Be the First
HOW TO TAKE BOLD, INTENTIONAL STEPS THROUGH UNCERTAINTY AND REDEFINE WHAT’S POSSIBLE
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Perfect Opening or Closing Keynote for Leadership Summits + Conferences, Sales + More
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Be the First
HOW TO TAKE BOLD, INTENTIONAL STEPS THROUGH UNCERTAINTY AND REDEFINE WHAT’S POSSIBLE
Be the FIRST is a high-energy keynote where Angela Gargano empowers audiences to step beyond fear 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 and navigate what she calls “the hallway in between”—the messy, uncertain space between where you are and where you want to be.
Inspired by her own journey from biochemist to 6x American Ninja Warrior—including the moment she tore her ACL on national television and rebuilt everything from the ground up—Angela shares the powerful lessons behind her FIRST Framework, a system designed to unlock what she calls the Hallway Keys: the practical tools and mindset shifts needed to move through uncertainty with strength and purpose.
Through unforgettable storytelling and science-backed performance strategies, Angela shows leaders, teams, 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.
Each attendee identifies one thing they’ve been hesitating to take action on, and by the end of the session, walks away with both the courage and a clear first step to move forward—with their own Hallway Keys in hand.
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:
- Reframe Fear: See uncertainty not as danger, but as your greatest opportunity for growth.
- Find Courage in Action: Learn how to take the first step, even when confidence isn’t there yet.
- Master the Hallway Keys: Apply Angela’s FIRST Framework to unlock clarity, adaptability, and forward motion through life’s “in-between” moments.
- Build Consistency Over Perfection: Stay grounded, disciplined, and adaptable through change.
- Lead with Conviction: Leave equipped to turn impossible goals into powerful results that ripple through your team, business, and life.
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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 FIRST™ Framework:
F
FEEL IT FULLY
Stop numbing out. Own what’s real
I
Identify
What do you want? What can you control?
R
ReVERSE ENGINEER
Small shifts = major momentum.
S
STAY ADAPTABLE
Resilience= flexibility
T
take relentless, delusional action
Yes, even when you’re scared.
The result?
A reignited team
Clearer thinking
Stronger leadership
The FIRST™ Framework is Angela Gargano’s battle-tested system for helping individuals and teams move from fear to forward motion—transforming uncertainty into courage, pressure into performance, and hesitation into bold, consistent action.
Angela doesn’t just teach this framework, she’s lived it.
After tearing her ACL on national television, she rebuilt her body, business, and belief system from the ground up. As the creator of Pull-Up Revolution, she’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 combination of mindset, movement, and micro-action now helps high performers across industries break through their own barriers, redefining what’s possible in their health, leadership, and life.
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