Motivational Speaking

Kyle Maynard’s No Excuses keynote is teaching audiences around the world that there are no worthy excuses. No matter how challenging your difficulties may seem, everyone has the ability to overcome; Kyle will show you how.

Maynard was born with a condition known as congenital amputation that has left him with arms that end at the elbows and legs that end near his knees. Crowds are spellbound as Kyle chronicles his life experiences and relates his emotions to each individual group. Maynard’s accomplishments as an athlete speak for themselves, but he believes it’s a part of his mission to show others they’re capable of achieving greatness in their lives as well. 

As a wrestler, Kyle lost every single match his first year and most his second, but he wouldn’t quit. Maynard managed to become one of the top wrestlers in the nation, and even broke multiple world weightlifting records - bench pressing as much as 420 lbs!  

Mixing humor and hard truths, Kyle understands what it takes to teach any audience to persevere, even when you’re hit with setbacks. We all have things in life we wish we’d do something about, instead of continuing to hesitate. Hearing Maynard may be what finally makes you act!

For questions about booking Kyle for your event email: speaking@kyle-maynard.com

Testimonials

Kyle’s combination of authenticity, humility, and passion make him an irresistibly engaging speaker.  I’ve been a part of over one hundred university commencements in my career.  None – none – of the speakers had the impact of Kyle Maynard.  It is an honor to recommend him with the greatest enthusiasm.

Dr. Barry Ryan
President
West Coast University

Kyle spent a lot of time with us prior to the meeting to get to know our business and understand the unique challenges we face.  He wove this understanding into his presentation. That's the beauty of Kyle's message: he challenges your perspective about adversity in a way that makes you feel you can conquer anything - just like he did. 

Chad Terrell
Director, South Region
Novartis Animal Health US, Inc.
 

Kyle’s “No Excuses” message of determination, positive attitude, overcoming adversity resonated with each person in the room. Everyone was touched and inspired to achieve!  

John Vernasco
Vice President, Sales
Fisher HealthCare

“…There were times during his presentation when you could hear a pin drop--everyone was mesmerized by Kyle's message…”

Matthew Malok, CMP
Administrative Director
Georgia Gerontology Society

 

“Kyle spent several hours with children with various disabilities that attend UCP …we quickly found out Kyle is much more than a ‘motivational speaker’...he is a ‘life changer.’  Our guests were forever changed because of Kyle’s incomparable inspiration!”

Alma Chavez 
Development Director
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Arizona

 

“I have heard many motivational speakers over the years; some good, some not so good.  None were better than Kyle.  Mixing humor with passion, he makes you realize there are no limits, beyond those in your mind.”

Jim Kelley
Vice President/CFO
EPI Breads

“You got the feeling that he was speaking from his own heart, which really connected with people.  I would highly recommend his involvement as a way to maximize energy, and solidify a company around a "No Excuses" philosophy.”

David Sykora
District Manager - New England
Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. 

“When our firm held its first leadership conference, it was critical to us to have a speaker who would make a lasting impression on the participants, and on that score Kyle was off the chart. Kyle and his message connected with every single person in the room.”

Greg Hayes, CPAPartner
Moore Stephens Tiller LLC

Kyle gracefully tied our mission, cause and children into his presentation---and he made very obvious his belief in our program and students, which touched everyone in the room! This was by far the BEST kick-off dinner we’ve had and Kyle was in large part responsible for this outcome."

The Joseph Sams School