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A former pro football player and U.S. Olympian, Johnny Quinn knows what it takes to Push What’s Possible by asking, “What’s next?”

Combining real-world substance with tactical skills that help leaders and teams win together, he translates the lessons learned in two of the most competitive arenas on the planet into everyday moments when discipline, adaptability, and teamwork matter most.

But at its heart, Johnny’s story isn’t just about working hard:

  • It’s about discipline when no one’s watching, and belief when the odds are stacked against you.
  • It’s about staying ready—so when opportunity shows up on your doorstep, you can trust the work you’ve done to meet the moment.
  • And it’s about refusing to coast, staying teachable, and remembering that what looks like an ending is often the start of something greater.

With humor, heart, and hard-earned perspective, Johnny connects to the real challenges his audiences face, leaving them with a renewed sense of what’s possible when they agree to push together.

See how Johnny prepares for an event.

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PUSH WHAT’S POSSIBLE: The Olympic Formula for Breakthrough Performance in Any Season

Every high-achieving team faces unexpected moments that test everything they’ve got—their discipline, their focus, and their self-belief. When the stakes are high and the outcome uncertain, how do you not just survive the season, but stay ready for what’s next?

From NFL locker rooms to the Olympic starting line, Johnny Quinn learned that readiness isn’t luck. It’s built through the right mindset and daily disciplines that prepare you for opportunity before it even arrives at your door.

In this relatable and instantly applicable talk, he reveals the P.U.S.H. framework that turns great teams into unstoppable ultra performers.

AUDIENCES LEARN HOW TO: 
  • Collaborate under pressure by finding a way to get the job done with the people and resources available
  • Build the habits that keep them prepared for whatever comes their way
  • Turn “no” into “next” by choosing readiness over resistance
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WHEN “NO” MEANS NEXT: The Olympic Mindset that Turns Setbacks into Comebacks

Getting cut three times from the NFL should have ended Johnny Quinn’s athletic dreams. Instead, it led him to the Olympics.

In this inspiring and practical keynote, Johnny reveals the mental framework that separates those who let rejection define them from those who use it as rocket fuel for what’s next.

Through his journey from NFL rejection to Olympic competition, Johnny shows how to develop the mindset that doesn’t just bounce back from setbacks—it uses them as stepping stones to breakthrough performance.

AUDIENCES LEARN HOW TO:
  • Develop the mindset that keeps them moving when others quit
  • Build the discipline that drives winning results
  • Master the fundamentals that keep you ready when your next opportunity arrives
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WINNING LEADERSHIP: How to Build Unstoppable Teams that Outperform the Competition

Every great leader faces the same question: how do you build teams that rise to the occasion when everything’s on the line and things don’t always go to plan?

Through setbacks in professional football and breakthroughs at the Winter Olympics, Johnny Quinn discovered that readiness starts within. The difference isn’t just talent—it’s the mindset and daily disciplines that prepare both you and your team for whatever comes next.

In this inspiring and tactical keynote, Johnny reveals the leadership principles that turn pressure into performance and potential into consistent results.

AUDIENCES LEARN HOW TO:
  • Create cultures where people hold themselves accountable—even when no one’s watching
  • Lead through setbacks in ways that build momentum for what’s next
  • Build team momentum that turns challenges into competitive advantages
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FUTURE-PROOF TEAMS STAY READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT: How to Build Agile Teams that Thrive When Everything’s Changing

At 26, Johnny Quinn’s NFL career came crashing to an end. Everything he’d worked on for years was gone. But instead of letting that setback define him, he stayed ready for what came next—and it led him to the Olympics.

In this practical and inspiring keynote, Johnny reveals how the same readiness principles that took him from getting cut three times in the NFL to competing on bobsled’s biggest stage can help your team turn unexpected changes into breakthrough opportunities.

When your industry shifts overnight, when new technology disrupts everything you know, when the rules of the game change completely—that’s when readiness matters most. Johnny shows how to build the kind of agile mindset that doesn’t just survive disruption, but uses it as a launchpad.

AUDIENCES LEARN HOW TO: 
  • Master the “what’s next?” mindset that turns uncertainty into opportunity
  • Build agile teams that stay ready for opportunities others miss
  • Stay focused on what matters most when everything else is shifting

Don’t see what you are looking for? Talk to Johnny for a solution.

JOHNNY’S BOOK OFFER …
Providing copies of PUSH for your audience
Audience members are encouraged and inspired after hearing Johnny Quinn speak, and meeting planners can offer their audience members an added bonus of a copy of Johnny’s book, PUSH, which they can use to help them think differently. Whether it’s a goal for the entire team, or an individual goal, PUSH will help your team members motivate them to achieve whatever it is they are looking to accomplish. And if time allows, Johnny is happy to sign a copy of his book for your audience too!
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