We were thrilled to have Aaron speak at our all-company event, the “Wellness Wave.” Aaron’s story of perseverance, grit, and overcoming adversity deeply resonated with our team. His ability to connect through humor, authenticity, and vulnerability made his keynote not only incredibly inspiring, but also highly engaging and memorable.What stood out most was how thoughtfully Aaron tailored his message to reflect our business goals and the realities of being a scrappy, fast-moving startup. His themes of grit, resilience, and finding another way when faced with obstacles were perfectly aligned with the mindset we’re working to build across our team.He was a true professional, a passionate speaker, and someone we’d absolutely recommend to any company looking to energize and inspire their people.
It was such a pleasure to host Aaron Golub to speak to CoBank’s Ability Employee Resource Group. His real-world examples resonated with the audience and inspired many of the participants to make changes in the way they manage their teams. Aaron was such a success that we’ve already booked him to speak at a conference to some of CoBank’s customers.
Aaron Golub’s presentation at Disability: IN Minnesota’s annual celebration for International Day of Persons with Disabilities was inspiring and impactful. His story of resilience and inclusion motivated us all to embrace challenges and foster a more inclusive world. A few key messages included ‘It creates an awkward situation when we assume, not when we ask’ and ‘Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.’ We are incredibly grateful for Aaron’s contribution to our celebration and powerful message.
Aaron’s impactful presentation at Kellanova to our BERG employees and global team members inspired our attendees with insights on overcoming adversity, determination, and seeking support, empowering them to strive for their highest potential!
Aaron hosted an incredible Disability Pride event for us where he spoke about his experiences viewing his disability as a strength. Aaron’s accomplishments and perspectives – as captain of a division 1 football team and as a business owner – influenced in large part by his disability experience sent a powerful message to our colleagues that disability and success are not incompatible. Aaron is a dynamic speaker and left a great impression on our colleague resource group and enterprise.
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Aaron was a wealth of knowledge in leadership, overcoming adversity and allyship for those with disabilities. We all walked away being greatly impacted by his story and his presence.
Aaron Golub delivered an incredibly impactful presentation to our organization. His message of resilience, determination, and embracing challenges resonated deeply with our team. Aaron’s story is both inspiring and empowering, reminding us all that success is achievable with the right mindset and effort. We left feeling motivated to tackle our own challenges with renewed purpose and optimism.
On behalf of myself, Jen, and our Employee Resource Groups, thankyou for delivering an informative, educational, and inspirational message yesterday. I will certainly keep going back to how you said that things happen for us, rather than to us. Thanks for that!
Thank you for coming out to spend time with us and share your remarkable story! Couldn’t agree with you more on the impact of our Enable group, which is just one of many such employee resource groups we have at PepsiCo to promote inclusion and bring our people together around passionate shared interests.
We could not be more pleased with our choice of Aaron Golub as guest speaker for the 2023 AAASP ASPIRE Awards in Atlanta. His message of, “persisting despite every challenge,” was perfect, heartfelt and well received by all. As an organization serving young athletes with physical disabilities through sport, our alliance with the Georgia High School Association and the Georgia Department of Education opens doors, previously closed. But we know that our athletes must also become self-advocating. They must take stock of their talents and abilities and know how to share those with others in a confident, inspiring, non-confrontational way. Aaron’s message demonstrated that challenges and doubts will come, but they can be overcome with a positive attitude, self-examination, self-adjustmentand a belief in ourselves that become obvious and infectious to others. Thank you, Aaron. You are a great additional to any team – on and off the field.
Aaron's story is powerful and inspiring. The level of resilience he displayed has had an impact on our employees both personally and professionally. Everyone could benefit from hearing how he has overcome obstacles to achieve their goals.
We had the opportunity to have Aaron speak to over 300 of our probation staff across the state of Colorado. He had a tremendous message about resiliency and perseverance that connected with all who listened. We couldn’t have been more thankful to have him speak for us. He was engaging, insightful, and highly motivational. Aaron would make a great speaker for your event. We highly recommend him.
Aaron captivated our audience with his tales of triumph over adversity. Not only was he entertaining, but his lessons on leadership and gratitude strategies for achieving peak performance provide dimmense value. We were enthralled by his personal story, and the habits he implemented to achieve success in the face of challenges. Without a doubt, we all gained invaluable insights from his examples. I highly recommend Aaron to anyone seeking their true potential via an inspirational narrative.
Thank you for a wonderful keynote presentation on July 23rd! I appreciate your flexibility with the tech issues – it’s always an adventure with virtual sessions from multiple locations! Your presentation was received with overwhelmingly positive feedback. I am so pleased to share some of the comments we received: Thank you so much Aaron for your inspiring message on resilience. Very profound message, thank you for sharing your journey with us, Aaron! Your keynote is resonating with me personally and professionally. Thank you for being so honest and share(sic) what’s worked with you and it’s ok to fai lSo impactful…LOVED it all today! It was a pleasure to have you speak for our BMO employee community. I look forward to future engagements!
Aaron is a genuine, authentic and inspiring speaker. We invited Aaronto speak to our diverseAbilities BRG in recognition of NationalDisability Employment Awareness Month. Aaron's story and engagingconversation affirmed that adversity creates creative problem-solvingskills and shows how we can work and think differently to make successin ourselves and our teams. Our BRG members felt seen and inspired tocontinue our mission to celebrate diverse abilities, people &perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment for Kohl’s associates,customers & communities.
On behalf of the entire ABLE Leadership team, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your inspiring and motivating presentation during ABLE’s Signature Event. Your words resonated deeply with all participants, and the positive feedback we have received from attendees has been overwhelming. I wanted to share a message that was sent to us in the group chat by one of the participants: “What an inspiring and motivating story. In 2024, my nine-year-old son, an avid baseball player, had a heart transplant and below knee amputation as a result of cardiac arrest. After spending nine months in the hospital, he received his heart. Upon discharge on July 22, the hospital staff covered all the things he could not do. When they finished, he replied, “not yet.” They asked what he meant. And he said those are all things he can’t do “yet.” Thank you for sharing your journey. This week, not even three months after being discharged, he rejoined his baseball team on the field. I will share your experience with him. ”Sharing your time and story with us has already made a significant impact to our Business Resource Group and the contribution has provided a renewed sense of motivation and purpose for ABLE as we plan ahead for 2025. “Aaron Golub was the keynote speaker at the annual Signature Event for our Business Resource Group. Aaron's insights and personal anecdotes resonated deeply with all attendees, leaving all with a renewed sense of empowerment and determination. The overwhelming positive response from attendees is a testament to the impact of Aaron and his strong public speaking skills. His ability to connect with the audience and convey his message in an engaging and heartfelt manner truly set this presentation apart. I would highly recommend Aaron Golub to anyone looking to inspire and motivate their team.”
Thanks so much for visiting PCG yesterday for our HR meeting. I think the hybrid format worked very well. I was pleased that the group did participate, and we had dialogue around how to be a better working team. I appreciated your questioning to draw out that conversation.
Thank you for your partnership on yesterday's event – the office is still buzzing from your inspiring keynote!
Thank you again for delivering an authentic, insightful and impactful session today – I thought it went very well and you received very positive feedback in the chat. I think we all left with tips and tools to help us “think differently”!
Aaron's talk on Thinking Differently About Disabilities was truly transformative. Through his engaging and relatable presentation style, he delivered compelling insights that resonated deeply with our employees. His ability to connect and communicate complex ideas with clarity and authenticity makes him an exceptional speaker. I whole heartedly recommend Aaron for any speaking engagement – his powerful message and masterful delivery will leave a lasting impact on your audience.
We definitely enjoyed the training this week and it was so great to meet both of you in-person.
Thanks again for joining us, we've received a lot of great feedback about your session! I've attached some of the responses in case you'd like to use them as testimonials.
Thanks so much again, Aaron! I think it is safe to say that was a success. So many thank yous and impressions from the team.
Aaron Golub is a gifted speaker. He is patient, responsive, and understands how to connect with any type of audience. Those who invite him to give a talk will gain a new perspective of ability, motivation and what it takes to be successful. I can’t recommend Aaron enough and I would gladly have him back to talk with our community again!
In all my years of playing in the NFL and coaching there after, I have met very few men who have the courage and confidence that Aaron Golub possesses. When Aaron first came to train with me to prepare for his NFL Pro Day, my first impression was: ‘Here’s a very athletic football player who possesses a strong work ethic, has mastered his skill, and operates through his training in a normal fashion.’ When he shared with me his legally blind status, and then allowed me to wear his goggles that replicate the very limited, blurred vision he has, I was shocked, and thoroughly impressed at all he has accomplished and continues to accomplish with a substantial vision challenge. I know whatever Aaron sets his mind on, he will accomplish! He has already and will continue to beat the odds.
Aaron has a great story of perseverance and hard work that led to his successful career. All of us at MCB are grateful that he shared his journey to inspire other young people who are blind and visually impaired to seek employment. We celebrate Aaron’s achievements and hope to work with him again soon!
I just wanted to say thank you SO very much for your amazing presentation today, I have received such amazing feedback from our team. Everyone found it so inspiring. I wanted to share a few comments with you that were in the chat:Thank you, Aaron. I lost my right-field vision at 26. While I would not have wished for it, I understand I wouldn’t be the person I am today without having overcome the challenges it created. There is so much value in working through difficulties.Thank you, great talk and made me consider doing some things differently! Aaron! Super inspiring! Your strength is admirable, encouraging and hopeful. Thank you for sharing your inspiring story.
Today’s annual board retreat was both inspiring and energizing. We kicked off the day with a powerful keynote from Aaron Golub—the first legally blind athlete to play in a Division I football game. His story of grit, determination, and resilience (with a great sense of humor, too!) set the tone for a day full of thoughtful planning and collaboration. We’re excited for what’s ahead!
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Thank you so much for speaking at our Charlottes ville SHRM event. Your speech was the perfect way to end our conference on a high inspirational note. I have received feedback from many of our guests that found your struggles and words heartening during a difficult time in all of our lives. I wish you all the future success and hope that we can work together again in the future.
Thank you so much for your speech today. It was truly moving. This will help our court and attorneys in so many ways. Thank you.
Aaron is an intense and driven motivational speaker. He did an excellent job presenting to our group. Relevant, honest, ambitious, and forward thinking. If your team is under performing they need to hear Aaron’s message.
Aaron is an amazing speaker; our company and team greatly benefited from the guest speaking Q&A he did with us. Not only did he tell us his inspirational story, but he also provided great wisdom and insight to many questions we had on leadership, setting and achievingy our goals and overcoming obstacles. We were super impressed and plan to have Aaron back next year to do more team activities with our company. I would recommend Aaron to any company looking for a speaker or consulting with regards to DE&I and leadership development.
Our employees were truly impacted by the power of Aaron's story. The feedback has been universally positive, with several people citing personal situations which they feel will benefit greatly from having heard Aaron's inspirational experiences.
I just want to say Thank You and express just how impressed I am with your story this morning; truly inspiring! Your commitment to continuous self-improvement and amazing persistence resonates with every concept you cover.
Thank you for an amazing presentation yesterday. Our employees continue to share their gratitude for such an insightful session.
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Having Aaron on campus was an amazing and transformative experience for our student-athletes. The feedback we received from student-athletes who attended was among the best. I have ever received for a campus speaker in my career. Aaron’s presentation is engaging and interactive,and his story of perseverance and overcoming adversity was extremely important for our student-athletes to hear. How Aaron interweaves the topics of leadership and inclusivity make his presentation even more powertul and impactful. We are looking forward to having Aaron on campus again in the future, and I highly recommend to any athletic department or organization that they consider bringing in Aaron in to speak
"I have been in education for a long time, and I would say Aaron Golub's talk to our student body was one of the most uplifting and motivational speeches I have heard in my career. The faculty and students had the same sentiment. The standing ovation our students gave Aaron was heartfelt, as they were inspired by Aaron's call to persevere."
Thank you again for today!! It was so great meeting you. Your story is an amazing source of inspiration. In fact, I had a group of seniors stop and see me at the end of the day to thank me for bringing you to IKE. They said you were “the best speaker they’ve seen in the three years” they’ve been in the building and the message “is something that will really stick with me as I move into this next chapter of life
We were fortunate to have Aaron address our entire school community. His message of resiliency, setting goals and establishing a plan to achieve one's goals, and expressing to our students that the path to success is different for everyone resonated with our entire school community. Our students were engaged during Aaron's presentation .and the impact of his visit has been felt on campus since he left. Aaron owas also kind enough to have lunch with our student leaders as well as Westminsterour coaches. I would highly recommend Aaron to any school who is Schoo! looking for a speaker who will connect with their school on so many levels.
Mr. Golub’s story of perseverance, initiative, and leadership was relevant to every one of our Middle Schoolers. As here minded us, we all face unique adversities, and what matters most is how we respond to them.
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As head of our school, I can confidently say that Aaron Golub's recent visit left an indelible mark on our community. His powerful story as a legally blind athlete resonated deeply with both students and faculty. Aaron emphasized that challenges are not just obstacles but opportunities for growth, inspiring us to transform our struggles into valuable lessons. His words motivated us all to embrace adversity as a catalyst for becoming better individuals. We are grateful for his impactful visit and the lasting inspiration he provided
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Thank you so much for your time last week with the MKA community. Your talk with the football program, keynote speech to almost 200 Upper School students, and breakout session for our student leaders all left a significant mark on our students' experiences. I can't thank you enough, and I hope we stay in touch.
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Aaron, we’ve all been talking about how great you and your presentation were for our kids (and us, faculty and staff). You are an incredible role model & you have figured out how to hone your message exactly to what kids need and want to hear. We are so grateful for the time and your carefully crafted message today.
Holding 450 high schoolers rapt for a full hour is a difficult task for even the most engaging speakers, but Mr. Golub's presentation did just that. Students were enthralled by his message of resilience and leadership, and student groups and employees found the following conversations and workshops with him equally captivating.
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We were privileged to have Aaron lead recent Professional Development sessions with both our teachers and students. His powerful message focused on increasing disability awareness, overcoming adversity, and embracing resilience. Aaron shared personal stories and practical strategies for persevering through challenges, inspiring both educators and students to push through obstacles with confidence and determination.Our faculty walked away with new ways of thinking about fostering an inclusive environment and supporting all students, while our students left feeling empowered to face their own challenges with a stronger mindset. Aaron's ability to connect with diverse audiences and promote both empathy and perseverance made a lasting impact on everyone involved.We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from Aaron and highly recommend them to any group looking to inspire growth, resilience, and inclusion.
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The session was amazing! Thank you so much again. This was a great session - I have a disability (neurodivergent) and I related to Aaron and the other attendees greatly. It is so difficult to navigate life, whether personal or business, when on the exterior you 'look' fine, but on the inside, it is a totally different story. I enjoyed seeing and hearing other people's stories and experiences. This world is so diverse and although we are progressive as a society and country, I believe this work and education needs to continue to be done and shared. It's incredibly important work- I am so glad I was able to attend!I learned something new and appreciated the engagement from the speakers and others on the call to make it an enriching experience. Thank you.
He’s just a really strong minded, tough kid, and he’s really good at his craft. You take for granted what he accomplished, because he makes it all look so easy.
Thank you Aaron for your inspiring influence to our community!
First, thank you for doing such a phenomenal job working with our students. I've heard such wonderful feedback on your event.
I wanted to thank you for coming to campus to talk and for working with Athlete to Athlete. Although I wish we had more people experience your story, I've had several of those who came say they had an amazing time. I hope we're able to have you again in the future!
Hi Aaron, Hope you made it back ok. Thank you for speaking to our students yesterday. We had amazing positive feedback!
Thank you so very much for your time yesterday talking with our football players and then 120 of our students! It was a record-breaking attendance event, and I know a lot of it was because the students wanted to hear from you. I think your story and the lessons you shared had a real impact. I am so appreciative of your time, your energy, and your support of our program!
Thank you for visiting Holmdel High School last week, to spread your impactful message. I regret not being able to connect with you, however please know that I received many positive reports. Thank you for that!
Thank you again for being here! I hope you enjoyed the opportunity to connect with Compton College. Unfortunately, I was pulled away at 10am and was unable to return to connect with you before your departure (as I indicated to your counterpart). However, I did not want to miss the opportunity to thank you once again for who you are, what you do, and for sharing your story with Compton College.
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We thoroughly enjoyed your presentations and student engagement. I will be sure to keep you as a resource should we like to have you come back to campus or if any inquiries on resources come my way.
Thank you for spending your day with us on Friday. I do believe my students enjoyed your message, and I feel it fits in with what we are trying to do with our Freshman. Freshmen are always a work in progress. Your message is a launching point for some of the other lessons we will teach throughout the year. Thank you again! Your time, energy, and message were truly appreciated!
Aaron. I've heard tons of positive things from everyone about your visit the previous week.
I wanted to reach out to say thank you for today. Your ability to craft your amazing story in language that is accessible and motivating for a middle school audience is truly inspiring. We are a stronger community after your presentation today and I am very grateful for that
Aaron Golub came to our school this fall and delivered an inspirational message in an assembly for our 3rd through 5th graders. He shared his life story and challenges that he faced with his vision impairment. Ours tudents were completely engaged and listened intently as Aaron talked about the power of perseverance. It was great!
The 5th Grade classes at Violet Avenue School would like to say a big “Thank You” to Mr. Golub for visiting our school. We enjoyed hearing your life story (so far) and we learned so much about perseverance and overcoming obstacles. Thank you, again, for your visit.
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Thank you so much for a great talk with the kids today. We had many positive comments and they really learned a lot. Safe travels and keep up the great work
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Thanks again for everything on Tuesday, we’ve gotten some great feedback so far!
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Thank you so much for your talk at MUCC this past Friday. I thought your story was very powertul, and I really like the concept "think differently" that you kept talking about. I tried to schedule a Coffee N Chat with you that day but someone took my spot while I was filling out the form. I would love to keep in touch and possibly chat for a UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN few minutes when you have the chance. Thank you again!
Aaron's message to the SUNY Geneseo Cross Country team was both motivational and powerful. His presentation to the team via a Zoom meeting during the COVID-19 pandemic could not have come at a better time, with how to deal with and overcome adversity. His story is incredible and offered words to live by to set these young student-athletes on a path of success, no matter what stands in their way. If there is an opportunity to hear Aaron speak, jump on board
The message that Aaron shared with our students through his personal story was truly inspiring. Students walked away with the message that they can do hard things and to persevere when faced with struggle. Through struggle comes the most personal growth, and Aaron's story exemplifies this lesson.
I wanted you to know how impactful you were to me. Sharing your perspective can help anyone who reads the book, so I wanted to give you credit with your name. I really appreciate you taking the time to speak at our school. You helped me better understand the role of coaching, and you reminded me that we are part of a community and a bigger picture. You changed my life for the better. You are so inspiring. Thank you again! I wish you the absolute best.
Thank you again for your inspiring words on Saturday! Your message was spot on, and everyone expressed how much they loved it! I appreciate you being willing to pour into the lives of our KY students!
"Hi Aaron - Hope you made it back ok. Thank you for speaking to our students yesterday. We had amazing positive feedback!"
Aaron. I’ve heard tons of positive things from everyone about your visit the previous week.
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Thank you for coming and sharing your story with us. As students were leaving on Friday, I heard many positive comments about the presentation. Thank you again for helping us make a difference in the live of the kids.
