Abby Wambach
- Captain of FIFA Women's World Cup Champion Team, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, & One of TIME Magazine's "100 Most Influential People in the World"
- #1 NYT Bestselling Author, 'Wolfpack' & 'Forward: A Memoir'
- Co-Host, 'We Can Do Hard Things' Podcast & Host, ESPN's 'Abby's Places'
- Co-Founder & Part Owner, Angel City FC
- Ohio State University
- HashiCorp
- Robert Half International
- Ralph Lauren
- Paypal
- Momentive Inc.
- Dell Technologies
- Mortgage Bankers Association
- P.C. Walt Disney
- Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group
"Abby was a delight, and incredibly well received by our team and audience. We really appreciated how she spoke about our work and brought back a lot of what she had to say to the work we’ve done. We are so grateful she could attend, she’s a great speaker."
- The Women’s Foundation of Colorado"Abby was amazing. She was engaged with our panel, energetic, and passionate, and the session received a standing ovation. She was also a joy to work with, and it was one of our standout sessions at our partner conference."
-Hogan Lovells"‘Highly impactful guest speaker. Abby is a gem and very inspiring’ … ‘this was one of the coolest, fire igniting speeches and interviews ever’ … ‘10+! If I could rate it higher I would. Phenomenal guest speaker. Abby is incredibly talented & so well-articulated in telling her story about embracing our womanhood and right to play in the same game, dominantly known as a man’s world.’"
-Crowd Comments from Dell Inc.'s International Women's Day Event"Best keynote ever."
-LeadingAge"She was OUTSTANDING! The team felt so inspired and energized after her conversation. I think we could have listened to her for 5 hours."
-Momentive Inc."I just wanted to let you know the event went AMAZING! So many students were impacted by Abby’s amazing story. Abby's message was so powerful and to truly impacted those in attendance. Thank you so much for your help along this journey!"
-Ohio State University"I LOVE this story!' ... 'Selflessness and total class act! Leadership level 10!!!' ... 'Best speaker ever! So excited for this!' ... 'awesome!!! this is so inspirational! thank you Abby' ... 'Fantastic life example! Winning attitude!' ... 'Wow! so inspiring and invigorating!' ... 'Thanks, Abby!'"
-Crowd Comments from Dell Technologies"It all went perfectly...Abby was fantastic."
-Dell Technologies
We Can Do Hard Things
We Can Do Hard Things is a bold and electrifying call to action, challenging audiences to embrace life’s toughest moments as opportunities to transform, lead, and ignite change.
Drawing on her incredible journey scoring goals across the globe, ABBY WAMBACH delivers a message that is as inspiring as it is actionable. Her most recent book, WE CAN DO HARD THINGS: Answers to Life’s 20 Questions, created with Glennon Doyle, Amanda Doyle and Treat Media, is being hailed as “the guidebook for being alive.”
Through raw personal stories and her signature grit, Abby redefines what it means to lead and thrive in the face of adversity. She shares how her mantra, “lead from the bench,” helped her transition from the glory of the pitch to becoming a global force for empowerment and equality. Abby’s story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and fearless determination to rewrite the rules.
Her speech delivers four transformative takeaways that leave audiences ready to tackle their own hard things:
- Lead from the bench: Leadership isn’t about titles or the spotlight—it’s about empowering others and creating space for everyone to succeed.
- Trust yourself: Hard moments aren’t roadblocks; they’re launching pads. Lean into discomfort and believe in your power to overcome.
- Do the next right thing: Courage is built one step at a time. Focus on small, deliberate actions that move you forward.
- Rewrite the rules: Don’t settle for the way things have always been. Challenge systems, disrupt norms, and create a better future.
Abby’s energy and authenticity light a fire in every audience member, leaving them braver, stronger, and more determined to rise to life’s challenges. Her speech isn’t just motivational—it’s a transformative experience that inspires action and empowers people to take charge of their lives, lead with courage, and create meaningful change. It’s more than a talk; it’s a movement.
Forward Together: Using Our Strengths to Motivate Teams & Make Progress
Soccer legend ABBY WAMBACH has led her team to greatness on the field again and again, and now she shares her unmatched perspective and energy with graduates, executive leaders, and teams in every industry. A hallmark of her uplifting events is her ability to instill her audience with confidence that their unique strengths and experience truly matter to their workplace and the world. Abby shares how teams can work together to leverage these strengths, stay motivated, and make progress toward any goal – from a sky-high sales goal to the launch of a new service, to greater equality and belonging, and beyond.
The Leader in All of Us
We all have the power to become trailblazers, and World Cup champion team leader ABBY WAMBACH delivers a game-changing talk on how to step into this power. Focusing on fresh leadership qualities like kindness, mindfulness, and collaboration, Abby inspires her audience to find opportunities to contribute their leadership and help their teams, workplaces, and communities flourish. This winning talk can be tailored to recent graduates, early-career professionals, and executive leaders – Abby’s insights resonate with leaders at every level.
Wolfpack: How to Come Together, Unleash our Power, and Change the Game
ABBY WAMBACH shares sage advice and compelling stories from her #1 New York Times bestselling book, WOLFPACK. Through Abby’s warm and uplifting message, audiences across industries will learn how to lead from the bench, turn failure into fuel, and bring it all to the table to find success. Abby shares candid lessons from her unmatched career. Her passion and perseverance serve as a beacon of motivation for individuals and organizations.
