John O'Leary

In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, O’Leary created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live.

This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, "Overwhelming Odds," in 2006. It was this book that first invited O’Leary to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world.

Today, O’Leary inspires tens of thousands of people at more than 100 live and virtual events each year. He partners with companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, safety, marketing, finance, faith, education and insurance.

Consistently described as “the best speaker we’ve ever had,” O’Leary's tireless schedule is a testament to the power of his message. His emotional storytelling, unexpected humor and authenticity make each presentation unforgettable.

O’Leary is a two-time #1 National Bestselling author. His first book "ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life" has sold 250,000+ copies and been translated into 12 languages. "IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy" was published in May 2020 and was a crucial message during an unprecedented time.

His comprehensive Live Inspired Coaching program provides long-term engagement and a genuine, collaborative approach that takes his message from inspirational to transformational inside organizations.

O’Leary's award-winning "Live Inspired Podcast" has more than 5 million downloads and enjoys world-class guests like Brené Brown, Mitch Albom, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Shawn Achor.

Regardless of his professional accomplishments, O’Leary considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family.