Roger Crawford

Roger Crawford is America’s Possibility Coach who has been living and sharing a message of optimism and courage for over 25 years. He is a leading authority on developing human potential and breaking through self imposed limitations. His high impact presentations are a rare blend of real life experience, proven strategies, and fresh ideas to awaken untapped potential within your organization.

Overcoming obstacles and transforming adversity into victory have defined Crawford’s inspiring life story. Despite four impaired limbs, he was an NCAA Division I college athlete, and he currently holds certification from the United States Tennis Association. Through the experience of turning trial into triumph, Crawford learned the art of competition and the value of a winning attitude. He successfully competed against able-bodied opponents, though he appeared to have a significant disadvantage. Crawford lives and shares an unforgettable message of authentic courage.  

As an award-winning speaker, Crawford has taught audiences throughout the world to break through self-imposed limitations and achieve maximum performance.  More than 5000 organizations have gained the competitive edge as they applied the proven principles necessary to conquer change and reach new levels of achievement.

Sports Illustrated calls Crawford one of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in history, and his inspiring life story was included in the original Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He has been a featured guest on Larry King Live, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and CNBC, and he has been profiled in well-known publications such as USA Today, Men's Fitness and Fast Company.  

In addition to Crawford's speaking success, he is also an internationally acclaimed author. His most recent book, THINK AGAIN! Discover the Possibilities Hidden in Plain Sight, was released June 2007. Crawford writes as he speaks, in a humorous and warm engaging manner that allows audiences and readers to feel instantly connected to him.  

Crawford has guided others on breaking through invisible barriers, achieving maximum performance, and gaining the competitive edge. A recognized champion on and off the tennis court, Crawford is a living example that all of us have the ability to achieve our possibilities despite the obstacles.

• 2. Playing From The Heart

  Turn Adversity into Possibility!
       
  Most handicaps that prohibit us from reaching our potential are not seen, often they are self-imposed. These disabling limitations are frequently the negative beliefs held by an individual or an organization about their abilities and possibilities. This dynamic program provides the inspiration and strategies needed to blast through these perceived barriers with the strength of purpose, perspective, and perseverance. Audiences are equipped with a new tools and ways of thinking to unleash untapped possibility in your organization.
  
  Playing From The Heart will touch your heart in a profound way!
            
  •Break through self-limiting thinking to discover you possibility potential.    
  •Discover how clarity of possibility will increase enthusiasm, efficiency and effectiveness.    
  •Learn how choice not chance determines content and quality of thought.    
  •Distinguish between fear and anxiety.    
  •Reshape the vision of what is possible.

• 1. How High Can You Bounce?

  Capture the Possibilities of Change!
  
  Have you ever heard someone say, “I’ll be a lot more optimistic when things get back to normal.”? The truth is, what may have been successful yesterday may not be successful tomorrow. This powerful program teaches the attitudes and actions needed to bounce forward, equipped to conquer change and triumph over trials. Learn to bounce to new heights and achieve extraordinary results. With these proven success principles, it doesn’t mean you won’t get knocked down, but it does mean you won’t get knocked out!
  
  Discover there is no limit to how high you can bounce!
  
  •Learn to bounce forward despite the obstacles.    
  •Dispel the myth of predictability to become a change-ready peak performer.    
  •Dramatically improve your personal bounce-factor to catapult above and beyond your competition.    
  •Be equipped to prevail when you fail.    
  •Discover the secrets of resilient leadership

• The life experiences you have, sent a powerful message to our team about overcoming adversity. With the constant change occurring in our industry, your message of perseverance was very appropriate.” Land O Lakes Feed“WOW! What a story! It is not easy to be the last speaker in a two-day conference, but you made all the difference at this one. So many of our customers appreciated your story, your style, and the inspirational tone with which you sent us on our way. Some simply did not want to leave without talking to you first, and you made that easy for them. Thank you for making this conference the finest we have had in five years.

   

  MEMIC Partners for Workplace Safety

• While you probably could sense that your speech went well (the standing ovation may have been a tip), I just wanted you to know that the benefits of having you come to our meeting went well beyond the initial applause. Your message is powerful, appropriate and useful for an organization such as ours. I can see why you have so many positive references.

  Johnson & Johnson Advanced Sterilization Products

• Your message became a focal point of the conference, and provided us with a common language from which we could communicate a true understanding of the concepts conveyed. It is rare to find a speaker so entertaining and enjoyable during their presentation and equally memorable and quotable hours after their presentation. You have a true gift for both delivering your message and creating a lasting impression on the listener.

  North Carolina Rehabilitation Association

• Thank you for one of the most inspiring, moving and motivating presentations this association has ever had. You truly had the audience in the palm of your hand.

   

  Oregon Association of Mortgage Brokers

• You have been one of our most dynamic speakers to date. I have been with the Association for over 20 years and very rarely have I seen a speaker get a standing ovation! You had the full undivided attention of the audience for your entire presentation. You also did your homework in meeting out theme.

  American Optometric Association

• You scored the highest ratings on the comment cards that have ever been given in FIANA’s 8 years of holding Annual Conventions. Excellent --100%. Would have you come back at a future convention --100% Yes! On the same topic – Yes 100%!

  Floor Installation Association

• Thank you for the outstanding closing keynote given to our credit unions this past weekend. Once again, it was a pleasure to be able to work with you and see how you enhance others lives by the example that you set. I appreciate your easy going attitude and the general love that you have for people.

  Utah League of Credit Unions

• You were just wonderful – again! PPA decided to bring you back because you did such a great job the first time. Well, you did a great job the second time too! Your presentation really kicked-off our convention to a great start!

  Professional Photographers of America

• You have a gift, my friend, and we are so glad you shared it with us. Your luncheon keynote was all we could have wished for. You made us laugh, you made us cry and most importantly, you made us think.

   

  West Texas A&M University

• Bravo! Your delivery and personal stories exceeded my expectations! I appreciated the way you tied many of the activities prior to your speech into your remarks. It pointed out to me that you are a skillful and thoughtful presenter. You made a lasting impression.

  National Association of Elementary School Principals

• The eleven hundred members and their spouses, along with over 500 sales representatives who attended the general session and heard your presentation were emotionally moved and inspired. Member after member approached me after you spoke and thanked me for having you. Many of them reflected on their own mental state at this time of the year and said that your words inspired and motivated them to a new energy level. They felt they could now complete the school year with a positive attitude.

  California Association of Directors of Activities

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  January 2007

  Think Again!

  Roger Crawford will show you how to Clarify Your Purpose, Identify Your Pessimism, Amplify Your Potential, Multiply Your Possibilities, and Quantify Your Progress.

  
  
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  January 1998

  Playing From The Heart

  The inspiring autobiography of Roger Crawford. Roger writes with great candor about his life - the triumphant moments, agony of rejection and defeat, even the hilarious moments.
   
  

  
  
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  January 1998

  How High Can You Bounce?

  Roger Crawford is one of America's most highly regarded speakers and a shining example of the power of resilience to hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world. Physically challenged from birth, he has learned from experience that resilience--our ability to thrive under stress and bounce back from hardship--is a skill that we can all develop and maintain. How High Can You Bounce? invites you to take stock, to examine your attitudes, the way you see yourself, and your motivations. Then, from this new wellspring of awareness, you can begin to build your resilience--and reap the benefits of living a healthier, happier, more productive life.