Resilience
John Register
Paralympian & Resilience Catalyst
"Collective Responsibility — Together We Stand, Together We Succeed"
Investment
$25,000 + $1,500 air travel + hotel
Based In
Colorado Springs, CO
The Biography
John's presentations inspire courage and facilitate transformative change, ensuring an authentic and captivating experience for you and your team. With a distinguished background as a four-time All-American collegiate track athlete and a United States Army Gulf War veteran, John's life took a dramatic turn after a career-ending injury that led to the amputation of his left leg. Remarkably, just 27 months post-surgery, he not only qualified for the Paralympic swim team but also made history by winning a silver medal in the long jump at the Sydney Games. Drawing from his personal journey, John focuses on themes of change management, resilience, and turning adversity into an asset. His philosophy centers on the idea that he is not merely a "talking head," but a facilitator of the brilliance already present within his audience. This approach creates a collaborative environment where participants are empowered to share their insights and experiences, ensuring that lessons resonate deeply and are applicable to their unique circumstances.
Signature Topics
A two-time Paralympian and Persian Gulf War veteran, John lost his leg in a training accident weeks before Olympic trials — he speaks on what he calls "amputating fear," turning a career-ending injury into two more decades of elite competition and a new definition of what recovery can look like.
John's newer material addresses burnout and workplace mental health directly, translating Olympic-level recovery and reinvention into a framework for anyone rebuilding after a setback that wasn't in the plan.
In Their Own Voice
Video reel — captions available on the platform. Open original.
Trusted By
Selected organizations John has moved — through EQ Inspire and beyond.