Anthony Trucks is a former foster child, NFL football player, competitor on American Ninja Warrior, author, and Identity Shift Coach. From foster care to the NFL and successful business ownership, Anthony has accomplished what statistics would say is impossible.

At the age of three, Anthony was placed into the foster care system where he remained until age 14, when he was adopted by a poor, all-white family. In high school, he set the goal of making the varsity football team. Through hard work and determination, he not only made the team but was offered a full-ride scholarship to the University of Oregon and eventually went pro in the NFL.

A fluke shoulder injury ended his NFL career as quickly as it began. Drawing on lessons from his childhood, Anthony realized that to succeed, he would need to pivot.

With a degree in kinesiology, Anthony opened his own gym, but soon found himself struggling both personally and professionally. A conversation with a friend reminded him that others saw him as an inspiration because, despite the odds, he always overcame. It was then that Anthony realized the gap between his current situation and his goals wasn’t about methods or strategies—it was about the internal shift he needed to make.

Anthony spent years rewiring his brain on a deep psychological level, learning the work required to become the person he wanted to be. Over time, he became a “shift-making machine.” Now, as the founder of “Dark Work” and creator of the “Dark Work Experience,” Anthony teaches others how to access their inner power, tap into their full potential, and Make Shift Happen!

Anthony Trucks will deliver a keynote centered on his transformative concept of the “Dark Work Experience.” He will explore how embracing unseen, intentional efforts can lead to peak performance. In his keynote, you’ll learn how to unlock your full potential by understanding the “dark work” behind true success, navigating identity shifts, and accessing the power of identity to tap into your full potential through dark work.