Emad Shargi
Keynote Speaker: Former American Hostage Held By The Islamic Republic Of Iran For Five Years; Resilience, Crisis Management & Ethical Leadership Speaker; Thirty-Year Private Equity Executive
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Emad Shargi Biography
Emad Shargi is a motivational speaker, Iranian-American businessman, writer and lecturer with 30 years of experience in private equity. Shargi was held hostage by the Islamic Republic of Iran for a five-year imprisonment, from 2018 to 2023. The experience forced him to confront deep uncertainty, isolation and the psychological challenges of captivity. After his release, Shargi turned that experience into a platform for teaching resilience, crisis management and rebuilding personal and professional identity after trauma.
Shargi’s signature keynotes address resilience and mental strength under extreme adversity; ethical leadership and decision-making when the stakes are highest; crisis management and global business risk; rebuilding purpose and momentum after life-altering events; and freedom, dignity and the human realities of geopolitical conflict.
Shargi delivers reflective, emotionally grounded and insight-driven keynotes that combine lived experience with strategic perspective. His talks are designed to engage senior leaders, teams and organizations navigating change, uncertainty and transformation.
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Emad Shargi Speaking Topics
The following is a sample taken from one of Emad Shargi's keynote speeches about resilience:
"I’m here today to share my story with you and to tell you how resilience helped me survive being an American hostage in the Islamic Republic of Iran. During those five and a half years, I was arrested twice, came very close to being shot, was held in solitary confinement for six months, and almost died the night Evin Prison was set on fire.
Adversity will come our way in one form or another. Each of us will encounter hardships, trauma, and loss. What matters is how we protect ourselves and what we do with those experiences. How can we transform tragedy and trauma into positive & life-changing tools?
I’ve tried to understand what made me resilient enough to handle such a nightmarish roller coaster. I can tell you that resilience isn’t just a single trait or characteristic; it’s made up of many different parts. I think of resilience like a toolbox, filled with the tools needed to build body armor to defend oneself from hardship and life’s unpredictability.
Today, I want to share with you the five tools I ultimately used to survive those five and a half years. These aren't just survival tools; they are principles that can strengthen one’s personal life and offer shelter and solace from life’s challenges. So, what were my five survival tools?
- Integrity
- Optimism
- Empathy
- Humility
- Gratitude
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Speaking fees for Emad Shargi, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Emad Shargi are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Emad Shargi, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Emad Shargi speak about?
Emad Shargi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Executive Leadership, Storytelling, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Adversity, Resilience, Motivational, Crisis Management and Middle Eastern Heritage.
Where does Emad Shargi travel from?
Emad Shargi generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Emad Shargi?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Emad Shargi for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Emad Shargi for your next private or corporate function.
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Emad Shargi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Executive Leadership, Storytelling and Thought Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Emad Shargi for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Emad Shargi generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Scott Daly, Marty Strong and Paul G. Stoltz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Emad Shargi for an upcoming event.
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Emad Shargi Speaking Topics
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Resilience and Mental Strength Under Extreme Adversity
The following is a sample taken from one of Emad Shargi's keynote speeches about resilience:
"I’m here today to share my story with you and to tell you how resilience helped me survive being an American hostage in the Islamic Republic of Iran. During those five and a half years, I was arrested twice, came very close to being shot, was held in solitary confinement for six months, and almost died the night Evin Prison was set on fire.
Adversity will come our way in one form or another. Each of us will encounter hardships, trauma, and loss. What matters is how we protect ourselves and what we do with those experiences. How can we transform tragedy and trauma into positive & life-changing tools?
I’ve tried to understand what made me resilient enough to handle such a nightmarish roller coaster. I can tell you that resilience isn’t just a single trait or characteristic; it’s made up of many different parts. I think of resilience like a toolbox, filled with the tools needed to build body armor to defend oneself from hardship and life’s unpredictability.
Today, I want to share with you the five tools I ultimately used to survive those five and a half years. These aren't just survival tools; they are principles that can strengthen one’s personal life and offer shelter and solace from life’s challenges. So, what were my five survival tools?
- Integrity
- Optimism
- Empathy
- Humility
- Gratitude
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How do I book Emad Shargi to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Emad Shargi for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Emad Shargi, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Emad Shargi or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Emad Shargi for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Emad Shargi, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Emad Shargi are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Emad Shargi, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Emad Shargi speak about?
Emad Shargi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Executive Leadership, Storytelling, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Adversity, Resilience, Motivational, Crisis Management and Middle Eastern Heritage. -
Where does Emad Shargi travel from?
Emad Shargi generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Emad Shargi?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Emad Shargi for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Emad Shargi for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Emad Shargi or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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