Speaking That Moves People and Builds Movements
Why Book Arshay?
Arshay Cooper’s story isn’t just about rowing. It’s a story of resilience, unity, and courage in action. He’s spoken everywhere from Congress to Fortune 100 companies to Olympic teams, as well as high schools, community centers, and recovery homes.
Whether he’s speaking to students, athletes, or executives, Arshay connects across backgrounds and leaves audiences with one conviction: together, we become more.
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Speaking Topics
Arshay’s most-requested topics are rooted in his story but resonate with every audience, offering practical takeaways on courage, unity, and resilience.
Hope in Motion
Mental Health & Wellbeing
This keynote focuses on breaking the stigma around mental health while building resilience and belonging in every environment. It equips audiences with tools to create cultures where people feel safe, seen, and supported.
Audience Outcomes:
- Learn practical ways to normalize conversations about mental health.
- Understand strategies to build resilience in challenging times.
- Discover how to foster belonging and inclusion in workplaces and communities.
- Gain actionable steps to create safe, supportive cultures for all.
Pulling in the Same Direction
High Performance & Healthy Team Culture
This keynote explores why unity consistently outperforms raw talent. By focusing on trust, alignment, and shared purpose, participants discover how diverse perspectives fuel collective success.
Audience Outcomes:
- Recognize why unity and alignment drive better results than talent alone.
- Learn strategies to build trust and foster collaboration across teams.
- Understand how diverse perspectives strengthen problem-solving and innovation.
- Walk away with tools to cultivate a culture of shared purpose and accountability.
Lift Others Higher
Servant Leadership & Service
This keynote highlights the power of leading with humility and purpose. By focusing on service and lifting others, leaders create stronger teams and lasting impact for future generations.
Audience Outcomes:
- Discover the principles of servant leadership and why they matter today.
- Learn how service creates meaningful and lasting impact in organizations.
- Gain insights into developing the next generation of leaders.
- Apply practical ways to build stronger, more cohesive teams through service.
Do It Afraid
Positive Mindset & Resilience
This keynote reframes fear as fuel for growth. Through practical tools, audiences learn how resilience transforms self-doubt into courage and confidence.
Audience Outcomes:
- Understand how to reframe fear as a catalyst for growth.
- Learn practical tools for overcoming self-doubt and obstacles.
- Develop a mindset of resilience to face uncertainty with confidence.
- Walk away with actionable strategies to turn fear into courage and momentum.
*Talks are tailored for every audience — from corporate leaders to high school students to sports teams.
Audience Impact:
“Arshay’s story reshaped how our team thinks about leadership and resilience.”
His talk was more than motivational — it was transformational. Our leaders left with a renewed sense of purpose and a deep understanding of what it means to build bridges in challenging times.
Marcus Hill
VP of People & Culture, Microsoft
“He embodies hope in motion.”
Arshay’s authenticity and passion brought our entire audience to tears — and action. We’ve already seen new initiatives start because of his message.
Sarah Kim
Program Manager, Boys & Girls Club of America
“Our campus needed this conversation.”
Arshay brought vulnerability, humor, and truth — a rare mix that connected across generations. Students are still talking about him weeks later.
Dr. Alicia Moore
Dean of Student Life, University of Chicago
Speaking Formats
Keynotes
High-energy, story-driven talks for conferences, companies, and schools.
Workshops
Interactive sessions that build teamwork and break down barriers.
Youth Engagements
Relatable, inspiring talks for high school and college students.
Community Programs
From churches to recovery homes, messages that bring hope and healing.
Whether you’re booking a keynote, exploring partnerships, or simply reaching out, I’d love to hear from you.
