BRANDON HERRON
Motivational Speaking
Empower Your Audience
From locker room lessons to boardroom breakthroughs. Brandon delivers raw, uplifting messages of resilience shaped by both victory and defeat.
WHY BOOK BRANDON
Not Just War Stories – Real Transformation
Brandon Herron brings a unique and powerful voice to the stage. He's not just telling old football war stories; he's sharing a raw and uplifting message of resilience shaped by both victory and defeat.
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Audiences from corporate executives to student-athletes resonate with his authenticity and gravitate to his actionable insights. If your team needs a boost of morale, a lesson in grit, or a jolt of inspiration to overcome challenges, Brandon's keynotes deliver.
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Each talk blends dramatic storytelling (straight from his experiences at Michigan and beyond) with practical strategies your audience can put to use immediately.
Keynote Topics
Signature Presentations
Each keynote can be tailored to your audience and event. Whether you need to rally a sales team, motivate athletes, or encourage students to dream big.
01
The 95th Yard
Learning to Stand When You Can't Walk
This is Brandon's flagship keynote on resilience and the power of mindset. The 95th Yard picks up where his famous 94-yard touchdown left off – and where life hit back. Audiences will journey with him from the ICU bed to his first steps on two rebuilt knees.
Key Takeaways
Vulnerability as Strength
The Rebuild Mindset
Grace Under Pressure
​Ideal for: Corporate teams, healthcare professionals, athletes rehabbing injuries
02
The 94-Yard Mindset
Turning Opportunities into Touchdowns
Based on the play that made Brandon a Michigan legend, this keynote breaks down the art of seizing opportunity. Brandon vividly retells that record interception and connects that moment to challenges off the field.
Key Takeaways
Preparation is Key
Split-Second Courage
Team Trust
Ideal for: Sales teams, entrepreneurs, student-athletes, competitive teams
03
Defense Wins Championships
Learning to Stand When You Can't Walk
In this strategic talk, Brandon shifts focus to the often-unsung hero of any championship: a rock-solid defense. Drawing from his Sugar Bowl experience, Brandon explains how defensive principles translate to business and life.
Key Takeaways
Vulnerability as Strength
The Rebuild Mindset
Grace Under Pressure
Ideal for: Executive leadership, operations teams, companies undergoing change
04
From the H to the Big House
Turning Opportunities into Touchdowns
Brandon's deeply personal origin story, crafted to inspire anyone who feels like an underdog. "H" stands for Houston, and "The Big House" is Michigan Stadium. Bridging those two took ambition, sacrifice, and relentless work.
Key Takeaways
Preparation is Key
Split-Second Courage
Team Trust
Ideal for: Students, first-generation college students, diversity & inclusion events
"Brandon's message hit home for every single person in the room. His authenticity and actionable insights made this our best conference keynote in five years."
Dr
DANIEL RIGHT
Corporate Conference 2024