SCOTT BURROWS
Transformational Keynote Speaker – Bestselling Author – Inspirational Overcomer
For over two decades, Scott Burrows has electrified audiences worldwide as a transformational keynote speaker and bestselling author, turning adversity into actionable inspiration. At 19, Scott was a walk-on wide receiver at Florida State University under Bobby Bowden and a champion black-belt kickboxer featured on ESPN. A catastrophic car accident left him paralyzed from the chest down, with a prognosis of lifelong confinement to a wheelchair. Fueled by vision, mindset, and grit, Scott defied the odds, rising above adversity and rewriting his future.
Scott’s resilience propelled him to extraordinary heights. He achieved elite status in the financial services industry, earning a coveted spot in the Million Dollar Round Table, a distinction held by less than 8% of his global peers. After a second life-altering accident, he pivoted, partnering with his brother to revolutionize the golf course industry in Southeast Asia, showcasing his visionary leadership.
Today, Scott inspires Fortune 500 companies, national associations, and global audiences in countries like Australia, Bermuda, Costa Rica, India, and Spain. His dynamic inspirational keynotes, amplified by a cinematic 90-second video, blend his gripping story with practical strategies to embrace change, build resilience, and achieve breakthroughs. His bestselling book, Vision, Mindset, Grit, empowers readers to overcome obstacles and thrive.
Bringing Vision, Mindset, and Grit to Life
In every keynote, Scott brings vision, mindset, and grit to life, transforming audiences with actionable insights and unstoppable energy. His core messages include:
Custom Keynotes – Tailored experiences to inspire your team, from leadership to sales.
Off stage, Scott embodies his message, embracing life through scuba diving, skydiving, E-biking, snow skiing, and golf. His vibrant energy and authenticity resonate, making him a relatable and powerful voice for transformation.
Why Book Scott?
Scott’s high-energy presentations don’t just motivate—they transform. Tailored to your organization’s goals, his keynotes empower audiences at corporate events, leadership summits, and industry conferences to tackle challenges with purpose. With three standing ovations and testimonials like, “Agents were in tears, inspired to act,” Scott delivers unforgettable impact.
Book Scott Burrows to ignite vision, mindset, and grit at your next event. Contact us (630-330-7533) to check availability and customize your keynote experience.
Scott Burrows embodies inspiring transformation and resilience as a top motivational speaker and bestselling author. His remarkable journey serves as a testament to the indomitable power of perseverance, determination, and adaptability in the face of adversity. With an unshakable belief in our capacity to conquer even the most daunting challenges, Scott’s story has touched countless lives and continues to ignite transformation on a global scale.
From excelling as an athlete in both football and martial arts to facing a life-altering car accident at just 19 years old, Scott’s resilience knows no bounds. Despite being paralyzed from the chest down and given a grim prognosis by doctors, he refused to accept limitations and embarked on a relentless quest to reclaim his mobility.
Drawing strength from his athletic background and an unwavering resolve to overcome, Scott charted a path to rebuild his life and defy the odds. Guided by his core principles of Vision, Mindset, and Grit, he demonstrated that the human spirit is truly unconquerable.
Today, Scott shares his extraordinary journey with audiences worldwide, inspiring them to seize control in the face of adversity. A captivating storyteller, he imparts actionable strategies to help individuals embrace change, cultivate resilience, and transcend perceived limitations to achieve extraordinary success.
In a world fraught with setbacks and challenges, Scott stands as a beacon of hope, showcasing the transformative power of shifting perspectives. His bestselling book, “Vision Mindset Grit,” serves as a poignant reminder of the boundless strength inherent within each of us. With unwavering determination, adaptability, and a positive outlook, Scott exemplifies that we are capable of overcoming any obstacle life presents us.
Rare are those individuals who can truly inspire others to the core and move them to action. Scott Burrows is one of those people. His riveting story of overcoming adversity through sheer determination, will power, and goal setting is mesmerizing and uplifting.
Vision, Mindset and Grit: How to Stand Up When Life Paralyzes You is more than the story of Scott’s determination to overcome enormous obstacles and rebuild his life. It is a testament to his mission to inspire others to triumph over adversity as well. His message of hope and success resonates with audiences worldwide, motivating them to make positive changes in their own lives.
