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Helping high achievers master challenges, reduce stress, and continuously level up like pros… even when it’s tough.
SaaS Tech Leader | News Anchor | USA Gymnast | Author
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“Nina connected with our group from the start and her message really resonated with our operators. I love that she gave them practical and tangible things, like tools in a toolbox, that they could take home and put into practice in their own life and business, without reading a book or having to study. She is professional, polished, and prepared. She knocked it out of the park.”
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Meet Nina
An inspirational thought leader, Redefining Resilience.
Nina Sossamon-Pogue is a former USA gymnast, Emmy-winning news anchor, bestselling author, and tech executive who has spent her entire life thriving at the intersection of high performance and high pressure.
Now, she brings that experience to the stage with a bold, brain-based message for today’s high-stakes world.
Authentically sharing her successes and struggles, she combines neuroscience and Stoic wisdom to give ambitious audiences the tools to face challenges head-on, without losing momentum, confidence, or their mind.
An experienced communicator, audiences love her for her honesty, humor, and high-impact energy. She doesn’t just inspire. She equips with science, story, and soul.
Whether you’re people are navigating rapid change, emotional fatigue, or high expectations in a world that won’t slow down, Nina’s message will meet them there.
Because the future belongs to those who stay in the game when the game gets tough.
Challenge Accepted - Nina’s here to show you how.
Keynotes
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You Got 'THIS': Taking on Life's Challenges with Unapologetic Confidence
The Mindset, Motivation, and Tools to Navigate Today's Challenges.
In today’s high-pressure, rapidly evolving, globally connected workplace, the relentless flow of change fuels stress and uncertainty.
This inspiring keynote explores the true meaning of resilience and how to take control of our futures no matter what challenges or changes we face.
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Resilience for High Achievers: The Secret to Sustained Success
Empowering Top Talent to Maintain Exceptional Performance
Your high achievers are your greatest asset, but even the best can hit a breaking point.
In this eye-opening experience, Nina challenges top performers to rethink success, not as a finish line, but as a sustainable journey of achievement.
Nina introduces her game-changing concept of “Excellence Exhaustion,
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Resilience 101: A Cheatcode for Success
The College Keynote
You’re in the game, and there’s no pause button!
College life is full of challenges, achievements, and unexpected twists, and it’s all part of the continuous journey toward success.
In this engaging and relatable keynote, Nina give’s student’s a cheat-code to navigate the pressures of today’s FOMO-fueled, always-connected world.
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Let's Do 'THIS': Navigating Change Like a Pro
Empowering Hardworking Audiences to Adapt, and Succeed in a World of Constant Change.
Change is inevitable and often unpredictable. Our plans can feel like a carefully built masterpiece and when they suddenly collapse, we are left to rebuild with whatever “blocks” we’re handed.
In this engaging keynote, Nina empowers audiences to thrive through the unexpected shifts life throws their way.
Nina’s Message Strengthens Organizations
Nina’s unique motivational message is transforming organizations and individuals alike.
Infusing her innovative framework is like undoing the handbrake that is keeping an organization in low gear during a challenging time.
Today’s pace of change and uncertainty are fueling a mental health crisis, Nina’s message is a game changer, increasing productivity and profits.
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Nina expertly sets the tone with the perfect mix of vulnerability and levity through stories. Stories are the best way to influence, teach and inspire. Audiences won’t forget her, or her message.
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Nina was on the leadership team leading Communications and Culture at a high growth software company. She understands the challenges today's companies are facing and knows they need tangible results.
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Nina was an award-winning journalist and television news anchor. Her ability to communicate complex ideas and deliver content that engages corporate audiences is rare, Nina has also been recognized as a Top Resilience Speaker by Gotham Artists.
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Nina made the USA Gymnastics national team and represented the United States around the globe. Elite athlete's are resilient and she expertly adjusts and adapts to any situation.
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Nina’s passion for connecting the neuroscience of cognitive behavior, with stoicism, current events and big data allow her to show audiences a path forward in any situation.
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Nina’s book This is Not The End, Strategies to Get You Through the Worst Chapters of Your Life, is a best-seller. It teaches resilience on a personal level.
