- RESILENCE
- PEAK PERFORMANCE
- LEADERSHIP
- WELLNESS
- MOTIVATION
- PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
- TEAM BUILDING
- INSPIRATIONAL
- RESILENCE
- PEAK PERFORMANCE
- LEADERSHIP
- WELLNESS
- MOTIVATION
- PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
- TEAM BUILDING
- INSPIRATIONAL
Let’s be real...
When we face something for the very first time, whether it’s a new role, a bold idea, or a personal challenge, our minds love to shout, “What if I fail?”
That fear of the unknown keeps us stuck at the starting line, second-guessing ourselves, and playing small.
But the truth is, being the first isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about having the courage to take that first messy, imperfect step into the unknown.
Because the moment you do the thing you thought you couldn’t do, whether it’s your first pull-up, your first presentation, or your first big risk you redefine what’s possible for yourself and everyone watching.
It’s time to stop letting fear write the story.
It’s time to be the first.

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helping leaders, teams, and high performers unlock discipline, confidence, and innovation.
Keynote Programs
Be the First and What if it All Goes R.I.G.H.T?
Angela’s keynote blends her two signature messages, What if it all goes RIGHT? and Be the First to empower high performers and teams to break through fear and uncertainty. Using her battle-tested R.I.G.H.T.™ Framework, she shows audiences how to reframe setbacks, embrace bold “firsts,” and transform those messy in-between hallway moments into powerful breakthroughs.
Your audience will walk away with tools to shift from worst-case thinking to possibility-driven action, creating the confidence to step into the unknown, spark innovation, and achieve what once felt impossible.
The result? Clearer thinking, stronger leadership, and peak performance even in chaos.
Every program is customized to meet the unique needs of your team or event.
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Be the First
Why bold, scary firsts build the strongest version of you
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.
LEARN MORE →What if it All Goes R.I.G.H.T?
Turning Challenges into Breakthroughs
Helps high performers and leaders replace hesitation with bold action and self-trust using her What if all goes RIGHT™? Framework to create stronger decision-making, greater adaptability, and a culture of confident, resilient leadership.
LEARN MORE →What if it All Goes R.I.G.H.T?
Transforming Wellness & Performance
Shift from hesitation to high performance by reconnecting to your most underused superpower yourself. In this keynote, Angela helps high-performers stop putting themselves last and start leading with energy, strength, and confidence, from the inside out.
By replacing worst-case spiraling with bold, best-case action, your audience will learn how to manage stress and make health-driven decisions that fuel performance at work and in life.
LEARN MORE →Keynotes Perfect For:
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Leadership Conferences & Executive Retreats
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Peak Performance & Productivity Summits
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Sales Kickoffs (SKOs) & Revenue Team Events
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Change Management & Uncertainty Navigation Tracks
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Mental Strength, Burnout Recovery, & Resilience Programs
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Women in Leadership & Empowerment Events
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Company-Wide Culture + Innovation Initiatives
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High-Performance Wellness Retreats
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Opening or Closing Keynote Spots
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Inspirational Speaker Series & Team Offsites
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Meet Angela Gargano
Angela Gargano is a 6x American Ninja Warrior, 3x cover athlete, Miss Fitness America, former biochemist, and the founder of a multi-six-figure coaching business. She’s spent over a decade helping high achievers build unshakable strength, clarity, and confidence inside and out.
As a leading voice in resilience, high-performance wellness, and mindset-driven leadership, Angela helps individuals and teams break through burnout, overcome perfectionism, and take bold action through life’s most uncertain seasons.
She’s also the creator of Pull-Up Revolution, a signature program that’s helped thousands of women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s achieve what once felt impossible their very first pull-up.
After tearing her ACL on national TV, she was told her career was over. But instead of giving up, she came back stronger and proved:
Resilience isn’t about avoiding setbacks it’s about adapting, taking action, and rising every time you fall.
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