow Randy to clearly identify why accidents happen and offer practical strategies for changing unsafe behaviors.

A gold medalist knows that the toughest competitor you will ever face is yourself. Winning as an Olympian (2004 Olympic Hall of Fame) and a 4-time Paralympian (3-time medalist, 3 different sports), Randy is a firm believer in preparation, focus and teamwork, and willingly shares his gold medal performance secrets with the audience.

Randy Snow knows about change. He is a speaker with experience. His methods are proven, his perspective pragmatic, his approach, well, it’s hysterical. Take productivity to a higher level - treat your audience to Randy Snow’s no excuse success principles!

Keynote Programs

 “Pushing Forward When Things Change”
Randy's most popular program Pushing Forward When Things Change uses personal examples to illustrate that despite our circumstances, whether economic, physical, or otherwise, our dreams can be fulfilled. Audiences will find themselves laughing one moment and holding back a tear the next as they look at their own personal and professional situations.   

“The Courage to Lead”
Examining four very important leadership virtues, Courage inspires the audience to live the truth, compete with a purpose, reach for opportunities and remain compassionate. Utilizing these leadership pillars will ready you and your staff for every test.

"Safety - A Wake-Up Call"
Randy's story of his own unforgettable accident and his blend of humor and audience participation impacts at every level. Sighting arrogance, outside distractions, complacency and lack of courage, Randy addresses the controllable fallbacks that affect most job-related injuries. Safety - A Wake-Up Call! is powerful, inspiring and lasting.

"Diversity & Teamwork - The Truth of the Matter"
Successful people - successful organizations -- focus on an individual's assets rather than their differences. Laugh and learn as you find ways to promote teamwork, along with individualism, and nurture a well-balanced and informed workforce.

"What's Your Excuse?"
During What's Your Excuse, the audience will hear first hand about goal setting, the importance of positive role models, and building a dream. Furthermore, after experiencing his accident at the age of 16, the topic of invincibility is explored and clearly understood. Our youth must hear this message about choices and consequences!

TESTIMONIALS

“Inspiring…Motivating…Uplifting…even the other speakers incorporated aspects of your presentation into their industry focused topics.”     Citigroup   

“Your presentation focusing on the points of attitude, accountability and adaptability made an incredible impact on our people.”   Motorola 

  “I felt like you were talking directly to me.” State Farm Insurance 

  "Randy is so genuine and funny.  

His program was beautifully done! Great humor…the best speaker we have ever had!" 
 
American Society of Training and Development

Pushing Forward-A Memoir of Motivation by Randy Snow is available at Amazon or Kendall Hunt Publishers (800.228.0810)                          

 

CURRENT KEYNOTE FEE CATEGORY: $6,000 - $11,500*
(½ or full day fee available)
Expenses from: Dallas, Texas, coach accommodations

Pleased to discuss reduced fee for local events, schools or non-profit organizations.

* Honorarium can vary depending on presentation length, distance to venue and many other factors. All fees are plus travel expenses and subject to change, so please call for an exact quote.
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