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Benched but not Broken: How my Career Pause Became my Power Play

Aaron Davis

Author, Coach, Trainer, Cancer Survivor, Former Husker

Aaron Davis has inspired over a million people with his powerful message on performing like a champion — because he’s lived it. As a leading authority on the power of a Positive Attitude, Aaron brings real-world wisdom rooted in personal experience.

From the age of 8, Aaron helped his father work as a janitor in the evenings. Mopping floors, scrubbing bathrooms and emptying trash cans taught him a foundational truth: It’s not what you do, it’s how you do it. This early lesson shaped his belief in the Champion Attitude — regardless of your title or role.

A proud member of the 1994 National Championship Nebraska Football Team, Aaron knows firsthand what it takes to perform at the highest level. He’s worked with major corporations, universities and organizations nationwide, showing how a winning attitude drives success personally and professionally.

Aaron is more than a keynote speaker — he’s a business owner, former corporate professional and a cancer survivor. He’s received numerous honors and has shared stages with some of today’s most influential leaders. He also has a weekday morning radio show when he’s not on the road, inspiring and encouraging audiences.

A University of Nebraska alumnus with a degree in Psychology, Aaron has spoken for clients such as Walmart, Farm Bureau, Conagra, USC, Penn State, Texas A&M and many others.

Aaron and his wife, Brooke, live in Nebraska and are the proud parents of three adult children.

Winning with what you’ve got: attitude, teamwork and the will to keep going.