In this keynote, John Register shares a powerful perspective on resilience drawn from a life defined by unexpected challenges and remarkable perseverance. A former four-time All-American track and field athlete and two-time Olympic Trials qualifier, Register’s life changed following a training accident that resulted in the loss of his leg and the end of his Olympic and military careers. He later returned to elite competition, earning a silver medal in the long jump at the Sydney Paralympic Games. Drawing on these experiences and his work advising senior U.S. government leaders on resilience and transition, Register shares lessons for performing under pressure, navigating profound change, and moving forward with purpose.