Conferences are an opportunity to bring people together, spark innovation, and create lasting impact. As the opening or closing speaker at your national association conference, my mission would be to inspire and equip your audience with the tools they need to not just attend a conference—but to walk away transformed and ready to make a difference.
I’m Scott Burrows, and my life has been a series of defining moments that have shaped my ability to overcome adversity, lead with vision, and approach every challenge with unyielding determination. From being a star athlete to facing a life-altering accident that left me paralyzed from the chest down, I’ve learned firsthand that no challenge is too great if you’re armed with the right mindset, grit, and purpose.
Here’s why I believe I’m the perfect candidate to either open or close your national association conference and how I can provide an unforgettable experience for your attendees.
Why Opening the Conference Is the Right Fit for Me
The opening keynote is about setting the tone for the entire event. It’s about energizing the audience, igniting excitement, and providing a framework that will guide them through the sessions and workshops ahead. As someone who’s faced immense adversity and come out stronger on the other side, I know how to grab an audience’s attention and help them shift their mindset into one of possibility and perseverance.
When I open a conference, I’ll share my personal journey of resilience, illustrating how overcoming obstacles and maintaining a strong sense of purpose can lead to extraordinary success. I’ll show your audience how to overcome limiting beliefs, embrace challenges as opportunities, and ignite a sense of urgency and excitement about the road ahead.
By the end of my keynote, attendees will have a clear sense of vision, a renewed sense of purpose, and a deeper commitment to applying the lessons they learn throughout the conference. I’ll ensure they walk out of the opening session ready to tackle the rest of the event with focus, enthusiasm, and determination.
Why Closing the Conference Is the Right Fit for Me
While the opening keynote sets the stage, the closing keynote is all about leaving a lasting impact. It’s the final thought that your attendees will carry with them as they head back to their organizations, so it needs to be powerful, motivating, and full of actionable takeaways.
I’ve spent years learning how to take life’s most difficult challenges and turn them into fuel for growth. Whether it’s building a successful financial services career, helping grow a family business internationally, or writing a bestselling book, I know how to take obstacles and transform them into opportunities for success.
In my closing keynote, I would build on the lessons attendees learned throughout the conference and tie it all together with a message of action, resilience, and perseverance. I’ll help them understand that the insights gained during the event are only valuable if they take action and continue to apply what they’ve learned after the conference ends.
By closing the conference with my keynote, your attendees will leave with a renewed sense of purpose, clarity, and motivation to implement the strategies they’ve learned, both personally and professionally. They’ll feel empowered to take the next steps, tackle their challenges head-on, and make lasting improvements in their organizations.
The Power of Vision, Mindset, and Grit
Whether I’m opening or closing your conference, my message is centered on three core principles that have driven my own success and the success of others in overcoming adversity: Vision, Mindset, and Grit.
- Vision: A clear vision is the compass that guides us toward success. I’ll show your attendees how to set bold, inspiring goals that drive their actions and help them stay focused on what truly matters. A powerful vision turns challenges into stepping stones and motivates individuals and organizations to reach new heights.
- Mindset: A positive, growth-oriented mindset is the foundation for success. I’ll teach your attendees how to develop a resilient mindset that embraces obstacles, stays solutions-focused, and continues to learn and grow, even when facing setbacks. A powerful mindset is what fuels long-term success in both personal and professional endeavors.
- Grit: Grit is the ability to keep going when everyone else would quit. It’s what allows individuals and organizations to persevere through challenges, bounce back from failures, and achieve the seemingly impossible. I’ll share strategies for developing grit, helping your attendees build resilience that will serve them for years to come.
A Proven Track Record of Impactful Keynotes
I’ve had the privilege of speaking to a wide range of audiences—executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, and individuals from diverse industries. Whether it’s motivating a room full of corporate leaders or inspiring a team to push through a tough season, my message resonates because it’s not just theoretical—it’s lived experience.
Throughout my career, I’ve seen firsthand how mindset, vision, and grit can transform individuals and teams. From my time overcoming paralysis to my success in building a family business and writing a bestselling book, I bring real-world examples that will inspire and empower your attendees.
My approach is not about delivering a one-time speech—it’s about igniting long-term change and helping your organization and your people thrive. I believe in providing actionable insights and giving your attendees the confidence to take their next step, armed with the motivation and tools they need to succeed.
Why I’m the Right Fit for Your National Association Conference
A national association conference is an opportunity to bring together the best and brightest minds in your industry, and my role as a keynote speaker would be to ensure that your attendees leave feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to take action. Whether I’m opening or closing your event, I will bring an energy, passion, and authenticity that will resonate with every individual in the room.
If you’re looking for someone who can kickstart the conference with contagious energy and set a dynamic tone for the sessions ahead, or someone who can close the event with a message that inspires your attendees to put everything they’ve learned into action, I’m the speaker for you.
Together, we can ensure that your conference isn’t just an event—it’s a transformative experience.
Scott Burrows, Keynote Motivational Speaker | Author
Office: 813-477-0862
Website: www.scottburrows.com
Donna Buttice, Business Manager
Office: 630-330-7533
Inspiring organizations to cultivate a Vision that transcends boundaries, a Mindset that defies limitations, a Grit that knows no bounds!
