Inspiring Audiences to Thrive Through Story, Song, and Survival
Overcoming adversity is possible—and thriving afterward is within reach. As a cancer survivor, musician, TEDx speaker, and ultramarathoner, Tom Willner delivers powerful storytelling, original music, and actionable insights that inspire audiences to build resilience, rediscover purpose, and live with intention.
Gain valuable insights from Tom Willner, who brings a unique blend of resilience, creativity, and purpose to his work. Drawing on experiences as a cancer survivor, musician, technology leader, and marathon runner, he shares strategies to help you tackle challenges and foster growth across all areas of life.
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Inspiring Through Personal Stories
Looking for real-life inspiration to face challenges with strength? Discover stories and strategies that transform adversity into resilience, creativity, and purpose.
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Fostering Connection
Explore how music and storytelling can deepen emotional connections and personal growth. Learn how Tom’s approach builds empathy and bridges understanding across diverse audiences.
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Driving Innovation and Improvement
Enhance your team’s collaboration, performance, and innovation with fresh perspectives and actionable strategies that drive continuous improvement.
Are you facing a difficult obstacle, barely surviving, and yearning to thrive?
In his book, Having A Ball At Thirty: How I Got Through Cancer by Writing a Musical, Tom Willner shows how music, humor, and love helped him not only survive cancer but transform his life in the process. Through personal stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and creative inspiration, this memoir offers a roadmap for turning life's challenges into opportunities for growth and renewal. Complete with photos, journal entries, and reflections on the songs that shaped his journey, Tom’s story provides a powerful takeaway: adversity can fuel your resilience and creativity.
Ready to discover how? Get your copy today.
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“Tom shared his personal journey, struggle and overcoming for us to realize the value of each minute we have, just as he has. We don’t have to have such a challenging experience to begin to value our life as it is right now.”
Pam Leinmiller, about Tom’s speaker showcase
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"Tom Willner's recent concert was a testament to his lifelong dedication to music and community. The concert was not only a musical triumph but also a celebration of the human spirit, leaving an unforgettable impression on all who attended."
Earle Holder, about the Tom Willner Live Experience
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"Tom is always open to entertaining new ideas and creative solutions." • "He is willing to stretch beyond where technology was to make us a better team and organization." • "Tom is upbeat, energetic, creative, and focused."
Client feedback
With the launch of my newly redesigned website, I’m excited to get back to writing regular posts. Like I do with my speeches and my music, I hope to bring you stories that inspire…