Warren Macdonald
Inspirational Adventurer

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"Nothing is impossible when we are prepared to face our fears, and believe in ourselves"

Warren Macdonald has a passion for living beyond the bounds of acceptance. He has a passion for the environment, using adventure as a key learning tool, and for doing more with less.

Warren's life's boundaries were redefined in April 1997, when at the age of 31, he spent two days alone pinned under a one-ton boulder after a freak rock fall on Hinchinbrook Island in Northern Queensland, Australia. He survived, only to undergo the amputation of both legs at mid thigh. His doctor told him he'd never walk again. Warren's comment was that "I don't recall him saying anything about cycling, kayaking, or climbing mountains…" Just ten months later he successfully summitted first Cradle Mountain then Federation Peak, Australia's toughest mountain summit!

Warren's expeditions have taken him around the globe. In February 2003, he became the first double above-knee amputee to reach the summit of Africa's tallest peak, Mt Kilimanjaro, and more recently, in a spectacular effort requiring more than 2800 pull-ups, created history once again in an ascent of America's tallest cliff face, El Capitan. In an age where exploration is no longer defined in geographical terms, a new breed of disabled athletes are exploring and redefining the outer limits of human potential. Warren Macdonald is one of those athletes. He recognises change as a process, not an end result. His ability to manage transition, to create opportunity from any situation keeps him in demand as a speaker and corporate motivator.

Warren inspires audiences to believe in themselves, demonstrating through action that "Nothing is impossible if we dare to face our fears and believe in ourselves". That achieving success requires taking positive steps forward, and that each step we take, no matter how small, moves us closer to our goals. His presentation reinforces the importance of recognizing change as an opportunity to transform our lives and turn negatives into positives.

Finding Opportunity in Change

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. Warrens "Test of Will" presentation will help your group realise that challenges brought on by change hold endless opportunities for personal and professional growth. That it is possible to not just survive, but to thrive despite adversity.

This presentation is designed to provide you with three outcomes:

• A new perspective on how you view your challenges.
• The biggest incentive to step out of your comfort zone you could possibly imagine.
• Key strategies for moving from "thought" into "ACTION!"

"The impact your visit had on our organization has been profound. Four weeks later my team is still discussing what you taught us and continue to reflect on how your attitude to life, obstacles and challenges can benefit them in their own lives. The relevance, clarity and poignancy of your presentation…has helped us refocus on the tasks we have to complete and brought the team closer together." Motability Finance Limited

"You were able to effectively demonstrate to the audience that difficulties faced become achievable challenges if you have the desire and strength of will."
Louise McLaren, Product Manager, Novo Nordisc Pharmaceutical.

Most Requested Topics:

• A Test of Will- Finding Opportunity in Change
• Setting and Reaching Impossible Goals

Travels From: Vancouver, BC

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