How you see, is what you get...
Warren Macdonald’s life’s boundaries were redefined in April 1997 with his accident on North Queensland’s Hinchinbrook Island. Climbing to the Island’s tallest peak, he became trapped beneath a one-ton slab boulder in a freak rock fall. Two days later he was rescued, only to undergo the amputation of both legs at mid thigh.
Just ten months later, he climbed Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain using a modified wheelchair and the seat of his pants, and the year after that, Tassie’s iconic Federation Peak.
In February 2003, he became the first double above-knee amputee to reach the summit of Africa’s tallest peak, Mt Kilimanjaro (19,222ft). That year he also made an ascent of Yosemite’s El Capitan, an effort requiring 2800 chin ups over three days.
Warren’s bestselling book, “A Test of Will” was the subject of the “Trapped under a Boulder” episode of the series “I Shouldn’t Be Alive”, now screening on Amazon Prime.
Warren has appeared on “Larry King Live”, “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, and “60 Minutes”.
He has made it his mission to help you change the way you see the world, and your place in it.
He splits his time between his hometown of Melbourne, and the Canadian Rockies.
Talking Points
The Perception Choice
If we can’t see where it is we need to go, what are our chances of getting there? If your team or your members can’t see where you’re going, what are the chances they’ll get on-board?The Perception Choice
In navigating change, and overcoming the challenges that come with it, we need to address the foundation; the root cause of why we often get stuck or disengaged, and that is, how we perceive change in the first place.
Expected Outcomes:
This keynote presentation is designed to hit “reset” on how your team sees their role in your organization. Expect them to come away empowered, engaged, inspired and ready to take action. They’ll begin to see challenges and opportunities with fresh perspectives and renewed vision.
Key Takeaways:
• An understanding of the incredible importance of mindset, and how perception is the most important factor when it comes to limiting, or improving, our performance.
• Specific tools and techniques to help break through the barriers that limit us.
• How to develop strategies to counter inevitable setbacks that always come when pursuing big goals.
Return on Resilience: Bouncing Back is just the Beginning
If there’s one certainty, in business and in life, it’s that we will all face challenges; that we will all, at some point be faced with a seeming insurmountable obstacle or obstacles. When that happens, our greatest ally is found in our ability to endure; to adapt. When that happens, it pays to have banked some resilience.Return on Resilience: Bouncing Back is just the Beginning
This keynote presentation focuses on what we can do to prepare for our challenges in advance. On how we can fortify ourselves against the curveballs and roadblocks before they happen by practising resilience.
Expected Outcomes:
This keynote presentation is designed to move your team from “I can’t” to “Bring it!” To instill the understanding that by facing our challenges; seeking them out even, we build the strength and resilience required when bigger problems come our way.
Key Takeaways:
• An understanding of how resilience is banked and is transferable across all areas of our lives.
• Specific tools and techniques to build resilience.
• Learn that “Bouncing Back” is just the beginning. By practising resilience, we position ourselves to Bounce Forward towards our goals.
The Challenge of Change: Finding Opportunity in Adversity
We’ve all heard it a million times; “change is constant”, “the only certainty in life is change”, “change or perish”. We all know it; what we need is for someone to show us how to deal with it. Warren’s “Challenge of Change” presentation will help your group realise that challenges brought on by change hold endless opportunities for innovation and personal and professional growth. That it’s the challenges we face that build the resilience we need as we’re asked to do more, with less . . . That it is possible to not just survive but to thrive despite adversity.The Challenge of Change: Finding Opportunity in Adversity
Expected Outcomes:
You’ll learn to see change as an inevitable, ongoing process that we’re all engaged with; not just something that “happens to us”. That by changing the way we see change, changes everything… You’ll never look at adversity in the same way again.
Key Takeaways:
• Foster the ability to recognize and break through mental barriers to change.
• Tools to build resilience for both business and personal growth.
• A powerful shift in thinking that will put challenges into perspective.
• Develop a breakthrough mindset that seeks solutions and opportunities.
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Inspirational Motivational Speaker Warren Macdonald's Challenge of Change Preview Video
Challenging times call for a powerful message. A message of hope and inspiration filled with the perspective, lessons and tools required when we are faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Warren Macdonald knows what it means to face adversity, to wake up to a whole new reality. In 1997 he lost both legs above the knee in a horrific backcountry accident; spending two days trapped beneath a one ton boulder Warren is a visionary who lives and breathes change management every day. He is routinely sought out as a keynote speaker and motivator by innovative, forward thinking organizations looking to foster out of the box thinking; the kind of thinking that led Warren to become the first double above-knee amputee to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africas tallest peak (19,222ft); the kind of thinking that empowers potential: A powerful catalyst for change, Warrens presentation challenges the status quo by telling audiences what they need hear, not what they necessarily want to hear Warrens bestselling book, A Test of Will is the subject of the Trapped under a Boulder episode of Discoverys I Shouldnt Be Alive series. His documentary film The Second Step has been acclaimed worldwide, screening on National Geographic Television and winning eight international awards.Audio
Warren delivered an important message in an engaging way that really connected with our audience. He made an outstanding contribution in being the catalyst for our people to reflect on and t ... keep reading HSBC Bank
This man electrified the audience with his energy, positivity, humour and example on how to overcome obstacles and succeed through force of will. Thank you for sharing your story with us!
It was such an honour to have you join our meeting. You are truly an inspiration and the team could not stop talking about you and your story.
Over the past 32 years, we have had hundreds of speakers around the globe. Many considered to be best of the best. Personally for me, Warrens Story is beyond compare. needless to say. But it is in meeting this man and how every time i see him or speak to him he has an attitude that is always positive and exciting. I would place Warren in top 10 in World for Motivational speaking. And we have had Presidents, Mayors, actors, activists, political and religious leaders, and everyone in between.
The presentation you delivered was heartfelt and more than inspirational. You captured exactly what we were looking to hear and you weaved your story and teachings brilliantly throughout. We have been back to work a few weeks now and people are still talking about some of your key take-away messages. They were so simple and resounding... how could they not! Thank you again for choosing to spend time with us. We are better for it!
