Resilience • Change Management • Innovation • Leadership

Keep. Moving. Forward.

Billy Brimblecom Jr.

Resilience Keynote Speaker | Cancer Survivor | Nonprofit Executive

Keynote speaker Billy Brimblecom Jr., professional drummer, cancer survivor, and nonprofit executive, inspires audiences to discover how embracing life's unexpected rhythms—even in the face of life-threatening illness—can propel their personal and professional growth. Through his Find Your Rhythm framework, Billy teaches organizations how to turn disruption into direction, maintain momentum during chaos, and improvise their way to breakthrough innovation.

Billy Brimblecom

A Keynote Speaker Whose Journey From Drummer to Cancer Survivor to Nonprofit Leader Teaches True Resilience

Billy Brimblecom Jr. was living his dream as a professional touring drummer when cancer changed everything. The diagnosis led to losing his leg, ending his touring career, and forcing a complete life reinvention. Most people would view this as devastating loss. Billy saw it as an unexpected rhythm change that required adaptation rather than surrender. Just months after his amputation, Billy performed at South by Southwest, proving that resilience isn't about avoiding disruption—it's about finding your rhythm within it. When you book Billy for your event, you're bringing someone who has literally lost his foundation and still kept moving forward, translating those hard-won lessons into practical frameworks for organizational transformation and personal growth through his signature Find Your Rhythm keynote.

Billy's remarkable journey didn't stop with survival and performing again. While undergoing treatment and learning to adapt to life as an amputee, Billy channeled his experience into founding Steps of Faith Foundation, which he built into a million-dollar nonprofit organization providing prosthetics and support to amputees. His unique background as both professional musician and nonprofit executive gives him dual credibility when teaching organizations about resilience and innovation. Drawing from his experiences in the music industry and nonprofit leadership, Billy delivers actionable insights on maintaining focus during disruption, building authentic connections that drive results, and leading with purpose even when circumstances seem overwhelming. His Find Your Rhythm framework shows teams how to identify their organization's unique tempo, maintain rhythm during chaos, and improvise their way to innovation through creative problem-solving and adaptive leadership.

Through powerful storytelling combined with musical metaphors that resonate across all industries, Billy demonstrates how life's unexpected rhythms can become the beat that drives innovation and success rather than obstacles that stop progress. His presentation addresses the real challenges organizations face during major transitions—loss of direction, team cohesion struggles, fear of change, and inability to innovate under pressure. Meeting planners consistently praise how Billy is uniquely qualified to inspire anyone through sharing both actionable insights and intangible magic that comes from authentic vulnerability. Organizations choose Billy when they need teams to embrace change while staying true to core values, transform challenges into competitive advantages, and build cultures of resilience that thrive during disruption rather than merely surviving it. His message proves that maintaining momentum isn't about perfection—it's about adaptation, authenticity, and the courage to keep moving forward when everything around you changes.

What Your Audience Will Learn

Embrace your unique tempo—identify and leverage your organization's distinctive strengths and timing to turn apparent limitations into competitive advantages.

Find rhythm in chaos—maintain focus and direction during turbulent moments through proven strategies for staying on beat when everything seems to be falling apart.

Improvise toward innovation—embrace calculated risk-taking and creative problem-solving that transforms unexpected situations into breakthrough opportunities.

Build authentic connections—foster genuine relationships that drive sustainable growth and create team cohesion during major organizational transitions.

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Background

"Billy is uniquely qualified to inspire anyone—he shares both actionable insights and intangible magic."

Billy's words have left a lasting impact and will continue to inspire us for a long time to come.

Angela Kennedy | Inge Bear

Why Meeting Planners Choose Billy

When you book a resilience keynote speaker, you want someone whose experience goes beyond motivational platitudes to authentic transformation through extreme adversity. Billy Brimblecom Jr. delivers exactly that credibility. As a professional touring drummer, Billy lived the creative life—performing across the country, collaborating with talented musicians, and building his career in an industry he loved. Then cancer arrived and changed everything. The diagnosis led to losing his leg through amputation, ending his touring career, and forcing Billy to completely reinvent his life and livelihood. Most people would view this as catastrophic loss. Billy chose to view it as an unexpected rhythm change that required adaptation, improvisation, and resilience rather than surrender to circumstances beyond his control.

Billy's response to adversity demonstrates the principles he now teaches organizations. Just months after his amputation, while still adjusting to his prosthetic leg and processing the trauma of cancer treatment, Billy performed at South by Southwest—one of music's most prestigious festivals. That performance wasn't just personal victory—it was proof that resilience isn't about avoiding disruption or pretending hardship doesn't hurt. It's about finding your rhythm within chaos, adapting your approach while staying true to your core purpose, and having the courage to keep moving forward even when the path ahead looks completely different than you imagined. Billy's experience of maintaining his music career while simultaneously founding Steps of Faith Foundation shows how adversity can reveal unexpected opportunities for impact and meaning when approached with openness rather than resistance.

Today, Billy serves as nonprofit executive of Steps of Faith Foundation, which he built into a million-dollar organization providing prosthetics and support to amputees facing the same challenges he overcame. His dual background as professional musician and nonprofit leader provides unique perspective on innovation, team building, and leadership during transformation. Billy's Find Your Rhythm keynote translates musical principles of improvisation, timing, and ensemble collaboration into practical frameworks for organizational resilience. Organizations including corporate conferences, leadership retreats, industry conventions, and association events choose Billy when they need authentic inspiration combined with actionable strategies for navigating change, building resilient teams, and discovering how life's unexpected rhythms can become catalysts for growth and innovation rather than barriers to progress. His message resonates because it addresses universal human experiences while providing concrete tools for moving forward when circumstances change the beat.

Credentials & Recognition

Remarkable Journey:
• Professional touring drummer
• Cancer survivor and amputee
• Performed at South by Southwest post-amputation
• Transformed adversity into purpose

Nonprofit Leadership:
• Founder, Steps of Faith Foundation
• Built million-dollar organization
• Provides prosthetics to amputees
• Nonprofit executive and leader

Speaking & Impact:
• Keynote speaker on resilience and innovation
• Find Your Rhythm framework creator
• Musical metaphors for organizational change
• Authentic storyteller and vulnerable leader

Frequently Asked Questions About Booking Billy Brimblecom

What makes Billy Brimblecom different from other keynote speakers?

Billy Brimblecom brings a unique triple perspective as professional drummer, cancer survivor who lost his leg, and nonprofit executive who built a million-dollar organization. His "Find Your Rhythm" framework translates musical principles of improvisation and timing into practical strategies for organizational resilience and innovation. Unlike speakers who theorize about overcoming adversity, Billy lived it—performing at South by Southwest just months after losing his leg while simultaneously building Steps of Faith Foundation to help other amputees. His background provides authentic credibility on maintaining momentum during disruption, finding opportunity in crisis, and leading teams through transformational change. Audiences connect with Billy's vulnerability and humor combined with actionable insights that apply immediately to their organizational challenges.

What keynote topics does Billy Brimblecom speak about?

Billy's signature "Find Your Rhythm" keynote teaches organizations how to turn disruption into direction when life changes the beat. His framework addresses embracing your unique tempo by identifying and leveraging organizational strengths and timing, finding rhythm in chaos through maintaining focus during turbulent moments, and improvising your way to innovation through creative problem-solving and adaptive leadership. Key topics include developing strategies for maintaining team cohesion during major transitions, transforming disruption into opportunity through resilient mindsets, building cultures that embrace change while staying true to core values, and fostering authentic connections that drive sustainable growth. His presentations combine powerful storytelling about his cancer journey with musical metaphors that make complex change management concepts accessible and memorable across all industries and organizational levels.

Does Billy Brimblecom offer virtual keynote presentations?

Yes, absolutely. Billy delivers engaging virtual keynotes that translate his resilience message and Find Your Rhythm framework to digital platforms. His storytelling ability—honed through years of performance and nonprofit leadership—and authentic vulnerability create powerful virtual experiences that inspire audiences to examine how they respond to disruption and change. Whether presenting to corporate conferences, leadership retreats, or association events via virtual platforms, Billy maintains the same emotional impact and practical framework delivery that makes his in-person presentations so transformative. His musical background also enables him to incorporate dynamic audio elements that enhance virtual engagement.

How long is Billy's typical keynote speech?

Billy's keynote presentations are typically 45-60 minutes depending on the depth of content and interaction requested. However, he's highly flexible and works with meeting planners to customize timing and content depth for your specific event needs. Whether you need a powerful opening keynote that sets the tone for resilience and innovation, a closing session that sends teams home inspired to embrace their unique rhythm, or a mid-conference energy boost that reconnects participants to purpose during change, Billy adapts his Find Your Rhythm presentation accordingly. He can also participate in panel discussions, leadership roundtables, or extended workshops where audiences can dig deeper into applying his frameworks to their specific organizational challenges and transformation initiatives.

Can Billy customize his keynote for our specific industry?

Absolutely. Billy works closely with organizations to understand their specific challenges, culture, and desired outcomes before each presentation. His Find Your Rhythm framework—embracing unique tempo, finding rhythm in chaos, and improvising toward innovation—applies universally across all industries because it addresses fundamental human experiences of facing disruption, adapting to change, and finding meaning through adversity. Whether your audience works in healthcare, technology, finance, nonprofit, manufacturing, or any other sector, Billy ensures his resilience and change management message resonates with their specific experiences while maintaining the authentic power of his personal journey from professional drummer to cancer survivor to nonprofit executive. His musical metaphors translate seamlessly across organizational contexts, making complex concepts accessible and memorable regardless of industry background.

What can we expect from working with Select Voices to book Billy Brimblecom?

Select Voices operates as a boutique speaker bureau providing personalized attention throughout the entire booking process. We know Billy personally and trust him completely to deliver a transformative keynote experience that combines his incredible journey from drummer to cancer survivor to nonprofit leader with practical Find Your Rhythm frameworks your teams can implement immediately. We handle all logistics including contracts, travel arrangements, technical requirements for audio-visual needs, and pre-event coordination with Billy's team. You'll work directly with us to customize Billy's presentation content around your specific organizational challenges, coordinate timing and format, understand his framework for embracing unique tempo and finding rhythm in chaos, and ensure every detail aligns with your event vision and cultural transformation goals. Our goal is making your event unforgettable while providing a seamless, stress-free booking experience from inquiry to post-event follow-up.

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