Meeting Professionals - Johnny Quinn

Meeting Professionals

As a top-rated keynote speaker on Teamwork, Peak Performance, and Overcoming Adversity, Johnny Quinn knows how to make your job easier while giving your audience an experience they’ll keep talking about.

Johnny In Action

Belief

Belief Comes First

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Grit

Still Standing

1:46

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Persistence

Relentless Return

1:40

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Change

No Permission Required

1:26

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Growth

Enter the Arena

1:39

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Doers

Doers Don’t Complain

2:09

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Next steps to book

Johnny

One

Reach Out

Complete the speaker request form to share your event details and goals and confirm Johnny’s availability.

Two

Prep

Schedule a call to discuss how Johnny can customize his presentation for your audience.

Three

Deliver

Johnny delivers the framework for breakthrough performance, staying to connect with audiences.

Four

Keep Going

Follow-up resources ensure your team keeps pushing what’s possible long after Johnny leaves the stage.

Here’s what you can count on:

Responsive and prepared: Quick replies, clear communication, and everything you need—well before showtime.
On time, every time: Johnny arrives early, checks in with your team, and is ready to go as soon as you are.
Easy to collaborate with: Johnny works with you on timing, transitions, and flow, so his session supports your overall program.
Content tailored to your audience: Johnny customizes stories, examples, and emphasis areas based on your goals and your people.
A great experience off-stage, too: Johnny gladly participates in meet-and-greets, book signings, and photos as desired.
Consistent top scores: Post-event ratings regularly place Johnny among attendees’ favorite sessions of the entire event.

Martha Schram

President, Aegis Therapies

Johnny was the perfect speaker to motivate and inspire our leaders

Johnny’s message of resiliency and adapting to change was a perfect complement to our program. Johnny was easy to work with and very accommodating to our last minute schedule changes, I would highly recommend Johnny to anyone looking for a keynote or guest speaker.

Richard B. Dix

Chairman & CEO, Winchester Carlisle Companies

Your presentation was interactive and well thought out.

Our group thoroughly enjoyed hearing your story and the work session you held with us. I believe your message was impactful and that it will have a positive influence in how our leadership manages and inspires their teams. We will absolutely recommend you to others should the opportunity arise.

Sarah Calk

Design & Marketing Coordinator, Clarity Homes

What a captivating speaker! Johnny Quinn's energy and vulnerability are unmatched.

He left our staff feeling both encouraged and hopeful. It was the motivation we all needed for perseverance after such a challenging year. We are thankful to him for our refreshed mindset and would have him again in a heartbeat.

Nancy Damato

North America Marketing Director, MGI Worldwide

I can honestly say that your presentation was by far the most memorable and meaningful to us.

You really left a lasting impression on everyone and your honesty and sincerity is so wonderful and refreshing. You are inspiring so many people and this positive energy is so important, especially now.

Michelle Currier

Chief Learning Officer, National Contract Management Association

Thank you so much for inspiring all of us! As I listened to your talk, I walked away with a renewed sense of resilience.

Our attendees loved your content and the opportunity to connect with you afterwards! I am delighted to tell the world how wonderful you are!

Ilias Simpson

CEO & President, Radial

Energy and passion that put the perfect cap on the day!

Feedback from the team has been so positive and I would highly recommend Johnny to deliver inspiration in the moment and well beyond. His messages were very simple and applicable as we execute initiatives— in the workplace or in our personal lives— at any level and at any scale.

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Official Bio

Johnny Quinn is a dynamic keynote speaker, U.S. Olympian, and former NFL player who helps organizations Push What's Possible™ by turning great teams into unstoppable ultra performers who stay ready for what’s next.

As the third person in history to play pro football and compete in the Winter Olympics, Johnny brings a rare perspective on what it takes to perform under pressure. His journey from the gridiron to the Olympic track gives him a unique perspective on what it takes to turn setbacks into comebacks and challenges into the best opportunities you never saw coming.

His P.U.S.H. framework has equipped thousands at organizations like Toyota, Southwest Airlines, and Verizon to collaborate more effectively, stay agile during disruption, and build momentum—no matter the season. By helping audiences push past what’s holding them back, he helps them discover untapped potential they didn’t know they had.

Recognized by major media outlets including ESPN, CNN, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal, and the author of PUSH: Breaking Through Barriers, Johnny delivers proven strategies teams can implement the very next day. He lives in Texas with his wife, Amanda, and two small children.