No need for sight when you have a vision ®

Lex Gillette in Team USA gear
Lex Gillette in front of San Diego Convention Center

Lead with Vision.
Live Without Limits.

Lex Gillette is a world record-holding Paralympic athlete and globally acclaimed keynote speaker who proves that there’s no need for sight when you have a vision.

As the most decorated totally blind long and triple jumper in U.S. history, he’s a five-time Paralympic medalist and four-time world champion. Off the track, Lex has delivered over 250 presentations worldwide, inspiring teams at Google, Amazon, Facebook, Visa, and more to lead with purpose and overcome limitations.

His message—No Need for Sight When You Have a Vision®—moves audiences to see beyond barriers and into possibility. Whether on stage, in workshops, or through brand collaborations, Lex partners with organizations to create impact that lasts.

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Lex Gillette aN Unforgettable Speaker

[Image of the Olympic Training Center]

Lex: “I want you to close your eyes and imagine your highest potential. Right foot back I lean forward slightly.”

[Video the back of Lex running down the track towards the sound of Wesley William’s clapping hands]

Lex: “Right there. Now begin to run in his direction. 1234 – Jump!

[Images of Lex jumping in various competitions]

Lex: Determination, it applies to all of us and when you tap into that, you're able to fly as far as you can go.

[Video of Lex walking with a cane at the Olympic training center]

Lex: Determination, it applies to all of us and when you tap into that, you're able to fly as far as you can go.

[Video of Lex walking with a cane at the Olympic training center]

Lex: As an 8-year-old kid I I came home from school one day started noticing that something was different.

[Images of Lex as a young boy]

Lex: I asked myself - what's happening? Everything was just so ok earlier this afternoon. When I wake up, will I be blind?

[Video of Lex giving a presentation to Ace Hardware associates]

[Words: “At 8 years old Lex Gillette lost his sight. By 19, he was a silver medalist Paralympic athlete.”]

[Video of Lex receiving a silver medal]

Lex: Had I accepted at eight years old that blindness would be the end of my story, I would have never achieved four Paralympic medals or a world record.

[Video of Lex receiving a silver medal]

[Video of people running in a boardroom where Lex is giving a presentation]

Lex: I know that you can do amazing things.

[Video of Lex giving a presentation and wearing a blindfold]

Lex: Whenever I wear these people say I look like Frozone from the Incredibles. And if that's so, “Honey, where's my super suit?”

[Words: “Today, companies face challenges they’ve never seen before. Lex helps companies face that challenge and see further than they ever thought possible.”]

[Video the back of Lex running down the track towards the sound of Wesley William’s clapping hands. Lex jumps in the sandpit]

Lex: As a long jumper, I run five days a week straight ahead as fast as I can and I jump and I land in the sandpit. You have to know where to land. Where is your desired finish line?

[Images of corporate logos including “Nike, Hilton, P&G, BP, Clinton Global Initiative, The Hartford, USAA, Gjc]

[Video of Lex giving a presentation to Ace Hardware associates]

Lex: For your team, for your organization what do you envision? What is your highest goal? What do you need to do to stretch yourself seemingly beyond capacity?

[Various videos of Lex training at the Olympic Training Center]

Lex: Determination is really huge. It's like fuel for your car. You need it in order to run, in order to keep pushing forward and succeeding. Get up and go for it. You have the plan, put it into action. Get that contract or contact that client. Pursue those prospects. Take action.

[Videos of various attendees at Lex’s presentation]

Person 1: “So inspiring and sent us back with so much energy and passion.”

Person 2: “Having that vision to fly and soar and that really hit me.

Person 3: “Because if you believe it, it will become the reality.”

[Video the Lex jumping in a sandpit]

I want people to see as much as I can. Losing my sight at 8 years old - that was the biggest blessing because now I wasn't imprisoned by what is. I gained a vision of what could be.

[Various images of Lex]

[Quote: “We are still talking about him” - SunTrust]

[Quote: “A truly remarkable speech” – Ashford University]

Lex sings:

Blackbird singing in the dead of night.

Take these broken wings and learn to fly.

All this time, you were only waiting for this moment to arise.

Blackbird fly, into the light of the dark black night.

[Image of Lex Gillette logo]

  • Speaker

    Lex empowers his audiences to gaze beyond the horizon and see more than what is in front of their eyes.

  • Brand Ambassador

    Lex brings a powerful story and presence that helps brands deepen connections with their audiences and elevate their message.

  • Author

    Lex crafts words that open eyes and hearts, sharing stories of resilience and vision that inspire readers to believe anything is possible. 

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What clients are saying about Lex

Alyssa Falk, LinkedIn

Wow! So much great content. Like every 3 minutes there was a valuable quote, way of thinking differently about the world I live in, and I loved the inspiration to unlock opportunities for others. The obstacles are landmarks is such a powerful reframing too. Thank you!

Emily Huang, SAS

A phenomenon kickoff keynote speaker! I think that was one of the most inspiring speeches I have heard. Additionally, it is incredibly relatable and inspiring as I dealt with a retinal detachment. Additionally, the speech about living with disabilities in a world that does not cater to them resonated deeply with me as someone with disabilities.

Eddie Cawley, Ken Garff

Lex, that was fantastic and inspiring. I really liked when you spoke about the difference between obstacles and road marks, which was impactful. Also, really enjoyed the conversation around how as leader we often need to step to the side, so our team member can with the race. We guide them all the way to the finish line and then step to side.

Liz Gusmati, Booz Allen Hamilton

So many aspects of Lex's story inspired me. My favorite two takeaways from the presentation were that 1) as a leader, I need to provide guidance and then remember to get out of the way, and 2) indeed, Lex does look like Frozone with his blindfold on!

Sierra Willard, Lululemon

What an inspiring presentation. I feel so honored to have shared the room with someone so inspiring. Thank you.

Alan Sorensen, Hyatt

Lex, you just rocked it. Great mix of discussing your past; what led you to where you are now; who influenced you; and how it relates to the audience.

Lex has presented with clients such as

  • amazon logo
  • visa logo
  • Walmart logo
  • Calm logo
  • google logo
  • facebook logo
  • lowe's logo
  • microsoft logo

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