Surrender, But Never Give Up!

A seasoned sales executive of over four decades and certified resilience coach, Rob embodies a servant leadership mindset.

Being known as a global mental health disruptor, Rob has been seen on Fox News, ExtraTV, MSN, CBS, NewsNation, NY Post and CW to name a few, and has mentored and coached executives all over the world, passing on his lessons learned, giving them skills they need to be successful in their personal and business life.

TEDx Talk

Rob recently gave a TEDx talk at his alma mater. Talk notes:

Think about a challenge you have faced. How did it make you feel? How did you overcome it? Rob shares his “Triple-A” formula to overcome any adversity and build resilience for what might come next, ultimately finding what sparks you and discovering your true purpose in life.

Speaking Engagements

Rob is a certified resilience coach who has enjoyed success in both small startups and larger companies, most recently in London as group vice president for a publicly traded company based in San Francisco. He is available for hire to speak to your company, organization or group.

Current engagement talks include:

How to Create Customers for Life: The “Give vs. Get” Principle

How to Create Lasting Value with Employees and Customers in a Hybrid Workplace

Surrender, but Never Give Up; The Power of Adversity Stacking

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Rob’s Full Bio

Surrender, but Never Give Up!

Rob is a certified resilience coach whose enjoyed success in both small startups and larger companies, most recently in London as group vice president for a publicly traded company based in San Francisco. He leads his teams with empathy and applies the lessons learned from his best-selling book Surrender to Your Adversity which shows others how to build resilience and thrive, not only in business but in their personal lives as well.

Rob Has Appeared On

Rob has worked with some of the largest organizations including:

Rob Swymer is one of my favorite people. His incredible personal journey in the face of adversity is inspiring and his practical tools for building resilience are simple, relevant, and timely. Rob is an authentic and inspirational author and speaker and I highly recommend him.

Christian Smith

Senior Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer – Splunk Inc.

When looking for someone to share some experience and perspective with or team that supports our values as an organization, Rob was an obvious choice. Rob shares himself with an authenticity, vulnerability and acumen that is a breath of fresh air. With personal anecdotes and digestible techniques, Rob inspires and educates through engaging story telling. I only wish we had more time to dive deeper.

Carla Lempera

Sr. Director Global Customer Experience – Seismic

I’ve had the privilege of knowing Rob for several years and have been honored to feature him as a keynote speaker at various events at the link. His story is not only compelling but deeply resonant. Attendees invariably find parallels in their own lives, gleaning invaluable insights on confronting adversity, regardless of its magnitude.

Raghu Misra

Founder @ Sapna Foundation | Poverty Alleviation | Workforce & Economic Development | The Link

Rob creates energy and opportunity to identify, experience, and manifest emotions by connecting quickly with the audience. His connections are authentic and vulnerable. He creates environments for change. Rob shares his successful 40+ years of experience engaging with Fortune 500 executives for mutual benefit. Naturally he has mastered the art, science, and mindset to incorporate the physical and psychological world into a business setting, humanizing the world of business.

Marva Bailer, MS

Tech Exec, Author, Speaker Be Unexpected

No one can captivate an audience like Rob Swymer. He has the unique combination of expertise and authenticity that allows the message to resonate. Whether it’s on stage or on the screen for the masses, Rob will make you want to face your adversity and continue to grow, moving toward your life’s purpose.

Lynn Smith

National Media Expert, NBC News/MSNBC/CNN Anchor Alum. Keynote Speaker

If you’re looking for someone to help your team increase their resilience, conquer adversity, and move towards greater purpose, choose Rob Swymer. He combines an authentic relatable human story with practical takeaways. People with the mindset and skills to be more courageous in every aspect of their lives.

Lisa Earle McLeod

Author of Selling with Noble Purpose<br>#3 Sales Expert in the World

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