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Austin Hatch

Growth Mindset

Resilience

Adversity

Transform team resilience and crisis management with Austin Hatch, resilience keynote speaker. Austin equips organizations facing significant change with his Grit framework, teaching actionable strategies for overcoming adversity. Featured across national media and honored by the University of Michigan for his extraordinary comeback story.

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Survived two plane crashes and overcame severe injuries
Former University of Michigan basketball player
Motivational speaker with a focus on overcoming adversity

Austin Hatch is a resilience speaker who survived two plane crashes that killed members of his family and left him in a coma fighting for his life. After the second crash in 2011, he relearned how to walk and talk, then fulfilled his commitment to play basketball for the University of Michigan under Coach John Beilein. His story has been featured across national media, and he now works with organizations facing significant change and adversity. Austin helps teams develop what he calls Grit, a framework built on four components: Growth Mindset, Resilience through massive action, Integrity in keeping commitments, and Team First Mentality. His approach connects personal adversity to workplace challenges, showing how the principles that helped him recover from catastrophic injury apply directly to business obstacles. He focuses on practical strategies rather than abstract motivation, drawing from his experience of setting and achieving goals when circumstances seemed impossible. Audiences learn how to reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth, take decisive action when facing uncertainty, and maintain commitments even when conditions change. Austin provides specific methods for building individual resilience while strengthening team cohesion, particularly valuable during organizational transitions or market disruptions. His presentations equip people with tools to move forward productively rather than becoming paralyzed by difficulty. Austin brings a tested framework for turning obstacles into fuel for achievement, delivered by someone who lived it.

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The G.R.I.T. Framework

In his signature talk, Austin Hatch explores how individuals and organizations can overcome adversity using the G.R.I.T. framework. He emphasizes that grit—passion and perseverance for long-term goals—is essential for success. Drawing on insights from experts like Angela Duckworth, Austin presents actionable steps to cultivate a growth mindset, harness inner drive, and foster resilience. Attendees will learn to appreciate teamwork, support others, and positively influence their environment, equipping them to face challenges effectively in any setting.

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Austin's incredible journey of resilience and determination in the face of unimaginable adversity will inspire your people to overcome their own challenges. His powerful message on the importance of grit, growth mindset, and teamwork offers actionable insights for achieving success against all odds. Booking Austin as a speaker will not only motivate your group but also equip them with the tools to thrive in difficult situations.

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Testimonials

Thanks again Austin. You were awesome!

John Kennedy

President, Lincoln Financial

Austin's message of what it means to have GRIT and the power of perspective is truly inspiring.

Aaron Miller

Managing Partner, Northwestern Mutual

His powerful message of G.R.I.T. and overcoming obstacles is extremely inspirational.

Managing Director, Prudential Financial

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What topics does Austin Hatch specialise in?

Austin Hatch specialises in discussing resilience, grit, overcoming adversity and more.

What is Austin Hatch's speaking style like?

Austin inspires audiences with his powerful message of G.R.I.T., encouraging them to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams. His talks are both motivational and deeply impactful, leaving a lasting impression.

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