Mike Schlappi’s keynotes have instant credibility and lasting impact. There
are many inspiring and motivational speakers who are accomplished athletes,
authors, businessmen, and celebrities. Mike is too! What makes him unique
and different – as an inspirational speaker – is he earned each of these
accolades following a tragic shooting accident that left him paralyzed
for life. Mike has received an "excellent rating" from over 92% of those
surveyed.
Mike walks his
Talk!
Mike Schlappi,
four-time Paralympic medal winner and two-time World Champion has proven
that just because you can’t stand up, doesn’t mean you can’t stand out.
He is the only wheelchair basketball player in the United States to compete
in the past four Paralympic games in Seoul, Barcelona, Atlanta, and Sydney.
Recently a national award winning video was produced about Mike’s life.
He was honored by the state of Utah as one of its Top 50 athletes of the
past century.
He serves on the
Board of Trustees that will be overseeing the 2002 Paralympic Games in
Salt Lake City and NO! he did not accept any bribes. Mitt Romney the President
and CEO of the 2002 Paralympic Games said "Mike’s accomplishments remind
each of us of the power of the human spirit to rise above all adversity.
Mike truly walks his talk as he verbally and visually inspires everyone
to light the fire within."†
Mike earned his
Bachelors Degree from Brigham Young University and a Masters Degree in
Business Administration from Arizona State University. As the President
of Mike Schlappi Communications and a member of the National Speakers Association,
his presentations have inspired thousands of audiences to adapt and overcome.
He is an author who has written and published two books about success and
motivation. Mike and his wife Tami have five children and reside in Utah.
Although Mike
was paralyzed in a tragic accident, he hasn’t let it paralyze his dreams.
Mike's Mission...
... To
inspire positive change in groups of individuals; motivating them to go
forth and make a difference despite obstacles...
Mike's Presentation...
A much sought
after motivational and inspirational speaker, Mike's presentation has impacted
over one thousand audiences. He uses a media presentation and his Olympic
Medals to illustrate his 'Bulletproof Principles for Success'.† Mike teaches
his audience how to face adversity in a positive way with his patented
'Attitude Therapy'.
Featured Programs:
“If You Can’t
Stand Up, Stand Out!”
Mike’s favorite
presentation includes humor and inspiration as he tells his improbable
story - A story which began with a tragic shooting accident and evolved
into a lifetime of lessons and victories. Mike uses his Olympic medals,
a media presentation, and personal stories to teach his “Bulletproof Principles”
for success. Although Mike’s body was paralyzed, his dreams were not.
“Attitude Therapy”
Mike inspires
his audiences with a powerful dose of his patented “Attitude Therapy”.
He builds a strong case for getting started and taking personal response-ability
for their successes and failures. Mike’s example and entertaining style
will challenge everyone to relish adversity as an opportunity to change
and improve. People will learn to love themselves from the inside out and
walk away with the realization that if Mike can do it, so can they.
FEE RANGE: $7,500
- $10,000
VIDEO
& PRESS MATERIAL AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST |
