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We Can Do Hard Things
We Can Do Hard Things is a bold and electrifying call to action, challenging audiences to embrace life’s toughest moments as opportunities to transform, lead, and ignite change.
Drawing on her incredible journey scoring goals across the globe, ABBY WAMBACH delivers a message that is as inspiring as it is actionable. Her most recent book, WE CAN DO HARD THINGS: Answers to Life’s 20 Questions, created with Glennon Doyle, Amanda Doyle and Treat Media, is being hailed as “the guidebook for being alive.”
Through raw personal stories and her signature grit, Abby redefines what it means to lead and thrive in the face of adversity. She shares how her mantra, “lead from the bench,” helped her transition from the glory of the pitch to becoming a global force for empowerment and equality. Abby’s story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and fearless determination to rewrite the rules.
Her speech delivers four transformative takeaways that leave audiences ready to tackle their own hard things:
Abby’s energy and authenticity light a fire in every audience member, leaving them braver, stronger, and more determined to rise to life’s challenges. Her speech isn’t just motivational—it’s a transformative experience that inspires action and empowers people to take charge of their lives, lead with courage, and create meaningful change. It’s more than a talk; it’s a movement.
Forward Together: Using Our Strengths to Motivate Teams & Make Progress
Soccer legend ABBY WAMBACH has led her team to greatness on the field again and again, and now she shares her unmatched perspective and energy with graduates, executive leaders, and teams in every industry. A hallmark of her uplifting events is her ability to instill her audience with confidence that their unique strengths and experience truly matter to their workplace and the world. Abby shares how teams can work together to leverage these strengths, stay motivated, and make progress toward any goal – from a sky-high sales goal to the launch of a new service, to greater equality and belonging, and beyond.
The Leader in All of Us
We all have the power to become trailblazers, and World Cup champion team leader ABBY WAMBACH delivers a game-changing talk on how to step into this power. Focusing on fresh leadership qualities like kindness, mindfulness, and collaboration, Abby inspires her audience to find opportunities to contribute their leadership and help their teams, workplaces, and communities flourish. This winning talk can be tailored to recent graduates, early-career professionals, and executive leaders – Abby’s insights resonate with leaders at every level.
Wolfpack: How to Come Together, Unleash our Power, and Change the Game
ABBY WAMBACH shares sage advice and compelling stories from her #1 New York Times bestselling book, WOLFPACK. Through Abby’s warm and uplifting message, audiences across industries will learn how to lead from the bench, turn failure into fuel, and bring it all to the table to find success. Abby shares candid lessons from her unmatched career. Her passion and perseverance serve as a beacon of motivation for individuals and organizations.
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‘We Can Do Hard Things’ is the wayfinding guide to life
Join #1 New York Times bestselling authors GLENNON DOYLE, ABBY WAMBACH, and Amanda Doyle as they share the wisdom and hard-earned insights from their life guidebook, We Can Do Hard Things.
From love to heartbreak, joy to grief, and everything in between, We Can Do Hard Things offers the clarity, strength, and wisdom we all need to find our way.
In this intimate and inspiring talk, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda open up about their journeys, the deep conversations that helped them find their way, and the life-saving advice they gathered from 118 brilliant wayfinders.
You don’t have to walk this road alone. Let We Can Do Hard Things be your guide.
Watch Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach speak at Hello Sunshine >>
Glennon Doyle & Abby Wambach on love, life, and making a difference
Bestselling author GLENNON DOYLE and elite athlete ABBY WAMBACH are a dynamite duo for audiences looking to face challenges out in the world and within themselves. The power couple, as profiled by the New York Times, are leading a revolution in authenticity by example.
Glennon and Abby co-host the podcast WE CAN DO HARD THINGS with Glennon’s sister, Amanda. A staple of self-growth, the podcast has won the iHeart Podcasts 2024 Award for Best Advice/Inspirational, two Webby Awards, and a Gracie Award. Combining the unique perspectives of Abby’s global soccer championships with Glennon’s deeply insightful, widely read writing, their advice is both beautifully delivered and actionable.
Weekly, they discuss leadership, inspiration, family, mental health, resilience, and more, drawing on their unique paths to carve out global success in notoriously difficult career paths while remaining authentic to themselves. Combining star power with warm humor, audiences leave with a strengthened sense of communities, priorities, and perspective.
Watch Abby and Glennon in conversation with ServiceNow here >>
Glennon Doyle & Abby Wambach get real on We Can Do Hard Things
Every week, bestselling author GLENNON DOYLE and her wife, soccer legend ABBY WAMBACH, join sister and cohost Amanda Doyle to discuss life’s hardest ups and downs on WE CAN DO HARD THINGS. They are joined by A-list guest stars such as First Lady Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, and Tarana Burke. Their community, the hyper-engaged “PodSquad,” is made up of millions of weekly listeners who connect both on social media and in person. Glennon and Abby have built a platform centered on honest, unfiltered conversations about conquering life’s challenges. Their ability to be raw and real about the path to success resonates deeply with audiences, making them relatable and inspiring speakers.
The podcast explores themes of resilience, perseverance, and overcoming adversity. Abby’s background as a world-class athlete and Glennon’s reflections as a globally bestselling writer give them unique perspectives on how leadership, teamwork, and personal growth play into their very different but equally staggering successes. When Glennon launched the podcast, WE CAN DO HARD THINGS debuted #1 at launch and was named the #1 Top New Show on Apple Podcasts. WE CAN DO HARD THINGS has routinely charted in the top 20 overall – and top ten in the Society & Culture category – ever since, with over 500M plays.
Watch Abby and Glennon in conversation with ServiceNow here >>
Soccer legend Abby Wambach leads the WOLFPACK
Six-time U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist ABBY WAMBACH is a lifelong leader. She authored the inspirational #1 New York Times bestseller WOLFPACK and its companion, WOLFPACK (YOUNG READER’S EDITION), which was an Amazon.com “Best Book of the Year.” The book is based on her moving commencement speech at Barnard College. As co-host of WE CAN DO HARD THINGS with her wife Glennon Doyle and Glennon’s sister, Amanda Doyle, Abby often and openly discusses difficult topics such as gender, sexuality, anxiety, and sobriety with nuance and grace. Her passion, drive, and excellence are clear in any discussion of her life both on and off the field.
Abby’s motivational leadership ignites any setting. Hosts ranging from global industry leaders to university crowds consistently give rave reviews. Momentive Inc. said, “She was OUTSTANDING! The team felt so inspired and energized after her conversation. I think we could have listened to her for 5 hours.”
Her unique experiences and electric energy captivate audiences. Ohio State University said, “I just wanted to let you know the event went AMAZING! Abby's message was so powerful and to truly impacted those in attendance.”
Watch Abby Wambach give a commencement speech at Loyola Marymount U. >>
When talking leadership, motivation, and resilience, Abby Wambach brings a positive message teams need to hear
Legendary athlete and bestselling author ABBY WAMBACH has been motivating teams and audiences in powerful ways for decades. From her impact on the soccer field, which powered her team to numerous gold medals and World Cup championships, to her leadership in equal pay, inclusion, and philanthropy, Abby’s message is one of courage, tenacity, and togetherness that makes a lasting impact whenever she speaks.
Abby’s impact is undeniable. When Abby joined Dell Technologies for their sales kick-off meeting, they glowed, ”It all went perfectly...Abby was fantastic.” After a panel session at the Hogan Lovells Conference, the host raved: “Abby was amazing. She was engaged with our panel, energetic, and passionate, and the session received a standing ovation. She was also a joy to work with, and it was one of our standout sessions at our partner conference.” Abby is able to deliver a keynote, share a candid fireside conversation, or participate in a well-rounded panel. LeadingAge loved Abby’s event with them, saying simply: ”Best keynote ever.” When it comes to commencements, Abby’s remarks are meaningful and motivational. Loyola Marymount University shared: ”Abby was transformational. In fact, I heard “the best commencement speaker we’ve ever had” stated several times including by our university president. Her remarks received a standing ovation."
Watch Abby Wambach’s keynote for OpenText >>
Watch Abby Wambach’s commencement address for Loyola Marymount Manhattan >>
Abby Wambach is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup champion, six-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award and one of TIME's Most Influential People. She is a founder of Treat Media, an award-winning media company that makes art for humans who want to stay human. Abby is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller WOLFPACK and the New York Times bestseller FORWARD. Named one of the “50 Most Powerful People in Podcasting,” she is co-host of the chart-topping podcast WE CAN DO HARD THINGS, which has received over a half billion plays. Abby is an executive producer of the Sundance award-winning film Come See Me in the Good Light, part owner of the NWSL’s Angel City Football Club, and sits on multiple boards. Her most recent book, WE CAN DO HARD THINGS: Answers to Life’s 20 Questions, created with Glennon Doyle, Amanda Doyle and Treat Media, is being hailed as “the guidebook for being alive.”
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