Conrad Hawley

A Trusted Expert in Leadership, Team Building, and Purpose-Driven Performance

Expert on

  • Leadership
  • Team Building
  • Personal Growth
  • Sports 

Fee Range

$2,500–$5,000

Travels from

MO, US

Biography

Conrad Hawley is a former dual-sport Power Five athlete whose journey began not just as a self-focused quarterback, but as a man chasing insecurity and struggling with the person he saw in the mirror. After walking away from football, he entered a lonely and grueling period of self-development that reshaped his identity from the ground up.

That process led him to Iowa State, where he earned a role as a leader and captain on the basketball team despite being the last man on the bench. It was there he learned one of the hardest lessons in leadership: how to fully own a role he had never experienced and could not model, while continuing to battle questions of identity, purpose, and belonging.

Today, Conrad Hawley is a trusted voice in leadership, team culture, and performance, delivering keynotes that combine raw experience with practical, actionable frameworks. Known for his authenticity and elite-level communication, he equips teams to build stronger culture, deeper accountability, and lasting results.

What makes Conrad different is his approach. He understands that as a young speaker, no audience or leader wants someone on stage pretending to have all the answers. That’s not who he is. Rather than pointing the finger or preaching from a pedestal, Conrad simply reminds people of the small, practical actions we can all take each day to become better teammates, leaders, spouses, parents, and human beings.

If there’s one thing Conrad has learned through four years of keynote speaking and more than 175 events, it’s that speaking is not about the speaker. It’s about the audience. His job is to create an environment where people can see themselves differently, rediscover their purpose, embrace the unique difference they bring to the world, and leave with practical tools they can immediately apply in their own lives.

Conrad has worked with Fortune 500 companies, Division I athletic programs, national conferences, and organizations across the country who understand that bringing in the right voice matters. His impact is not just felt in the room, but carried forward in how people lead, show up, and perform long after the event is over.

Speaker Videos

C.E.O. Leadership Lessons

Conrad Hawley teaches leadership as a daily lifestyle built on discipline, consistency, and authentic service. Drawing from his “C.E.O. Leadership Lessons,” he shows leaders how to win the day through small, intentional habits—starting with 6–0 mornings, eliminating blame/excuses/negativity (“No BCD”), and bringing competitive energy into every room they enter. His message emphasizes that true leaders are the best listeners, celebrate others relentlessly, and understand that leadership is legacy—it’s about who you become and the impact you leave behind. Through powerful stories, practical frameworks, and the philosophy of servitude, Conrad equips individuals at every level to lead with humility, courage, and unwavering authenticity.

C.E.O. Team Building Lessons

Conrad brings an elite teammate’s lens to building winning teams, teaching the same principles that shaped his Power 5 football and Division I basketball career. In his “Elite Team Mechanics” framework, he breaks down how strong teams are built through shared habits, honest communication, role ownership, and deep connection away from the field or office. From eating together and investing in one another daily, to embracing adversity with a “GOOD” mindset, Conrad shows how unified teams outperform talented but disconnected ones every time. His approach transforms groups into cohesive, selfless, mission-driven units where everyone leads, everyone belongs, and everyone elevates the standard.

C.E.O. Purpose Lessons

Conrad helps audiences uncover a purpose that drives action, discipline, and long-term fulfillment. Using his three-step process—creating a personal purpose statement, building a “Mindset & Identity” page, and defining daily habits—he guides people to align who they are with who they want to become. Drawing from “The Secret’s to Life,” including the battle with the inner voice, Marcus Aurelius’ philosophy, the 6 P’s, and the difference between champions and the average, Conrad reveals how purpose is the foundation of confidence, resilience, and stewardship. His message empowers individuals to live intentionally, silence self-doubt, and step boldly into the life and impact they were designed for.