Phillip O. Hanks survived a heart stopping liver transplant and a rare five organ transplant. Now he brings audiences a message of faith, purpose, and what becomes possible when giving up is not an option.
Chicago based · Available nationwide
Recent engagement: keynote for LifeNet Health's Journey to Vision · Williamsburg, VA
His story does more than inspire. It gives audiences a new frame for adversity and a reason to believe that hardship can become the raw material for purpose.
My Story. God’s Glory.
2007
The first miracle
A liver transplant where Phillip crashed on the operating table, and three minutes in heaven became the beginning of a renewed life and faith.
2021
Five organs. One second chance.
A rare, life saving transplant replaced Phillip’s liver, kidney, pancreas, upper and lower intestine, and stomach.
Today
Purpose on the other side
Phillip carries his message to companies, healthcare teams, churches, schools, and organ donation advocates nationwide.
Why audiences remember
Inspiration is the spark. Action is the outcome.
Resilience people can use
Tools for responding to disruption with clarity, courage, and personal responsibility.
A message that fits the room
Tailored for corporate, healthcare, faith based, association, and student audiences.
Connection without pretense
Honest storytelling, warmth, and hard earned wisdom that meet people where they are.
Speaking experiences
One remarkable story. Three ways to move a room.
Every program can be thoughtfully adapted to your audience, theme, and event goals.
01
Signature keynote · 45 to 60 minutes
Against the Odds
Phillip’s unforgettable account of surviving the impossible twice, and the mindset, faith, and resilience that carried him through. A deeply human story that moves audiences from inspiration to action.
Corporate events · Healthcare · Faith based conferences
02
Interactive workshop · 60 minutes
The Pillars of Resilience
A practical session on optimism, acceptance, solution orientation, self regulation, personal responsibility, and future planning. Your audience leaves with tools they can use immediately.
Leadership teams · Associations · Employee wellbeing
03
High impact seminar
The 80/20 Mindset
A focused challenge to limited thinking. Phillip helps participants identify the small, intentional shifts that create outsized change and shape them into a Motivational Action Plan.
Go deeper into the faith, adversity, and extraordinary second chances that shaped Phillip’s message.
Available now · Paperback and Kindle
My Story God’s Glory
The Story of a Walking Miracle
The full testimony, from Chicago’s South Side to surviving a rare five organ transplant, of a man who credits his survival to reignited faith and God’s intervention.
“Character is built when no one is watching. Leadership is earned every day through integrity, service, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.”
Meet Phillip
Faith. Family. Leadership. A life of second chances.
Phillip O. Hanks is a husband, father, and grandfather from Chicago, Illinois. As the face of Illinois’ “Life Goes On” organ donor campaign, he uses his extraordinary experience to advocate for organ donation and help people find purpose in adversity.
He brings the perspective of a technology and operations leader, the vulnerability of a survivor, and the presence of a man who knows every day is a gift.
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For event planners
Quick answers before you reach out.
What formats does Phillip offer?
A 45 to 60 minute signature keynote, a 60 minute interactive workshop, and a high impact seminar. Every program is adapted to your audience, theme, and event goals.
What audiences does he speak to?
Corporate events, healthcare teams, faith based conferences, associations, schools, and organ donation advocates.
Where is he based, and does he travel?
Phillip is based in the Chicago area and is available nationwide.
How do we check availability?
Email or call with your event date, audience, and location. Phillip’s team follows up to discuss fit and availability.
Start the conversation
Give your audience a story they’ll carry home.
Tell us about your event, audience, date, and location. Phillip’s team will follow up to discuss fit and availability.
