Daron K Roberts
- Harvard Law Grad, Former NFL Coach, and Angel Investor
- Founding Director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation (CSLi) at the University of Texas
- Bestselling Author of "Call an Audible" and #1 LinkedIn Top Voice in Sports
- On a mission is to help humans wage war against their status quo
In Person-Fee 🛈
Fee Range
$30,000 - $50,000
Virtual Fee:
$15,000 - $20,000
Travels From
Texas
Rejection Is Your Resume | Daron Roberts | TEDxUTAustin
Sports Illustrated Video Feature - Daron K. Roberts
The Art of Risk Taking | Daron K. Roberts | Talks at Google
Daron K.Roberts - Keynote - UT Leadership Lecture, UT Austin
Daron K Roberts Speaker Biography
Daron K. Roberts is a former NFL coach, Harvard Law graduate, and the founder of the Center for Sports Leadership & Innovation at the University of Texas. With a compelling journey from the legal world to professional football, Daron has become a leading voice on leadership, decision-making, and resilience. Drawing from his unique experiences coaching with teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns, Daron offers transformative insights on how to embrace change, lead under pressure, and develop a mindset for success.
A #1 Top Voice in Sports on LinkedIn, Daron has launched two successful startups and authored a children's book on empathy that was selected to Oprah’s Favorite Things List. These accolades are the byproducts of doing hand-to-hand combat with rejection, a central theme in his motivational storytelling. His best-selling book, "Call an Audible: Let My Pivot from Harvard Law to NFL Coach Inspire Your Transition," provides a playbook for bold career shifts and personal growth. His newest book, Microwins: Go Small, Build Momentum, and Tackle the Goals that Actually Matter in Life, comes out October 2024.
Daron’s keynote presentations inspire individuals and organizations to push beyond their limits, develop high-performing teams, and cultivate a culture of innovation. Whether addressing executives, entrepreneurs, or students, Daron delivers high-energy, impactful speeches that leave lasting impressions on his audiences.
Roberts has been featured in ESPN the Magazine, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Sports Illustrated and is a contributor to Forbes.com. His op-eds have appeared in Fortune, CNN, and Time. Roberts serves on the SXSW Sports Advisory Commission and Coca-Cola Foundation Board.
He and his wife have five children and currently reside in Austin, TX.
STAY IN THE DEEP END™
Complacency is the enemy. In this talk, Daron identifies the symptoms of complacency and provides a roadmap to propel your team into the win column.
LEADERSHIP IS A CONTACT SPORT
Are you a transactional or transformational leader? This culture-shifting talk will provide actionable leadership tactics for your team to implement today.
EMPATHY IS THE WAY
Harnessing the work of Brené Brown, Daron will guide your team on a journey to show how empathy can build connection and drive business outcomes.
THE ART OF RISK-TAKING
Promoting a “fail fast” culture sounds easy, but empowering your team to embrace an innovative mindset can be difficult. This talk does both.
THE MICROWINS MINDSET
In this talk, Daron shares the Microwins System, a daily approach to identify small victories that lead to the achievement of big goals. This system will will help your team manage the stress of working in a demanding virtual environment.
