Escape from Comfort: A Keynote That Changes Perspectives
"The storms you're facing aren't trying to destroy you - they're preparing you for the mountain ahead."
Not everyone has escaped persecution by crossing mountains as a refugee. But everyone who has pursued something meaningful has faced their own mountains and storms along the way.
Said's journey from refugee to scientist to entrepreneur to cancer survivor isn't just inspirational—it's instructional. The lessons he learned about comfort, calling, and courage apply to any professional navigating transition, uncertainty, or the question: "Is this all there is?"
Not everyone has escaped from a country as a refugee by crossing the mountains, but anyone who has ever tried to accomplish something has faced their own storms and mountains ahead
The keynote:
Escape from comfort - a journey from survival to significance
ideal for
* Corporate leadership teams navigating change
* Professional associations and business groups
* Executive retreats and conferences
* Organizations focused on innovation and growth
* Non-profit organizations, universities and colleges
Key Takeaways
* The framework for Going FAR
* Recognizing false summits before wasting years climbing
* Why focusing on growth to reach your goals
* How to honor your "why" when the "what" keeps changing
The experience
Said doesn't just tell his story—he uses it as a vehicle to deliver actionable frameworks your audience can apply immediately. Expect laughter, tears, and transformation.
