Scott Chesney

Scott Chesney is a world-renowned motivational speaker and life coach who has presented to over 1.5 million people in 43 countries. Known as "The Commander in Change," Chesney has navigated life with paralysis for nearly 37 years after awakening to paralysis at the age of 15 from a sudden spinal stroke. He has amassed a resume of transformational experiences, powerful insights, and inspiring stories that resonate deeply with his audiences.

Chesney has become a nationally and internationally recognized workshop and keynote presenter, and his positive and inspiring messages have changed countless lives. His insights have been coveted and applauded by prestigious organizations such as The United Nations, The Pentagon, The FBI, Fortune 500 corporations, sports teams, hospitals/rehab centers, associations, and K-12 schools. In April 2020, a documentary about his life entitled "Ride the Wave" was released worldwide, providing viewers with a unique look into his life's challenges and triumphs.

Realizing that his audience members sought more individual guidance after his presentations, Chesney became a professional Life Coach, combining transformational techniques and strategies he learned from his world travels. He continues to practice these methods today, helping people create personalized blueprints for navigating life happily and successfully. Additionally, Chesney is an Ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, a member of the Seton Hall University Leadership Advisory Council, a member of the Board of Trustees for The Knowles Foundation, and a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA). He has also served on the Board of Trustees for Children’s Specialized Hospital. Chesney graduated from Seton Hall University in 1992 with a B.A. degree in Communications.

Chesney is married, has two children, and resides in New Jersey. His work emphasizes the importance of an achievement mindset characterized by attitude, persistence, and resilience, and he educates audiences on how to become courageous leaders through mastering the "Art of Presence" and leveraging leadership opportunities.