In today’s fast-paced world, the relentless grind and “always on” culture are leaving people burned out, drained, and disconnected. Morale is low, well-being is slipping away, and the joy of simply living feels like a distant memory. For many, staying in the game has become about enduring—not living.

This is a story Caleb Campbell knows well.

From his early days of football as a source of joy and playfulness to being hailed as “America’s Athlete” as a West Point graduate, Army officer, and NFL athlete, Caleb experienced firsthand how the weight of expectations can strip the joy out of life. What began as light and playful became heavy and exhausting, pushing him to the brink of burnout.

When Caleb left the game, what he thought was the end turned out to be the beginning of a new journey. Through a strange twist of events (it’s a wild story), he found himself in Canada, working as a janitor, where someone handed him a $2 notebook.

What seemed like an insignificant gesture became the catalyst for his transformation. That notebook became a mirror, forcing him to confront the discomfort he had long avoided and helping him rediscover the joy, presence, and aliveness that make life worthwhile.

This journey became the foundation for the Leadership Expansion Process—a transformative approach designed to help leaders reconnect with their own play.

In Rediscovering Play, Caleb invites audiences on a journey to reignite the spark of life buried beneath deadlines, expectations, and endless noise. He doesn’t just inspire individuals to reconnect with their sense of play—he equips them to become playmakers.

Playmakers don’t just reignite their own spark; they transform their teams, their organizations, and the environments around them.

What would be possible within your organization if it were full of playmakers? Caleb is here to help you find out.

The audience will leave with:

• The Power of Play: Insights into how rediscovering play transforms pressure into possibility and burnout into engagement.

• The Courage to Face Discomfort: A playbook to navigate inner resistance, unlocking presence, joy, and a greater sense of aliveness–even in the face of life’s demands.

• A Transformational Step Forward: Discover how reigniting play empowers individuals and teams to break free from survival mode, fostering creativity, connection, and a renewed sense of purpose in work and life.

Caleb’s story reminds us that the game of life isn’t slowing down—but we don’t need it to. With play, we change how we engage with the game, reigniting the passion and aliveness that make it all worthwhile. Are you ready to rediscover your play—and become a playmaker?

Are you feeling trapped in an endless cycle of performance, productivity, and unmet expectations? Does it feel like your current playbook, the one that got you this far, is suddenly failing you? Caleb Campbell understands that feeling all too well.

As a former NFL player, Caleb was no stranger to high-performance playbooks designed for ultimate achievement. But when he left the league, he discovered that his old playbook had an expiration date. He needed a new one—not just for success, but for wholeness, emotional well-being, and real, authentic leadership.

Leaving behind the only way of life he’s ever known, he relocated to Canada and became a janitor for an organization, dedicating himself to the pursuit of a playbook that came not from the mind, but from the heart.

In his refreshingly honest keynote, Caleb takes you through this transformative season of his life—a season of pain, letting go, and ultimately, profound healing. He found renewed passion, inner peace, and an unparalleled sense of well-being. And now, he's offering you the playbook that can change your leadership—and your life.

This isn't about rehashing platitudes or chasing impossible standards. Caleb guides you through a heartfelt discussion on vulnerability, emotional intelligence, and the power of authentic leadership. He introduces strategies and tools designed for high-velocity decision-making, increased emotional resilience, and fostering cultures that prioritize psychological safety.

Whether you're a leader burdened by endless responsibilities, feeling stretched thin between professional targets and personal obligations, or struggling with unmet expectations that weigh heavy on your soul, this keynote is your guide to transformation.

It will shift your perspective, turning what you may perceive as your breaking point into your breakthrough moment. This isn't merely about surviving the demands of leadership—it's about transcending them to find success and a deep, fulfilling sense of wholeness in both your professional and personal life."

Caleb Campbell's journey has already inspired countless lives, spotlighted by numerous media outlets. Now, let his new playbook inspire yours. 

After all, the world doesn't need more successful leaders, the world needs more whole leaders.

The audience will leave with:

• Tools for Wholeness: Practical strategies to integrate well-being into leadership, creating a balanced and sustainable approach to success.

• The Whole Mindset: Insights on how to reframe your own perceived “breaking points” as breakthrough moments.

• Trust-Driven Leadership: A clear roadmap for fostering trust and psychological safety, empowering teams to move with greater alignment and shared purpose.