high performance
Be the First
Why bold, scary firsts build the strongest version of you
Specifically designed for:
Leadership keynotes, retreats, and executive summits
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Be the First
Why bold, scary firsts build the strongest version of you
Be the First is a high-energy keynote where Angela Gargano empowers audiences to step beyond fear and uncertainty and do something they’ve never done before. Because “being the first” isn’t about being the strongest, smartest, or most experienced—it’s about having the courage, discipline, and mindset to take that very first step into the unknown.
Drawing from her journey as a 6-time American Ninja Warrior, former biochemist, and coach to thousands of women achieving their first pull-up, Angela blends science-backed performance strategies with unforgettable storytelling. She shows leaders and high performers how to embrace change, reframe failure, and create unstoppable momentum—whether that’s sending a daring email, launching a bold project, or making an epic comeback after a setback.
Audiences learn that courage gets you started, but discipline and mindset are what keep you moving—long enough to turn the “impossible” into reality.
This Keynote Is Perfect For:
- Leadership keynotes, retreats, and executive summits
- Sales kickoffs and performance workshops
- Wellness-driven culture and burnout recovery eevents
- Women’s empowerment and resilience conferences
- Opening or closing sessions that set the tone or seal the message
Key takeaways:
- A science-backed blueprint to move through fear, failure, and uncertainty with confidence.
- How to build the courage, discipline, and mindset to do something you’ve never done before.
- Tools to reframe setbacks as springboards for resilience and growth.
- A framework for creating unstoppable momentum—starting with your very first step.
- Inspiration to stop asking “What if I fail?” and start leading with “What if it all goes right?”
Angela Gargano brought unstoppable energy and practical wisdom to AMA Austin. Through her RIGHT Framework, she shared powerful, actionable tools for shifting from fear and overthinking to confident, decisive action. Her stories were memorable, her delivery was inspiring, and attendees left motivated to tackle their next big move. If you’re looking for a speaker who blends high-impact storytelling with strategies your audience can actually use, Angela is it.
- Mars Mendez
President, AMA Austin
We had the pleasure of booking Angela Gargano to speak. She brings fresh and vibrant energy to the stage, has a fantastic way of integrating the audience into her presentation and shows she truly cares about the outcome of the event beyond just the time she is presenting.
- James Patrick
Founder, FITposium
"Angela's work ethic, story telling ability and natural on stage presence made her one of the all-around best presenters we've ever had at our event."
- Jon Cooper
Creator of Tiny Talks
"You do an amazing job on your pre-event calls - you are super client focused and you make the client feel like they are the only thing you have and they are the center -you are amazing lady"
- Monica Bebie
Chief Executive Officer: CAMPUSPEAK & EVERGREEN Speakers
Angela is an innovative content creator who knows her audience inside and out. Her passionate dedication shines through in everything she does, and it’s always a rewarding experience to collaborate with her as we create fun and informative content for our Women’s Health platforms. I would thoroughly recommend working with Angela in any capacity.
- Amanda Lucci
Audience Engagement Manager, Women's Health Magazine
Angela’s RIGHT™ Framework:
R
Recognize & Feel
Stop numbing out. Own what’s real
I
Identify
What do you want? What can you control?
G
Game plan it out
Small shifts = major momentum.
H
hold the adaptable mindset
Resilience= flexibility
T
take relentless, delusional action
Yes, even when you’re scared.
The result?
A reignited team
Clearer thinking
Stronger leadership
The R.I.G.H.T™️ framework is a battle-tested system to transform pressure into performance—and help your people move forward with energy, courage, and conviction.
Angela doesn’t just teach this framework—she’s lived it.
From tearing her ACL on national television to building a multi-six-figure wellness business, she’s the creator of Pull-Up Revolution, a program that’s helped thousands of women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s achieve something they once believed was impossible: their very first pull-up.
That same system—mindset, movement, and micro-action—is now helping high performers in every industry redefine what’s possible in their health, leadership, and life.
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