‘I didn’t expect an MMA Fighter to have me in tears.
I guarantee every human will leave changed for the better having heard The Big Pygmy’s talk.

Jason Cox, YPO President

The journey so far...

  • Clinton Global Initiative Conference

    E! Network Host, Danielle Robay speaks with Justin on gratitude, overcoming adversity, purpose through service & sustainability.

  • Executive Leadership Conference

    Justin's keynote delivery in Marco Island, FL for Growth Energy

  • Meet & Greet

    A joyful moment during Justin's Meet & Greet after the Executive Leadership Conference with Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor, an industry that contributes more than $50 billion to the U.S. GDP.

  • National Athletic Trainers Association

    Live coverage in New Orleans for Justin's NATA Keynote Delivery.

  • ISPA Conference

    Justin's closing keynote for the International Spa Association

  • The Alchemy Summit

    A highlight from Justin's keynote speech at the Alchemy Summit in Provo, Utah

  • Justin Wren SITE Evaluation 9.56

    With SITE CEO Annette Gregg

  • SITE EVALUATIONS COUNTINUED

    Justin Wren SITE Top Experience

Most RECENT SPEAKING CLIENTS

JUSTIN in ACTION

SIGNATURE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT

From the Ring to the Rainforest: Leadership Principles from an Ultimate Fighter’s Remarkable Journey

A once prominent UFC fighter, Justin emerged from a near death experience, found purpose through service to others, and now stands as a force for good on the international humanitarian stage. The visionary Founder and CEO of Fight For The Forgotten, his organization has provided life-changing clean water, housing, healthcare, land ownership and freedom from slavery for thousands of the world’s most disadvantaged people.

In his inspiring keynote, From the Ring to the Rainforest: Leadership Principles from an Ultimate Fighter’s Remarkable Journey, he unveils the rollercoaster of his life – from headlining MMA (UFC) fights in front of capacity crowds in Las Vegas, to plummeting into the abyss of addiction, and ultimately, to his extraordinary redemption deep in the jungles of Africa helping those most in need. With raw vulnerability and emotion, he narrates how one flawed man, grappling with his own insignificance, discovered the power to create change, one person, one life, at a time.

People leave Justin’s presentation revived in the belief that their own work matters. Their personal individual efforts can create meaningful impact. No matter your place on the corporate ladder, everyone’s effort matters in the mission of the company or organization. He is not asking the audience to pursue a life of service, not at all, that is his calling. Instead, he reminds people that you are never out of the fight, you can always get back up, and that big impact can occur one drop at a time.

Justin speaks of how personal accountability, resilience in the face of adversity, and profound gratitude for each new day can ignite a fire in all of us to create meaningful change in our work, in our lives, and in our world.

Audiences travel with Justin to the remote Congo Basin Rain Forest for a rare insider’s view of the Mbuti Pygmy people, where they laugh, cry, and stand up and cheer as they bear witness to an improbable yet profoundly inspiring tale of redemption – a testament to the enduring power of second chances.

Depending on the company or industry he is speaking to, the purpose of the event, and a client’s specific requests, Justin will frame two or three other key takeaway messages into his presentation around the themes of:

Key Takeaways: 

  • Teamwork

  • Creating Opportunity

  • Setting Ambitious Goals

  • Taking Action Matters

  • Getting Uncomfortable in Order to Grow / Embracing the Grind

  • Overcoming Fear

  • Ultimate Focus - Unleash Impact

Unleash Impact

That Matters

T e s t i m o n i a l s

  • "One of my friends is Justin Wren... he is the nicest, most charitable human being I've ever met in my life... Until I'd met him, until I'd spent tons of time with him and talked to him, I didn't know that someone was that selfless, and could be that kind and gentle; but at the same time, be an elite mixed martial arts fighter and such a contradiction, but he's so kind to everyone. When I think about people, about kindness and generosity and selflessness, I think of that guy. Because I know him, he's changed my spectrum - the spectrum of what's possible in people."

    Joe Rogan
    Comedian, Podcast Host, UFC Commentator

  • "Justin has a keen ability to really pour himself into truly listening and connecting to the folks he was around during our event. He invested extra time to do this with us the night before going above and beyond our agreement. That’s the kind of guy he is. The real deal."

    Kelly Manning, Sr. VP of Development
    Growth Energy

  • "He filled the room with an almost palpable feeling of inspiration through his remarkable story of resilience and left people on a long-lasting high note. His humility, authenticity and masterful storytelling made him the highlight of our event. Bravo!"

    Doug Cartwright, Founder & CEO
    Alchemy Sales Coaching

  • "I didn't expect an MMA Fighter to have me in tears for most of his presentation, but I guarantee every human will leave changed for the better, having heard The Big Pygmy's talk."

    Jason Cox, YPO President
    Cox Machines President

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