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Kevin Coughlin

Kevin Coughlin

Keynote Speaker: USA Today Best Selling Author of "Unblinded"

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Kevin Coughlin Biography

Kevin Coughlin is an inspirational speaker and international bestselling author. In 1997, Coughlin became blind in a period of five short days. Doctors diagnosed Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, a rare genetic disorder. As a photographer and lover of the arts, Coughlin was devastated by his rapid, unexpected blindness. He endured years of hopelessness, drowning his sorrows with alcohol and mourning what he had lost. Eventually coming to terms with his ailment, Coughlin turned introspective. He became sober and developed a more gracious outlook on life. He began to find new means of personal fulfillment, one of which was being an activist for the blind as someone who once had sight could.

After fifteen years of darkness, the miracle occurred. Without medical intervention or explanation, Coughlin caught a glimpse of light in his bathroom mirror. His foggy world began to take shape again. His story, now a national bestseller, is chronicled in "Unblinded: One Man’s Courageous Journey through Darkness to Sight" published by Morgan James Publishing on April 10, 2018. Coughlin is the only known person in the world to have experienced a spontaneous regeneration of the optic nerve.

His novel is a USA Today Bestseller and has appeared on numerous Indie bestseller lists throughout the country, as well as on Amazon, Walmart and a bestseller’s list in Germany. He has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows. He inspired a CNN story, Blind Injustice, which chronicles his experience living as a blind person in New York City. Coughlin's story was picked up by the media once again ten years later when his sight returned and was featured on the CBS evening news among hundreds of other local and national print and TV outlets. He lives in New York City with his beloved dog, Elias.

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Kevin Coughlin Speaking Topics

For health care venues: Being an advocate for your own health in today’s world

For business venues: How to overcome insurmountable obstacles and achieve success despite the odds

The power of resilience, positive thinking and affirmations

Becoming sober despite all obstacles

Unblinded: One Man’s Courageous Journey through Darkness to Sight

Kevin Coughlin Videos

UNBLINDED by Traci Medford-Rosow and Kevin Coughlin.
Man Shocks Doctors By Regaining Eyesight After Being Blind For 20 Years

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Kevin Coughlin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Fitness, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Growth, Success and Disability.

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Kevin Coughlin generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Kevin Coughlin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health, Fitness and Overcoming Adversity. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Kevin Coughlin 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 Bethany Hamilton, Jamie MoCrazy and Nick Santonastasso. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kevin Coughlin for an upcoming event.

Kevin Coughlin Speaking Topics

  • For health care venues: Being an advocate for your own health in today’s world

  • For business venues: How to overcome insurmountable obstacles and achieve success despite the odds

  • The power of resilience, positive thinking and affirmations

  • Becoming sober despite all obstacles

  • Unblinded: One Man’s Courageous Journey through Darkness to Sight

Kevin Coughlin Videos

UNBLINDED by Traci Medford-Rosow and Kevin Coughlin.
Man Shocks Doctors By Regaining Eyesight After Being Blind For 20 Years

Kevin Coughlin News

  • Manhattan Man Who Lost Sight Nearly 20 Years Ago Regains Vision

    His doctors can’t explain it, but a Manhattan man who went blind in 1997 has now regained most of his sight. Kevin Coughlin, of Murray Hill, was blinded by optic nerve disease at age 36. “I literally saw a very thick, impenetrable fog,” Coughlin, who is now 55, told 1010 WINS’ John Montone. Coughlin remained blind until he started seeing shadows three years ago.

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