OUTPERFORM THE NORM
The keynote that started the movement. Challenge your beliefs. Build your resilience. Walk away with the tools to sustainably show up as your Outperforming BEST.
DAILY EXECUTION.
EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS.
Big goals aren't won in big leaps—they're won in daily execution. Transform the way you set, pursue, and crush your goals—and unlock your next level of performance.
ELEVATE: HOW LEADERS
INSPIRE PEAK PERFORMANCE
Great leaders don't just manage performance—they inspire it. Discover what influential leaders do to recruit, retain, and elevate people through constant change.
2024 Top Performance Coach
MY COACHING PHILOSOPHY
PRIVATE PERFORMANCE COACHING
I've been fortunate to be surrounded by great coaches in my life.
Coaches that motivated me. Challenged me. That, at times, scared me Listened. Held me accountable. Made me BETTER.
And this is a commonality I've found amongst all Outperformers:
The best in the world, in any field, have a coach.
Shouldn't you?
Make your next event Outperform.
OUTPERFORM
THE NORM
PERFORM AT YOUR BEST.
For People. Teams. Organizations.
VOTED 2021 MIDWEST MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER OF THE YEAR!
Business Excellence Awards, Acquisition International
TRUSTED BY 100+ ORGANIZATIONS
From Fortune 500s to TEDx — here are a few:
Your event belongs on this list.
Thinking about hiring a “Motivational Speaker?”
Please consider...
Your employees, peers and business associates don't necessarily “need” to be motivated by someone else. They need the tools and strategies to motivate themselves—day in and day out, on command.
Here's the analogy: motivation is like giving someone a spark. Everybody can use one from time to time. But it's much more powerful when we know how to light our own fire.
Thankfully, that's what Scott Welle does. Not only does he enjoy speaking in the third person, he really enjoys working with key performers in businesses and sports teams to help them raise their game using the peak performance strategies he learned working with elite athletes, C-suite executives, sales leaders and entrepreneurs.
Scott will teach you to unleash your:
Energy. Focus. Stamina. Resilience. Clarity. Drive.
In a technology-driven world, I speak on the human side of performance.
That's what wins on the field of play. It's where Outperformers thrive.
Not busy-ness and bots, fads and fancy prompts.
Science-backed, tried-and-true strategies, customized for YOU.
Your audience deserves better than a cookie-cutter keynote.
Or an anecdotal, "if this worked for me, it will work for you, too."
Make it unforgettable.
Yes, Scott will give you the motivational juice you need, but afterwards, instead of saying:
“He was a good speaker, our people enjoyed him and it was a fun event.”
you'll be saying...
“Wow, he was a world-class trainer, our people learned from him and it's going to be an amazing year.”
Let's do this.
It would be my honor to help your people perform at their best.
WHY OUTPERFORMING ORGANIZATIONS CHOOSE SCOTT
SCOTT'S UPCOMING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
*Schedule changes rapidly and is updated intermittently. Contact Scott for up-to-date availability
OCTOBER
1
2026
MASMS OPENING KEYNOTE
St. Cloud, MN
Opening keynote for MASMS's (Minnesota Educational Facility Management Professionals) Annual Conference & Expo.
OCTOBER
14
2026
JOINT STATES UTILITIES COORDINATING COUNCIL
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Keynote for Utilities Coordinating Councils of ID, WA, MT, OR and AK on leadership and serving with excellence.
OCTOBER
19
2026
MINISTRY SMART OPENING KEYNOTE
Tampa, FL
Opening keynote on service and INTENTION for MinistrySmart's Annual Conference.
OCTOBER
21
2026
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL - CLAYTON
Clayton, MO
Keynote for Northwestern Mutual financial advisors and leadership team members on showing up as your best and Outperforming The Norm.
OCTOBER
30
2026
KELLER WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE SUMMIT
Tampa, FL
Keynote on resilience, differentiation, and showing up as your Outperforming best for Keller Williams real estate agents.
NOVEMBER
11
2026
Vistage Worldwide (#1)
Holland, MI
Workshop on Daily Execution, Extraordinary Results (DE.ER.) for director-level managers of Vistage Worldwide.
NOVEMBER
12
2026
Vistage Worldwide (#2)
Holland, MI
Workshop on Daily Execution, Extraordinary Results (DE.ER.) for director-level managers of Vistage Worldwide.
NOVEMBER
17
2026
IMLCC KEYNOTE
Savannah, GA
Outperform The Norm keynote for Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission's (IMLCC) Annual Meeting.
NOVEMBER
24
2026
REIGNITE CONFERENCE
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Workshops on leadership and "igniting" others to peak performance for PMI Manitoba's Reignite Annual Conference.
DECEMBER
2
2026
ACTIVATE ONLINE CONFERENCE
Zoom, USA
Session for NSA's (National Speakers Association) Activate Conference on upgrading your online presentations.
DECEMBER
3
2026
LAKEVILLE ROTARY CLUB
Lakeville, MN
Morning keynote on leadership and serving with excellence for Lakeville Rotarians.
DECEMBER
10
2026
Northwestern Mutual - southern wisconsin
Madison, WI
Keynote for Northwestern Mutual financial advisors on goals, purpose, resilience and Outperforming The Norm.
FEBRUARY
6
2027
NSA-CO SPEAKER ACADEMY
Denver, CO
Workshop on mindset for NSA (National Speakers Association) Colorado's Speaker Academy.
FEBRUARY
16
2027
MPRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Opening Outperform The Norm keynote for Missouri Parks & Recreation Association's (MPRA) Annual Conference.
JUNE
11
2027
Northwestern Mutual - UTAH
Salt Lake City, UT
Keynote for Northwestern Mutual financial advisors + workshop for leadership team on influence, motivation and Outperforming The Norm.
AUGUST
16
2027
PMI NORTHEAST FLORIDA
Zoom, USA
Peak Performance for Project Managers keynote for PMI (Project Management Institute) Northeast Florida chapter.
NOVEMBER
30
2027
BUSINESS SPEAKER SERIES
Zoom, USA
Virtual keynote on leadership and influence for Texas Security Bank's Business Speaker Series.
DECEMBER
10
2027
Northwestern Mutual - DES MOINES
Des Moines, IA
Keynote for Northwestern Mutual financial advisors and leadership team members on showing up as your best and Outperforming The Norm.
DECEMBER
16
2027
SEGC (SMALL EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES)
Minneapolis, MN
Workshop on business success strategies for entrepreneurs of SEGC (Small Emerging Growth Companies).
SCOTT WELLE SPEAKER & PRESS KIT (for MEDIA & EVENT PLANNERS)
Today’s world is different. It’s full of unpredictability, competition, cynicism and distraction. How do you rise above it, focus on what matters and stand out as your Outperforming best? Download Scott's press kit to find out.
Virtual Keynotes
Scott has done hundreds of virtual keynotes and workshops since the pandemic. Who knew you could have an engaging, highly energetic experience online?
You CAN! This is not a "let me share my screen so I can walk you through a boring PPT." This is different, better, and likely something you've never seen before.
Contact Scott for a customized virtual presentation for your next event or conference!
WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY
"Your message is so important, powerful and meaningful for anyone looking to grow and be at their best."
Derek Tamm
Northwestern Mutual
"You were a Rock Star at our Conference! Thank you! Your energy was contagious and your message was so appropriate for our group."
Gina Cotroneo-Dabe
Allina
"We've had a lot of people come through here but we've NEVER had someone communicate in such an energizing and engaging way!"
Bob Morgan
Mound-Westonka Rotary
"The best part of the meeting, in my opinion, was Scott Welle! He knocked the ball out of the park and was spot on. I bought his book and have read about half of it already! I think the region should have to read it!"
Brian McQuade
Edward Jones
"Scott is AHH-MAZING! His strategies on discipline and mental focus will be invaluable for my team of consultants."
Lisa Brainer
Jockey
"The feedback has been amazing. The salespeople said it's probably the best meeting they've ever had!"
Debbie Tufts
Rudy Luther Toyota
"Scott was engaging, witty, thought-provoking and very practical. He delivers the tools, techniques and practical advice that offer the takeaways our group craves. And he connects so well with his audience!"
Wendy Bloom
United Healthcare
"Scott does an amazing job with his message. I had several employees thank me for having him speak to our group. He has a great sense of humor and positive attitude!"
Mike Mornson
Minnesota League of Cities
"The feedback from attendees was nothing but positive - thanks, Scott!"
Ray Lewis
Sherwin Williams
"In front of a packed conference room, 99% felt this talk was Valuable or Very Valuable! Indeed a memorable and inspirational talk - Scott is highly recommended!"
Peter Beaumont
SEGC
"Thanks for the fantastic presentation last week! That was one of the best talks I've heard in a long time. Thank you for all you do and the valuable inspiration you provide."
Joshua Spurgeon
One Call Concepts
"Hands down one of the BEST discussions I've attended because of Scott's dynamic and engaging style!"
Kate Hufnagel
Alion
Named a top entrepreneur of 2024
Scott Welle has dedicated over 15 years to helping individuals and organizations transcend their perceived limitations through Outperform The Norm. With a Master's degree in Sport Psychology, Welle has inspired hundreds of thousands worldwide through ten best-selling books, keynotes, and strategic coaching programs that challenge self-limiting beliefs.
Welle brings a unique blend of...
The Highest Designation from National Speakers Association
*Less than 500 active speakers have met this standard worldwide*
The CSP® designation, established in 1980, is the hallmark of professional excellence and is held by less than 17% of NSA members. It signifies that the speaker has achieved a significant level of professional performance through a combination of experience, education, client satisfaction, and a proven commitment to continuous learning.
Feedback from a recent conference:
VIDEOS FROM SPEAKING EVENTS
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No Failure; Only Feedback.
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What Do You DO?
Never Forget the People That Helped You.
Challenge with GROWTH, not Deficiency
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OUTPERFORM...BY THE NUMBERS
Number of states for which Scott has spoken live or virtually
Number of countries with students enrolled in online Outperform training
Estimated people served globally through live or virtual keynotes / workshops
Number of loving pets that have kept me company as I strive to help others Outperform!
THE OUTPERFORM BOOK SERIES
A collection of books to help you Outperform personally, professionally and athletically.
Available through Amazon in eBook, print book or audiobook.
*please email support[at]outperformthenorm.com for bulk orders
SCOTT'S FULL LIST OF CLIENTS
UAC Legislative Conference, St. George, UT
CIVIC AND GOVERNMENT
LEADERSHIP and executive
Project Management Institute, Houston, TX
Northwestern Mutual, Alpharetta, GA
FINANCIAL
GENERAL
NAFA Institute & Expo, Columbus, OH
MAMSS Annual Conference, Cape Cod, MA
HEALTHCARE
HUMAN RESOURCES
SHRM Conference, Sioux Falls, SD
Starkey Better Hearing Summit, Eden Prairie, MN
MEDICAL
SALES
CBIZ Annual Conference, Nashville, TN
WHPE Convention, Wisconsin Dells, WI
SCHOOLS AND SPORTS
TECHNOLOGY
Enverus National Summit, Austin, TX