Sean Swarner’s story
Sean’s first goal was to crawl 8 feet from the hospital bed to the bathroom. A person who, at the age of 16, overcame a second fatal cancer with a prognosis of 2 weeks to live. Due to the therapies, Sean also lost the function of his right lung wing, which means that he only has 50% of his lung capacity.
Two-time cancer survivor Sean Swarner became the world's first cancer survivor to complete the Explorer's Grand Slam-scaling the highest point on all seven continents and then hiking to the North and South Poles. Only a handful of people have ever done it, but no one against the overwhelming odds Sean faced.
To prove the power of the mind with his story, at the age of 26 he climbed Mt. Everest, as the first to recover from cancer. Since then, he has crossed all boundaries, climbing every highest peak on every continent, skiing to the North and South Poles (thereby achieving the title "Adventurer's Grand Slam" as the 7th in history), regularly participating in marathons, Iron Mans and the like tests. Now, at the age of 50, he starts running 7 marathons on 15 November, in 7 days on 7 continents.
He went on to Redefine Impossible by climbing 29,035 feet to the top of Mt. Everest with one lung! From there he stood atop the highest point on all 7 continents, skied to the South and North Poles, and completed the Hawaii Ironman.
Sean Swarner has provided invaluable leadership to a global audience, offering his expertise in Personal Leadership, Coaching, Goal Accomplishment, Teamwork, and Perspectives. Drawing from his experiences in achieving historic milestones, Sean imparts wisdom that extends beyond mere success, instead focusing on the profound comprehension of perpetual achievement. His guidance empowers individuals to redefine their personal limitations and transcend their perceived boundaries.
Favourite quote:
You can go a month without food, you can live three days without water, but you can't go more than sixty seconds without HOPE. - Sean Swarner
It always seems impossible until it's done. Nelson Mandela
Favourite book: Never never quit, Mike Shields
Favourite series: Seinfield
Hobbies: running, brewing beer, cooking, traveling
Favourite food: pizza
A role-model businessperson: Warren Buffet, we messaged back and forth
Favourite mobile/web app: Keep notes, Outlook, Connect
Key teachings for the audience:
· Inspire people to believe more is possible, motivate them to take the first step and empower them
· There's enough resources to share. We aren't in competition with anyone else. Just yourself.
· Internal dialog and perspective is key for your success