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Paralympic champion & speaker

Lex Gillette

Transform resilience and performance with Lex Gillette, speaker, Paralympic champion and inspirational leader. Lex works with organizations to build perseverance, overcome adversity, and unlock potential, delivering powerful insights as a five-time Paralympic medalist and world champion.

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Lex Gillette, Speaker | Paralympic Medallist, Visionary
Lex Gillette

Lex Gillette

Los Angeles, United States

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$11k–25k

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Lex Gillette's biography

At a glance

  • 5x Paralympic Medallist and 4x World Champion in the long jump
  • Best-selling author of No Need for Sight When You Have a Vision
  • Has presented to clients including Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Microsoft
Robbed of his sight during childhood, Lex Gillette was determined not to fall victim to a world of darkness. Now, Lex is a five-time Paralympic medallist, four-time world champion, and the only totally blind athlete to shatter the 22-foot barrier in the long jump. As an ADN Hall of Fame inductee, Lex’s athletic talents have been featured on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, USA Today Sports, and People Magazine, to name just a few. Off the field, Lex's vision extends far beyond the track. He dedicates himself to empowering minds on the essential values of resilience, perseverance, and the power of a dream. As a global inspirational speaker, Lex does more than share his story. He ignites a flame in others, challenging them to see more than what is in front of their eyes. Prepare to see differently because there is no need for sight when you have a vision.

Topics, sessions and talks

Remove The Blindfold
Lex explores the idea of blindfolds, how they appear in our lives and amongst our teams, and what we can do to remove them to see the world with more clarity and truth.
Connection Is The New Currency
We will explore the 13-year relationship between Lex and his guide, Wesley Williams, and how a real and authentic connection has helped propel Lex to dominance on the global stage. You will leave this session with a firm understanding of the power skills needed to build and maintain real connections and how that connection helps drive teams to dominance in the arena of life that matters most to them.
No Need For Sight When You Have A Vision
Lex explores the importance of vision, how it plays a critical role in our ability to break down barriers and accomplish our biggest goals, and how the presence of a vision establishes a framework for endless potential and achievement.

Why we recommend booking Lex

Lex Gillette will show you how to create and keep moving towards your vision in the face of adversity. As companies continue to face challenges they’ve never seen before, Lex’s insights have never been more needed!

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Testimonials

Lex brings an inspiring and compelling message about becoming the best version of yourself. His own journey and story is ripe with rich leadership insights delivered in a poignant and humbling fashion.

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Lex Gillette is a powerful and authentic speaker and storyteller...l'm confident that Lex's appearance made a positive and motivating impact. I would happily recommend Lex Gillette as a speaker to any group. His unique perspective and life experiences are genuine, engaging and inspiring.

Octagon Marketing & Events

Lex brings an inspiring and compelling message about becoming the best version of yourself. His own journey and story is ripe with rich leadership insights delivered in a poignant and humbling fashion. - Facebook

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