Roger Crawford

Biography

Before Roger Crawford inspired others on Center Stage he achieved phenomenal success on Center Court. Sports Illustrated has recognized Roger as "one of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in the world". He has lived out the principles of perseverance, unshakable optimism, and overcoming adversity and eloquently communicates with audiences today. Roger`s remarkable life story is a powerful example that "Challenges are inevitable, defeat is optional!"

Roger has been featured on Larry King Live, Good Morning America, CNBC, and many other prominent television programs. His life was the basis for an Emmy award-winning movie entitled (In a New Light). The print media has also acknowledged his amazing accomplishments and profiled him in publications such as, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Men`s Fitness, Fast Company, and Tennis Magazine. You may have read about Roger`s football exploits in the original Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Roger Crawford has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame in recognition of his highly successful speaking career spanning two decades. As a member of the Hall of Fame for People with Disabilities he shares this prestigious distinction with fellow honorees such as Christopher Reeves, Helen Keller and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Sports Illustrated called Roger Crawford "one of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in history." He knows about determination, optimism, and defying the odds. Roger`s compelling story of how he became an NCAA Division I tennis champion communicates and demonstrates how he successfully competed though he appeared to have a significant disadvantage. That is what your eyes would tell you, but you cannot see courage.

Publications

Think Again! Discover the Possibilities Hidden in Plain Sight

Discover the Possibilities Hidden in Plain Sight. Roger will show you how to Clarify Your Purpose, Identify Your Pessimism, Amplify Your Potential, Multiply Your Possibilities, and Quantify Your Progress.

Titles

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!

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.

Think Again
Discover Possibilities Hidden In Plain Sight
What is the difference between those who realize great possibilities and others who achieve mediocrity? Is it a matter of time, natural talent, or years of training? In this groundbreaking keynote presentation, audiences discover their most powerful resource is not simply aptitude or ability, but their chosen attitude towards aptitude and ability that create possibilities. The most successful people and organizations think again or think differently from those less successful. Much too often, we believe we are incapable of making the necessary change in our thinking and therefore are unable to achieve the success we really desire. Everyone encounters circumstances that are uncontrollable and unchangeable, but we can learn to control and change our mindset. When you put the Think Again! skills into practice, your productivity increases, performance is enhanced and new possibilities emerge!