Greg Schaefer
Speaking Engagements
Greg Schaefer is a keynote speaker who blends grit, discipline, and real-world perspective to turn adversity into momentum. From Fortune 500 companies to students and sales teams, he delivers practical tools to help audiences endure, lead, and keep moving forward when life doesn’t go as planned.
Thinking about booking Greg? Take a quick look and see why audiences can’t stop talking about his impact.
PODCASTS
Greg Schaefer: Breakfast with Bob Babbitt
After playing basketball in college, Greg Schaefer found triathlon and fell in love with the sport. He has raced in Kona and recently finished the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella. Greg first felt that something was going on with his body when he cramped during the marathon at Ironman Coeur d’Alene in 2021, but it wasn’t until March 24, 2023, that he was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. Despite that diagnosis, Greg completed four 70.3s and the Boston Marathon in 2025. This interview was very special, as Greg shares the highs and lows of his new journey!
Greg Schaefer on Building Mental Grit, Betting on Yourself, and the Entrepreneur’s Endurance Mindset – Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel
In this conversation, Greg shares how the discipline and mindset forged through endurance sports have shaped his entrepreneurial path. From start lines to strategy calls, Greg’s story is one of inner drive, calculated risk, and the belief that you can go further than you think.
Why I Rise with JM Kenny and Vinny: Greg Schaefer embodies relentless perseverance.
A 18-time Ironman competitor, with six full-distance races and two Kona World Championship qualifications, he’s set to conquer the 2025 Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Marbella, Spain. Beyond the finish line, Greg faced his toughest challenge: a 2023 Parkinson’s diagnosis. With his signature “dog in the fight” mentality, he transformed this obstacle into a mission to inspire. Greg’s raw, optimistic storytelling ignites audiences, proving that every step forward, no matter the odds, fuels a life of purpose.
Greg Schaefer, 19 Time Ironman Competitor Living With Parkinson’s
Too Young For This Sh*t with Allie Signorelli
Greg Schaefer is a 19-time IRONMAN who is living with Young Onset Parkinson’s disease. Greg shares how being diagnosed changed his life, and how he’s applying the principles and discipline of his athletic career to his Parkinson’s symptoms.
GStacked Days Add Up | Parkinsons: An Athlete’s Journey Podcast
Greg Schaefer is used to long races. Kona, Ironman, and years of knowing what his body could do. When that started to change, he noticed. In 2023, he was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson’s. He still trains and races, but the approach is different, and some days require more adjustment than others. He speaks openly about the days when he pulls back, when patience runs thin, and when the mental side is harder than anything physical. He also talks about what helps. Structure, training partners, and having someone waiting for you at 7 a.m. so you actually show up.
Greg Schaefer
IN THE NEWS
Turning Parkinson’s into Purpose
Greg Schaefer joined South Florida Live to honor Parkinson’s Awareness Month and discuss his Parkinson’s diagnosis, returning to performance racing, and how to fuel a life of purpose.
Greg Schaefer Discusses the Forward Motion Fund and Determination on Telich Talks
Greg Schaefer is an Ironman triathlete, entrepreneur, and, since March 2023, has been living with young-onset Parkinson’s disease. Now in his early 50s, he continues to compete while channeling his determination into a new mission. Earlier this month, he and his wife launched a foundation dedicated to advancing Parkinson’s research and supporting those affected.“The path without obstacles leads nowhere worth going.”
4 Athletes Share Their 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Championship Journeys
For those who toe the start line, a world championship is never just a race—it’s a reckoning. Months of sacrifice, self-doubt, and relentless preparation converge in a single day that tests far more than physical fitness. The Precision Fuel & Hydration IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in Marbella was one such moment, leaving a lasting imprint on every athlete who dared to take it on. Greg Schaefer was one of four athletes profiled in this interview, each offering a powerful perspective on what it truly means to push beyond perceived limits.