Mike Schlappi

Inspiring Paralympic Gold Medalist

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Workplace Safety Speakers Disability Issues Healthcare Speakers Inspirational Speakers Motivational Overcoming Adversity Olympians Sports Stars

Mike Schlappi

Inspiring Paralympic Gold Medalist

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In-Person Fee Range:

$7,501 - $10,000

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Traveling from:

Utah

Why Book

As a four-time paralympic medalist in USA men’s wheelchair basketball his presentation challenges individuals of all ages that despite difficult circumstances, you can take “response-ability” and be empowered.
His engaging and inspiring story is a moving and powerful example of the importance of safety in the workplace and at home and changes the way people think about carelessness and the magnitude of their decisions in the work place.
Mike’s personal experiences with nurses, doctors and therapists not only saved his life, but also pointed him to a new career and give him credibility in the in healthcare industry.

Biography

Lying on a bed paralyzed, with a bullet hole in his chest, Mike promised that if he survived, he would share his unique story all over the world and help as many people as he could. This is happening!

Mike knows that the most important part of any meeting or organization is the people. Whether speaking to a global financial corporation or a community medical facility, he has seen their results change when the beliefs of their people change. He inspires real people, with real problems, to respond differently; teaching that attitude is not a mood, but a position we take regardless of circumstances. That is his specialty!

Obviously Mike has had a few challenges in his life. But he also has a few Olympic gold medals, a few college degrees, has written a few books, runs a few successful businesses, has a few passions and has a few kids (five to be exact). This is all possible because he “walks the talk” (or rolls the scroll).

Programs

Financial Institutions

– Mike has a strong background in the financial services industry. He has his life, health and securities licenses, has his MBA, and recently was a main platform speaker at the “Million Dollar Round Table”; all of which give him credibility when speaking to an audience in the financial fields.

Healthcare

– Mike has a background in Healthcare – His personal experiences with nurses, doctors and therapists not only saved his life, but also pointed him to a career in healthcare. He served as the Director of Rehabilitation for Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City for 10 years, giving him credibility with audiences in the healthcare arena.

Sales/Corporations

– Mike’s message is a perfect fit for both large and small corporations who are forced to make changes to adapt and thrive in today’s shifting world. Through entertaining and personal stories, Mike teaches: If you resist change – you fail. If you accept change – you survive. If you create change – you succeed!

Safety

– Mike’s story is a moving and powerful example of the importance of safety. At the age of 15 Mike was shot in the chest, by a friend, at point blank range; paralyzing 2/3 of his body. Mike faces challenges daily because of the split second decision that was made in regards to safety or the lack thereof. His compelling message changes the way people think about carelessness and the magnitude of their decisions in the work place.

Education

– Mike comes from a family of professional educators. He taught Liberal Arts at Arizona State University while earning his MBA. More importantly, the core of Mike’s presentation pivots around the support he received from his friends, teachers, and family as he put his life back together.

Books

Shot Happens

Bulletproof Principles for Personal Success

Topics

Workplace Safety Speakers, Disability Issues, Healthcare Speakers, Inspirational Speakers, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Olympians, Sports Stars,

Mike Schlappi Reviews

“From the first conversation you have with Mike, you feel like you are talking to
a friend. He is genuinely interested in finding out about you and your
organization, so he understands his audience. Mike style is immediately engaging. When you look around as Mike is talking, you see people are physically leaning into his presentation. Mike had the audiences engaged from his first words. Mike’s personal story is truly inspirational, but it is his storytelling that really captures the audience.”

— The El Paso County Damage Prevention

“Book him. He is a fabulous individual with great motivational skills, but really and truly works to understand the audience so he can cater his message to be impactful.”

— Great Lakes Safety Training Center

“Overall, Mike did an outstanding job. He was the final speaker at our 3-day meeting and helped us end on a very positive, motivating mood that supported our meeting theme of Accountability, Engage, Lead & Achieve. Mike’s speech hit on all these themes which was a captivating and motivating way to end the meetings. He was very inspirational and effective in engaging our audience. In addition to his amazing life story, Mike is an excellent speaker from motivational and inspirational perspectives.”

— FBL Financial Group, Inc

“Mike was great! Really hit home with the team. We loved having him with us and we wish he could have spent more time with us at our meeting.”

— Davita

“To offer a simple recommendation for Mike Schlappi is an understatement. Mike’s genuine, honest and professional approach is head and shoulders above many of the speakers that I’ve heard. Motivational speakers can sometimes be one dimensional in terms of their content and delivery. Mike’s ‘shoot for the stars’ message appeals to a multitude of issues that face an organization.”

— Dräger Medical, Inc.