Wayne Messmer | The Spirit of a Champion

“Nobody ever said
it was going to be easy.”

In 1994, Wayne Messmer faced the biggest challenge of his life after a random act of violence left him with his life and voice in peril.

Wayne would miraculously survive that fateful spring night to speak and to sing again. His courage, conviction and perseverance brought him to his triumphant performance as “The Voice of Victory” at the 2016 World Series.

Wayne Messmer, M.Ed., Ph.D.
Entertains ~ Educates ~ Inspires

Wayne Messmer, CSP is a nationally-recognized Certified Speaking Professional, who boosts the confidence of his client / audiences by teaching them how to reduce and eliminate fear and to become better equipped to face the challenges of change.

Messmer utilizes words and music to chart a path on how to adapt, persevere and triumph over personal and professional obstacles. His “Spirit Of A Champion” philosophy delivers the tools to give a renewed and re-inspired approach to look fear squarely in the eye and power through adversity.

Private Mentoring & Coaching

Wayne Messmer, Ph.D., is a Private Mentor / Coach, keynote speaker and motivator who guides individuals to rediscover their uniqueness and reach higher to more gratifying levels of success through continuous personal improvement.

With a diverse business background, Dr. Messmer combines corporate experience as a business owner, senior executive and business consultant across multiple industries; including Professional Sports, Financial Services, Broadcasting, Education, and Entertainment. Areas of expertise: Mentoring / Coaching, Motivation, Communication, Storytelling, and Marketing

Chicago’s “Original Voice
of the National Anthem”

Whether he is singing at Home Plate at the World Series, standing on the 50-yard line, on a concert stage, a jazz club or a recording studio, Wayne Messmer brings his distinctly recognizable voice to each situation with the versatility to deliver a powerful performance.

He may sing a stirring National Anthem on one occasion, and then, display a smooth, expressive side that brings the listener along on an emotional journey of words and music from “The Great American Songbook.”