Podcast appearances and mentions of richard mccann

So — climate change. How do you come up with a plan that actually makes a significant difference, and that people will follow? Maybe even want to follow? For Davis and Yolo County, but really, for any city, any county. Our guest today, Richard McCann, has some ideas about this. He's a Davis energy consultant and founding partner of M.Cubed Consulting. On Feb. 9, he'll talk in Davis about “effective local climate actions” — including why plans at the levels of local government “seem to hit a pause when they need to jump into action.” The reasons include wishful thinking about how people will participate. (The photo shows an electric car about to get charged in a Davis home.)

On this episode Kat is joined by Richard McCann, international keynote speaker, to talk about his inspiring story of overcoming adversity and how he is using his experience to positively influence others. KEY TAKEAWAYS It doesn't matter what role the audience I'm speaking to has in life, what car they drive, we're all human beings and we've all been through some challenges and experiences. That's the way I get over any nerves, I know they've been through some stuff and they'll get something from what I have to share. You can only join the dots in the future, not at the time, but all those incidental things are absolutely vital in taking you down a certain path. My sister stabbed her boyfriend and it was that that made me think about starting to write my book which then led to my first speaking engagement which led to me travelling round the world as a motivational speaker. When I was 5 my mum went out drinking and didn't come home, me and my sister were sitting at the bus stop waiting for her at 5:30am, it's heartbreaking to think about. But, she didn't come home because she'd met Peter Sutcliffe, a serial killer who went on to murder 13 women in the UK after my mother. That's when my story changed in ways I didn't know were possible and what equips me to speak about resilience. When I was in the army in West Germany, a magazine was published about mum's killer and I had a nervous breakdown. I was discharged from the army, started taking drugs and ended up in prison. After getting out, me and my sister entered into a suicide pact, but I ended up saving her and that incident was the turning point because I decided that life was worth living and I began rebuilding my life.   BEST MOMENTS “They say you can't please everybody, but I'd like to please as many people as possible.”“I was told my story wasn't ‘conference material', but I've spoken over 3,000 times. We've got to be careful who we listen to.” “Before he was arrested, I thought my mum's killer was going to kill me, especially because he also killed one of our babysitters. I had a very challenging childhood, but it wasn't all bad.” “When I share my story I talk about the importance of two words: ‘I can' which, coincidentally, are in my name. Don't just believe it, do it.” ABOUT THE GUEST On a cold and misty morning in October 1975, Richard McCann woke to discover his mother was missing. He was just five years old. She was the first victim of the notorious serial killer, Peter Sutcliffe. Having lost his mother to one of Britain's most notorious serial killers, Richard was raised in poverty by his often drunk and violent father on a tough council estate in Leeds, England, and was on the at-risk register before he could even walk and talk. What followed was foster parents and time in a care home, and he left school with no qualifications, stumbling from one mistake to the other until he eventually found himself with no prospects after a spell in prison. The same prison as his mother's killer! When he was released, he had few prospects and entered into a suicide pact with one of his sisters. He had reached his rock bottom.By learning to accept full responsibility for his life, embracing his authentic self and adopting an iCan attitude, he went from no-hoper to Sunday Times Bestselling Author and internationally renowned award-winning motivational speaker. His first book, ‘Just a Boy', sold almost half a million copies in the UK alone and has been translated into more than 10 different languages. Other books followed along with a speaking career that has seen him deliver over 3000 keynotes across the globe.Learning to think positively is a skill that every young person will find invaluable throughout their life. Richard's story demonstrates what can be achieved with a Growth Mindset and his presentations and interactive workshops will help your students, staff and parents discover their true potential.Today, Richard has delivered over 3000 presentations around the world, inspiring audiences with his story of overcoming adversity, and sharing his powerful iCan approach. In 2009 he founded the iCanSpeak Academy, training individuals and teams to enhance their presentation skills and communicate their message authentically and with confidence, so they achieve more effective results. Website ABOUT THE HOST Kat started her career as a teacher, before moving into Tech where she worked in different executive roles within teaching and consulting working across the globe, both in the public and private sector. Despite appearing 'successful' on the outside, she paid a heavy ‘life' price. In 2016, her whole world collapsed. The reason? The compound effect of years of unhealthy and toxic habits that destroyed her health, relationship and career. She suffered a severe breakdown and lost everything. In the middle of this she got headhunted for her first CEO role. She rebuilt herself by changing just one small habit, and built a series of positive habits which has transformed her professional and personal performance, resulting in becoming the healthiest and happiest version of herself. She is a positive habits international keynote speaker and teacher, giving talks and delivering high impact programmes to organisations across the globe. LinkedIn Instagram

In this episode Richard McCann discusses how a positive mindset and attitude can help people overcome challenges and achieve success, even in the face of personal tragedy. The episode emphasizes the importance of perseverance and active involvement in pursuing one's goals. Inspired by the idea that success requires active participation, the conversation explores the mindset needed to set high aspirations and believe in oneself. Watch this full episode on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqdD_f2aVVE&list=PLjpOgJSwvjVHbHqxlTwle4CdCShSDLQ-m&index=86About Richard McCann: Richard, founder of The iCan Academy and a Times No1 Bestselling author, has made an indelible mark with his book "Just a Boy," selling almost 1/4 million copies and being translated into eleven languages. A seasoned professional speaker and workshop leader, Richard's journey is a testament to triumph over adversity. From conquering his fear of public speaking after the publication of his book to now delivering over three thousand talks globally, his story has captivated audiences. Notably, his inspirational narrative has been featured in a Netflix series and a TV drama currently in production. His speaking engagements include esteemed clients like Garmin, Bank of America, and Porsche, and his reach extends across diverse locations from Iran to Canada, making his insights resonate worldwide.Please click here to learn more about https://richardmccann.co.uk/About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Learn the Fundamentals of Success for free:The Big Success Starter: https://results.bradsugars.com/thebigsuccess-starter

After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics of life rules, mental health, voice dialogue, managing inner critic, serendipity, bravery resilience, determination, stress, purpose, fear, intuition, contribution and impostor syndrome, Amy shares her Reflections with Actions from these five recent podcast episodes:   389 Create Conditions for Growth with Adrian Brown 390 Serendipitous Moments and Brave Steps with Richard McCann 391 Rule of Thumb with Hilary Briggs 392 Healing Power of Nature with Isaac Kenyon 393 Becoming the Artist with Bernii Mac   KEY TAKEAWAY “You have the freedom to choose your ‘why'. It is unique to you and dependent on your decisions, situations and responsibilities."   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* Embracing Our Selves by Hal Stone, Ph.D and Sidra L. Stone, Ph.D.- https://amzn.eu/d/j4cWHzr The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker - https://amzn.eu/d/fPZMWlS Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl - https://amzn.eu/d/bu4pVoF   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.   WORK WITH AMY Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY and discuss purpose coaching or you want to launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 30 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.   *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  

Overcoming personal tragedy and surviving extreme adversity, motivational speaker and coach Richard McCann transformed his pain and suffering into purposeful change. This shift meant that for almost two decades now Richard has empowered people with his iCan philosophy enabling them to chart their own paths from darkness to purpose, to overcome challenges and to unleash their own potential.   Delivering over 3000 presentations worldwide on resilience, determination, responsibility and change, Richard sees a world full of walking miracles where the possibilities are limitless. Two constant threads have played and continue to play key roles in activating his purpose: one is he believes in serendipitous moments or encounters and the other is he continuously takes purpose-driven brave steps.   KEY TAKEAWAY “If I can get through those challenges, and quite frankly go on to achieve far more than I ever thought possible particularly in my younger years, if I can, then you, your loved ones and your colleagues can too.”   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals that Protect Us from Violence by Gavin de Becker - https://amzn.eu/d/2TEKxBM Just A Boy by Richard McCann - https://amzn.eu/d/1YhzJkZ   FREE OFFER If you want a copy of Richard's book Just a Man, reach out to him via LinkedIn and mention that you listened to his episode on the podcast Focus on WHY.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmccann/   ABOUT RICHARD As the founder of The iCan Academy, Richard offers motivational keynote speaking, presentation skills training and resilience workshops for various audiences, including corporate and business, schools, housing associations and prisons. He has a proven track record of transforming lives and empowering people to communicate confidently and effectively. Whether it is in person or virtually, he always aims to inspire, motivate, train and develop his clients with passion, authenticity and humour. CONNECT WITH RICHARD https://richardmccann.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmccann/ https://www.facebook.com/richardmccann https://twitter.com/iCanSpeaker https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ican-academy/   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.   WORK WITH AMY Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY and discuss purpose coaching or you want to launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 30 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  

Richard McCann, a renowned inspirational speaker in the UK, joined Derek Arden for an insightful interview. The two first crossed paths 15 years ago in Holland at a Dutch-speaking convention, and since then, Richard has become one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the United Kingdom. In this interview, he shares his compelling life story, highlighting his journey from the tragic loss of his mother to the serial killer, Peter Sutcliffe, at the tender age of 5, to his transformation into a motivational speaker empowering others to overcome their challenges. Richard's life took a devastating turn when his mother, Wilma McCann, became the first victim of the notorious serial killer, Peter Sutcliffe. At just five years old, Richard and his sister, Sonia, embarked on a heart-wrenching search for their mother when she failed to return home. This early trauma left an indelible mark on Richard, leading to a long struggle with low self-esteem and a profound lack of confidence. The negative portrayal of his mother's death in the media and society's perception of the victims, including Wilma McCann, as prostitutes, only exacerbated Richard's feelings of shame and self-doubt. He kept his true story hidden, even lying about how his mother had died to avoid judgment and negativity. It wasn't until he wrote his book, "Just a Boy," that Richard began to confront his past and find his voice. The process of writing his book was a cathartic experience for Richard. It allowed him to explore his early years and the traumatic loss of his mother. While the book helped him process his emotions, it also liberated him from the shame and embarrassment he had carried for so long. The positive response and support he received from readers further boosted his self-esteem, and he finally felt proud to share his story. Richard's journey into motivational speaking was not a straightforward one. His initial attempts to secure a book contract were met with rejection, but he persevered. A chance encounter with someone who had turned their life story into a successful book and film renewed his motivation. With the support of an agent and a bidding war among publishers, his book was eventually published in 2004. However, it was not until a speaking engagement that Richard realized his true calling. During a presentation at a college, he realized the potential impact of sharing his story with others. Encouraged by this, he began attending meetings of the Professional Speaking Association, where he found a community of like-minded individuals. It was at one of these events, particularly a talk by William Mitchell, that Richard decided to leave university and pursue a career as a motivational speaker full-time. This pivotal moment set him on the path to becoming the influential speaker he is today. One remarkable aspect of Richard's journey is his determination to continuously improve. He compares his pursuit of excellence to the Japanese concept of "Kaizen," meaning continuous improvement. Whether it's refining his website, perfecting his showreel, or enhancing his brand, Richard is relentless in his pursuit of personal growth. This drive to improve himself and his message has led to significant success in his career. Richard McCann has also faced personal setbacks, one of the most challenging being his involvement in recreational drug use in the early '90s. This period of his life saw him arrested and sentenced to prison, an experience that would have crushed many. However, Richard's ability to reframe his situation and find a silver lining in adversity allowed him to emerge from this dark chapter with newfound wisdom. He believes that none of us will ever reach our full potential, as there is always room for growth and improvement. In his speaking engagements, Richard conveys a message of resilience and the belief that there is always a way back from setbacks. He challenges his audience to create their own "bounce back gra...

How anyone finds it in their heart to forgive the man who murdered their mum is beyond most's comprehension. Add to that her murderer is one of the most notorious serial killers - Peter Sutcliffe. This is not an easy listen but from it comes a message of compassion and forgiveness; gold in the darkest of places. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Andy Lopata speaks with two incredible guests Jo Berry and Richard McCann about their experiences of trauma and forgiveness. Both lost a parent to violent acts - McCann's mother was murdered by serial killer Peter Sutcliffe in 1975, and Berry's father was killed in the IRA's bombing of the Conservative Party Conference in Brighton in 1984. Despite the immense tragedy, both found ways to come to terms with their loss and seek positive outcomes. McCann became a motivational speaker, while Berry started the charity Building Bridges For Peace. McCann shares his journey of forgiveness, beginning with forgiving his abusive father and eventually letting go of his anger towards Sutcliffe. He discusses how he tried to understand Sutcliffe as a human being, although his attempts to meet with him were rejected. However, McCann highlights that compassion and forgiveness can lead to healing and positive change, despite this painful journey. Berry shared how she made the decision to meet with the man responsible for her father's death. She stresses the importance of listening to one's gut instinct and taking responsibility for one's own healing by choosing a way that does not involve the person who hurt you. McCann & Berry also share personal experiences of forgiveness and healing, highlighting the power of forgiveness in bringing personal growth and positive change. They reflect on how their experiences have impacted their ability to forgive people for everyday issues, acknowledging that it's a journey with ups and downs. They also emphasise the importance of owning up to our mistakes, repairing harm, and creating stronger connections McCann shared how writing a book about his life without consulting his wider family impacted his relationships. Berry and McCann stress the importance of having supportive friends and family who will be there for you even if they disagree with the choices you make. They share how they have dealt with family members who do not support their choices and have focused on the positive relationships in their lives. This episode underscores the need for individuals to take control of their own mental wellbeing and not blame others for how they feel. Join us in this inspiring conversation and gain valuable insights into the power of forgiveness, understanding, and compassion in personal and professional growth. Connect with Andy Lopata Richard McCann Jo Berry

In this episode of Turning Adversity Into An Asset, Lewis sits down with Richard McCann who shares his story of resilience after his mother was killed by a Serial Killer when he was five years old. In this episode: - Richard reveals the early hardship in his life including, social services involvement, alcohol and drug use, abuse from his father and how he found himself in the very same prison as his Mum's killer, ‘The Serial Killer'. - How he overcame his chaotic childhood and took control of his own life using the power of ‘forgiveness'. - Coping mechanisms to overcome challenging situations and achieve what you want in life. - How he became the UK's busiest public speaker and has delivered over 2,500 presentations worldwide, using his story to help others turn their adversities into assets. Click here to check out my website  >>> LewisRaymondTaylor.com Watch the episode on Youtube >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzbmyQZ4j0U Follow me on Instagram: @lewisraymondtaylor  

Richard McCann's Incredible Transformation: From Struggles to InspirationRichard McCann's journey showcases the power of self-belief and visualization. Overcoming confidence challenges, he took a leap of faith that led to remarkable success. In this episode, discover how to conquer obstacles through determination, learn from failures, and embrace positive thinking. Our guest, Richard McCann, turned tragedy into triumph, selling over a quarter-million copies of his book "Just a Boy: Crazy Enough" and founding the ICANN Academy to teach resilience.About Richard McCannRichard, founder of The iCan Academy and a Times No1 Bestselling author, has made an indelible mark with his book "Just a Boy," selling almost 1/4 million copies and being translated into eleven languages. A seasoned professional speaker and workshop leader, Richard's journey is a testament to triumph over adversity. From conquering his fear of public speaking after the publication of his book to now delivering over three thousand talks globally, his story has captivated audiences. Notably, his inspirational narrative has been featured in a Netflix series and a TV drama currently in production. His speaking engagements include esteemed clients like Garmin, Bank of America, and Porsche, and his reach extends across diverse locations from Iran to Canada, making his insights resonate worldwide.Please click here to learn more about Richard McCann.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Learn the Fundamentals of Success for free:The Big Success Starter: https://results.bradsugars.com/thebigsuccess-starter

Richard is the founder of The iCan Academy as well as a Times No1 Bestselling author. His first book, Just a Book, sold almost 1/4 million copies and has been translated into eleven languages. Richard is a professional speaker and as well as keynoting he runs workshops on resilience, presentation skills and storytelling. Richard was also an opening speaker at BizX in the UK in 2022 and went down a storm.Richard's story is one of overcoming extreme adversity. After he first published Just a Boy, he was asked to speak at a conference in 2005. Until then, he had a fear of speaking in public, but he faced his fears and has now spoken over three thousand times across the globe and is one of the UK's busiest motivational speakers. He has one hell of an inspirational story, and it is a story that has been included in a Netflix series in which he appears. A TV drama is currently in production in which he also appears. Without wanting to give too much away, we guarantee it will be a story you may never forget.Clients include, Garmin, Bank of America, McCain, Porsche, Vodafone, Oracle, Toshiba, and far too many to mention. He has also spoken in Iran, Malaysia, Gran Canaria, Canada, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg and a few more in-between.Please click here to learn more about Richard McCann.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone. That's why Brad has created 90 Days To Revolutionize Your Life – It's 30 minutes a day for 90 days, teaching you his 30 years experience on investing, business and life.Learn the Fundamentals of Success for free: The Big Success Starter: https://results.bradsugars.com/thebigsuccess-starter Join Brad's programs here: 30X Life: https://results.bradsugars.com/30xlifechallenge 30X Business: https://results.bradsugars.com/30xbusinesschallenge 30X Wealth: https://results.bradsugars.com/30xwealthchallenge 90X – Revolutionize Your Life: https://30xbusiness.com/90daystorevolutionize Brad Sugars' Entrepreneur University: https://results.bradsugars.com/entrepreneuruniversity For more information, visit Brad Sugars' website: www.bradsugars.com Follow Brad on Social Media: YouTube: @bradleysugars Instagram: @bradleysugarsFacebook: Bradley J SugarsLinkedIn: Brad SugarsTikTok: @bradleysugarsTwitter: BradSugarsThe Big Success Podcasthttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-big-success-podcast/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-14-richard-mccann-the-big-success-podcast-with-brad-sugars

If you haven't got any struggle in your story, you haven't really got a story at all. When nothing much happens or it's all good news you're unlikely to engage your audience. In this episode, we explore where to find the struggle in your story and how to tell it in such a way that it enhances your brand.Check out the work of Bryce McNabb on brand storytelling AND the amazing speaker (and coach) Richard McCann.We also feature a guest podcast - Power to Speak by Jackie Goddard.Show is hosted by Andrew Thorp, AKA 'The Multi-Story Man'.Andrew is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant in the field of verbal communication and storytelling in the business world.Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn.Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY​ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-usPodcast artwork by Peter ThorpMicrophone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on UnsplashBanner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash

Welcome back to Season 2 of the EnSpirit Podcast. In this episode, we have a fascinating interview with Richard McCann, the founder of The iCan Academy. Richard has one of the most tragic and varied histories imaginable... When he was only 5 years old, his mother was the first victim of the notorious serial killer, Peter Sutcliffe. Despite further setbacks, Richard turned his life around and became a keynote speaker and coach for communication and resilience training. Here, we discuss his backstory, where he is right now and how you can apply various life lessons to propel your own entrepreneurial life forward. Thank you for listening and for all of your support.

If you traveled to 60 countries, do you think you would end up with a favorite place? Karen and Richard McCann did just that before deciding to retire in Seville, Spain. Sevillianos like to stay out late, perhaps that is why the siesta is still alive and well in Seville. Karen and Richard usually spend half of each year in Seville and the other half split between a home in northern California and traveling the world. Karen and Richard believe that you absolutely do not have to settle for boring and predictable travel at any age. On Episode 36 of Retire There with Gil & Gene, you'll be convinced that life can be what you want it to be. And more! Karen has authored several books. Dancing in the Fountain: How to Enjoy Living Abroad is her entertaining look at living in Seville. After she and Richard took a 6,000 mile spontaneous trip through 13 countries by train, Karen wrote Adventures of a Railway Nomad: How Our Journeys Guide Us Home. Two of her other books are 101 Ways to Enjoy Living Abroad: Essential Tips for Easing the Transition to Expat Life and Pack Light: Quick & Easy Tips For Traveling Everywhere with Exactly the Right Stuff. Another of Karen's books, How to Meet People on the Road, is available here as part of a three book set with 101 Ways… and Pack Light.Check out Karen's fabulous blog here.

On this episode of the Our American Stories podcast, Jason Wolfe tells the story of how his father left his family at the age of 6 and his journey of becoming the father that he never had himself; also, Emma McCormick was told she could work remotely... so she decided to buy a sailboat and go to Florida; finally, Richard McCann and Bill Duggan tell the story of how from the 17th to 19th centuries, Catholics were some of the most persecuted people in America and Archbishop John Hughes, the man who helped create a system for the Irish to flourish and pursue their American Dreams. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Richard McCann who's life story is both heart-rending and uplifting. Richard suffered an extremely traumatic childhood following losing his mother Wilma McCann at the early age of 5 after she was murdered by serial killer, Peter Sutcliffe, AKA 'The Yorkshire Ripper'. Richard talks us through his upbringing where he spent his childhood years living on the bread line on a council estate, violent father and no mother. His early life experiences continued to affect him and consequently saw him go to prison for 6 months for drug related offences. Following his release, his sister Sonia almost ended up following his footsteps after she stabbed her boyfriend in self defence, which lead McCann to his pivotal moment that he says 'changed his life' where he decided to write a book about his life experiences. After losing his sister a few years later in 2007 to suicide, Richard fell into his reoccurring suicidal thoughts that he says he first experienced as a child.  After overcoming so much pain and suffering from his early life, Richard has since gone on to find success as a motivational speaker, professional speaker, inspirational speaker and keynote speaker. A truly unimaginable but inspirational life story, which shows the true power of mindset and how a positive mindset can really change your life. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!  Alex O'Keefe & Craig Billington - The Self Made Mind Podcast As proud partners and ambassadors of The Turmeric Co. you can get 10% discount when buying products from The Turmeric Co. enter TSMM10 at checkout. Visit The Turmeric Co. >>> HERE 

On a cold and misty morning in October 1975, Richard McCann woke to discover his mother was missing. He was just five years old. She was the first victim of the notorious serial killer, Peter Sutcliffe.

On a cold and misty morning in October 1975, Richard McCann woke to discover his mother was missing. He was just five years old. She was the first victim of the notorious serial killer, Peter Sutcliffe.

Ep #2 The Forgotten Victims, Part 2: My Mum Wilma McCann In this episode Laura interviews Richard McCann, Wilma McCann's son. Richard shares his memories about the fateful night his mother was murdered by PS, as well as who his mother was and the impact his mother's murder has had on him, his family and the other victim's families. Richard and Laura discuss the impact of the West Yorkshire Police Service's handling of the case, how the media report on the case and the details of an important campaign you can all support. You won't want to miss this powerful episode. It will change the way you see the world. #HerNameWasWilmaMcCann #HerNameWasSoniaMcCann #WomenMatter #VictimsMatter #Shameless #PostTraumaticGrowth #Netflix #RealCrime #TrueCrimePodcast Clips used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kMhnKX9xmI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuxVdf46sJk

My guest in this episode is Richard McCann. Richard has made it his life's work to seek out the 'rays of sunshine', the 'silver linings', and believes in the strength of the human spirit - his own story is testament to that. Motivational speaker, best selling author and presentation skills trainer Richard inspires audiences all over the world. Many of you will know Richard's story as it is well documented and has once again been the focus of media attention in recent months. However, if you don't, his TED talk tells it in his own words. https://youtu.be/c7Mvjj8xxPo (Richard's Story) Richard is the son of Wilma McCann, the first victim of the serial killer Peter Sutcliffe. In this conversation we talk about Richard and the impact this has had on his life choices and mindset, his resilience and 'CAN DO' attitude. This is a conversation that will inspire you to examine your own life and question if you are living it to the full. https://www.richardmccann.co.uk (Richard's website) Richard on https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmccann/ (LinkedIN) To find out more about Deborah's work: https://www.deborahogden.com (deborahogden.com) More details on her monthly membership The Impact Club can be found here You can https://www.deborahogden.com/subscribe/ (subscribe )to her monthly newsletter with recommendations, tools & techniques on how to enhance your personal brand and make more impact. Deborah on https://www.instagram.com/do_impact/ (Instagram) Deborah on https://twitter.com/DO_Impact (Twitter) Deborah on https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahjogden/ (LinkedIn) Deborah's https://www.facebook.com/deborahogdenpersonalbrand (Facebook page) Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/668324376858736/?ref=pages_group_cta (The Impact Academy), Deborah's free Facebook Group

Richard McCann was five years old when his 28-year-old mum Wilma was murdered by Peter Sutcliffe. Sutcliffe, who became known as the Yorkshire Ripper, killed 13 women across Yorkshire and Manchester during a five year period in the late 1970s. Wilma was his first victim. Speaking to 5 Live's Adrian Chiles on the day of Sutcliffe's death, Richard described the search for his mum and the moment he learned she had died. He also talks about discussing her death with his own children, and why he had chosen to forgive Sutcliffe for his mum's murder.

The serial killer Peter Sutcliffe has died of Covid 19. He was convicted of the murders of 13 women, and the attempted murder of 7 others, in Yorkshire and the north-west of England between 1975 and 1980. Jane speaks to Joan Smith is a feminist writer and campaigner, and author of Misogynies – she was a reporter in the North of England at the time. Louise Watiss is a criminologist at Teeside University and Carol Anne Lee is the author of Somebody’s Mother Somebody’s Daughter. We also hear from Richard McCann whose mother Wilma was the first woman killed by Peter Sutcliffe, and Mo Lea who 40 years ago was an art student In Leeds when she was attacked. Sutcliffe was never convicted of the assault on Mo. During the current English lockdown, only ‘deathbed’ marriages and civil partnerships are possible, and there can be no parties. In the other nations of the UK, small ceremonies are being allowed, and in some cases very limited receptions. Overall this year an estimated 200,000 weddings have been cancelled due to the restrictions imposed on social gatherings to try and limit the spread of Covid-19. So what impact is all this having on the hundreds of thousands of women who work in the wedding industry? Jane speaks to Jessie Westwood, founder of the campaign What About Weddings and owner of wedding & event production company Studio Sorores, and to Jemma Palmer who runs bridal boutique Halo & Wren. Kate Malone is one of the UK’s leading potters and ceramicists. She tells Jane about the therapeutic benefits of working with clay.

Martin Morrison is a writer, ghostwriter, editor, speaker and radio presenter based in West Yorkshire. Following a 20-year career in sales, which included 15 years in advertising, Martin set a new course for himself, determined to live a more fulfilling and authentic life rather than making do with just another job. Since 2014, he has completely reinvented himself, delivering mindfulness-based courses within schools and other organisations, launching his own interview show on an Asian radio station, and ghostwriting and editing for entrepreneurs and professional speakers such as Richard McCann. Where next for Martin? Wherever his heart takes him as long as he is expressing his truth with clarity! “have faith, believing yourself, believe in your ideas and be prepared to let those ideas evolve. If an idea is not working you have got to let it go or you have got to let it change into something that is more workable. More than anything have faith because having faith will allow you to learn from mistakes. Having faith will allow you to keep on moving forward even when you have got setbacks. And having faith will take you to the promised land wherever that is because you will have the tenacity, the open-mindedness and the explorative mindset if you like to find where the opportunities are”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-7lT

Today we sit down with author, motivational speaker and founder of the iCan academy, Richard McCann. At the age of 5, Richard's mum was the first victim of the serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, who is more commonly known as the Yorkshire Ripper. We chat with Richard about dealing with a tragic loss at such a young age, how that impacted his life growing up into adulthood, how he came through adversity, leading up to now where he travels all over the world delivering keynote speeches about his journey. —— Support the work we do by visiting Patreon: patreon.com/mantality Follow us on… Twitter: twitter.com/mantality Instagram: instagram.com/mantalitymagazine Facebook: facebook.com/mantalitymagazine

Today Lee talks to Richard McCann, one of business, and life’s great survivors, who’s overcome horrifying personal tragedy to raise himself up to the top. In the wake of tragedy, Richard discovered a resilience he never knew possible, and recognises his path back as the making of himself. In this very special episode, Richard discusses his incredible story, his outlook, his vision, how to overcome your fears, and his top presentation tips! KEY TAKEAWAYS In the wake of his mother’s death, who was killed at the hands of the Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, Richard found himself falling into a spiral of depression and self-abuse.  Pulling himself out of this dark beginning began in earnest when he emerged from prison in 1997 and fought past suicidal feelings in order to write his story so far. This started him on the road to prosperity and success. Repetition is the best tutor. Your brain learns through experience. The more you do anything, the more you learn that it’s nothing to be scared of. This is how Richard became such a successful speaker. A motivational speaker is someone who can tell a story in such a way that it inspires the listener to apply the key lessons to their own lives, and to feel improvement in some way. If you knew your time was limited, what would you do with it? We only have so much time here, and yet we waste days so often. We should treat each day with care. The key areas of public speaking are:  Eye Contact - Make your audience feel as though you are speaking to them personally. Meet their eyes for a few seconds. Vocal Variety - Raise your voice, slow it down, add speed and variety. It keeps the passion alive in the content. Storytelling – People need stories in order to remain engaged. It ensures that the listener uses their imagination. BEST MOMENTS ‘I love Mondays!’ ‘When you join all those turning points together, it makes a massive difference in your life’ ‘If you’re scared of spiders then keep holding them. You soon learn that there’s nothing to be scared of’ ‘Everyone has a story’ ’So what!’ ‘He got comfortable with being uncomfortable’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Business Problems Solved Podcast   ABOUT THE GUEST Richard McCann is one of the UK’s leading inspirational speakers, having now delivered over 2500 presentations globally. He’s a multi-award-winning speaker as well as a Times no.1 bestselling author. His ‘You Can Do It’ keynote presentation centres on the fact that no matter how difficult life gets, there is a way through it, and no matter how serious the challenge becomes, anything is possible with the right mindset. It’s a talk that everyone can take something from, whether or not they are experiencing change, adversity or just the pressures of living day to day. Richard was born into poverty, listed on the "At Risk" register and then lost his mother when he was just five years old. That led to a brief placement in a children's home until he went to live with his estranged and often violent father. After leaving school with no qualifications, low self-esteem and little confidence, he joined the army. When that didn't turn out well and he was kicked out, he turned to drugs before finally reaching rock bottom, a failed suicide pact with his sister. Richard’s turnaround has been remarkable, but whilst sharing his story, Richard inspires audience members to look at their own lives in a different way. He allows them to put their own challenges into perspective and understand their own potential inside. Richards websites: http://www.icanlive.co.uk http://www.richardmccann.co.uk   ABOUT THE HOST   For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material. Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.   CONTACT METHOD You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194 Lee@leehoughton.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/

In this, the inaugural episode, I share some of my journey from terrified teenager to UK award-winning speaker. Using two acronyms I've developed over the years - FEAR and GOAL - I help listeners understand how to alter their mindset by focusing on why speaking in public can be a blessing rather than a curse. Recommendations from this episode: Check out my website and subscribe to my social media channels for more content: https://simonspeaks.co.uk/ Check out Richard McCann, the speaker who inspired me: https://www.richardmccann.co.uk/ Buy and read Executive Presentations by Jacqui Harper MBE for practical tips on gratitude and how to reframe your mindset: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Executive-Presentations-Develop-presence-confidence/dp/1788600169/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SF12N7GKWQ03&keywords=executive+presentations&qid=1572274546&sprefix=executive+prese%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simonday/message

Moe Berg earned his reputation as the brainiest man in baseball -- he had two Ivy League degrees and studied at the Sorbonne. But when World War II broke out he found an unlikely second career, as a spy trying to prevent the Nazis from getting an atomic bomb. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll follow Berg's enigmatic life and its strange conclusion. We'll also consider the value of stripes and puzzle over a fateful accident. Intro: Johann David Steingruber devised floor plans in the shapes of letters. At least six of Felix Mendelssohn's songs were written by his sister Fanny. Sources for our feature on Moe Berg: Nicholas Dawidoff, The Catcher Was a Spy, 1994. Louis Kaufman, Barbara Fitzgerald, and Tom Sewell, Moe Berg: Athlete, Scholar, Spy, 1996. W. Thomas Smith, Encyclopedia of the Central Intelligence Agency, 2003. Glenn P. Hastedt, Spies, Wiretaps, and Secret Operations: An Encyclopedia of American Espionage, 2011. 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Moe Berg, "Baseball: What It's All About," New York Times, April 13, 1975. Jonathan Schwartz, "Catcher Magna Cum Laude," New York Times, March 30, 1975. Dave Anderson, "Mysterious Moe Is De-Classified," New York Times, Jan. 28, 1975. "Moe Berg, a Catcher in Majors Who Spoke 10 Languages, Dead," New York Times, June 1, 1972. Arthur Daley, "Sports of the Times," New York Times, June 1, 1972. Whitney Martin, "'Mysterious' Berg Well Equipped for Place of Latin Ambassador," Wilmington [N.C.] Morning Star, Jan. 17, 1942, 6. "Moe Berg, Red Sox, Gets Job as Envoy," New York Times, Jan. 15, 1942. Richard McCann, "Baseball's One-Man Brain Trust," [Washington D.C.] Evening Star, May 21, 1939, 11. Tom Doerer, "Nationals Hire Berg as Manush Signs," [Washington D.C.] Evening Star, March 10, 1932, D-1. "Moe Berg Attracts Schalk as Catcher," Norwalk [Conn.] Hour, Dec. 14, 1927, 17. "Veteran Scott Will Start at Short for White Sox," [St. Petersburg, Fla.] Evening Independent, March 24, 1926. "White Sox Get Moe Berg," New York Times, Sept. 16, 1925. Listener mail: Wikipedia, "This Is Your Life (UK TV series)" (accessed Feb. 5, 2019). Wikipedia, "This Is Your Life" (accessed Feb. 9, 2019). "Group Captain Sir Douglas BADER CBE, DSO, DFC, FRAeS, DL," Big Red Book (accessed Feb. 9, 2019). Douglas Bader on This Is Your Life. Dick Cavett, "Can You Stand Some More Stan?" New York Times, Oct. 5, 2012. Wikipedia, "Horse-Flies as Disease Vectors" (accessed Jan. 16, 2019). Gábor Horváth, Ádám Pereszlényi, Susanne Åkesson, and György Kriska, "Striped Bodypainting Protects Against Horseflies," Royal Society Open Science 6:1 (Jan. 2, 2019). This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Manon Molliere. Here's a corroborating link (warning -- this spoils the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. 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Guest: Richard McCann Age: 49 years Location: United Kingdom Bio: Richard McCann is a Sunday Times No1 Bestselling author. His first book, ‘Just a Boy’, sold close to ½ million copies and has been translated around the world. He's a Motivational Speaker who overcame an almightly fear of speaking to having now spoken 2500 times across the globe as far and wide as Malaysia, South Africa, Iran, Switzerland, Canada and many more. He's also a Presentation Skills Coach. He has been the subject of two BBC documentaries about his extraordinary life story. Brought up on the ‘At Risk’ register until his mother was murdered by the serial killer Peter Sutcliffe (The Yorkshire Ripper), Richard went on a downward spiral. Foster homes, children’s home and then a violent upbringing by his estranged father took away any self esteem that he had. He left school with no qualifications and was kicked out of the army for psychological reasons before he turned to drugs to ease his depression. After a prison sentence for a drugs offence, and with his home about to be possessed, Richard hit rock bottom where he considered taking his life. It was at this point that he found the gut wrenching determination to turn his life around and fight for a better future. That turn around has been remarkable. Now married with a family of his own, three books about his life being published, and a much sought after inspirational speaker. His presentation centres on the way in which he has turned, what can only be described as insurmountable odds, to his favour and has shaped a more positive life for himself. It’s one that most people don’t forget in a hurry. The World Needs More: I believe the world needs more kindness and compassion and understanding that we are one world and one human race. It's not what I speak on ordinarily. Wow Factor: My WOW factor for many is that fact that I overcame what for many would send them under. The murder of my mother when I was a five year old boy. Losing mum and a number of other setbacks along the way have in fact shaped the person I am today. Putting that to one side for a moment, one of the moments that have sahped what I do now, being a speaker, was taking part in the public speaking competition at school, at the age of 12, which I won. It took incredible courage to get on stage with no confidence and low self esteem. When I first started speaking professionally in 2005, I was a terrible speaker. So I went out there and studied great speaekers including Tony Robbins. I modelled what those speakers did and, well, the rest is history. Favorite Color: Orange

This week Paul interviews motivational speaker and founder of the ICanSpeak Academy about his story overcoming adversity and sharing his powerful iCan approach to life and business.

Away from football; An online offer; A Blues Brother; Burger King fail; Take a Shower; Looking good, feeling great; Ten tips for online video; An interview with Richard McCann; Music from Robbie Boyd

Richard McCann is an author and keynote speaker. He's also the son of the first victim of the notorious Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Suttcliff. In 1975 Sutcliffe attacked and killed Richard's mum - Richard was 5 years old at the time. Eventually Sutcliffe was found guilty of 20 attacks, 13 of those women died. In this interview Richard talks about his life - the pivotal moments that changed his story... and the moments where he decided to take charge and choose his own path. You can find out more about Richard and his work on his website and you can buy his books at Amazon To stay in touch with us it's @brilliantgamble on Twitter and Instagram and www.abrilliantgamble.com to sign up for the newsletter, read more about our big trip and find all our other contact details! We LOVE to hear from you!

SPONSOR: harrys.com/TRUEGEORDIE On a cold and misty morning in October 1975, Richard McCann woke to discover his mother was missing. He was just five years old. She was the first victim of the notorious Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe. Despite other tragic losses, and a period of dabbling with drugs and prison, Richard decided to turn his life around. He grew to become a motivational speaker and loving family man, with a film of his life in development. Today, Richard has delivered over 2,000 presentations around the world, inspiring audiences with his story of overcoming adversity, and sharing his powerful iCan approach. In 2009 he founded the iCanSpeak Academy, training individuals and teams to enhance their presentation skills and communicate their message authentically and with confidence so they achieve more effective results. Follow Richard on twitter @iCanInspire LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE for FREE on iTunes HERE - https://itun.es/gb/T5pafb.c Got a problem you need Geordie's help on? email truegproblems@gmail.com Follow Laurence on twitter @lozcast TRUE GEORDIE INFO! THE TRUE GEORDIE: http://www.youtube.com/user/footballf... THE TRUE GEORDIE 2: https://www.youtube.com/user/TrueGeor... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TrueGeordieNUFC INSTAGRAM: TrueGeordieNUFC FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/truegeordie

At the age of five Richard McCann lost his mother; she was the first victim of the notorious Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe. Despite other tragic incidents, drugs and prison, Richard turned his life around. He grew to become one of the UK’s top motivational speakers. Here he shares his story of his journey together with insights and lessons for speakers and anyone who faces adversity.

A bit of a weekend; Santa relatively speaking; AA Gill; Really bad advice; Stage Presents; All I want for Christmas is a guest; Be a social media Santa; An interview with Richard McCann; Music from The Lost Hollow Band

Richard McCann is living proof that our stories aren’t over even after the darkest of tragedies. He was only five years old when his mother was murdered by a serial killer.  While it’s hard to comprehend this type of devastating loss, Richard has somehow managed to keep his heart so open that he has become an inspiration to others and a well sought after motivational speaker. His journey has been a profound one taking him down roads that we might never have taken but we can certainly learn from his choices and lessons learned.  His most profound lesson to date has been to choose forgiveness. Richard understands that when we share even our most painful stories, we have the opportunity to learn what it means to live with an open heart.

In Episode 27 of Mi365 Podcasts, we are joined by Richard McCann in what can only be described as a truly exceptional interview. Richard describes his harrowing childhood experience and his life thereafter and yet how he believes that there is a guiding influence helping to shape our lives. This episode is the definition of Mi365 Podcasts and is a 100% must watch. Connect With Pete Cohen: https://www.facebook.com/Itspetecohen https://www.facebook.com/mi365.me/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ https://twitter.com/petecohen_ https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted on the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes and the everyday person. Pete has coached world-class athletes and sporting greats, such as Sally Gunnell, Ellen MacArthur, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Arsenal Football Club and Tim Henman to achieve peak performance. Pete focuses on the importance of having a strong belief in yourself. He teaches that you need to be positive and you have to develop self-confidence to achieve your potential and be successful. He is the author of 17 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

Todays guest is a man who has had moments of huge darkness in his life, but has made sure that the situations that he unwittingly found himself forever linked to, were never going to define him. On a cold and misty morning in October 1975, our guest woke up as a scared and bewildered 5 year old, to discover that his mother was gone. She was the first victim of the notorious Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe who for several months had struck fear into the heart of the United Kingdom as he preyed the streets of Leeds looking for unwitting victims. What made this mans journey so amazing was that his first reaction, even at such an early age, was to think about how he could improve his situation. He knew he couldn't bring his mother back but he could decide how to look differently at what life had thrown at him. And since that date, he has moved through many different areas where his personality has changed due to the challenges that he has overcome, not least deciding that he could forgive the man that took so much from him. And now with several bestseller books, a movie of his life, and over 200 hundred powerful speeches and presentations across the globe each year, he has defined himself as who he is, not who he was. So lets bring onto the show to start joining up dots, the one and only Mr Richard McCann. Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Personal Trainer, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, Shawn Stevenson, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Online Marketing, Time Management, Blogger, Videos, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, Ultra Running, American Football, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Planet Money, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Lead Generation, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone, Simplicity, Break The Rules, Book Launches, Personal Finance, Secret To Success, Business Plan, Health And Fitness, Tech Startup, Self Publishing, Entrepreneurs, Love, Career Path, Educational, Creativity, Selling, motivation, motivational, inspiration, confidence, success, freedom

Writer and broadcaster Jeremy Nicholas introduces the PSA podcast with Steve Bustin speaking about the art of the MC. Terry Brock and Gina Carr from NSA in America give advice on social media and how to up your Klout score. Richard McCann tells how he became one of Britain’s busiest motivational speakers and Jeremy goes […] The post Moving Voices May 2014 appeared first on Professional Speaking Association.

Ever had self doubts about whether you can achieve your full potential in life? Perhaps you feel held back by your upbringing or have had some bad luck along the way? Maybe you have lost your job in the downturn or are struggling to bring in new clients into your business right now and are frustrated. Or perhaps you are juggling a heavy workload and can't find the energy to do the things that would really make a difference. Whatever your situation, we can all learn something from Richard McCann. Richard had a childhood that no child should ever have to endure. Aged 5 he woke up to discover that his mother had been the first victim of one the world's most notorious serial killers. Yet, after many trials in life, he turned his life around to become a best selling author and international speaker. Join us and hear about his remarkable life and how we can all benefit from his extremely inspiring iCan philosophy.

Ever had self doubts about whether you can achieve your full potential in life? Perhaps you feel held back by your upbringing or have had some bad luck along the way? Maybe you have lost your job in the downturn or are struggling to bring in new clients into your business right now and are frustrated. Or perhaps you are juggling a heavy workload and can't find the energy to do the things that would really make a difference. Whatever your situation, we can all learn something from Richard McCann. Richard had a childhood that no child should ever have to endure. Aged 5 he woke up to discover that his mother had been the first victim of one the world's most notorious serial killers. Yet, after many trials in life, he turned his life around to become a best selling author and international speaker. Join us and hear about his remarkable life and how we can all benefit from his extremely inspiring iCan philosophy.