Terry works with non-profits and associations to support their missions and educate participants and donors on how to build resilience and overcome adversity.
Non-Profits and Associations
"To hear Terry speak about his experience with cancer is to witness a rare glimpse into true, unwavering strength. While many might cling tightly to that hard-won resilience, fearing they may need it again, Terry takes a different path. He transforms his journey into a source of power not just for himself, but for others—recycling his hard-earned insights to uplift, empower, and inspire. Whether in struggle or in recovery, in sickness or in health, Terry helps others discover their own strength and reclaim their lives." Libby Eppinga, Development Director, Cancer Support Community San Francisco East Bay, September 24, 2025
In his presentations, Terry covers his personal transformation to help participants and donors understand ways to navigate change, learn resilience and renewal, and develop the mindset for success.
Speaking Topics and Workshops Include
Navigating Disruption in the Workplace with the ReBAR Resilience Framework – Keynote
Terry shares how the resilience catalyst stemming from his life-threatening battle with an aggressive and disfiguring form of cancer became the framework for how he built a successful high-tech sales and marketing leadership career. His ReBAR resilience framework helps individuals and organizations find new methods to build resilience by developing new habits and creating new muscle memory that can change the trajectory of one’s life and career. Audiences learn ways to build a positive mindset personally and practice a growth mindset personally and professionally.
Building Resilience During Change - 2.5 - 4 Hour Workshop
Terry utilizes his ReBAR resilience framework to set the stage for our capacity to build resilience. After clear framing of what individual and organizational resilience is, audiences and teams complete a resilience assessment. Terry discusses findings and resilience gaps in terms of what’s possible, which leads into interactive discussions framed by his ReBAR resilience framework. Audience members will develop game plans and actions to take with them to make progress toward key priorities and objectives.
Navigating Life's Roadblocks and Building Resilience – Keynote
Terry shares survival techniques from his life-threatening battle with an aggressive form of cancer that left him with a permanent facial difference at age twenty-one. He shares how he found a way to harness daily inspirations and transform them into four guiding principles that became a framework for facing adversity and building a resilient and fulfilling life. Terry takes you through his harrowing personal ordeal and what enables him to build a positive mindset and practice a growth mindset. He shares ways to take control, overcome challenges, build trust and teams, face adversity and change, build resilience, and gain confidence.
Workplace Sensitivity: Approaches to Celebrating Visible Differences - Keynote
Based on personal experience, Terry shares how organizations can create ways to celebrate people with facial differences. Terry discusses methods to embrace those with visible differences, celebrating them for the value they can bring to the workplace, and ultimately help to differentiate your organization for an improved public image and a recruitment and retention advantage in the market.
testimonials
Reviews from Non-Profits and Associations
Songs of praise!
I found your story to be both inspirational and motivational. Immediately following your talk, I received numerous unsolicited songs of praise for your session. Thank you, Terry, once again, for an excellent program.
Lars Ho-Tseung President, Northern California Label Manufacturer’s Association
Inspiration to us all!
Thank you for speaking at our 19th Annual American Cancer Society Golden Gate Invitational. Our guests were visibly moved by your courageous personal story. Thank you for sharing and being such an inspiration to us all!
Golden Gate Invitational Council American Cancer Society
He truly embodies the resilience he teaches
"Terry Healey is not only an engaging speaker but also has a deeply touching story to tell. He truly embodies the resilience he teaches. We were fortunate to have Terry speak to our local SPOHNC chapter about his journey with head and neck cancer, and patrons both new and familiar stayed engaged throughout his presentation. We look forward for the opportunity for him to return after his next publication!", April 21, 2026
Gina Rotondo, MS, CCC-SLP Supervisor, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation, SPOHNC facilitator, Central Coast at Mission Hope Cancer Center
Terry communicates with clarity, authenticity, and conviction.
“Terry brought a message our men needed to hear. Not surface-level motivation, but real, grounded perspective on resilience that connects directly to how we lead, serve, and show up in every area of life. What stood out most was his ability to translate personal adversity into practical insight—something our members could immediately apply. You could feel the engagement across the room. Men were leaning in, taking notes, and reflecting in a meaningful way. Terry communicates with clarity, authenticity, and conviction. I’d highly recommend him to any group looking for a speaker who brings both substance and impact.” March 31, 2026
Derek Champagne Derek Champagne - Partner, Iron Sharpens Iron Brotherhood
He moved everyone in the room!
"Terry delivered a speech that moved everyone in the room. Terry didn't just speak, he connected with the audience. His words were thoughtful, caring, and honest, and the way he delivered them made each of us feel engaged and included. Terry has a real talent for speaking to a group; he carries himself with confidence, compassion, and clarity, and he has a rare ability to draw people in and make them want to listen." December 12, 2025
Gerry Jensen Founder, Random Acts of Capitola Kindness, and City of Capitola, CA Vice Mayor
Terry will leave you touched and inspired.
Thank you so much for your amazing presentation. You really moved the audience and touched every individual in the room. Terry will impress you and leave you touched and inspired.
Lindsay Florin Stanford University, Camp Kesem Coordinator
Your life story is inspiring and your speaking style endearing!
Thank you so much for speaking at our Foodster’s (FIF) luncheon. Your life story is inspiring and your speaking style endearing. There wasn’t a member that wasn’t uplifted by the meeting’s end.
Ken Porter President, Food Industry Foundation
The most impressive talk they had ever heard.
Terry’s story is inspiring for anyone facing a life challenge. His honesty and vulnerability in relating his experience is something that everyone can connect to regardless of whether they are a cancer patient or not. Terry does an incredible job of telling his story in a personable, insightful and moving way, providing lessons that all of us can learn from. I wasn’t surprised to find my inbox full of positive messages from our audience the following morning, including some stating it was the most inspirational talk they had ever heard.
Rob Tufel Chief Executive Officer, Cancer Support Community, San Francisco Bay Area,
Awesome!
Your presentation was extremely well received, and the information given was outstanding. With speakers like you, we are able to present quality programs to our healthcare professionals who provide patient care. I thought I’d share with you some of the comments by our 500 attendees: “Wow! Inspiring!” “Awesome!” “Wonderful and uplifting” “Very impressive and gave a human touch to clinical cases-a real success! Have him back next year!
Paul Bernstein, M.D., F.A.C.S. Kaiser Permanente & Chairman, Head and Neck Division, American Cancer Society.
You are a blessing!
Terry, your presentation and speech was so touching, and such a memorable experience. Thank you for your voice, your courage and for sharing your adventure through the good and rough times. You are a blessing.”
Dina Benigni-Bogaards, CPIW, DAE, CRIS Tri-Valley Insurance Professionals, Immediate Past President, Membership Chairperson and Co-Chair for Programs and Ways & Means Chair
As a cancer program administrator, I found Terry Healey’s testimonial of his journey with cancer absolutely inspiring.
Terry serves as a great example of how someone can turn a devastating event such as dealing with a disfiguring cancer into a story of resilience and survivorship. He is to be commended for his courage and willingness to serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration to those not only facing cancer but any major adversity in life.Thank you Terry!
Brenda Carlson Executive Director of Oncology, John Muir Health
I recommend him wholeheartedly.
This is a lovely man and a forceful, compassionate speaker. I recommend him wholeheartedly.
