Before you make an excuse, you might want to check this out…

Twelve years ago, a co-worker tried to talk me out of climbing a mountain…

Denial is not a virtue. No really, it’s not…

People often presume that, because of the nature of what I do (you know, being a professional speaker, telling people what to do etc), that I must have it all figured out.

Fear gets me Focussed

I’m really excited today to let you know that my interview with Ishita Gupta for Fearless Magazine is now online!

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Emmanuel Kelly has the X-Factor

Get the Kleenex ready…This is not just the story of an incredibly inspiring and brave young man.
This is also the story of an incredible woman, Moira Kelly…

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The Solution Revolution

In fact; it’s not even that hard. How is that possible? How can a guy without legs, a “game over” or “end of the world” scenario for most people, be in a place where I can honestly tell you; “it’s not a big deal”?

Finding Our Way Home

On April 30th I had the amazing opportunity to tell my story in a way I hadn’t told it before, as part of The Moth; in turn part of PEN World Voices.

For the Explorer in you…

God be with those who explore in the cause of understanding; whose search takes them far from what is familiar and comfortable and leads them into danger or terrifying loneliness.

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In Celebration of Earth Day…

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Wheelchair Travel Tip No: 1

We could all use some travel tips from time to time; those of us who use some kind of mobility aid more than others.

Join Seth Godin in creating change and a new reality for book publishing

If you’re interested in change, as I’m guessing you are, you’ve probably heard the name Seth Godin. I’m an unabashed fan…

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A Certified Badass! Finally…

It was fellow amputee climber Mal Daly who first called ma a “Badass”, and I have to admit, I kind of liked it. I’m happy to announce today though that I’m now “certified”!

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Setting yourself up for Success

Setting yourself up for success…

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Meditating on Choice

For most of us, dealing with change is incredibly difficult. We like things to stay the same…

Let it go…

Letting go is not easy. In fact, it could be one of the most difficult things any of us ever have to do. One of the biggest lessons I have learned has been that you can’t create something until you clear a space for that creation to take place. When we are busy and overwhelmed, that space simply isn’t there for creativity.

Buy Now, Pay Later

I’ve been speaking for over a decade now. Longer actually when you consider that words first started coming out of my mouth in 1966, but I mean speaking professionally.