James Lawrence

RESILIENCE SPEAKER • JAMES LAWRENCE

Inspiring audiences globally with his energetic and relatable story of pushing limits.

Endurance Athlete •  Guinness World Record Holder  • Best Selling Author

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In Person Speaker Fee: Starting at $30k

About James

James Lawrence, an endurance athlete, entrepreneur, Guinness World Record holder, best-selling author, and renowned speaker, is known for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. After breaking several world records, he questioned if he had truly reached his mental and physical limits. Determined to find out, James embarked on a remarkable journey: completing 50 long-distance triathlons in 50 consecutive days across all 50 US states.

His journey, shared with his wife Sunny and their five children in Utah, is a tale of perseverance, resilience, and overcoming doubt. Mocked for setting such an ambitious goal, James faced countless challenges but emerged stronger, proving that limits are meant to be broken.

Through his story, James inspires audiences to laugh, cry, and reflect, sharing life lessons that resonate with people of all ages. His adventure invites you to rethink what's possible and leaves you motivated to reach for more.

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Redefine Impossible

You’ve been told your entire life what is and is not possible. To achieve greatness, you must redefine boundaries and set your sights higher.

SETTING MILESTONES

You can’t reach greatness overnight. Short term wins and reaching milestones are key in reaching higher

Awards & Publications

  • Top Booked
  • Award Winning Keynote Speaker,
  • The Iron Cowboy
  • Guinness World Record Holder
  •  Author
  • Subject of 50.50.50 Documentary
  • Eco-Challenge Team Leader
  •  Mental Toughness and Peak Performance Speaker
  •  Champion of the Conquer 100

More About James

Endurance athlete, Entrepreneur, Guinness World Record Holder, Best-selling author & renowned speaker.
James lives with his wife, Sunny, and their five children in Utah. After breaking several Guinness World Records, James wondered if he had truly found his mental and physical limits. He knew there was more. Experience firsthand the remarkable journey of James Lawrence and his family.
Repeatedly mocked for choosing a goal so big, Lawrence takes on the challenge of doing 50 long distance triathlons, in 50 consecutive days, through all 50 US States.

His journey will make you laugh, cry and possibly squirm in your seats in disbelief. Lawrence shares with you the ups, the downs and the life lessons learned along the way. His story resonates with all, young and old. You won’t want to miss this tale of adventure as they ‘Redefine Impossible.’

Reviews

highest rated speaker

- David Meltzer

James was the highest-rated speaker at our global summit. His message about redefining limits resonated deeply with our audience, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. He delivered a powerful story with authenticity and conviction, and he kept the room fully engaged from start to finish. Our team left motivated to take action, not just inspired. I would recommend him without hesitation.

brought the energy

- Kara Goldin

James brought a level of energy and honesty that is rare on a keynote stage. He shared the setbacks, the doubt, and the hard parts, which made his accomplishments even more meaningful. Our group talked about his presentation long after the event ended. He reminded us that limits are often self-imposed, and that consistency matters more than perfection. It was a memorable and worthwhile experience for our organization.

impactful

- Jeff Wickersham

James delivered one of the most impactful keynotes we have ever hosted. His storytelling is raw and real, and he has a unique ability to make a room reflect on what they are truly capable of. Several attendees shared that his presentation shifted their mindset about what they could accomplish in their personal and professional lives. It was emotional, motivating, and deeply human.

fully engaging

- Scott Christopher

Our salesforce was fully engaged during James’s presentation, and the impact lasted well beyond the event. His message challenged us to rethink our approach to goals and persistence. He is relatable, authentic, and grounded, which made his lessons easy to apply to business and leadership. The feedback surveys from our team were overwhelmingly positive, and many noted it was the best keynote they had attended.

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