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Savio P. Clemente is a two-time cancer survivor and resilience strategist who equips leaders to navigate disruption and high-pressure challenges with clarity, composure, and confidence.
After a life-saving stem cell transplant — what doctors call a medical rebirth — Savio turned adversity into a masterclass in adaptive resilience. Combining lived experience with science-backed strategies, he empowers leaders to convert obstacles into insight, courage, and actionable growth. Transforming breakdowns into breakthroughs.
Through his proprietary Alchemy of Resilience framework, Savio delivers a proven system that enables high achievers to thrive in hybrid and cross-cultural environments, optimize decision-making, and sustain peak performance, all anchored in personal accountability.
A board-certified wellness coach (NBC-HWC, ACC) and journalist, Savio has interviewed 2,000+ thought leaders at premier events including SXSW, CES, World Business Forum, Global Wellness Summit, National Geographic Channel, and the Academy Awards Celebration, uncovering the mindset patterns that drive exceptional leadership.
His TEDx Talk, “7 Minutes to Wellness: How to Love Your Inner Stranger” (57,000+ views), and best-selling book have established him as a trusted voice in the art and science of human potential.
Savio's keynotes are designed for discerning organizations, executive teams, and associations seeking transformational, premium experiences. Ideal engagements include corporate summits, high-performance off-sites, retreats, and conferences focused on lasting change.
His talks do more than inspire; they turn insight into impact. Audiences leave with practical tools and renewed focus to meet any challenge — not with fear, but with the conviction that they too can rise stronger.
Impact Snapshot:
⦿ Savio’s insights have been shared on global platforms and in leading media outlets, inspiring audiences across five continents to embrace challenge as a catalyst for transformation.
How Savio Aligns:
⦿ He translates lived resilience and research-backed strategies into a practical framework that empowers executives, leadership teams, and organizations to thrive under pressure, make better decisions, and convert disruption into actionable growth.
Prestigious Platforms:
⦿ SXSW, CES, World Business Forum, Academy Awards Celebration, National Geographic Channel, Global Wellness Summit






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Premium Keynotes Transforming Adversity into Actionable
Breakthroughs
🟡 "76% of senior leaders say resilience & agility are critical capabilities." - Harvard Business Impact
Leveraging lived experience and science-backed strategies, equipping executives to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and lead with clarity and unshakable confidence.
🔴 "Leaders who help their teams lean into strengths under stress drive...engagement." - Cambridge Core

It's guidance only a two-time survivor of life’s fiercest trials can offer, especially when the margin for error is razor-thin and decisions carry real consequences.
🔵 "Resilience is moderately correlated with work engagement suggesting real behavioral & performance gains." - BMC Public Health

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The A.L.O.H.A. Reboot: Acknowledgment, Listening, Opening, Harnessing, and Acting.

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Courage over Comfort. Clarity over Chaos

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Purpose-Driven Action for High-Performing Leaders

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Challenges as Launchpads, Not Roadblocks




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The A.L.O.H.A. Reboot: Acknowledgment, Listening, Opening, Harnessing, and Acting.
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Courage over Comfort. Clarity over Chaos
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Purpose-Driven Action for High-Performing Leaders
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Challenges as Launchpads, Not Roadblocks
Why Resilience Matters:
🔵 “Resilient organizations don’t just bounce back...they bounce forward. They absorb the shocks & turn them into opportunities.” - McKinsey & Company
⚫ "In our own survey, 94% of respondents agreed that well-being drives organizational performance.” - Deloitte Insights
How Savio Aligns:
⦿ Drawing on these proven insights, Savio equips leaders in his keynotes to build adaptive resilience, cultivate clarity under pressure, and transform challenges into measurable impact.


"True transformation is born from courage, hope, and decisive action in the face of adversity."
Explore 2,000+ in-depth interviews and feature stories with Fortune 100 executives, thought leaders, and global icons — including Venus Williams, Chris Hemsworth, Carson Kressley, Ice-T, and Debra Messing — uncovering the mindset patterns that drive extraordinary success.

Tune into conversations with innovators and survivors redefining what it means to thrive through challenge and sustain peak performance.
What sets Savio apart from other speakers?
Savio stands out for his presence, authenticity, and connection. Rather than delivering a typical keynote, he engages audiences through storytelling, reflection, and interactive insight, helping leaders unlock clarity, courage, and adaptive resilience like few can.
What are Savio’s speaking fees and program formats?
Savio’s keynote investment is $30,000 USD for in-person experiences. This level reflects the depth of insight, presence, and energetic precision he brings to every audience — creating measurable shifts in mindset, culture, and performance long after he leaves the room.
Events that include expanded training, custom frameworks, or multi-dimensional integration may reflect an adjusted investment based on scope. Virtual keynotes, half-day immersions, fireside conversations, roundtables, and panel discussions are available and aligned to their own investment structure.
Savio's fee reflects many years of journalism, 2,000+ expert interviews, 200 resilience transformations, a best-selling book, a validated research-backed framework, and the lived experience of overcoming cancer twice — all translated into tools executives can apply immediately.
How far in advance should we book Savio?
Savio’s calendar typically fills 3–6 months in advance, especially during peak conference seasons. For international or custom engagements, earlier booking is recommended. However, last minute requests can sometimes be honored.
How do we secure Savio for our event?
Click Book Savio to connect. Savio responds within 24–48 hours with availability, fee details, and next steps.
Can Savio tailor his keynote to our audience or theme?
Absolutely. Each keynote is personalized to your event’s goals, audience profile, and messaging. Savio blends storytelling, science, and strategy to create a deeply resonant experience.
Does Savio offer virtual or hybrid keynotes?
Yes. Savio delivers both in-person and virtual keynotes for global audiences. His virtual setups are high-quality, engaging, and production-ready.
What AV or technical setup does Savio need?
Microphone: Lapel or headset mic preferred, depending on room size and setup.
Comfort Monitor: Helpful but not essential, for timing and cues.
Timer Display: A visible clock or timer ensures Savio keeps sessions on track.
How long are Savio’s presentations?
Keynotes typically range from 45–60 minutes, though they can be customized to fit 30-minute, 90-minute, or full-day workshop formats.
What kinds of events does Savio speak at?
Savio keynotes leadership summits, corporate off-sites, wellness conferences, culture-building retreats, TEDx-style events, virtual keynotes, executive roundtables, fireside chats, moderated panels, and half-day workshops.
Does Savio engage with the audience during talks?
Absolutely. As both a journalist and board-certified wellness coach, Savio knows how to pull insight from a room — not just speak to it. His interactive style blends storytelling, reflection, Q&A, and real-time exercises that invite audiences to think, feel, and act differently.
He also excels in panels, interviews, and live Q&A sessions, creating dynamic, dialogue-driven experiences that keep audiences energized and engaged. Every session is designed to spark connection and leave audiences with tools they can use immediately.
How can we make the most of Savio’s appearance at our event?
For the best experience, Savio partners closely with event planners and hosts to align on flow, audience dynamics, and key outcomes. He can tailor his session to your theme, provide an optional pre-written introduction, encourage audience members to prepare questions beforehand, and offer short pre-event insights or post-talk touchpoints that extend the value of his message beyond the stage.
How seamless is the process?
Savio brings clarity, calm, and collaboration from first inquiry to post-event follow-up, ensuring stress-free planning and flawless execution.
What are Savio’s signature keynotes?
🟡 Courage over Comfort: Chaos into Clarity
Cultivating unshakable focus, decisiveness, and adaptive leadership under pressure using science-backed techniques to sustain composure.
🔴 Purpose-Driven Action: Fueling High-Performing Leaders
Converting failures into purposeful action and breakthroughs that accelerate performance and impact through actionable resilience strategies.
🔵 Challenges as Launchpads: Not Roadblocks
Transforming setbacks into a strategic edge, fostering agility, emotional regulation, and adaptability in leaders and teams.
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Savio P. Clemente is a keynote and TEDx speaker, journalist, two-time cancer survivor, resilience strategist, board-certified wellness coach, and best-selling author who equips leaders to thrive under pressure by cultivating adaptive resilience. A two-time cancer survivor who experienced a life-saving stem cell transplant — what doctors call a medical rebirth — he has interviewed 2,000+ thought leaders and global icons to uncover the mindset patterns that drive reinvention, clarity, and lasting impact.
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Savio P. Clemente is a keynote and TEDx speaker, two-time cancer survivor, resilience strategist, and best-selling author known for transforming life’s fiercest trials into executive wisdom. After a life-saving stem cell transplant — a true medical rebirth — his journey from adversity to influence has inspired global audiences. Drawing on lived experience and science-backed strategies, Savio helps high performers navigate complexity and convert challenges into insight, courage, and actionable growth. His proprietary Alchemy of Resilience framework empowers leaders to cultivate adaptive resilience.
A board-certified wellness coach (NBC-HWC, ACC) and journalist, he has interviewed 2,000+ thought leaders at premier events including SXSW, CES, World Business Forum, and the Academy Awards Celebration.
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Savio P. Clemente empowers leaders and organizations to transform adversity into strategic advantage. A keynote and TEDx speaker, two-time cancer survivor, resilience strategist, and board-certified wellness coach (NBC-HWC, ACC), he draws on a life-saving medical rebirth and his proprietary Alchemy of Resilience framework to help high performers cultivate adaptive resilience, navigate complexity, and lead with clarity, courage, and purpose — even in times of profound uncertainty.
As a journalist, he has interviewed 2,000+ thought leaders, global changemakers, and cultural icons, uncovering the mindset patterns that fuel reinvention and lasting success. His viral TEDx Talk, "7 Minutes to Wellness: How to Love Your Inner Stranger," and best-selling book amplify the human capacity to grow and thrive under pressure. Featured by outlets including TheWrap, Authority Magazine, and The LA Tribune, Savio bridges inspiration with actionable strategy. His keynotes help audiences reframe adversity as a catalyst for leadership transformation, turning breakdowns into breakthroughs, and creating purpose-driven impact across hybrid, global, and high-stakes environments.
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The Resilience Strategist Transforming Life’s Fiercest Trials into Executive Wisdom
Savio P. Clemente is a two-time cancer survivor and resilience strategist who equips leaders to navigate disruption and high-pressure challenges with clarity, composure, and confidence.
After a life-saving stem cell transplant — what doctors call a medical rebirth — Savio turned adversity into a masterclass in adaptive resilience. Combining lived experience with science-backed strategies, he empowers leaders to convert obstacles into insight, courage, and actionable growth. Transforming breakdowns into breakthroughs.
Through his proprietary Alchemy of Resilience framework, Savio delivers a proven system that enables high achievers to thrive in hybrid and cross-cultural environments, optimize decision-making, and sustain peak performance, all anchored in personal accountability.
A board-certified wellness coach (NBC-HWC, ACC) and journalist, Savio has interviewed 2,000+ thought leaders at premier events including SXSW, CES, World Business Forum, Global Wellness Summit, National Geographic Channel, and the Academy Awards Celebration, uncovering the mindset patterns that drive exceptional leadership.
His TEDx Talk, “7 Minutes to Wellness: How to Love Your Inner Stranger” (57,000+ views), and best-selling book have established him as a trusted voice in the art and science of human potential.
Savio's keynotes are designed for discerning organizations, executive teams, and associations seeking transformational, premium experiences. Ideal engagements include corporate summits, high-performance off-sites, retreats, and conferences focused on lasting change.
His talks do more than inspire; they turn insight into impact. Audiences leave with practical tools and renewed focus to meet any challenge — not with fear, but with the conviction that they too can rise stronger.
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Does Savio provide a pre-written intro?
Yes, a pre-written, polished intro script for your host or emcee is provided below.
Our next speaker for [insert event name here] knows firsthand what it takes to turn adversity into actionable wisdom. A two-time cancer survivor who underwent a life-saving stem cell transplant — what doctors call a medical rebirth — Savio P. Clemente has dedicated his life to helping leaders and teams rise stronger, no matter the obstacle.
As the Resilience Strategist, TEDx speaker, board-certified wellness coach, best-selling author, and journalist, he has interviewed over 2,000 thought leaders and global icons — from the stages of South by Southwest and the World Business Forum to the Academy Awards Celebration red carpet — uncovering the mindset patterns that drive reinvention and lasting impact.
Through his signature Alchemy of Resilience framework, Savio equips leaders to turn challenge into insight, breakdowns into breakthroughs, and adversity into growth.
Today, he’ll share lessons from his own journey and reveal how to transform life’s fiercest trials into decisive action, adaptive resilience, and sustainable results.
Please join me in welcoming the Resilience Strategist himself — proof that sometimes life gives you a second act… or maybe even a third… Savio P. Clemente!
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Where can we access official images and videos?
A downloadable media gallery is available below, including professional headshots, on-stage photo, and his latest speaker reel and speaker kit.
Professional Headshot
Can we review slides or visuals in advance?
Savio typically does not use slides, but if needed, he can share key visuals or a slide deck ahead of time for AV setup or compliance review.
Where is Savio based, and does he travel internationally?
Savio is based in New York City (United States), and frequently speaks across North America. He welcomes engagements worldwide, with travel and accommodations managed seamlessly.
Most talks inspire; mine transform. Drawing from my lived experience as a two-time cancer survivor and insights from 2,000+ executive interviews, my proprietary Alchemy of Resilience framework turns disruption into measurable growth. Audiences leave not just motivated, but equipped with practical tools to enhance performance, composure, and clarity under pressure.
It's my signature framework that transforms real-world adversity into sustainable peak performance through self-awareness, adaptability, and emotional agility. Built on evidence-based wellness coaching and lived resilience, it gives leaders a repeatable system to thrive through uncertainty — not despite it.
My approach resonates most with growth-minded organizations navigating transformation, whether leading hybrid teams, innovating post-disruption, or fostering cultures of trust and performance. I work with executive teams, leadership retreats, and performance-driven organizations that see resilience as a strategic advantage, not a reaction.
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