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What does it take to turn pain into purpose, and how can moments of unexpected connection completely transform your life?Join me and my special guest co-host, Scott Chesney, a renowned life coach and motivational speaker known as the “Commander in Change,” as we sit down with the incredibly talented actor and voice healer, Ciarán Sheehan. With over 1,000 performances as the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, Ciarán shares his remarkable journey, which began with a chance meeting at a train station that changed the trajectory of his life.Born in Dublin, Ciarán spent his childhood moving between Ireland and the United States, navigating challenges that included betrayal by a trusted adult and enduring abuse. He recounts how he actually repressed the painful memory of the sexual abuse as a child, describing it as the worst kind of betrayal. It wasn't until Hal Prince, the legendary director, told him he wasn't ready for a specific role because there was something deeper within himself he needed to uncover.  Those words brought Ciarán to his knees and forced him to look inward. He sought support and began the challenging process of remembering and working through the difficult memories he had buried for so long. This pivotal moment not only changed his personal life, but also opened the gateway for him to truly connect with his craft on a much deeper level.. In this heartfelt conversation, he bravely recounts his experiences of resilience and healing.  Scott Chesney also shares a deeply personal moment—watching The Four Phantoms on PBS before bed and being moved to tears by Ciarán's voice. Knowing Ciarán personally, Scott speaks about how not only his extraordinary talent but also his genuine heart continues to leave a lasting impact on him.Sometimes, one story can inspire someone to take steps to reach their goals, have faith in their own potential, and move forward through any uncertainty.Part one of this episode is available now on the Today's the Day Changemakers YouTube channel and all streaming platforms. Don't miss this powerful conversation filled with inspiration and heartfelt moments. To join our mailing list and gain access to more information about the upcoming International Changemakers Collective and all Today is the Day services, please click here.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @todayisthedayliveit.Have a great week everyone!Jodi Hope Grinwald

Today we are bringing you part 1 of the “Your Voice Here” series. This collection of interviews was recorded during U2FP's 2023 Science and Advocacy Symposium in Minneapolis. In this episode, you'll hear from Physical Therapist, PhD and Researcher, Leanne Rees; Neuroscience student Jason Biundo; and Motivational speaker and Onward Marketing Consultant, Scott Chesney. We cover a variety of topics in this episode, among them: Leanne's research on the media portrayal of SCI; how Jason's climbing accident focused his interest in neuroscience to spinal cord injury research translation; and Scott's wisdom from 38 years of lived experience with an SCI. In the way of topic warning, we do briefly discuss suicidal ideation in our third conversation with Scott, if that is something you would prefer to avoid. I hope you enjoy hearing these conversations as much as I enjoyed being a part of them. More info: https://u2fp.org/get-educated/curecast/episode-99.html

Join the Rad Dads as they interview Scott Chesney, a world-renowned motivational speaker, and life coach who has presented to over 1.6 million people in 43 countries. Known as “The Commander in Change,” by his clients, Scott is the navigator of life with paralysis for nearly 37 years after awakening to paralysis at the age of 15 from a sudden spinal stroke, Scott has amassed a resume of transformational experiences, powerful insights, and inspiring stories that cut to the core of the human spirit.  Scott is married with two children and resides in Jersey. They discuss growth experiences, how parenting compares to heaven & hell, discovering one's self, dad, & husband.  As a father and husband set attainable goals/standards.  Do not be so hard on yourself.     Pick up some Rad Dad Merch: Rad Dad Merch   Join our Facebook Group Follow us on Rad Dads Instagram Subscribe on: Apple Spotify Pandora Stitcher Google Like our Facebook Follow our Blog Follow us on Twitter Visit us at IncreDads.com Email Questions or comments to: theraddadsshow@gmail.com

People who don't get what they want often say life is unfair. Well, tell that to someone who lost the ability to use his legs at a prime age. Then, imagine waking up to an experience that would change your life forever. Today's guest is a wonderful human who can overcome life's toughest challenges. NC Shop Talk welcomes Mal's good friend, Scott Chesney, to the show!Scott is an internationally recognized motivational speaker and life coach, presenting to over 1.5 million people in 43 countries. His clients call him “The Commander in Change.” He has navigated life in a wheelchair for nearly 37 years after awakening to paralysis at the age of 15 from a sudden spinal stroke. Scott has amassed a resume of transformational experiences, powerful insights, and inspiring stories that cut to the core of the human spirit. And that's what you're going to hear in today's episode. Need some inspiration? There's plenty for you to hear. “Never allow what you see on the outside to dictate how you're going to treat someone on the inside.”– Scott ChesneyIn This Episode:A brief background about Scott Chesney and how he and Mal first metScott shared what it was like to wake up with a numbness that would forever change his life How to play basketball while strapped on a wheelchairThe only positive thing we can do with our pastMal narrates some emotional experiences from his past that are forever etched in his memoryHow Scott deals with people who give him a peculiar look or react differently towards himScott gives an inspirational message for kids and adults who may be having a difficult time accepting their disability Let's have some fun with Scott as he takes on the Rapid Fire Hot SeatScott talks about how he overcame one of the toughest challenges in his life–fatherhoodWhat's the most important part of being a motivational speaker?And more!Connect with Scott Chesney: Website - https://scottchesney.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chesney12/Connect with Mal and NC Carpet: Website - https://www.n-ccarpet.com/Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/nccarpetmachines/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nc_carpet_binding/

Welcome to season 2, episode 34 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. In this episode I am joined by my special guest co-host Scott Chesney, Scott is known as the Commander in Change. He is a world-renowned motivational speaker and Life Coach. Together, we interview Nancy Romanyshyn. Nancy is the Director of Pay Strategy & Partner Success at Syndio. Nancy and Scott have been friends for quite some time and that is definitely apparent as we get into the interview. We talk about the importance of finding your sphere of influence that not only becomes your cheerleader, but also will call you out when needed. The art of listening comes up as so many times we are trapped within our own thoughts and what we want to say. We learn best when we are practicing active listening. Nancy talks about being in self-evaluation mode as she was not feeling 100% fulfilled in her long-standing career and felt the need for a change. That change came by her taking a leap of faith to an organization that crafted a position just for her. Listen in to hear how this all came about. Working at Syndio is not just a career change for Nancy. The work she is doing, the people she is working with, and the way she shines when she talks about it showcases that is is a calling for her. We talk about her role at Syndio and how she is helping companies embed workplace equity into their core business so they can achieve enduring success. Terms like pay equity and opportunity equity are just a few that are discussed.We come to a point in the interview where you can truly see how fun the friendship is between Nancy and Scott. They have a little feud about.... Oreos. Are they black or brown? Inquiring minds want to know. Nancy and Scott are counting on our audience to help with this answer. Please share your thoughts either as a comment on the Today is the Day Changemakers YouTube Channel or email jodi@todayisthedayliveit.com. Let's have some fun with this! Listen in to hear the footprint that Nancy is creating now that she wants to leave behind. I pose the same question to Scott. Next week my guest is H.G. Chissell, Founder & Ceo, Advanced Energy Group.  AEG is a competitive stakeholder mobilization platform for leaders and organizations committed to systemic change on climate, health and equity at the city and regional level.  We talk about H.G.'s career evolution and so much more. Please subscribe, like, share, review and download this podcast!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTpwqeDDJ9wUfg43eiBC1AStream: https://todayisthedaychangemakers.buzzsprout.com/Today Is the DayWebsite: https://todayisthedayliveit.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayistheday/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayisthedayThe Applaud Our Kids FoundationWebsite: www.applaudourkids.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/applaudourkidsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applaudourkidsTo sign-up for our mailing list, schedule a conversation with Jodi or ask a Changemaker a question: jodi@todayisthedayliveit.comHave a great week everyone!Jodi

Welcome to season 2, episode 33 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. This week my guest is Holly Fulger. Holly is an actress, writer, producer and founder, True Beauty Discovery.She began her acting career at the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival, where she interned with Tom Hanks, with whom she has remained close friends. She moved to Los Angeles after living in Chicago for some time to work on television and film, Holly is best known for her roles in the Disney Channel Original Movie series, Zenon, Girl of the 21st Century, as Aunt Judy, and as Holly in the sitcom, Ellen. Being in the spotlight, Holly has experienced the good, the bad, and the misguided aspects of beauty in our culture. Unfortunately, as a young girl she dealt with bullying and shares more about her experience in this episode. Through wearing thick rimmed glasses, she watched as the world did not seem so kind during some of her teen years. Holly shares here that acting allowed her to express and access parts of herself that she couldn't do in the real world. Listen in to hear what she would tell that little girl now. She has written numerous articles on beauty and an article she wrote for iCNN caught the attention of a CNN producer who interviewed Holly and seven other women on their perception of beauty.  She says that the most interesting part of this was listening to other women's stories and hearing how difficult it was for women to really say what is beautiful about themselves. So began her exploration into true beauty, creating the web series, Speaking of Beauty, and then The Hollywood Beauty Detective. In 2019, she founded the nonprofit, True Beauty Discovery. The mission is about empowering girls and women to understand that it is their individuality that makes them beautiful and powerful. Listen in to hear the incredible footprint that Holly would like to leave behind. On the next episode I am joined by one of my recurring co-hosts, Scott Chesney. Scott is known as the Commander in Change and is a sought-after world-renowned motivational speaker and Life Coach. Together, we interview his good friend, Nancy Romanyshyn. Nancy is the Director of Pay Strategy and Partner Success at Syndio. We talk about the important work that Nancy is doing to help companies embed workplace equity into their core business so that they can achieve enduring success. We also have some fun talking about Oreos. The question remains, are they brown or black? Scott and Nancy have some fun with this. Email your opinion to jodi@todayisthedayliveit.com.  Please subscribe, like, share, review and download this podcast!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTpwqeDDJ9wUfg43eiBC1AStream: https://todayisthedaychangemakers.buzzsprout.com/Today Is the DayWebsite: https://todayisthedayliveit.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayistheday/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayisthedayThe Applaud Our Kids FoundationWebsite: www.applaudourkids.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/applaudourkidsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applaudourkidsTo sign-up for our mailing list, schedule a conversation with Jodi or ask a Changemaker a question: jodi@todayisthedayliveit.comHave a great week everyone!

Has your life changed overnight? We never know what tomorrow can bring, which is why it's so important to be grateful for what we have today. In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Scott Chesney, a world-renowned motivational speaker and life coach. At the age of 15, Scott woke up with paralysis from a sudden spinal stroke. Since navigating life with paralysis for nearly 35 years, Scott is known as “The Commander in Change” by his clients. His work has been applauded by The United Nations, The Pentagon, The FBI, Fortune 500 corporations, sports teams, hospitals/rehab centers, associations, and K-12 schools. In April 2020, a documentary about Scott's life entitled “Ride the Wave” was released worldwide.Tune in to hear about Scott's inspirational journey. He shares what his childhood was like before he woke up with paralysis, how the sudden change impacted his approach to living, how grief has played a role throughout his life, and so much more. Scott has incredible insights about the transformational experiences within his life and inspiring stories that will change your perspective.In This Episode You Will Learn Off The Cuff w/Charlene - a story about grief and closure (2:56)About Scott's childhood before and after paralysis (14:55)To give yourself permission to feel your feelings (32:15)How Scott met his wife at one of his presentations (40:58)The impact of Scott's paralysis on his family (50:40)Connect with Scott WebsiteDocumentary - Ride the Wave Let's Connect! The Grief Recovery MethodInstagramFacebookJoin the Grief Recovery Now Facebook Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to season 2, episode 14. This week my special guest co-host is back! Scott Chesney is known as the 'Commander in Change', world-renowned motivational speaker and Coach. Visit www.scottchesney.com to learn more about Scott. Together, we interview, Laura Berman Fortgang, Career Reinvention Catalyst, Founder of Now What?® Coaching, best-selling author, TEDx speaker. Laura has 25+ years in the personal coaching field. She is a sought after speaker, tv personality. She has appeared on multiple morning shows, Oprah Winfrey Show, is a corporate spokesperson, Interfaith minister and performer. Her TEDx talk has over 1.6 million views. Her five books published in 13 languages. She has addressed public and corporate audiences in many parts of the world on topics such as Reinvention, Career Satisfaction, and Change. Clients range from homemakers to celebrities, Fortune 500 companies including NASA. She's best known for her unique career transition “Now What?®” methodology and is currently launching her legacy project,  The A-List Coach Business Mentoring Program to train coaches to get extraordinary results for their clients and leveraging them to business success.At the age of 5 years old Laura moved from the U.S. to Venezuela where she lived until she was 12. She says although she is not Latina in her blood, she feels she is Latina in her heart and speaks fondly of her time in Venezuela.  When she came back from Venezuela, she found it a bit hard to get reacclimated in American culture. She says that she didn't even know who the Beatles were! In high school the stage became her home. She found a love for theater. Although, her parents were not all for it, she decided to try and make a go of acting. The life of an actor is not easy and after about 8 years of trying to get to where she wanted to be, depression had set in. During the interview Laura explains the path she needed to take in order to get to a better place. After speaking with a mentor and doing some inner work, Laura decided to transform what she would perform from the stage. From being an actor performing in a show, she instead decided to take the stage and help move people to transform. She was one of the first 16 students at Coach University and one of the first people to start the International Coaching Federation. We talk about how coaching is different than therapy, and how coaches are now being more sought after than ever. Listen in to hear Laura's answer to what is the footprint you are creating now that you would like to leave behind?  To learn more about Laura go to laurabermanfortgang.com. Next week, I welcome my guest Nancy France-Vaz, a modern renaissance artist that uses allegorical symbolism to create visual stories on canvas. We talk about the path she had to take in order to do more of what she loves.Join Today is the Day's International Changemakers Connective. To learn more, go to https://todayisthedayliveit.com.  Help us share this episode - Jodi Grinwald - Today is the Day Changemakers - YouTube or stream - https://todayisthedaychangemakers.buzzsprout.com/.Today is the Day creates customized solutions that help clients both professionally and personally.  Tell your story in a new way, disrupt what may not be working,  level up communication and connections so that your organization has a successful and financially sustainable tomorrow.  For more information visit https://todayisthedayliveit.com.Have a great week everyone!

Welcome to season 2, episode 13.This week my guest is Helen Archontou, MSW, LSW, Chief Executive Officer, YWCA of Northern New Jersey. As Chief Executive Officer since 2011, Helen Archontou is focused on guiding YWCA Northern New Jersey into its next century of living its mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and strengthen communities. As you will hear during this interview Helen doesn't have a career. She has a calling. What she is doing now is no surprise to those who know her. Although, she did have a love for the performing arts, but her parents encouraged her to go after another passion. So, Helen uses her voice for those who do not know how to use theirs in a way that will affect much needed change. Helen has overseen the development of a continuum of programs to support women and families in every stage of life as well as to raise awareness and take action to end racial and social injustice. In 2019, Helen received the Crime Victim's Rights Award from the NJ Office of the Attorney General and the Excellence Award of Victim's Justice. She was also named among The Powerful Women of NJ in Senator Loretta Weinberg's 2019, 2020 and 2021 Women Power List. In 2020, Helen received the Top 50 Women in Business from NJ Biz and the Top 25 Women in NJ Award from Leading Women Entrepreneurs. In 2021, Helen was recognized by Commerce & Industry Association of NJ (CIANJ) as a Women Leader on the Rise. Helen is an adjunct professor at Montclair State University since 2005 in the School of Social Work. When you are this motivated and driven to do such incredible changemaking it is important to find balance and Helen has learned what that means for her. Between self-talk, self-kindness, and visualization, she has rituals that she uses in order to find her center. When you feel a bit of the weight of so many people, even populations it is important to know how to find a way to reconnect after a long day. Listen in to hear Helen's response to the question, what is the footprint you are creating now that you want to leave behind?Next week, I have a special guest co-host from my first season of the Today is the Day Changemakers podcast. Scott Chesney, known as the Commander in Change and I interview Laura Berman Fortgang, Career Reinvention Analyst, Founder of Now What?® Coaching, author & TEDx speaker. We talk about Laura's background, starting her career as an actress, and how that supported her as her career morphed into her very successful coaching career. You will have to listen in to hear more about this sought after Coach!Today is the Day Changemakers is hosting the first annual Challenge Yourself...Disrupt the Status Quo Changemakers Forum on Thursday, March 24 with CNN Heroes, TEDx speakers, authors, CEO's, entrepreneurs, inspirers, a former FBI Agent, previous NFL & NBA executive, an Executive TV Producer & Writer, and many more. Join us for a day filled with connection and inspiration. Read about our incredible keynote speaker, Henry De Sio, Jr. For more information visit https://bit.ly/todaychangemaker.Subscribe to Today is the Day Changemakers - YouTube channel or stream on all streaming sites. Visit the website for more information on how Today is the Day can help you on your journey. Jodi is a keynote speaker, moderator, inspirer, and Change Agent.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @todayisthedayliveit. Have a great week everyone!

In this episode Scott Chesney and I discuss the technology Onward (@onwd.com) is developing bring back health and movement to people living with spinal cord injury. We discuss how to keep your body in shape for the purpose of health and increasing the change you can benefit from future treatments for SCI.Scott Chesney is a world-renowned motivational speaker and life coach who has presented to over 1.5 million people in 40 countries. Known as “The Commander in Change,” by his clients, Scott is navigator of life with paralysis for nearly 35 years after awakening to paralysis at the age of 15 from a sudden spinal stroke, Scott has amassed a resume of transformational experiences, powerful insights, and inspiring stories that cut to the core of the human spirit.He has become a nationally and internationally recognized workshop and keynote presenter, and his positive and inspiring messages have changed countless lives. His insights have been coveted and applauded by The United Nations, The Pentagon, The FBI, Fortune 500 corporations, sports teams, hospitals/rehab centers, associations, and K-12 schools.  Recently, Scott has joined Onward, a medical technology company developing and commercializing innovative therapies to enable functional recovery for people with spinal cord injury, as a consultant.  In addition, Scott is an Ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, a member of the Seton Hall University Leadership Advisory Council, a member of the Board of Trustees for The Knowles Foundation, and a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA).  

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B•Inspired Podcast season five is underway and you won't want to miss tonight's episode featuring world-renowned motivational speaker and life coach Scott Chesney ( @chesney12 ). Scott who at the age of 15 awoke to paralysis that changed his life forever. For over 35 years, Scott has presented to over 1.5 million people in 40 countries. Scott who you may have seen on TV has been applauded by United Nations, The Pentagon, FBI and Fortune 500 Corporations, Sporting teams as well as many others. Together we're inspiring people around the world to stay the course and not give up!B•INSPIRED VIDEOB•INSPIRED is a audio/video Podcast where we bring you real stories from folks just like you and I who share stories of love and loss, struggles and perserverance, laughter and tears and overcoming adversity! #B•INSPIRED #MOTIVATIONAL #PARALYSIS

Welcome to episode 29 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. This week my guest is Geeta Trika, Founder & CEO, Anjali & Assoc., LLC, a professional leadership development company. So happy to have back with me, special guest co-host, Scott Chesney. Scott is a world-renowned motivational speaker and Coach. Geeta is a Certified consultant of Bob Proctor and Proctor Gallagher Institute. She serves on the Advisory Board Council Member for Stillman School of Business Leadership Program, Seton Hall University and is a Consultant and Mentor to the Women's Leadership Program at Stillman School of Business,  Seton Hall University. Geeta came to the United States from India at around 8 or 9 years old. She shares what her first days were like being here, seeing snow, and an encounter with Girl Scouts and some seeds that actually continue to play a role in her thinking. We all know that where we start our professional careers is only part of our journey. Geeta started her career in banking, but she soon felt she needed to stepped outside of an office setting and have more freedom. She moved over to pharmaceutical sales where she was very successful. You will hear Geeta share about a personal medical issue that changed her direction to becoming a health and wellness Coach. Entrepreneurship has many facets to it and because we cannot actually know all there is to know, Geeta shares how because she wasn't aware of the business side of things it became financially challenges. Geeta shares how she changed direction and is now thriving through the programs she provides. From her perspective, the art of creating a Life of TRUE Abundance begins with cultivating a strong sense of self-worth so that people can be who they really want to be, do the things they really want to do and have the experiences in life they truly want to have. Through her twelve years of coaching people she had noticed and epidemic of working professionals who in pursuit of success are working harder and longer, sacrificing self-care, neglecting their own health and well -being to make more money to have the better lifestyle for themselves and for their families. They may have a home, the education, the family, and the vacations; yet they are conflicted, stressed, burned out, feeling unfulfilled, bored, stuck, and may or may not the money they desire. To Geeta, true abundance is much more than promotions, raises, being married, providing for family, and making money. Geeta has created a body of work called “The Anjali Principals” where she integrates her corporate experience with holistic training to help individuals discover and define a personalized blue print to design the life, the money, the relationships, the health, and the career they desire through the lens of abundance. For more information about Geeta and the programs her organization offers please go to, https://anjaliassoc.com/.My next guest is Meg Knight. Meg Knight is a freelance graphic designer for over 20 years. She shares her incredible personal journey. Sometimes when we share our very personal and difficult stories we can help change someone else's life and make them feel not so alone. We are so happy to announce that after a very long journey, as of June 29, Meg has completed all of her cancer treatment. So many lessons learned in this interview. The first one is about how fragile life truly is!Go to www.todayisthedayliveit.com for more information about the services that Jodi offers through her programming. Please follow and like Today is the Day Live It on Instagram and Facebook. Have a great week everyone!

We're back with Mike D'Altrui, race director for the Sea Girt 5K, Scott Chesney, Ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and Sam Jarmen, Ocean Grove Lifeguard.  Sam became paralyzed after a diving accident in 2019. Together the group have been working towards improving accessibility for the disabled not only at the beaches but in other areas. Get more information on the 30th annual Sea Girt 5 K by visiting Seagirt5K.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we have three guests sharing their stories, who have become advocates for disability accessibility in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Mike D'Altrui is the race director for the Sea Girt 5K, Scott Chesney, Ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and Sam Jarmen, Ocean Grove Lifeguard.  The Sea Girt 5 K benefits area nonprofits each year as well as the Sea Girt Recreation Department. Hear all about this 30 year tradition and a special foundation, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.  Scott will share his success in surviving and thriving after suffering a spinal stroke at the age of 15.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with Mike D'Altrui, race director for the Sea Girt 5K, Scott Chesney, Ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and Sam Jarmen, Ocean Grove Lifeguard.  Sam became paralyzed after a diving accident in 2019. Together the group have been working towards improving accessibility for the disabled not only at the beaches but in other areas. Get more information on the 30th annual Sea Girt 5 K by visiting Seagirt5K.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we have three guests sharing their stories, who have become advocates for disability accessibility in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Mike D'Altrui is the race director for the Sea Girt 5K, Scott Chesney, Ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and Sam Jarmen, Ocean Grove Lifeguard.  The Sea Girt 5 K benefits area nonprofits each year as well as the Sea Girt Recreation Department. Hear all about this 30 year tradition and a special foundation, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.  Scott will share his success in surviving and thriving after suffering a spinal stroke at the age of 15.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, episode 25, 'Dedication to Community' with M Quentin Williams, Founder & CEO of Dedication to Community. Scott Chesney is back with me as my special guest co-host. Scott and I interview M. Quentin Williams. Quentin is known by his friends as Q. In his childhood, Q lived on welfare for many years with his mom. Q believed that if he could just get a job in corporate America  than he would be ok. Carrying a a briefcase, wearing a raincoat, and having an office was the bar he set.  In school Q struggled with reading. He could speak and read phonetically well, but he basically faked it to get through. Through consistent study, he graduated at the top 5 of his class, but the struggle for him continued. He finally learned how to read efficiently in college. Q shares that the shame he was carrying about not being able to read well and being on welfare was painful and that it impacted every relationship he had in life. Listen to how he set that shame free. Q started his career as a bouncer and paralegal. Through determination and with assistance from a mentor that helped to steer his career path, Q become an attorney, an advocate, author-educator, sought after speaker and thought leader who draws on his personal history as a former FBI agent, federal prosecutor, and has held senior positions with the NFL, Jacksonville  Jaguars, and the NBA. Q says, ''it must be noted that you never truly make it. There is always going to be  challenges and struggles." He goes on to say the acceptance of the journey is the best part of life. When Q worked for the Jacksonville Jaguars he was told that in sports you are nobody until someone fires you. Yet, at that point Q had thought he was on the journey to become a sport teams GM and eventually own a team. When he moved on to the NBA he was let go. He thought he was just about to make it! At that point he decided it was time to be the entrepreneur he knew he could be. He felt like something was missing after he launched a few companies and that is when Dedication to Community was born in 2012.  D2C delivers skills-building workshops and ongoing forums to improve understanding and build relationships in communities through healing, reconciliation and unity. Its experts work with government agencies and the private sector by training and advising on critical issues in public safety and law enforcement, as well as diversity, belonging and equity.He is the proud father of a son and daughter, and credits his first-born as the inspiration for writing the survival guide, How NOT to get KILLED by the POLICE. This is a very important part of the interview!Listen at 45 minutes about a story that Q shares. By hearing Q share his story it gave someone in the audience permission to share hers. Connecting helps us all to grow.   Take a listen to what Q has to say to, if I knew than what I know now. Please click Dedication to Community for more information about D2C. Thank you to M Quentin Williams for sharing his heart, light, and the amazing work he is doing to ensure that law enforcement and our community members are communicating better. Thank you to Scott for joining me again as my special guest Co-Host. To learn more about Scott Chesney and his incredible work click -   Scott Chesney. Subscribe to the Today is the Day Changemakers YouTube Channel and download on all streaming sites. Follow us on FB and Instagram at today is the day live it. Next week I welcome my guest Emily Joof, Author - Mbifebooks & Global Education Advisor, Save the Children - Sweden. Have a great week everyone!

Scott Chesney awoke to paralysis at the age of 15-years-old after a sudden spinal stroke. Now, he's dedicated his life to spread his positive message to over 1.5 million people in 40 countries. He sits down with Sean to discuss his inspiring story of acceptance, his travels around the world,  why he turned to surfing and more. You can find more about Scott here.*Find your next Tough Mudder event here: http://bit.ly/35q39iHCan't get enough of Mudder Nation? Check out our blog: http://bit.ly/3iTuG4cDiscover the 2021 Tough Mudder Training Guides: http://bit.ly/3iP4pUGDon't forget to subscribe to the 'No Excuses' Podcast and follow Tough Mudder on social media:Instagram: @toughmudderFacebook: @toughmudderTwitter: @toughmudderSubscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple*Welcome to the ‘No Excuses' Podcast by Tough Mudder. A place where Mudder Nation can come together to hear deep-dive conversations with fitness + health experts, everyday athletes and community members. Join us every Wednesday as we uncover the stories and inspiration that make this community so great. Hosted by Sean Corvelle.*Host: Sean CorvelleSenior Producer: Johanna OvsenekPodcast Editor: Laken Watters, Ryan Warner© 2021 Spartan

Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, episode 19, 'Three Minute Leadership' with Michael Reuter. This is part of the Inspire Series! This episode I am joined by my special guest cohost Scott Chesney, world renowned motivational speaker and life coach. Together we interview the incredible Michael Reuter. Michael is the Director Emeritus, Stillman Leadership Program at Seton Hall University. His work and leadership has led to that program being nationally ranked for five years as the #1 Educational Certificate Program by HR.com. Although Michael is no longer working directly for Seton Hall University his advice, mentorship, and support is sought after by many.  He is a leadership coach, motivational speaker, influencer, and the list goes on as he has this amazing and incredible energy.  After 23 years in banking, Michael had an incredible AHA moment where he really was pointed in the direction of his true calling.  Sometimes we just need a little redirection and a nudge. If we pay attention to the signs, they can change our lives for more than just the better.Michael created the Three Minute Leadership blog back in 2007 and it is still running strong with a weekly email sent to your inbox every Sunday morning at around 5:00 a.m. It is a great way to start the new week.  Subscribe at https://threeminuteleadership.com. Michael is enjoying the world a little different now with a bit more time on his hands. As he mentions in the interview, he is an avid running. Along, his runs when he was working he didn't really get to pay attention to the details of all that he was passing by. Now, he is experiencing the beauty that surrounds him. As he says, "The best is yet to come." Scott asks Michael to share the ‘mountain story'. Make sure to take a listen to listen in to that portion of the interview!Michael asks,  “what are the six words that describe or define your life”? Please take a listen to what six words Michael uses to describe his. He challenges all who are listening to find your six words and share them. Scott shares the one word he uses to describe himself and that is “real”!  Please go to https://www.facebook.com/todayisthedayliveit or on Instagram @todayisthedayliveit and share your six words.Thank you so much to Michael Reuter and my special guest cohost, Scott Chesney for their time, insight, and incredible ability to inspire the masses. To learn more about Scott, please go to https://scottchesney.com.On the next Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast my special guests are Carla Scarabino, Chief Development Officer and Carley Dietrick, Addiction Navigator – Tigger House Foundation. An interview about the importance of understanding addiction and knowing that there is support and assistance out there without judgement. The support is both there for the addict and for those close to them. We discuss how the pandemic is increasing the statistics and what we need to do to make sure we take care of our overall mental health.Please like subscribe and share the Today is the Day Changemakers YouTube Channel -Jodi Grinwald - Today is the Day Changemakers - YouTube , and download this podcast on all popular streaming sites.  Please follow Today is the Day on FB at https://www.facebook.com/todayisthedayliveit and Instagram @todayisthedayliveit. To learn more about Today is the Day Consulting and Coaching services visit https://todayisthedayliveit.com.

Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, episode 18, 'Commander in Change' with Scott Chesney. This is part of the Inspire Series! Scott Chesney is a World Renowned Motivational Speaker and Life Coach. He is known as the Commander in Change by his clients and has presented to over 1.5 million people in 40 countries. Scott is navigator of life with paralysis for nearly 35 years, after awakening to paralysis at the age of 15 from a sudden spinal stroke. Scott has become a nationally and internationally recognized workshop and keynote presenter, and his positive and inspiring messages have changed countless lives. His insights have been coveted and applauded by The United Nations, The Pentagon, The FBI, Fortune 500 corporations, sports teams, hospitals/rehab centers, associations, and K-12 schools.  In addition, Scott is an Ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, a member of the Seton Hall University Leadership Advisory Council, a member of the Board of Trustees for The Knowles Foundation, and a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA).  During the interview Scott shares how hope is what has always kept him connected and that no one should ever try to take that away from you. Scott helps others access hope through his ongoing work. Scott has amassed a resume of transformational experiences, powerful insights, and inspiring stories that cut to the core of the human spirit. Just try to tell Scott he can't do something and that motivates him even more! He talks about the backpack of the past that you may not even realize you are carrying. Reminder, you cannot change your past.  Scott brings up a really great point regarding the importance of taking the time to watch for the signs that life provides to us.In April 2020, a documentary about Scott's life entitled “Ride the Wave” was released worldwide.  This is an incredible film about resiliency, determination, and overcoming adversity. Scott has traveled the world looking at over 70 alternative treatments for his paralysis. From Greece, to China where acupuncture was first started, to the Philippines for psychic surgery, to India at the Ayurveda Center. There were more places, more experiences, and so many learnings along his ride.Scott is married, has two children, and resides in New Jersey.Take a listen to his answer to the question, if I knew then what I know now.Scott is truly a positive force and someone we can all learn from in some way. Please visit Scott's website to learn more about his programs, presentation topics, and his inspirational messages – www.scottchesney.com. I am so grateful to Scott for sharing his experience and being a guest on this podcast. Looking so forward to him co-hosting with me on the next episode, which is part of our Inspire Series. Together we interview Michael Reuter, Director Emeritus, Stillman Leadership Program, Seton Hall University, Leadership Coach, & Influencer. Michael writes the Three Minute Leadership weekly Blog. To stay connected follow Today is the Day Live It on Facebook and Instagram. Visit https://todayisthedayliveit.com for more information about Jodi and Today is the Day's consulting and coaching services.  Have a great week!

Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, episode 17,  'Be Genuine & Bring Your "A" Game' with Michele Siekerka.Michele Siekerka is the President and CEO of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association.  I have had the honor of working with and for Michele, and now serve as a consultant and lead for the NJBIA's Not-for-Profit Council. The NJBIA is the largest employer association in the U.S. and represents over 1 million employees.  Members range from entrepreneurs,  Main Street businesses, to organizations with over 2,000 employees. Over the last 110 years, the organization has always been about providing support to businesses across all 21 counties in NJ.  At the heart of the organization is the amazing advocacy arm. Organizations of all sizes have the opportunity to tap in and share their voice.  Members receive a multitude of cost saving benefits that include health benefit options for any size business, 401k plans, virtual HR support, short-term disability insurance, office supplies, UPS savings, and more. Michele shares information about three distinct councils that provide ongoing connection for members: Women Business Leaders, Not-for-Profit, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. These councils meet monthly  via a virtual platform for now.  The NJBIA prides itself on being able to bring leaders  to the table from across the state. They  share their expertise, business challenges, and help to together build upon ideas and solutions.Michele was asked the question of why should small to mid-size businesses consider adding the NJBIA as a line item in their budget during this difficult time? There were many reasons, but the simple answer, "you can't go it alone." One of Michele's proudest moments during the height of the pandemic was when the NJBIA gave a voice to some businesses that were left out of some of the guidelines that were shared from the state level.  Hear the incredible advocacy efforts that Michele and the advocacy team put together for this distinctive group. Some wonderful advice that Michele shares, "be genuine and always, always, always bring your A game." She also shares the importance of exuding from your heart why something is so important to you, as it becomes infectious as well as contagious. There is a great story in here about being nice. Listen in!Here is something that many leaders can adopt that Michele shares which is "empower everyone to be a decision maker from their chair in the organization". Think about the meaning of that and how you can truly get the best out of your employees when they feel like you are standing with and behind them. In regards to work/life balance, Michele feels that there is no specific magic bullet of how to make it happen. It truly is a commitment that only we can make to ourselves. Take a listen to Michele's answer to the question, if I knew then what I know now?There are a lot of nuggets shared after this question was answered. You don't want to miss the ending. Next week join us for the Inspire Series! Two episodes launch in one week. On Monday, April 19, Scott Chesney is my guest. Scott is a the 'Commander in Change' and serves as a Life Coach and speaker. Then, on Wednesday, April 21, Scott is my guest co-host and together we interview, Michael Reuter. Michael formerly served as the Director of the Gerald P. Buccino '63 Center for Leadership Development  for Seton Hall University, and is a Leadership Coach and mentor. Please also view this episode on the Today is the Day Changemakers YouTube Channel.Have a fabulous week! 

To learn more about Scott Chesney '92: Website: www.scottchesney.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/scott.chesney.14/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/scottchesneyInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chesney12/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNtWMQU2H9rOIY8FqDv8hxQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottchesney/Ride the Wave Documentary: www.watch.ridethewavemovie.comSeton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy Information: Join thousands of Pirates in demonstrating the strength of our one Seton Hall community on April 20-21. Visit www.shu.edu/givingday to make your gift and become an advocate. Follow us: @SetonHallAlumni Check out upcoming virtual engagement opportunities and past event recordings, including our event featuring Scott:www.shu.edu/HallHub

Welcome to a new episode of Digital Agency Hacker podcast! This will be a different episode than the usual but definitely one of the best we've had. I'm excited to welcome my guest and good friend, Scott Chesney. He continues motivating and changing the lives of millions of people around the world by sharing his incredible story. He as overcome immense hardships, managed to do the impossible and is a living example of hope and inspiration to this world. Don't miss his recently released movie "Ride The Wave”, for more information visit www.scottchesney.com 

My guest today is Scott Chesney. Scott is a father of two beautiful children, husband, a motivational speaker, life coach, Ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, a member of the Seton Hall University Leadership Advisory Council and star of the documentary Ride The Wave, a captivating film about Hope, Resilience, Courage, Passion, Gratitude, Family, Friends, and Love! Scott and I have become friends over the past few years because of the Surf group we are both a part of. Scott has been navigating life with paralysis for nearly 35 years after awakening at the age of 15 from a sudden spinal stroke. He has yet to let paralysis dictate the direction of his life and he has, on top of all the accolades and achievements, traveled the world and amassed a resume of transformational experiences, powerful insights, and inspiring stories that cut to the core of the human spirit. We take this hour to discuss his injury, love for the ocean and letting positivity guide you. Highlights: Scotts life before his spinal cord injury. Being drawn to the ocean from a young age. What it took to get back into the ocean. Adaptive surfing. Ride the Wave Documentary. Going with the ebb and flow of life. Ongoing access issues and what we can do to open the outdoors to everyone. Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation https://www.christopherreeve.org http://opbeachhead.org https://asl.surfsignup.com Please leave us a rating and review and if you enjoyed todays podcast, please let us know in the comment section. As always, you can find us everywhere you listen to your podcasts as well as on YouTube and Instagram. https://linktr.ee/HackerOutdoors Scott can be found at www.scottchesney.com , on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chesney12/ . Ride the wave can be found at http://ridethewavemovie.com and can be rented on Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/ridethewave/375976161 . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hackeroutdoors/message

On the maiden voyage of The QuadCast, my guest is Scott Chesney. Despite being in a wheelchair since the age of 15, he has not let any grass grow under his tires! Scott is a two-time world traveler, motivational speaker, and most recently the subject of the documentary film, Ride The Wave. While The QuadCast is normally a 30 minute session of OT/PT for the soul, Scott had so much to share with me/us we went another 20 minutes! I hope you like the show, and will come back for future episodes. Feel free to reach out with suggestions/guests you would like to hear from (jmcaleavey@comcast.net), and please tell a friend or 10 about us! Thanks, John McAleavey.

Scott Chesney is a motivational speaker and "all-around" Humanitarian.Paralyzed from the waist down, at an early age - Scott was able to overcome this deficit, thrive and move millions of peoples lives in a positive direction through his exemplary and positive nature.scottchesney.com

Show Notes:Program Director: Dr. Bryan PriceChief Engineer: Audrey PenningtonStudent Director: Audrey PenningtonHead of Distribution: Will SteckHead of Strategy: Shannon MoranShow Notes Supervisor: Peter Eggerding Special thanks to WSOU 89.5 FM Pirate RadioLinks:Scott ChesneyRide the Wave

Sheila Olt and Scott Chesney talk about Super Belly Laughs at The Berkeley - a night of laughs and libations to benefit #AccessAsbury at the Berkeley on February 5th. Access Asbury Access represents freedom. From the beach to the boardwalk and beyond, Access Asbury aims to promote greater inclusion across Asbury Park, NJ by integrating the needs of the paralysis community to create a model city of accessibility.

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ThrowBackThursday we go back to 2016's National Student Conclave in Miami Florida where the keynote speaker was Scott Chesney. Scott tells his amazing story, the theme of his keynote address that anything is possible. He shares insight & words to live by, and the game changing wheels on his chair. Scott's Bio: Scott Chesney, a two-time world traveler and a navigator of life with paralysis for over two decades, has presented to over one million people in 38 countries. After awakening to paralysis at the age of 15 from a sudden spinal stroke, Scott has amassed a resume of transformational experiences, powerful insights, and inspiring stories that cut to the core of the human spirit. He has become a nationally and internationally recognized workshop and keynote presenter, and his positive and inspiring messages have changed countless lives. His insights have been coveted and applauded by Fortune 500 corporations, hospitals/rehab centers, associations, sports' teams, audiences at The United Nations, The Pentagon and the FBI, colleges and universities, and K-12 schools. Realizing that his audience members wanted more personal guidance after his presentations, Scott became a professional Life Coach in which he combines transformational techniques and strategies that he learned from his world travels and continues to practice himself today to help people create personalized blueprints for navigating life happily and successfully. As a person who skydives, walks on hot coals on his hands, para-sails, and continues to engage in many other adventures around the world, Scott prides himself of living life to its fullest and encourages and trains audiences and clients to do the same. In addition to keeping a busy speaking and coaching schedule, Scott became President of Raise Hope Foundation in ©2014 that trains, mentors, and places people with disabilities and veterans for competitive careers in financial services. He is also an Ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, an Ambassador for Kessler Foundation, a member of the Seton Hall University Leadership Advisory Council, a member of the Board of Trustees for The Knowles Foundation and a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA). He has also served on the Board of Trustees for Children's Specialized Hospital. Scott graduated from Seton Hall University in 1992 with a B.A. degree in Communications. Scott is married, has two children, and resides in New Jersey. PT Pintcast is proudly poured by Aureus Medical Therapy Team. Travel & direct hire opportunities nationwide.

ThrowBackThursday we go back to 2016's National Student Conclave in Miami Florida where the keynote speaker was Scott Chesney.  Scott tells his amazing story, the theme of his keynote address that anything is possible.  He shares insight & words to live by, and the game changing wheels on his chair. Scott's Bio: Scott Chesney, a two-time world traveler and a navigator of life with paralysis for over two decades, has presented to over one million people in 38 countries. After awakening to paralysis at the age of 15 from a sudden spinal stroke, Scott has amassed a resume of transformational experiences, powerful insights, and inspiring stories that cut to the core of the human spirit. He has become a nationally and internationally recognized workshop and keynote presenter, and his positive and inspiring messages have changed countless lives. His insights have been coveted and applauded by Fortune 500 corporations, hospitals/rehab centers, associations, sports' teams, audiences at The United Nations, The Pentagon and the FBI, colleges and universities, and K-12 schools. Realizing that his audience members wanted more personal guidance after his presentations, Scott became a professional Life Coach in which he combines transformational techniques and strategies that he learned from his world travels and continues to practice himself today to help people create personalized blueprints for navigating life happily and successfully. As a person who skydives, walks on hot coals on his hands, para-sails, and continues to engage in many other adventures around the world, Scott prides himself of living life to its fullest and encourages and trains audiences and clients to do the same. In addition to keeping a busy speaking and coaching schedule, Scott became President of Raise Hope Foundation in ©2014 that trains, mentors, and places people with disabilities and veterans for competitive careers in financial services. He is also an Ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, an Ambassador for Kessler Foundation, a member of the Seton Hall University Leadership Advisory Council, a member of the Board of Trustees for The Knowles Foundation and a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA). He has also served on the Board of Trustees for Children's Specialized Hospital. Scott graduated from Seton Hall University in 1992 with a B.A. degree in Communications. Scott is married, has two children, and resides in New Jersey. PT Pintcast is proudly poured by Aureus Medical Therapy Team. Travel & direct hire opportunities nationwide.

070: The Heart of Motivation with Scott Chesney   Scott is a world-renowned motivational speaker to over 1.5 million people in 40 countries.  Some of his clients include The United Nations, The Pentagon, FBI, Fortune 500 corporations, associations, sports teams, colleges and universities, and K-12 schools.  He is also a popular Life Coach.  Scott and his wife and two children reside in New Jersey.   Scott tells us how he created a business by telling his life story and motivating people around the world to overcome their adversaries, and how he stumbled upon becoming a life coach. Scott also discusses how he manages to find his self-worth when determining financial compensation without disconnecting from the higher purpose of his business.   In This Episode, You'll Learn…   How Scott became a professional speaker Determining a worthy fee Target what you want, take what comes Scott's current target market Getting into coaching     Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode   Scott's Website

We have stuff we're trying to overcome. Sometimes it's big stuff, other times it's little everyday challenges that pile to make a big difference in our lives. Either way, we need the right tools to face these obstacles and come out the other side in a better place.  Scott Chesney comes on the show and shares his inspiring story to help you get a better understanding of how you might face the things that life throws your way. He's an inspiring dude and offers a lot of great tips and wisdom of how to fight for your happiness. 

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. I'm your host Winnie Anderson. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on YouTube and on my website. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my community. You can become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. My objective is to help you position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and ultimately to profit from your expertise so you build a business in alignment with your faith, beliefs, and values. Show Notes Today you're physically active. In all likelihood you takeg for granted the miracle of movement. While you may have the occasional ache or pain, the world is an accessible place for you. But imagine waking up one day to a physical sensation that starts as a minor annoyance….your big toe feels numb. Did you pinch a nerve? Sleep on it wrong? No matter. It will work itself out, right? What if it doesn't? Imagine the next day your leg is numb and soon you're not able to move it. Within about 48 hours of that toe going numb you're paralyzed from the waist down. Now imagine that happens to you at 15. That's what happened to today's guest, speaker and coach Scott Chesney. Scott is a dynamic speaker, coach, and for two decades has been a navigator of life with paralysis. He is CEO of the Raise Hope Foundation. A nonprofit that trains, mentors, and places people with disabilities in careers in the financial services industry. Scott is also a an ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. He's married and is the father of two children. Listen in as Scott shares: How he went from 3 sport athlete to paralyzed from the waist down in about 48 hours.    His emotional road to independence and how he had the break through that led to his life and work today    His journey from diff-abled employee to successful entrepreneur and coach    How he built his speaking business    Tips for recognizing the gift inside of trauma    What keeps him going and how you can use the same thing to inspire your own breakthrough As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode.   Guest Contact Information Scott's website Scott's foundation - Raise Hope  Scott on social media: Facebook Twitter YouTube The Raise Hope Foundation on Facebook

When you ask Scott Chesney what the one word he would like to be described as is, his answer is....Real We would add Energetic, Emotionally Generous, and a Man of Deep Character. A family man with a strong marriage to his wife of __ year, a father to a teenage son and daughter, a spokesman for the wheelchair propelling device Rowheels. Most importantly and why we wanted to introduce Scott to our PUSHLiving audience is his work for 17 years as President and CEO of Scott Chesney LLC providing Motivational speaking and life coaching as well as consulting services.   So get ready to gain some incredible knowledge and insights on living your best life from Mr. Scott Chesney, How would you describe your emotional /physical recovery process? Why and how did you decide on speaking and coaching as a career? What do you attribute to your success in life and coaching? Do you recommend this as a career for other wheelers? What makes you feel energized, passionate these days? Tell us about your family, daughter, and son ---via in vitro fertilization. How are you recovering and dealing with secondary conditions? Can you tell us about the audiences who you speak to, their perspective on disability? Have you seen any shift in thinking over the last 25 years? What do you feel are the greatest challenges we face as a community? Health - your secrets? Links: http://www.scottchesney.com/ Scott Chesney Surfing

When you ask Scott Chesney what the one word he would like to be described as is, his answer is....Real We would add Energetic, Emotionally Generous, and a Man of Deep Character. A family man with a strong marriage to his wife of __ year, a father to a teenage son and daughter, a spokesman for the wheelchair propelling device Rowheels. Most importantly and why we wanted to introduce Scott to our PUSHLiving audience is his work for 17 years as President and CEO of Scott Chesney LLC providing Motivational speaking and life coaching as well as consulting services.   So get ready to gain some incredible knowledge and insights on living your best life from Mr. Scott Chesney, How would you describe your emotional /physical recovery process? Why and how did you decide on speaking and coaching as a career? What do you attribute to your success in life and coaching? Do you recommend this as a career for other wheelers? What makes you feel energized, passionate these days? Tell us about your family, daughter, and son ---via in vitro fertilization. How are you recovering and dealing with secondary conditions? Can you tell us about the audiences who you speak to, their perspective on disability? Have you seen any shift in thinking over the last 25 years? What do you feel are the greatest challenges we face as a community? Health - your secrets? Links: http://www.scottchesney.com/ Scott Chesney Surfing

Welcome to “On the Move”, the 2016 Consumer Conference for People with Spinal Cord Injury. I’m Dana Hawkins-Simons, communications strategist at Kessler Foundation, and our director of multimedia, Jody Banks-Smith, is recording today’s podcasts. Delivering the Welcome & Introductory Remarks to the conference is Jeanne M. Zanca, PhD, MPT, the event organizer. Jeanne is a Senior Research Scientist in Spinal Cord Injury Research at Kessler Foundation. Joining her is Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, M.D., Director of Spinal Cord Injury Research and Outcomes & Assessment Research at Kessler Foundation, a Co-Director of the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJ SCIS), and an Associate Professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. And we’ll also hear from Scott Chesney, a world traveler, professional life coach, and the President of Scott Chesney, LLC. This presentation was recorded on Friday, September 23rd, 2016, and was hosted by the NNJ SCIS, a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and University Hospital. NNJ SCIS is supported by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) under grant number 90SI5011. NIDLIRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living, in the Department of Health and Human Services. The ideas expressed during this conference do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, or the Federal Government.

Scott Chesney, a two-time world traveler and a navigator of life with paralysis for over two decades, has presented to over one million people in 38 countries.  After awakening to paralysis at the age of 15 from a sudden spinal stroke, Scott has amassed a resume of transformational experiences, powerful insights, and inspiring stories that cut to the core of the human spirit. He has become a nationally and internationally recognized workshop and keynote presenter, and his positive and inspiring messages have changed countless lives. His insights have been coveted and applauded by Fortune 500 corporations, hospitals/rehab centers, associations, sports' teams, audiences at The United Nations, The Pentagon and the FBI, colleges and universities, and K-12 schools.  In addition to keeping a busy speaking and coaching schedule, Scott became President of Raise Hope Foundation in 2011 that trains, mentors, and places people with disabilities and veterans for competitive careers in financial services. He is also an Ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, an Ambassador for Kessler Foundation, a member of the Seton Hall University