Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/15/2025.
How do you go from being “unspecial in every way” to doing what no other human in history has done?
James Lawrence
• the Iron Cowboy
• is the only person to complete 50 Ironmans in 50 days across all 50 states
• and then raise the bar again with 100 Ironmans in 100 consecutive days.
But this keynote isn’t just about breaking records
• it’s about setting new standards.
Through raw storytelling, behind-the-scenes insights, and a high-energy, multimedia experience, James challenges audiences to rethink what they believe is possible
• not just physically, but mentally, professionally, and personally. He equips them to win the internal battle, push through self-doubt, and reset under pressure
• especially when everything in them wants to quit.
Because when you change your internal narrative, you don’t just break limits
• you redefine them.
If your team is navigating change, chasing big goals, or feeling stuck, James won’t just inspire them. He’ll equip them with a blueprint to unlock untapped performance and turn the impossible into the next milestone.
Because the finish line isn’t out there somewhere
• it starts with one step, one promise, one “Here we go.”
Audiences will walk away ready to:
This is the story James shares about his daughter (Lucy) running at 50, 5Ks with him during ‘The 50’ and his mom, who has struggled with her weight throughout her life, who ran 5 consecutive 5Ks with him. I have found repeatedly that if I’m able to personally tell this story to a client, or get them to watch this clip, most often they wind up booking James.
Today, we’re faced with mounting pressures, demands from every angle, being told we need to do more – except with less resources. In this talk, James Lawrence brings his combination of energy, humor, determination, and achievements to captivate the audience and create an inspirational and awakening phenomenon for all. James’ story of reaching new limits is one that all of us can relate to–in business, at home, in school. He is an ordinary guy, whose extraordinary personal story will make you laugh, cry, reflect, and leave you inspired to reach higher. James has spoken all over the world, on stages in more than 20 countries.
James Lawrence is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Redefine Impossible, Everyone’s Hard Is Different, Cerebral Palsy / Dayton / Ironman and BREAKING BARRIERS - ONE STEP AT A TIME. The estimated speaking fee range to book James Lawrence for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. James Lawrence generally travels from UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eric Boles, John "GUCCI" Foley, Mike Abrashoff, Carey Lohrenz and Molly Bloom. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James Lawrence for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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