Kentucky Christian University and the KCU School of Business and Leadership are proud to welcome Rennie Curran to campus for the 2026 Mission Minded Leadership Conference presented by the KCU School of Business and Leadership and Business Cultivation Foundation.
Rennie Curran is a keynote speaker, author, and the CEO of Game Changer Coaching, where he empowers leaders, teams, and organizations to achieve their fullest potential. Recently inducted into the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame, Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame, Georgia vs. Florida Hall of Fame, and recognized in the UGA 40 Under 40, Rennie leverages his unique background as a former professional athlete to offer powerful insights on leadership, teamwork, and overcoming adversity.
Born in Atlanta, GA and the son of Liberian immigrants, Rennie and Josie Curran, he has a diverse background with humble beginnings. He began his football career at Brookwood High School, becoming the all-time leading tackler in Gwinnett County history. Despite being considered undersized by various critics, Rennie went on to make an immediate impact at the University of Georgia, where he became a 3-time All American, Butkus Award Finalist, and permanent team captain.
After being selected in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans, Rennie played with several professional teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Edmonton Eskimos, and BC Lions of the CFL. During his professional career, he built his current business and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, life and business coaching certification from the life purpose institute, and a certification in organization leadership from Harvard Business School.
As the CEO of Game Changer Coaching, Rennie has partnered with organizations such as The Jon Gordon Companies, RISE, Career Management Partners, Lion Leadership and more. His partners turn to him for guidance on leadership development, personal branding, career transitioning, and public speaking.
Rennie’s speaking engagements span a variety of high-profile events, including association conferences, leadership retreats, school assemblies, kickoff meetings, panel discussions, and workshops. His presentations are known for being engaging and practical, equipping audiences with the tools to overcome challenges and maximize their opportunities, both personally and professionally.
In 2013, Rennie authored Free Agent: The Intangibles for Overcoming Adversity and Times of Transition, a motivational self-help book that draws from his personal experiences to help others navigate change and challenges. He also co-authored the children’s book What Does It Take to Be a Star? with his daughter Eleana. The book taps into every child’s curiosity to find their own personal greatness by helping them to realize that being a Star has less to do with your title and more to do with who you are as a person.
Rennie’s has been featured in outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, and Fox Sports.
When he’s not working with clients or delivering keynote speeches, Rennie enjoys playing the piano, spending time with his daughter. He is deeply committed to giving back through his Game Changers Foundation, which helps student-athletes become leaders on and off the field, and through his involvement with organizations like the Boys and Girls Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Rennie Curran’s journey as a business leader and keynote speaker demonstrates that true leadership is about resilience, vision, and impact—qualities that he now instills in the next generation of leaders.
Purchase your ticket for the 2026 Mission Minded Leadership Conference at kcu.edu/leadershipconference.
