No matter your seat on the bench.
"He didn't just speak at us — he connected with our people, sparked honest conversations, and left us with practical tools we could immediately apply."
Conrad Hawley is a former dual-sport Power Five athlete whose journey began not as a polished leader, but as a man chasing insecurity — struggling with identity, purpose, and belonging.
After walking away from football, a grueling period of self-development led him to Iowa State, where he earned a role as leader and captain on the basketball team — despite being the last man on the bench.
Today he's a trusted voice in leadership and team culture, delivering keynotes for Fortune 500 companies, Division I athletic programs, and national conferences across the country.
High-impact keynotes built around championship culture — practical frameworks your team applies the same day.
Lead yourself first — through discipline, consistency, and daily habits that build undeniable trust. Culture is built, not assigned.
Great teams are built on great teammates. Shared habits, honest communication, and true role ownership create championship culture.
Define a purpose that drives discipline, clarity, and long-term fulfillment. Purpose is personal — it's built daily through standards you choose.
The hard version. Not polished — the version where life beats you down, you lose your identity, and you've got two choices: stay down, or get up better.
Conrad's proprietary frameworks are the backbone of every keynote — practical, repeatable, and built to outlast the event.
Win before the world wakes up. A disciplined morning routine that stacks undeniable proof — evidence you show up for yourself and your team every single day.
No Blaming. No Complaining. No Defensiveness. The culture killer framework that high-performing teams identify and eliminate from their DNA permanently.
The operating system of championship teams — role ownership, honest communication, and finding genuine joy in someone else's success because you earned that respect.
We were fortunate to have Conrad spend an afternoon with us here at Kansas and speak to our leadership council. His message about leadership, self-discipline, and being a great teammate resonated perfectly with our young men. Conrad did an outstanding job of sharing a message that we try to send daily, but he did it in an extremely relatable and digestible way. I look forward to bringing him back very soon!
Conrad Hawley was an outstanding speaker for our Next Gen audience. His energy was contagious, his message was motivating, and he immediately connected with attendees. From a planner's perspective, Conrad was an absolute joy to work with — professional, flexible, and genuinely invested in delivering a great experience. Highly recommend him to any organization looking to inspire their audience.
Conrad Hawley delivers a powerful message that extends far beyond the field. What sets Conrad apart is his willingness to be fully transparent — he speaks candidly about his personal transformation from self-focused to selfless. He challenges individuals to take ownership of their daily actions. As a Director of Player Development, I strongly endorse Conrad as a speaker who will make a lasting, positive impact on any organization he serves.
Conrad is available for corporate events, leadership summits, conferences, and Division I athletic programs nationwide.
Start the ConversationConrad works directly with event planners, HR teams, and leadership directors to craft a keynote experience tailored to your organization's specific goals.
