Author and motivational speaker Cornell Bunting connects to audiences through his words. His own harrowing story is one of survival, inspiration, and motivation.

Contact Info

Keynote Speaker · Author · Survivor

Your story
isn’t over.

Framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Clinically dead for 16 minutes. Cornell Bunting came back with a mission: to help audiences turn pain into purpose and rewrite their own story.

Cornell Bunting
40+Books Written | 9 Published
3XBestselling author
PODCASTHost, Stories to Create
FOUNDEREHAS Inc. nonprofit
Speaking

Keynotes that move people to act

For schools, conferences, churches, corporate teams and community events. Every talk is built on a true story of survival, and ends with a plan the audience can use.

01

Resilience After the Unthinkable

What wrongful imprisonment and 16 minutes of clinical death taught Cornell about getting back up.

02

From Trauma to Triumph

Turning pain into purpose with the 7-step TRIUMPH Method from Cornell’s upcoming book.

03

Everyone Has a Story

For youth audiences: finding your voice, your calling, and the courage to tell your own story.

Testimonials

What audiences say

“Thank you Cornell for the inspiring words, and for sharing your story with us at BSC!”

Megan Dugan (Kalafut)Boston Scientific, Everyone Makes An Impact event, Arden Hills, MN

“Always inspired by our conversations—thoughtful, introspective, and incredible!”

Cari Ann CarterStories to Create

“Cornell is a superb host! … This is a MUST LISTEN!”

Yamil M.Stories to Create Podcast listener
From Trauma to Triumph by Cornell Bunting
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From Trauma to Triumph

A raw, empowering guide for anyone who has faced adversity. Includes the 7-step TRIUMPH Method, journal prompts, affirmations, and a personal letter from Cornell. Pre-order to receive an exclusive signed copy.

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Stories to Create Podcast

Real conversations about the stories that shape us, and how to write the next chapter.

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EHAS Inc.

Everyone Has A Story is Cornell’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Fort Myers, empowering youth through mentorship, storytelling and community development, including online courses through EHAS Academy.

Portrait of Cornell Bunting
About Cornell

A second breath, and a mission

Cornell Bunting was framed and jailed for a crime he didn’t commit. Later, he was clinically dead for 16 minutes before being given a new breath. He chose to spend it rebuilding: as a father, an author of more than 40 books, and a voice for anyone who thinks their story is already written.

Read Cornell’s full story →