Nick Klingensmith

Nick Klingensmith is the four-time cancer survivor, type-1 diabetic, and recovering alcoholic who became an obstacle course racer and defied it all.

Despite permanent nerve damage, herniated discs, and sleep apnea, he’s completed hundreds of endurance events—where he found meaning in his suffering and a purpose to his life. His purpose is to overcome every obstacle—and inspire others that they can too. Becoming an endurance athlete became the vehicle for his transformation, preparing him to confront fear, defy limitations, and take ownership through action.

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Now, Nick drives professionals and teams to shift from survival mode to ownership—developing the habits that fuel continuous action, increase accountability, and create culture change through extreme ownership.

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Nick delivers keynotes for national sales conferences, corporate leadership events, and professional development groups. After more than 20 years building and leading sales teams across multiple industries, he speaks the language of performance—but his edge comes from experience.

Nick will challenge your mindset, fire you up, and show you what it means to live inspired.