Kotaro Umeda
Keynote Speaker: Identity, Performance & Mental Health Expert; Keynote Speaker for Pro Athlete Community
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Kotaro Umeda Biography
Kotaro Umeda is a former professional athlete, globally published author, and keynote speaker who helps individuals and organizations pursue excellence without losing their sense of identity. A first-generation Japanese immigrant and University of Louisville alumnus, Umeda made history as the first Asian athlete to represent Joinville Esporte Clube in Brazil, competing professionally across Brazil, Portugal, the United States, and Hong Kong. Drawing from nearly a decade of experience across sport, leadership, and mental resilience work, he delivers practical, values-driven insights for high-performing environments.
Umeda has spoken to audiences across corporate organizations, schools, universities, nonprofits, and faith-based communities on topics including self-leadership, discipline, resilience, and sustainable performance. He is the author of five books — available in English, Japanese, and Portuguese — and is a mental health advocate through NAMI NYC. Known for his calm presence and honest storytelling, his talks move beyond motivation, equipping audiences with tools they can apply immediately.
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Kotaro Umeda Speaking Topics
Discovering the identity that holds steady when everything else is in motion, and the discipline, courage, and resilience it takes to keep it there. Results: help with retention, overall wellbeing, team camaraderie
Reframing hardship as the place where character is built, not just survived — practical resilience for navigating loss, failure, and adversity. Results: resilience under pressure, reduced burnout, stronger adaptability through change
Confronting mental health stigma across cultures and backgrounds, and the courage it takes to ask for help. Results: increased use of mental health resources, psychological safety, reduced absenteeism
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How much does it cost to book Kotaro Umeda for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Kotaro Umeda speak about?
Kotaro Umeda is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Soccer, Sports, Athlete, Sports Motivation, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Author, Social Activism, Humanitarian, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Overcoming Adversity, Children's Authors, Motivational, Resilience, Mental Health, Leadership and Peak Performance.
Where does Kotaro Umeda travel from?
Kotaro Umeda generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Kotaro Umeda?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kotaro Umeda 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kotaro Umeda 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 Kotaro Umeda 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.
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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.
Kotaro Umeda is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Soccer, Sports and Athlete. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Kotaro Umeda generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jeff Yang, Josh Davis and Tyrone Poole. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kotaro Umeda for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Kotaro Umeda Speaking Topics
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Be Great: Finding the Anchor
Discovering the identity that holds steady when everything else is in motion, and the discipline, courage, and resilience it takes to keep it there. Results: help with retention, overall wellbeing, team camaraderie
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Be Great: Beauty in the Struggle
Reframing hardship as the place where character is built, not just survived — practical resilience for navigating loss, failure, and adversity. Results: resilience under pressure, reduced burnout, stronger adaptability through change
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Be Great: Breaking the Barrier
Confronting mental health stigma across cultures and backgrounds, and the courage it takes to ask for help. Results: increased use of mental health resources, psychological safety, reduced absenteeism
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How do I book Kotaro Umeda to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kotaro Umeda 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 Kotaro Umeda, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kotaro Umeda or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Kotaro Umeda for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Kotaro Umeda, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kotaro Umeda, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Kotaro Umeda speak about?
Kotaro Umeda is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Soccer, Sports, Athlete, Sports Motivation, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Author, Social Activism, Humanitarian, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Overcoming Adversity, Children's Authors, Motivational, Resilience, Mental Health, Leadership and Peak Performance. -
Where does Kotaro Umeda travel from?
Kotaro Umeda generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Kotaro Umeda?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kotaro Umeda 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kotaro Umeda 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 Kotaro Umeda 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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