Scott Burrows helps leaders and teams rethink resilience, mindset, and performance when life changes instantly and expectations are rewritten. At 19, Scott was a walk-on wide receiver at Florida State University under legendary coach Bobby Bowden and a champion black belt kickboxer featured on ESPN. A catastrophic car accident left him paralyzed from the chest down, with a prognosis of lifelong confinement to a wheelchair.
Scott’s story is not about overcoming adversity through motivation alone. It is about vision, mindset, and grit, and the daily choices required to move forward when circumstances feel impossible. He challenges audiences to examine how they respond to disruption, redefine success, and lead themselves and others through moments that demand resilience and responsibility.
Scott is the author of Vision. Mindset. Grit., a book that explores how focus, belief, and disciplined action shape outcomes in both life and leadership. His work as an author reinforces the depth of his message and his ability to translate personal experience into practical insight leaders can apply in their own lives and organizations.
Scott’s delivery is engaging, honest, and grounded. He balances powerful storytelling with clear takeaways that resonate across industries. Meeting planners consistently value his professionalism, preparation, and ability to connect with audiences in a way that feels authentic and meaningful.
Scott is especially effective for organizations focused on resilience, leadership, and navigating change. He is trusted by clients who want a speaker who delivers perspective, credibility, and a message that stays with audiences long after the event ends.
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Testimonials
“Last week, I had the pleasure of hearing Scott Burrows speak at our Unilever National Sales Meeting. Not only were his story and perspective awe-inspiring, but the tenets that Scott upholds on “Vision. Mindset. Grit.” Serve as the perfect precursor and complement to our CD Family mantra of “Lead. Deliver. Win.” Unilever and the US CD Team appreciate you and your tenacity, Scott! Thank you for gracing us with your experience and wisdom!”
1st Global Chief Customer Officer – Unilever
“Scott, thank you so much for joining our SMB Summit last week. Your powerful presentation was one of the highest rated and most impactful of the event. Everyone was moved by your story and inspired by your message. From the team at JP Morgan Chase, I wanted to share our appreciation. You are an amazing person. We hope to find another opportunity to hear from you again in the future.”
Managing Director Global Head of SMB – JP Morgan Chase
“I was preparing for an upcoming conference agenda for my department, and I wanted to finish on a high note that would tie an inspirational message together with some of the business themes we have been experiencing. In talking with Scott, he quickly understood the nature of our business and some of the opportunities and challenges we were facing and was able to relate that back to his experience recovering from his accident. We had a great conference, but Scott was undoubtedly the highlight as he absolutely captivated the audience and got several standing ovations. I can’t recommend Scott highly enough if you are looking for someone who can motivate your team and help relate your company’s challenges with those he has faced. Truly one of the best speakers I have had the pleasure of working with or listening to.”
VP of Category Strategic Advisory, The Coca-Cola Company
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