How do you turn life's toughest blows into your greatest source of motivation? After a life-altering brain haemorrhage, Dan MacQueen shares his remarkable story of recovery and reinvention. He speaks candidly about relearning to walk, talk and smile, and the unwavering support of friends, family and self-care that help rebuild his life. Now, as a keynote speaker, Dan encourages others to reframe challenges, lead with compassion and commit to meaningful personal development. Favouring meaningful impact versus traditional metrics, Dan's journey stands as a powerful reminder of perseverance and optimism. When it comes to navigating change and building resilience, Dan's focus remains clear: be better than yesterday.
KEY TAKEAWAY
'Better than yesterday is something I really strive myself to abide by and live by. That's what I can pass along–just approach life in that better than yesterday kind of vibe.'
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
The Jack Reacher series by Lee Child.
ABOUT THE GUEST – DAN MACQUEEN
At 28, Dan was leading a healthy, active life. After an optometrist appointment to identify the cause of his persistent headaches was cut short, he was handed a sealed envelope and told to go directly to the hospital. What followed was emergency brain surgery. On June 21, 2014, Dan's reality was shattered by a devastating brain hemorrhage. With no map to guide him on the gruelling path to recovery, Dan had to rely on his grit, perseverance, and resilience to relearn everything he once knew: how to walk, talk and even smile.
Dan has survived two emergency brain surgeries, weeks in a coma, and months in a rehab hospital. What he found out along the way might surprise you: there is nothing like a brain injury to refocus the mind!
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ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON
Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.
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