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Austin Hatch is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Addiction & Recovery, Basketball, Business Growth, Christian, Faith & Religion, Health, Inspirational, Mental Health, Mindset, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Growth, Resilience, Sports Motivation

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Austin Hatch Biography

Austin Hatch is a two-time plane crash survivor, former college athlete, and a motivational speaker on overcoming adversity, growth mindset, teamwork, and resilience.

On Labor Day of 2003, Hatch and his family were flying home from their vacation home in northern Michigan. As they were preparing to land, the aircraft crashed and burst into flames. Hatch’s dad threw him out of the plane, saving his life and went back into the flames to get his mother, sister and brother, but tragically, was unable to. His mother, sister and brother did not survive.

Hatch and his father grieved their loss but became each other’s lifeline through the grief, pushing each other to overcome the loss, as he knew his mom, sister and brother would’ve wanted. A year later, Hatch’s dad met a lovely woman named Kimberley, who had three kids of her own. The couple was married about a year after meeting and together, they had a wonderful blended family. Meanwhile, Hatch worked hard on athletic skills and began to have success on the basketball court. Hatch’s dream was to play for the University of Michigan (UM). Then on June 15, 2011, Coach Beilein offered him a full scholarship to play basketball at UM, which he accepted.

Nine days later, on June 24th, 2011, Hatch's father and “second mother” were flying to their vacation home to have a weekend of celebration. As they were preparing to land, the aircraft crashed and Hatch’s father and second mom were killed on impact. Hatch suffered severe injuries and nearly lost his life. After being in a coma for two months, he had to relearn how to walk, talk, eat and basically how to live his life, once he woke up. With the help of many, many people and against the odds, Hatch persevered and was able to make a solid comeback to take the place at university that was held open for him.

Hatch graduated from the UM and is now a full time motivational speaker with a message about thriving in the midst of adversity. He is married to an incredible woman named Abigail, who was also a former varsity athlete UM. Hatch considers himself blessed to be in a position to be impactful and speak to add value to a variety of organizations.

Hatch believes that part of the reason he survived two plane crashes, endured tragic losses and made a great recovery, is to help others. He has been sharing his story and message about grit and thriving in the midst of adversity to inspire others to overcome the adversity they face in the years since. We all face challenges every day, and Hatch believes that it is his purpose to help others find ways to thrive in the midst of them.

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Austin Hatch Speaking Topics

The Four Components of G.R.I.T

There are four key components to Grit, and Hatch believes Grit is driven by having a Greater Purpose. If we are working just for ourselves, it is very likely that we will eventually face some form of adversity that will cause us to give up because we don’t have a driving force for why we do what we do. We need to find something that we’re willing to sacrifice for. If we are working for something bigger than ourselves, I believe we will always do what it takes to get the job done, no matter the task and no matter the circumstances. Our Purpose drives Grit.

The Four Components of Grit
- Growth Mindset
- Resilience
- Integrity
- The Team First Mentality
Growth Mindset is the first component of Grit. The Growth Mindset believes every setback, every failure, every adversity, is an opportunity. Even when we inevitably fall short of a goal, the Growth Mindset does not believe that is a permanent condition. We can find a way to grow through adversity and be better because of it. The adversity alone will not be a source of growth, but I believe we can grow from how we choose to respond. It’s a choice to have the Growth Mindset.

The decision to be Resilient is the second component of Grit. If we make the decision to be Resilient, we take Massive Action in the face of adversity. Massive Action. It took Massive Action to go from a coma to playing for Michigan. I believe achieving our goals in the midst of challenges is the result of taking Massive Action. Massive Action alone does not guarantee we’ll overcome our challenges and achieve our goals, but not taking action will guarantee that we won’t overcome.

The third component of Grit is Integrity. In the context of overcoming adversity, or working to achieve any goal, I believe Integrity is about following through on our commitments, especially when our circumstances change. I believe we should always deliver on what we commit to. A lot of people set goals, and that’s very important, but I think it’s more effective to set commitments that will put us in position to achieve our goals. If we have integrity, we’ll always follow through on our commitments, no matter the task and no matter the circumstance.

The fourth component of Grit is The Team First Mentality. We owe it to the team to take pride in our role, whatever it is. We should make the effort every day to be the best that we can be. Every person on every team has a role and that role is very important. We don’t all have the same role, but I believe every role on the team is very important. There is no “I” in team, but I believe a team will be better if it is made up of individuals who are personally driven to be the best they can be.

We all face challenges every day. I believe part of my purpose in life to help others find ways to thrive in the midst of them.

Austin Hatch Videos

Austin Hatch - Founder of Overcome It

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How do I book Austin Hatch to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Austin Hatch for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Austin Hatch, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Austin Hatch or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Austin Hatch

Speaking fees for Austin Hatch, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Austin Hatch are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Austin Hatch, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Austin Hatch speak about?

Austin Hatch is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Addiction & Recovery, Basketball, Business Growth, Christian, Faith & Religion, Health, Inspirational, Mental Health, Mindset, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Growth, Resilience, Sports Motivation.
Where does Austin Hatch travel from?

Austin Hatch generally travels from Ann Arbor, MI, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Austin Hatch’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Austin Hatch for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Austin Hatch for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Austin Hatch or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Austin Hatch is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Four Components of G.R.I.T. The estimated speaking fee range to book Austin Hatch for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Austin Hatch generally travels from Ann Arbor, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are J.R. Martinez, Inky Johnson, Eric LeMarque, Bethany Hamilton and Shannon Miller. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Austin Hatch for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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