Aaron Golub

International Keynote Speaker • TEDx Speaker • Consultant • Executive Coach • Speaker Coach • 1st Legally Blind Division 1 Athlete & Ex NFL free agent
Fee Range:
$15,000 - $25,000
Travels From Santa Monica, California

The First Legally Blind Division I Athlete Helping Millions
Transform Adversity Into Advantage!

Aaron Golub has never let the impossible stand in his way. As the first legally blind Division I athlete to play in an NCAA football game, he shattered barriers and redefined what’s possible. Named captain of the Tulane University football team and later becoming an NFL free agent, Aaron’s achievements extend far beyond the field—they represent a blueprint for overcoming any adversity.

Aaron’s speaking journey began at just 17 years old when his commitment to play football at Tulane landed him on Good Morning America. In that moment, he realized he carried a message with the power to impact millions. What started as a high school student’s television appearance has evolved into a global mission to transform how people think about limitations and possibilities.

Since then, Aaron has traveled the world, partnering with companies, organizations, leaders, and teams to develop strategies that create genuine transformation. His presentations deliver actionable insights that challenge audiences to rethink their beliefs about what they can achieve and provide concrete tools for overcoming adversity.

Aaron’s core message is simple yet revolutionary: your perceived limitations don’t define your potential. Through hard work, determination, and the courage to tune out judgment, anything becomes achievable. He has paved the way for countless others, proving that the impossible is simply a starting point.

His groundbreaking story and expertise have earned recognition across major media platforms, including Good Morning America, ESPN, CBS, NBC, and NPR. His insights have been featured in Sports Illustrated, Entrepreneur, The New York Times, and numerous other publications.

Aaron Golub doesn’t just inspire—he equips audiences with the leadership strategies they need to turn their greatest challenges into their most powerful advantages.

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Achievements and Accomplishments of Aaron Golub Include:

  • Named Captain of the Tulane University Football Team
  • Became an NFL Free Agent
  • Tulane University Graduate in Finance and Legal Studies
  • TEDx Speaker- A Diamond in Your Disadvantages
  • First legally blind Division I athlete to play in a NCAA football game
  • Named Captain of the Tulane University Football Team
  • Became an NFL Free Agent
  • Tulane University Graduate in Finance and Legal Studies
  • TEDx Speaker- A Diamond in Your Disadvantages

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.

~ Shayna Fears,  Lead Event Experience Planner, National Team Deloitte Services LP

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.

~ Stephanie Lifland –  CMP Director Corporate Events, CoBank

Most Requested Keynote Experiences From Aaron Golub Include:

Thinking Differently About Disabilities:

Reframe your thinking around disabilities and create an environment where everyone feels they belong, despite the differences we all face. Have open conversations, tune into your emotional intelligence, and ditch your assumptions to create a space where people can ask for help.

Additionally, understand that the limitations you face don’t define who you are. By learning to shift your perspective away from the drawbacks and challenges disabilities bring, you will begin taking steps towards reimagining the way your team functions.

Start the uncomfortable yet critical work to create a lasting culture that allows everyone to succeed while understanding that disabilities and limitations don’t need to hold you back.

After this program, you will be able to:

●  Capitalize on everyone’s unique differences to create more diverse and productive teams

● Identify the common misconceptions and biases that we all have related to both visible and invisible disabilities.

●  Facilitate open and respectful dialogue between all different types of people.

●  Implement strategies to help people push past their boundaries and limitations.

●  Understand how to use gratitude to shift your perspective of the challenges you face on a daily basis.

Achieving Goals Through Adversity

Learn to identify challenges, overcome obstacles, and convert failures into successful lessons and opportunities. Focus on the ability to navigate daily adversities and recognize that we are each responsible for our own actions, outcomes, and ultimately, success.

We’ll discuss improving your perspective around the challenges and perceived limitations you face and finding gratitude for the adversities within your life. Enable your team to become more resilient and empower them to break through challenges.

After this program, you will be able to:

●  Develop courage to push through limitations, overcome adversities, and have the skills to tackle any challenge at hand.

●  Use your internal drive to destroy any negative opposition.

●  Create positive momentum by shifting your perspective and finding gratitude within all of the adversities you face.

●  Inspire and motivate your team, even in difficult circumstances, allowing everyone to perform at higher levels than they thought were possible.

Leaning Into Leadership

Develop your leadership skills and help empower new leaders on your team. We’ll discuss the essential qualities that define successful leaders and cover the strategies they embrace in today’s rapidly changing landscape.

Dig into the art of effective communication, building a cohesive team environment, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Developing strong leaders will allow your team to thrive in all environments, no matter what comes your way.

After this program, you will be able to:

● Improve teamwork so everyone can perform at higher levels.

● Create a culture of compassion where everyone feels comfortable, whether they have a failure or a success.

● Implement strategies for accountability, enabling an environment of excellence.

● Develop techniques for effective communication that allow your teams to be more productive and efficient.

Clients Include:

  • Howard Hughes Holding Company
  • Campus Athletics Facilities Summit
  • Pro Sports & Entertainment Facilities Summit
  • CoStar Group
  • ASPIRE Conference: Toshiba Business Solutions
  • Deloitte
  • Tulane University
  • The Veloz Group
  • Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
  • Waypoint Adventure Cos
  • SUNY Geneseo Cross Country Team
  • BOST, Inc.
  • Touchdown Business Solutions
  • Evolution Mining
  • Urban Skin RX
  • Westminster School
  • Pinterest
  • PGA
  • Keller Williams
  • University of Connecticut
  • AISNE
  • Portland State University
  • SHRM
  • And many more!

Why Hire Aaron Golub?

Ready to Shatter Your Team’s Limitations? Aaron Golub made the impossible possible – the first legally blind Division I NCAA football player and team captain. Now he transforms organizations. Get actionable strategies that turn challenges into advantages!

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