Scott Burrows
Keynote Speaker: Inspirational Resilience Expert; Wheelchair Athlete; Bestselling Author
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Scott Burrows Biography
Hailed as “incredibly inspiring,” “thought-provoking,” and “high-energy,” Scott Burrows’ keynotes help audiences stand up to any challenge through the proven framework of Vision • Mindset • Grit.
At 19, Burrows was a wide receiver at Florida State under Coach Bobby Bowden and a champion kickboxer whose last fight was broadcast by ESPN. A car accident left him paralyzed from the chest down and diagnosed a quadriplegic. Doctors told him he would never walk again. Six months later he walked out of Craig Hospital on forearm crutches. He went on to become a top-producing insurance and financial advisor, qualifying for the Million Dollar Round Table (an achievement reached by fewer than 8% of peers annually across 500 companies and 70 countries), then co-built a multimillion-dollar golf-course fertilizer business that disrupted the industry in Southeast Asia.
Today, Burrows travels the world delivering customized keynotes that turn setbacks into comebacks. His signature talk features a live stand-up moment (he rises from his wheelchair mid-presentation with a golf club in hand) and closes with a powerful video of him skiing China Bowl at Vail. Audiences leave energized and equipped with practical tools they can use immediately.
Scott is the author of "Vision, Mindset Grit." He has spoken in more than 45 states and internationally, including Australia, India, Spain, Mexico, and Canada. His clients include Hyatt, JPMorgan Chase, Equitable, Northwestern Mutual, and leading healthcare and safety organizations.
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Scott Burrows Speaking Topics
Vision • Mindset • Grit
Scott Burrows’s signature keynote takes audiences on a journey from a life-changing accident to the live moment he stands on stage. Using the simple but powerful framework of Vision, Mindset, and Grit, he shows teams how to stay focused under pressure, reframe setbacks, and drive results when it matters most.
Audience leaves with:
- A clear way to see complete success in their mind’s eye first
- Practical mindset shifts (focus on what you can control; ask better “What” questions)
- The discipline to push the extra 1/8 of an inch when results are slow
- Tools to turn adversity into forward momentum
Excellent for: sales, leadership, financial services, healthcare, safety, and any team facing change or high expectations.
Tone: High-energy, authentic, interactive, and memorable.
Building Strength in Catastrophic Care
Customized for clinicians, case managers, therapists, and healthcare leaders. Scott draws on hisown experience as a patient to address burnout, compassion fatigue, and the pressure to deliver exceptional outcomes. He shows teams how to preserve hope, strengthen grip as a unit, and keep moving patients forward even when recovery stalls.
Audience leaves with:
- Language that protects rather than steals hope
- Ways to adapt on the fly when plans change
- Practical resilience tools for high-stress environments
Excellent for: healthcare conferences, rehabilitation centers, and clinical teams.
Tone: Empathetic, practical, and deeply human.
From a Split-Second Choice to Lasting Results
Scott Burrows shares the real cost of one decision (not wearing a seatbelt) and the long road back. He helps safety leaders and frontline teams move beyond “it won’t happen to me” and build a culture of accountability, focus, and consistent action toward Vision Zero.
Excellent for: safety conferences, industrial teams, and risk-management audiences.
Tone: Direct, story-driven, and actionable.
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How much does it cost to book Scott Burrows for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Scott Burrows, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Scott Burrows are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Scott Burrows, 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 Scott Burrows speak about?
Scott Burrows is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Family & Parenting, Inspirational, Sales, Change Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Football, Overcoming Adversity, Motivational, Peak Performance, Disability, Business, Storytelling, College, Education, Human Resources, Leadership, Health & Wellness, Corporate Culture and Healthcare.
Where does Scott Burrows travel from?
Scott Burrows generally travels from Florida, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Scott Burrows?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Scott Burrows 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 Scott Burrows 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 Scott Burrows 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.
Scott Burrows is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Family & Parenting, Inspirational and Sales. The estimated speaking fee range to book Scott Burrows for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Scott Burrows generally travels from Florida, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Register, J.R. Martinez and Allison Massari. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Scott Burrows for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Scott Burrows Speaking Topics
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Stand Up to Any Challenge
Vision • Mindset • Grit
Scott Burrows’s signature keynote takes audiences on a journey from a life-changing accident to the live moment he stands on stage. Using the simple but powerful framework of Vision, Mindset, and Grit, he shows teams how to stay focused under pressure, reframe setbacks, and drive results when it matters most.
Audience leaves with:
- A clear way to see complete success in their mind’s eye first
- Practical mindset shifts (focus on what you can control; ask better “What” questions)
- The discipline to push the extra 1/8 of an inch when results are slow
- Tools to turn adversity into forward momentum
Excellent for: sales, leadership, financial services, healthcare, safety, and any team facing change or high expectations.
Tone: High-energy, authentic, interactive, and memorable.
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Healthcare Resilience
Building Strength in Catastrophic Care
Customized for clinicians, case managers, therapists, and healthcare leaders. Scott draws on hisown experience as a patient to address burnout, compassion fatigue, and the pressure to deliver exceptional outcomes. He shows teams how to preserve hope, strengthen grip as a unit, and keep moving patients forward even when recovery stalls.
Audience leaves with:
- Language that protects rather than steals hope
- Ways to adapt on the fly when plans change
- Practical resilience tools for high-stress environments
Excellent for: healthcare conferences, rehabilitation centers, and clinical teams.
Tone: Empathetic, practical, and deeply human.
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Safety Culture
From a Split-Second Choice to Lasting Results
Scott Burrows shares the real cost of one decision (not wearing a seatbelt) and the long road back. He helps safety leaders and frontline teams move beyond “it won’t happen to me” and build a culture of accountability, focus, and consistent action toward Vision Zero.
Excellent for: safety conferences, industrial teams, and risk-management audiences.
Tone: Direct, story-driven, and actionable.
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Scott Burrows Videos
REVIEWS
Scott Burrows Reviews
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“Sometimes the last speaker of the day faces an audience already looking at their watches. Scott Burrows changes that. People stay glued to their seats, hanging on every word. His story of overcoming the most difficult life challenges is a must-see for anyone who refuses to accept that something cannot be done. There were few dry eyes in the room, and many hearts and minds opened to what perseverance and belief in oneself can achieve. Scott delivers more than a speech about what he overcame. He brings a mindset that can change your life.”
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“Scott Burrows delivered an incredibly inspiring keynote at our Hyatt Field Marketing meeting. His message about embracing adversity and leading with grit truly resonated. Our team walked away energized and ready to approach challenges with a new perspective.”
Hyatt Field Marketing - Oct 12 2026
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How do I book Scott Burrows to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Scott Burrows 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 Scott Burrows, 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 Scott Burrows or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Scott Burrows for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Scott Burrows, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Scott Burrows are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Scott Burrows, 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 Scott Burrows speak about?
Scott Burrows is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Family & Parenting, Inspirational, Sales, Change Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Football, Overcoming Adversity, Motivational, Peak Performance, Disability, Business, Storytelling, College, Education, Human Resources, Leadership, Health & Wellness, Corporate Culture and Healthcare. -
Where does Scott Burrows travel from?
Scott Burrows generally travels from Florida, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Scott Burrows?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Scott Burrows 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 Scott Burrows 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 Scott Burrows 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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