If you want to understand "determination", tune into this Voice on Fire conversation with Joshua Pelland.
This pragmatic Canadian athlete knew what life and death was about throughout his military career, as a British Royal Marine Commando, and as part of the Special Operations Units, in some of the most difficult environments.
It was while he was out enjoying his passion for rock climbing, alone and manipulating the ropes himself, that Joshua came face to face with his own near death. Something went wrong, and Joshua fell...
From a height of 65ft, near 20m or the height of a 5-storey building, Joshua landed badly, suffering dire injuries and after considerable time in hospital and extensive surgery, Joshua had to face life with a spinal cord injury and no use of his lower body.
Four years on, and still learning what his body can and can't yet do, Joshua's pragmatic and problem solving mindset ensures he faces each challenge with acceptance of his fear and a will to just get in and take on risks and new experiences.
Sought after as a Corporate Speaker, and with his first book months from release, Joshua trains regularly on his hand-cycle, a road bike modified for hand pedaling and has competed in various events and marathons.
From the chaos of the battlefield, to the mystery of the open oceans; from the challenges of mountain climbing, to the adaptations of a spinal cord injury; Josh’s experiences have provided him with a unique perspective on facing and embracing adversity.
As a result of these things he has learned to cultivate the mindset needed to perform physically and mentally in the most arduous of environments. Josh can be contacted:
Instagram @jos_pell
LinkedIn. Joshua Pelland
Website: www.joshuapelland.com
And if you would like to book Josh as a Speaker for your next corporate, educational, or private event, booking is easy through his website: https://joshuapelland.com/book-josh-3/
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