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Scott Simon

Scott Simon is a courage keynote speaker, facilitator & experience designer.

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  • Courage is a skill—not a personality trait—and anyone can strengthen it through small, intentional daily actions.
  • Fear doesn’t disappear before great leadership; the most successful people learn how to act while fear is still present.
  • Microdosing Courage helps teams build trust, psychological safety, and innovation through simple, repeatable behaviors that compound over time.
  • Organizations that embrace everyday courage create more engaged employees, stronger collaboration, and cultures where people are willing to speak up and take smart risks.
  • Every audience leaves with practical, science-backed tools they can use immediately to turn fear into action and create lasting personal and professional growth.

Scott Simon was by far our favorite speaker of the year! Scott inspired motivation and action long after the event, which has made a profound impact on our organization.

Jill Jackson

Keller Williams

Working with Scott wasn’t just inspiring — it was exactly what our City leadership needed to move forward with renewed purpose.

Mayor Justin M. Bibb

City of Cleveland

Scott inspired in our team a deeply-held sense of courage and joint connection. We can’t wait to have him back again.

Derek Martin

Director, Digital, United Nations Global Compact

With a brave heart, Scott brings authentic topics that are shared by all and offers best practices and positive strategies. We now see him as a mentor.

Yael Ron

Director of Hospitality, Silverstein Properties; former General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton

Scott had a HUGE impact on our team.

Kevin Clayton

Executive Vice President, Cleveland Cavaliers

Scott allowed us to really explore how we connect with one another. It turns out we share more in common than we ever expected.

Katie Zaremba

Senior Director, Entertainment and Events, Cleveland Cavaliers

One of the best speakers I’ve ever heard in the past 10 years.

Mike Ghesser

CEO, CleanLogic

In today’s complex healthcare landscape, cultivating courage amongst our leaders and caregivers is critically important. Scott Simon’s workshop guided our team to help us unlock our full potential for courageous leadership.

Irshad Rizvi

Director of Collaboration and Learning Technologies, Cleveland Clinic

The energy and courage Scott inspired continues to enhance collaboration and inspire new leadership approaches.

Susan Edwards

Director of Organizational Development and Culture, Medical Mutual

Many companies want their leaders to have bold ambition and the courage to take action toward it. Scott Simon can inspire them with the why and how to build this muscle.

Erica Starrfield

Director, Strategy and Development, Nestlé USA

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Scott Simon's Books

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Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles to Harness Fear and Lead Your Most Courageous Life