KARL MECKLENBURG, CSP
Former Denver Bronco, All-Pro and Inspirational Speaker
TRAVELS FROM:
Colorado
Colorado
SPEAKER FEE:
$10,001 - $15,000
Speaker fee falls within this range. For exact fee, please contact us.
$10,001 - $15,000
Speaker fee falls within this range. For exact fee, please contact us.
ABOUT KARL MECKLENBURG
Karl Mecklenburg rose from a college walk-on and twelfth round draft choice to an NFL career that included three Super Bowl and six Pro Bowl appearances. This former Bronco’s captain spent his entire twelve year career in Denver and makes Colorado his home now. Mecklenburg was arguably the most versatile player in the NFL playing all seven defensive front positions even in the course of a single game.
Karl was selected as the AFC Linebacker of the Year, AFC player of the Year, and since retiring from the NFL has been enshrined in the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame and the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Mecklenburg was a Pro Football Hall of Fame Semifinalist for eight consecutive years.
Mecklenburg is the only NFL legend to have earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association. Karl has also earned Certified Virtual Presenter designation from eSpeakers. As an author and speaker Mecklenburg’s stories of teamwork and leadership are humorous and inspiring. He approaches his speaking career with the same intelligence, passion, and intensity that punctuated his great football career.
KARL MECKLENBURG PROGRAMS & TOPICS
Key Lessons from the Linebacker
These lessons were learned in the crucible of NFL competition and apply to any team or individual looking to accomplish their mission. Teamwork – with leadership being the ultimate expression of teamwork; Courage – the courage to try new things and the courage to be decisive; Dedication – hard work, constant learning, and refusing to quit; Desire the dream, the passion, the mission; Honesty & Forgiveness – with yourself in self-evaluation and with others; and Goal setting – the reasonable short term specific steps to success. Universal and unchanging, these key lessons will inspire and motivate your team to accomplish their goals.
Make Every Day Game Day: The C's of Leadership
We can all recognize teamwork or the lack of teamwork in a sports competition. How do less talented teams beat a roster full of superstars? Teams with leaders throughout the organization win. Karl teaches leaders to utilize the C's of leadership. Clarity and Consistency of the following three team focuses: Cornerstones – the team's purpose, Commitment – to the team's mission, and Connection – with the individuals on the team. Great teams use the strengths of the individual to help the team win, and the strengths of the team to cover for the weaknesses of the individual. Story based and full of humor, Karl's presentation brings a team together in times of change, and fights complacency in times of success.
Success is Overcoming Obstacles on the Way to Your Dreams
Mecklenburg's life is a testimony to this truth. Karl's journey through junior varsity football, losing a partial scholarship at his first college, walking on at the University of Minnesota, and coming to the Broncos as the 310th pick of the draft were all obstacles. He achieved his dream by becoming the most versatile player in the NFL and a team captain. Karl's twelve year NFL career included six Pro Bowl and three Super Bowl appearances. Story-based and full of humor this motivational presentation will inspire and motivate your team to peak performance.
Igniting Your Passion for Safety
Playing linebacker in the NFL is not a safe job, but it is a job that requires passion and commitment to preparation. Karl's presentation drives home the value of daily preparation that breeds decisiveness in the split second safety decisions that your people need to make. Safety is a team mindset, a team passion, in much the same way that winning is. NFL players are constantly coached and corrected. When mistakes are made, they need to be amended quickly or the team will lose. If sloppy safety behavior is left uncorrected on your field, injury, death and/or litigation can be the result. Appropriate leadership and oversight are required for teams to make and maintain changes in safety procedures. Karl's presentation covers the value of coaching and oversight in becoming the best and safest your team can be. Story-based and humorous, Karl's speech will help your team take a big step forward and reinforce your commitment to safety.
Honesty: The Clear Path to Success
A culture of honesty allows your team to adjust to change, to retain customers and employees, and to deal with failures and successes. Karl’s 10 minute story based TED talk is entertaining and thought-provoking.
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KARL MECKLENBURG BOOKS
Heart of a Student Athlete: All-Pro Advice for Competitors and Their Families
KARL MECKLENBURG, CSP
Former Denver Bronco, All-Pro and Inspirational Speaker
TRAVELS FROM:
Colorado
Colorado
SPEAKER FEE:
$10,001 - $15,000
Speaker fee falls within this range. For exact fee, please contact us.
$10,001 - $15,000
Speaker fee falls within this range. For exact fee, please contact us.
"Karl's energy and public speaking prowess allowed him to connect and engage our members as only the best speakers can. His preparation, focus, and ability to capture our audience's attention for the entirety of his one-hour session was second-to-none. His commitment to bringing value to our association shined as he voluntarily took extra time to visit with our members to get to know them, participate in a fundraising auction, take photographs with attendees, and more. He made every single member in our association that he spoke to feel as if they were truly connecting."
"Speaking about your Six Keys to Success provided wonderful examples of what it takes to become a successful leader regardless of professional discipline. We appreciated the time you took to get to know our company prior to our event. You effectively intertwined our successes and challenges with your personal stories from the playing field into your presentation and spoke with both humility and humor. Our attendees were so impressed with how approachable and down to earth you were. From start to finish you were a pleasure to work with."
"Throughout the entire event Karl was engaging and genuinely interested in connecting with our attendees. He gave a phenomenal Keynote presentation full of energy and passion. It doesn't matter what type of business you are in. Karl's message about leadership and hard work is universal and can be applied in one's career as well as their personal life. We received all positive feedback from our attendees, board of directors and our virtual audience. I hope to work with Karl again in the future!"
"Karl's presentation was indeed enormously well received. Working or retired, our clients shared that Karl was uplifting, very lively, engaging, humorous and motivational. He inspired clients to live an extraordinary life no matter the obstacles or challenges faced along the way. Karl is truly a superb motivator."
ABOUT KARL MECKLENBURG
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KARL MECKLENBURG PROGRAMS & TOPICS
Key Lessons from the Linebacker
These lessons were learned in the crucible of NFL competition and apply to any team or individual looking to accomplish their mission. Teamwork – with leadership being the ultimate expression of teamwork; Courage – the courage to try new things and the courage to be decisive; Dedication – hard work, constant learning, and refusing to quit; Desire the dream, the passion, the mission; Honesty & Forgiveness – with yourself in self-evaluation and with others; and Goal setting – the reasonable short term specific steps to success. Universal and unchanging, these key lessons will inspire and motivate your team to accomplish their goals.
Make Every Day Game Day: The C's of Leadership
We can all recognize teamwork or the lack of teamwork in a sports competition. How do less talented teams beat a roster full of superstars? Teams with leaders throughout the organization win. Karl teaches leaders to utilize the C's of leadership. Clarity and Consistency of the following three team focuses: Cornerstones – the team's purpose, Commitment – to the team's mission, and Connection – with the individuals on the team. Great teams use the strengths of the individual to help the team win, and the strengths of the team to cover for the weaknesses of the individual. Story based and full of humor, Karl's presentation brings a team together in times of change, and fights complacency in times of success.
Success is Overcoming Obstacles on the Way to Your Dreams
Mecklenburg's life is a testimony to this truth. Karl's journey through junior varsity football, losing a partial scholarship at his first college, walking on at the University of Minnesota, and coming to the Broncos as the 310th pick of the draft were all obstacles. He achieved his dream by becoming the most versatile player in the NFL and a team captain. Karl's twelve year NFL career included six Pro Bowl and three Super Bowl appearances. Story-based and full of humor this motivational presentation will inspire and motivate your team to peak performance.
Igniting Your Passion for Safety
Safety is a team mindset, a team passion, in much the same way that winning is. NFL players are constantly coached and corrected. When mistakes are made, they need to be amended quickly or the team will lose. Appropriate leadership and oversight are required for teams to make and maintain changes in safety procedures. Karl's presentation covers the value of coaching and oversight in becoming the best and safest your team can be. Story-based and humorous, Karl's speech will help your team take a big step forward and reinforce your commitment to safety.
Honesty: The Clear Path to Success
A culture of honesty allows your team to adjust to change, to retain customers and employees, and to deal with failures and successes. Karl’s 10 minute story based TED talk is entertaining and thought-provoking.
KARL MECKLENBURG BOOKS