Speaking & Workshops

Bring raw, real recovery to your stage.

My name is Eric Hall, and I spent years running from addiction, shame, trauma, and the parts of myself I could not face. As a former college athlete, I knew how to perform under pressure on the court — but off it, I was hiding behind the jersey and the chaos.

That journey taught me something powerful: recovery is not about perfection. It is about the messy, honest work of becoming free and finding your true purpose within the chaos of life.

Today I bring that rare mix of an athlete's discipline and lived experience to every stage I step onto — a recovery center, a corporate wellness event, a treatment facility, a community gathering. I do not deliver polished, scripted fluff. I deliver the kind of raw, uncomfortable, hope-filled truth that makes people stop scrolling, put their phones down, and actually feel something.

What I bring to your stage

Keynotes and workshops built from more than fifteen years of walking through addiction and out the other side. Every talk is rooted in pain, failure, and the pursuit of finding myself. Popular topics:

  1. 1Control vs. ManageabilityBreaking the illusion of control — and what actually holds when it goes.
  2. 2What Is Love?The dark side of love without boundaries.
  3. 3Dealing with the PastMoving through shame, guilt, and anger instead of around them.
  4. 4IdentityHow the ego-addiction loop keeps us stuck.
  5. 5How to Stop Running from GoodWhy we self-sabotage, and why peace can feel more dangerous than chaos.

I also share my personal story — from the basketball court to addiction, from hiding to standing in front of a room full of strangers. No filter. No script. Just the kind of unfiltered honesty that leaves audiences talking long after they leave the room.

One-on-one coaching is available for organizations that want to offer their teams or clients ongoing, confidential support. But the heartbeat of my work is the stage, the workshop table, and the uncomfortable conversations that happen in a room full of people brave enough to show up.

A note on accessibility

This message should reach everyone, not just those who can afford it. Strive4Purpose is a South Dakota nonprofit, and speaking fees are structured to be fair and flexible — especially for recovery-focused organizations with limited budgets. A portion of every paid engagement goes directly toward free coaching and outreach for people who cannot otherwise afford support. No organization is turned away for inability to pay.

Let’s bring this to your audience.

Tell us about your event and Eric will reply personally. A date is not required — if you are still deciding, that is exactly the right time to talk. Prefer to just have a conversation? Book a call directly.

Goes straight to Eric. We never share your details.

If you are looking for a speaker who does not just talk about recovery but embodies it — someone who can hold a room’s attention, disarm their defenses, and give them permission to be human — I would love to talk.

Let’s stop running, together.

Eric HallCo-Founder & President, Strive4Purpose