This presentation inspires and encourages audiences to take complete responsibility for their lives and believe that by embracing grit, attitude and resourcefulness they can achieve true greatness in every aspect of their lives.
Growing up as an undersized and over-matched basketball player on a remote Alaskan island with no roads or stores, Jesse LeBeau was overlooked and underestimated, constantly feeling like he had to prove himself.
At a young age, Jesse developed a love for sports, particularly basketball. However, at 5'8" Jesse had nearly every odd stacked against him.
Despite his size and circumstances, he managed to rise above it all and became a name in the world of streetball, regularly featured on TV, film, and international tours.
Jesse has played in nationally televised games on Fox Sports Net against the best players in the world, and landing starring roles in commercials for Kobe Bryant and with other NBA players such as Dwayne Wade, Rajon Rondo, Blake Griffin, and Amare Stoudemire. Playing under the nickname 'Spin Cycle' he has had the opportunity to be coached by Matt Barnes Chauncey Billups and Dennis Rodman to name a few.
He later made it to the big screen in Hollywood in the Warner Brother's film "Thunderstruck" starring NBA All-Star Kevin Durant and starred on the Emmy nominated TV sitcom "This Just In". Currently, he plays himself on 'The LeBeau Show', a reality series that allows viewers to follow Jesse around the country to see firsthand the major impact he is having on youth, particularly troubled teens.
With only the love of the game of basketball and the tenacity to follow a dream driving him, Jesse LeBeau's persistence has led him to star in national commercials and movies with some of the most recognizable celebrities and professional athletes in the world. More importantly, he found a way to get paid to do what he loves to do every day!
His empowering story of triumph encourages anybody at any age to think of themselves, and how they can turn their biggest weaknesses into their greatest strengths.
"Jesse is living proof that if you work hard and believe in yourself, anything is possible." - Allen Iverson
•Importance of Your Attitude
•Taking 100% Responsibility For Your Life
•Believing In Yourself
•No Substitute For Hard Work
•Surrounding Yourself With The Right People
•Embracing Your Uniqueness
•Taking A Leap Of Faith
•Self-esteem
•Anti-drug
•Bullying
This is Jesse's most in demand speech in which he dazzles audiences with this basketball tricks and while sharing his relatable underdog story. Jesse understands what it feels like to try to form and discover your identity and purpose. He has learned that life’s battles can be won, armed with a sense of humor and an optimistic attitude. Sharing his struggles, Jesse encourages people to view their lives through a new lens and embrace three words that changed his life: ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING. His empowering story of triumph encourages all people to think of themselves, and how they can turn their biggest weaknesses into their greatest strengths!
Learn how your personal story can impact your business relationships, sales and help you build immediately rapport and trust. Success in today's business world is built on relationship, authenticity, and deep personal connection. Find out how to communicate your company's message in a way that connects on a personal level from someone whose used his story to impact millions of people all over the world through books, online videos and TV shows.
Watch as Jesse entertains with a basketball and shares his inspiring underdog story of how he went from overlooked to overbooked, dribbling his way onto the Hollywood big screen. Learn how one underdog pursued his dream and you can too!