THE RHYTHM OF RESILIENCE:
Turning Life's Unexpected Changes into Breakthrough Opportunities
Billy Brimblecom Jr. knows something about keeping the beat when life changes the rhythm.
From commanding stadium stages as a professional drummer to leading a million-dollar nonprofit after losing his leg to cancer, Billy has mastered the art of turning life's biggest challenges into opportunities for breakthrough innovation. Today, he brings this unique fusion of performance energy and executive insight to help organizations discover their own path to sustainable success. Through captivating keynotes that blend musical metaphors with business acumen, Billy shows leaders how to maintain momentum and drive growth even in times of dramatic change.
Billy's career began behind the drum kit, touring internationally and recording with various bands. His passion for music started early, playing in rock bands from middle school through his professional career. Along the way, he developed the collaborative skills and improvisational mindset that would later prove invaluable in his business leadership.
In 2005, life changed dramatically when Billy was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, resulting in the amputation of his left leg. Rather than letting this challenge derail his music career, Billy demonstrated extraordinary resilience – he was back on stage performing at South by Southwest just months after his surgery. This experience taught him invaluable lessons about adapting to change and maintaining focus during turbulent times.
From Stage to Purpose
Today, Billy serves as the Executive Director of Steps of Faith Foundation, a nonprofit organization he built from the ground up into a million-dollar operation that provides prosthetic care to amputees in need. Under his leadership, Steps of Faith has helped hundreds of individuals regain their mobility and independence. His innovative approach to nonprofit leadership is perhaps best exemplified by Thundergong!, an annual benefit concert he created that brings together diverse talents from across the entertainment industry, raising millions for prosthetic care while building community.
Transforming Challenge into Impact
A Unique Voice for Organizational Change
Billy's ability to connect with audiences comes from his rare combination of experiences – professional performer, cancer survivor, and successful nonprofit executive. He understands firsthand how to:
Maintain focus during life-altering challenges
Transform limitations into opportunities
Build authentic connections that drive results
Lead organizations through significant change
Whether he's speaking to corporate leaders, nonprofit organizations, or industry conferences, Billy brings the same authentic energy and insights that have driven his success across multiple fields. His presentations combine compelling storytelling, musical metaphors, and practical business applications to create memorable experiences that drive lasting change.
When he's not inspiring audiences or leading Steps of Faith, Billy continues to perform and record music. He's a devoted father and husband who believes in the power of community and authentic relationships. His ongoing work demonstrates that our greatest challenges often reveal our most powerful purposes.
Billy's message resonates with organizations because it's built on lived experience – he's not just talking about resilience and innovation; he's living it every day. His story reminds us that success isn't about avoiding disruption but about learning to find your rhythm within it.
