Keynote Speaker and Author, Optimism Institute
Bill Burke
Keynote Speaker and Author | Optimism Institute
About Bill
Bill Burke, born on October 15, 1969, in San Antonio, Texas, is a retired middle-distance runner from the United States. During his athletic career in the 1980s and early 1990s, he represented his country in various competitions and achieved a personal best of 3 minutes, 35.74 seconds in the men's 1500 metres in August 1993 at a meet in Cologne. Burke also competed collegiately for the Princeton Tigers track and field team, where he made history as the first Princeton runner to complete a sub-four-minute mile. Following his retirement from competitive running, Burke has established himself as a keynote speaker and author. He is affiliated with the Optimism Institute, where he shares insights and ideas drawn from his athletic background and personal experiences. His work focuses on inspiring and motivating audiences through themes of perseverance, goal-setting, and resilience, leveraging his background as an elite athlete to connect with diverse groups. Burke's expertise in personal development and leadership has made him a sought-after speaker for conferences, corporate events, and educational programs. His contributions aim to foster optimism, encourage achievement, and promote positive change among audiences worldwide.
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Latest interviews
Every podcast episode Bill Burke has appeared on, newest first.
Rule Breaker Investing
Three Fools Vol. 2, with Bill Burke & Mahan Tavakoli
Apr 22, 2026
SideBar: Optimism In Action - Conversations with Community Leaders Inspiring Positive Change
Inspiring Optimism as a Vision for the Future with Bill Burke
Jan 5, 2026
SideBar: Optimism In Action - Conversations with Community Leaders Inspiring Positive Change
Inspiring Optimism as a Vision for the Future with Bill Burke
Jan 5, 2026
From The Dive Shop
Episode 19 | A Conversation with ADS Deputy General Counsel: Bill Burke
Nov 18, 2025
This is My Silver Lining
Grateful Hearts, Open Minds: How Optimism Fuels Curiosity and Resilience, an Inspiring Conversation with Bill Burke
Dec 22, 2024
The Projection Booth
Special Report: Bill Burke... The Optimist
Nov 12, 2024
The Positive Persistence Podcast with Ian Bowen
18. Victory Outside The Arena With Bill Burke
Oct 16, 2024
What Could Go Right?
The Beleaguered Club of Eternal Optimists with Bill Burke
Oct 16, 2024
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Appeared On
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Rule Breaker Investing
1 episode
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1
SideBar: Optimism In Action - Conversations with Community Leaders Inspiring Positive Change
1 episode
Shows
1
SideBar: Optimism In Action - Conversations with Community Leaders Inspiring Positive Change
1 episode
Shows
1
From The Dive Shop
1 episode
Shows
1
This is My Silver Lining
1 episode
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1
The Projection Booth
1 episode
Shows
1
The Positive Persistence Podcast with Ian Bowen
1 episode
Shows
1
What Could Go Right?
1 episode
Shows
1
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