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

Financial Services Industry

It's been weeks since Lex Gillette delivered his keynote address to teammates during our annual learning and professional development event and we're still talking about him! One of our executive leaders called his message "the keynote of keynotes."

PGA

Terrific time spent with Mr. Gillette. I appreciate what Lex has accomplished in his life and it inspires me to overcome and achieve as well. These messages are needed and should be presented more often than they are in our time of social and political unrest. We are exposed to too much negative in the world today and the overwhelming positive example and the life Mr. Gillette is leading should be celebrated. Thank you for being with us and inspiring us today!

Ashford University

Lex was personal, authentic, down-to-earth and funny. We were all inspired by his athletic and professional accomplishments. We hope you have the privilege of hosting him at your next event, it’s guaranteed to be a success.

Octagon Marketing & Events

Lex Gillette is a powerful and authentic speaker and storyteller…I’m confident that Lex’s appearance made a positive and motivating impact. I would happily recommend Lex Gillette as a speaker to any group. His unique perspective and life experiences are genuine, engaging and inspiring.

Teachers College, Columbia University

Lex, you have been an inspiration to not only myself, but to others as well. Hearing your story allows no one to live with excuses.

24 Hour Fitness

I could not recommend Lex enough as a motivational speaker. He is incredibly well prepared and actually thinks about the purpose of your event and how his story can connect to the audience. I could not recommend Lex enough as a motivational speaker. He is incredibly ...

Prudential Financial

Lex's talks are so powerful, the audience becomes like a single entity wanting only to follow where Lex leads. His stories and style are both inspirational and highly relevant for all of our lives and work. Off stage, Lex is one of the most authentic and interesting people I've met.

Heartland

Lex’s words were so powerful that, at the conclusion of his speech, the entire audience rose in a standing ovation. I felt honored to have heard him speak and appreciated the lessons I took away from that day.

Vistage International

He had the right combination - a great story, powerful takeaways, and a wonderful presence that was spirit-filled and captivating.

Executive Coach

[Lex] speaks from his heart about the story of his journey from being a young boy in North Carolina who faced a stark and dark new reality to becoming a young man with well-developed strengths and vision who could stand tall on the winners platform in 4 Para Olympiads... Lex helps his audience get a glimpse of his not only his subtle and humble greatness, but also his transformational vision for what is possible for all of us!

Lex has presented with clients such as

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

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