
WHEN THE PRESSURE HITS, TRUE LEADERS RISE.
Todd Blyleven, former Professional Athlete, MLB Scout, TEDx Speaker, and Las Vegas Mass Shooting Heroic Survivor teaches people how to lead fearlessly, rise through adversity, and stand tall in the moments that matter most.
"Todd’s vulnerability and honesty were truly inspiring. His message resonated deeply, and taught us so much about leading with empathy and authenticity. "
-Tyler Lettich, GDS Group Summit Producer

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MEET TODD BLYLEVEN
Todd Blyleven is a former professional athlete, MLB scout, corporate sports leader, and heroic survivor of the 2017 Route 91 mass shooting.
Raised inside a Hall of Fame baseball family and surrounded by elite performers from birth, Todd spent his life studying what makes people rise, rebound, and lead under pressure, on the field, in the boardroom, and in the toughest moments imaginable.
His journey through trauma and healing has shaped a message that blends leadership, resilience, emotional intelligence, and faith-driven strength. Today, Todd equips organizations, first responders, universities, and high-performance teams with the tools to navigate adversity, build an unshakable culture, and lead with courage in the moments that matter most.
A Speaker Who Leads With Strength, Heart, and Truth.

Because no matter what you’ve faced, you can rise again, lead again, and live with purpose again. And you never have to rise alone.

TODD'S FEATURED KEYNOTE
From Trauma to Triumph™
A Transformational Story of Strength and Leadership
A raw, honest, and inspiring keynote about perseverance, courage, emotional vulnerability, and the power of community.
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How to lead fearlessly through adversity
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How to build stronger, more connected teams
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How vulnerability can elevate performance and culture
"Todd Blyleven's story is one of the most inspiring and moving accounts of resilience I have ever heard. His ability to connect with audiences on a deeply personal level leaves a lasting impact, reminding us all of the power of the human spirit."
-Alan Russell, Public Safety Athletic Trainer Society

I’ve lived my entire life around high achievers, Hall of Famers, world-class athletes, global sports executives, first responders, and leaders who are expected to perform at the highest level every single day.
And one thing I’ve learned?
Even the strongest can lose themselves when life becomes louder than their purpose.
Fear, doubt, negative voices, and past wounds don’t just distract us, they derail us.
They make us question our calling, silence our instincts, and settle for less than who we’re meant to be.
But clarity doesn’t come from fighting the noise.
It comes from choosing what, and who, you allow to shape you.
For me, it took surviving trauma, rebuilding my life piece by piece, and learning to walk with my story instead of running from it.
It took quiet courage, deep faith, and the strength to rise above the voices that didn’t believe in me.
And that’s why I speak, to help leaders, teams, and everyday people rediscover the resilience, discipline, and purpose they were built for.
Because when you silence the noise, align with your calling, and lead from who you are, not what you fear, you become unstoppable.
This is the work I’ve done my entire life…
in professional sports, in global business, in moments of life-or-death trauma, and now on stages across the country.
My mission is simple:
Help people rise with resilience, lead with clarity, and walk forward with strength, no matter what life has tried to take from them.

Most people want to lead with confidence, purpose, and calm…
but feel pulled apart by pressure, trauma, and the noise around them.
EXPLORE MORE FROM TODD
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Top Selling Trauma Recovery Book
Walking With Your Trauma™
A Transformational Guide to Healing, Strength, and Inner Peace
Every one of us will face moments that shake us, loss, fear, heartbreak, trauma, failure, or the quiet battles no one else sees. Walking With Your Trauma™ is the guidebook for those ready to rise again, not by pretending the pain didn’t happen, but by learning to walk with it, understand it, and reclaim their strength.
This isn’t a traditional trauma book about reliving the past.
It’s a guide to living forward.
In a world where too many suffer in silence, Walking With Your Trauma™ provides a roadmap for healing that is honest, compassionate, faith-anchored, and emotionally liberating.
Your journey toward peace, presence, and transformation begins here.

"This book saved my life. Todd's journey of healing has shown me that I can walk with my trauma, not fight it. I'm stronger than I've ever been, and I now understand that peace and strength come from within. If you're struggling, this is the book you need."
-Dave Majeski, Trauma Survivor
I'M GOING IN PODCAST
WITH TODD BLYLEVEN
Real Stories. Real Strength. Real Transformation.
Todd sits down with leaders, survivors, athletes, and everyday warriors to uncover what it really takes to rise, rebuild, and walk forward with strength.

Devin Smeltzer
MLB Cancer Survivor
Dave Sandersen
Miracle on the Hudson
Zac Yarbrough
Breast Cancer Survivor
Kathryn Severns Avery
Powerful Life Motivator
Chris Ruden
No Limitations Advocate
Brig General J Teichert
Command with Honor
Chris Fields
OKC Bombing Firefighter
A LIFETIME SURROUNDED BY HIGH PERFORMERS
Raised in a Major League Baseball household, Todd spent his life around high-achieving athletes and leaders at the highest levels. From playing professionally to scouting future stars to leading in the corporate sports world, Todd learned firsthand what resilience, pressure, accountability, and excellence truly look like.




SPEAKING
Book Todd To Speak.
Bring one of the most powerful resilience and leadership voices in America to your next event.
A nationally sought-after keynote speaker, Todd Blyleven inspires audiences with a rare combination of authenticity, strength, vulnerability, and lived experience. From executive leadership summits to first responder conferences, military groups, universities, and global brands, Todd delivers messages that move people to action and give them tools they can use immediately.
Rooted in his own journey, from surviving the Route 91 mass shooting, to decades in professional sports, to leading teams in the corporate world, Todd speaks on resilience, courageous leadership, trauma, mental wellness, and the power of choosing action when life knocks you down.
More than a motivational storyteller, Todd understands what it means to put someone on stage in front of your people. That’s why he meticulously customizes every keynote to meet the goals, culture, and needs of your organization.
Whether he is speaking to 5,000 business leaders at a national conference or 150 frontline professionals in a single department, Todd consistently delivers a transformational experience that audiences remember, and talk about, long after the event ends.

Having Todd Blyleven speak at our event was truly a game-changer. His message of resilience and hope resonated with our team on a profound level, inspiring us to overcome obstacles and strive for greatness in every aspect of our lives."
-Stan Dickman, Owner Minnesota Twins Fantasy Camp










