James Lawrence

Redefine Impossible: A Blueprint to Unlock Untapped Performance

Endurance Athlete, Author, Speaker, and Family Man

James has created defining moments for clients like

  • Google
  • Gq
  • Netflix
  • Nike
  • Outside
  • Prime Video
  • The New York Times

When Should You Book James?

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When you want an accessible, repeatable system for sustainable peak performance

Sharing the principles that helped him shatter endurance records, James gives audiences a blueprint for developing the consistency that fuels performance and resilience.

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When your teams are facing relentless pressure, and it seems easier to quit than keep going

James equips audiences to think differently about their challenges, giving them practical tools to push through doubt, manage energy, and reset under pressure.

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When your audience needs to believe that ordinary people can achieve the impossible

James’s inspiring story and proven system empower them to redefine impossible in their lives and work and start taking the small, consistent steps that lead to extraordinary results.

About
James Lawrence

James Lawrence, known as the Iron Cowboy, is a world-renowned endurance athlete, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and family man. Named one of Sports Illustrated‘s “Fittest 50” and “The Most Enduring Man In The World’ by Success magazine, he’s the only person to complete 50 Ironmans in 50 days across all 50 states. Not content with one record, he later completed 100 Ironmans in 100 consecutive days. His achievements were fueled by his team’s and family’s support and an operating system that enabled him to accelerate his performance. Using high-energy storytelling and a cinematic multimedia experience, he shares that system with audiences, empowering them to remain resilient and execute consistently under pressure.

Topics

Most Requested Keynotes

Redefine Impossible

How Do You Go From Being “Unspecial in Every Way” to Doing What No Other Human in History Has Done?

Peak performance isn’t built on motivation. It’s built on a repeatable system, one that enables you to keep going under relentless pressure. Sharing the system that helped him shatter endurance records, James empowers audiences to sustain energy, consistency, and resilience so they can achieve seemingly impossible outcomes.

Beyond the Keynote

Workshops and Breakouts

James offers breakout sessions to help participants implement the mindset and performance principles they learned.

Commit365

A year-long mindset and discipline program that gives participants a clear system for daily action, accountability, and real personal change.

How We Partner With You

  1. A Proven Blueprint

    James redefined impossible. But it wasn’t just mindset that got him there; it was a system that allowed him to stay consistent under relentless pressure — the same system he gives audiences.

  2. High-Octane Storytelling

    You don’t shatter world records without gaining some incredible stories and insights. From helping a youngster with cerebral palsy achieve his dream of becoming an Ironman and completing an Ironman race to moments of raw vulnerability, James’ stories keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

  3. Immersive Multimedia

    James’ world record-breaking achievements have been the subject of two documentaries and countless news features. Using over 85 photos and video clips, he brings audiences into the moments that shaped his journey to achieve the “impossible.”

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FAQs

What is James Lawrence’s speaking fee?

James Lawrence’s speaking fee for the US, Canada, and Mexico is $25,000 – $ 40,000 for an in-person keynote, plus travel and hotel expenses. His virtual keynotes are $15,000 – $ 25,000. He also offers international keynotes. Contact cmi for a quote.

Does James Lawrence customize his keynotes?

Yes. James will tailor his keynote to deliver tools to help them sustain peak performance and resilience in the face of their current challenges.

Can James Lawrence help our leaders and teams after the keynote?

Yes. James Lawrence offers breakout sessions to help participants implement the mindset and performance principles they learned. His free Iron Cowboy newsletter has 45,000+ subscribers and offers weekly insights on resilience, fitness, relationships, and business. He also offers the Commit365 program, a year-long mindset and discipline program. Designed to build habits that last, the program equips participants with a clear system to develop discipline, manage energy, and stay consistent under pressure.

What happens after I book James Lawrence?

After you book James Lawrence, we will assign you a dedicated cmi team who will ensure all details are handled well before the event. Your team will provide you with James’s marketing assets and arrange a discovery call with him. James will then work with you to customize his keynote for your specific audience and goals. Together, we ensure your event delivers a lasting impact on your audience’s performance, resilience, and ability to redefine impossible.