A Test of Will: Audio version now available!

This has been way too long in coming, but for everyone that’s asked over the years, I’m psyched to announce that “A Test of Will” is now available in audio format from audible.com

perspective, keynote speaker, motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, books, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldMarch 18, 2015A Test of Will, audio book, Audible, mountain climbing, amputeeComment

So you think you’re a Badass?

Trust me; you could be badder.

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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.

inspirational speaker, inspiration, motivational speaker, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldMarch 10, 2015The Moth, PEN World Voices, storyComment

New York, New York

Exciting News! I’ve been invited to speak at The Moth as part of The Seventh Annual PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature on April 30. The topic: “What went wrong”…

motivational speaker, keynote speaker, inspirational speaker, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldMarch 7, 2015World Voices Festival of International Literature, The Moth, what went wrongComment

The Power of Perception. Just how deep does the rabbit hole go?

Two things went horribly wrong an an ice climbing trip last January, that left me looking at life once again from a different angle…

perspective, learning, motivational speaker, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldMarch 6, 2015ice climbing, different angle, accidentComment

Obstacle or Opportunity? Simple changes for increased health over the holidays?

Let me say straight up that anyone who introduces themselves as the chocoholic dietician is going to get my attention.

keynote speaker, inspirational speaker, motivational speakerWarren MacdonaldMarch 1, 2015Andrea Holwegner, obstacle, opportunity, health, holiday healthComment

What did you do of Relevance today?

Have you ever read something that stopped you dead in your tracks? Caused you to put the book down for a second while the reframing of the world around you took place?

inspirational speaker, keynote speaker, motivational speaker, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldFebruary 28, 2015reframing, relevance, Chris Guillebeau, Vietnam prisoner of war, change, relevantComment

The only thing to fear, is Change. Or fear itself…

Yesterday in Vancouver I spoke to a financial services group. One of the topics I brought to the table was the concept of facing fear, or rather, the implications when we don’t.

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Change 2.0

Much like the web these days being about back and forth, about connecting rather than showing, I’m working on the concept of Change 2.0. The theory is this…

inspirational speaker, keynote speaker, motivational speaker, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldFebruary 22, 2015change, perception, changing perceptionComment

So you want to be a professional speaker?

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.

learning, inspiration, motivational speaker, keynote speaker, inspirational speaker, positive thinking, books, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldFebruary 20, 2015The Wealthy Speaker, Jane Atkinson, speaker, how to become a proffesional speakerComment

That’s enough about me, let’s talk about you… what do YOU think about me?

First, some statistics: According to the new film from Davis Guggenheim, Waiting for Superman, among the top 30 developed nations, the US ranks 25th in mathematics and 21st in science.

inspiration, keynote speaker, motivational speaker, perspective, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldFebruary 18, 2015it takes work, overconfident, Jerry Seinfeld, The Comedian, confidence, Waiting for SupermanComment

Better Prepared through Resistance Training

Wanted to share an observation with you on self imposed resistance and adversity, and how it can strengthen and better prepare us for our challenges, and improve our performance in everyday life.

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Being Better

This week I’m writing from Orlando, FL where I’m attending the National Speakers Association annual conference.

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When a Challenge Seems too Great, Break it Down

I’ve long been a proponent of breaking seemingly impossible goals down into achievable steps. It looks like I’m not alone. Following is a link to a great story by Wallace Imen from the Globe and Mail on professor Denis Shackel’s own, hard won technique for staying on top in “Challenging Times”.

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Proprietary Information

I spent yesterday in a meeting with one of Canada’s leading oil companies (I was the keynote speaker). Like most companies on the planet, the hot topic of conversation is “How do we deal with the retirement of the boomers…

keynote speaker, motivational speaker, learning, perspective, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldJanuary 26, 2015keynote speaker oil company, retirement of the boomers, centralized information, exodus of talentComment