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Linda Armstrong Kelly
Single Mother of Lance Armstrong & Author, "Aint No Mountain High Enough: Raising Lance, Raising Me"; Philanthropist & Advocate for Children
Linda Armstrong Kelly's life exemplifies resilience and fortitude. As the mother of Lance Armstrong, a seven-time Tour De France champion and cancer survivor, she has navigated through significant challenges, including teen pregnancy and her own battle with cancer. From her modest beginnings as an entry-level temp, Armstrong Kelly ascended the corporate ranks to become a global account manager at Ericsson Microelectronics, achieving her career goals despite early setbacks.
Armstrong Kelly's narrative is powerfully detailed in her book "No Mountain High Enough: Raising Lance, Raising Me," which sheds light on her struggles and successes. Her roles extend beyond personal achievements; she serves on the board of a non-profit hospital and is actively involved in supporting various non-profit organizations through fundraising. Her wide-reaching influence is also notable in her media presence, including her feature in the one-hour TLC biography "Raising A Champion: The Linda Armstrong Kelly Story," and appearances on "The Dr. Phil Show," CNN, and ESPN.
As a dedicated member of the National Speakers Association, Armstrong Kelly is renowned for her engaging and dynamic keynote speeches, often focusing on themes of overcoming adversity, leadership, peak performance, and maintaining a positive attitude. Her presentations, infused with humor and poignant personal stories, resonate with a broad spectrum of audiences, including corporate clients, educators, healthcare professionals, and non-profit organizations. Her speaking engagements underscore the importance of resilience, dedication, and hard work, qualities that have garnered her the “Outstanding Mother of the Year” award from the National Mother’s Day Committee and made her a beloved figure at venues like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue and the Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
Speech Topics
Listen For the Lesson
How do you prepare Gen Y for change? As parents and even employers we know that changes in your life do not always mean things are going to run smoothly, but there is always something to be learned from adversity. Linda’s guiding principles will not only humor you but find you taking note. This energetic presentation will send you off with one or more marching orders!
It’s Not Where You Start but How You Finish!
Creating the life you want takes more than luck and skill – it takes a plan. It’s a universal law: Whatever you focus on is going to manifest itself in your life. This humorous, high-energy presentation is filled with lots of stories that highlight the importance of focusing on the positive and how that can change the way you think, look and feel.
It is always a No! Until You Ask
If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. You have all heard this before but how do you apply this? Making a change also doesn’t mean it’s going to work the first time. Linda will share her stories of “hitting a brick wall”, facing setbacks…. but never giving up. Why it’s important never to quit, and why you should never take “no” for an answer.
NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH - My Life Story
You will not only be captivated but also humored when Linda speaks to your audience.
As a result of hearing Linda speak, they will have a better understanding of how they may:
Maintain a positive attitude Improve leadership skills Achieve peak performance Create work/life balance Develop and deliver strong work ethics Set and achieve goals both personally and professionally How to turn a bad choice into a life-learning opportunity
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