Australia Bound

Speaking of Australia, I’m excited to announce that I’ll be back in Aus for a number of speaking engagements during November and December 2023 (possibly January as well).

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The Greatest Reset

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know it’s my belief that perception, how we see, helps shape our reality; helps shape the very world we live in.

Whilst this has always been important, it’s even more so now as we find ourselves at one of the most critical points in human history.

Because how we see, is under threat...

motivational speaker, inspiration, learning, positive thinking, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldMarch 17, 2022motivation, purpose, inspiration, perception, reset Comments

Return on Resilience | Video Series

I want to tell you about a video series I’m releasing called “Return on Resilience: Building a Breakthrough Mindset”.

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The one thing you need more than resilience.

Well, here we are...

Bet you didn’t see this coming...

Me either...

I mean, I expected change; I expected disruption.

That’s what I do right?

I’m a “change” and “uncertainty” guy, an expert on resilience.

motivational speaker, inspiration, learning, positive thinking, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldFebruary 20, 2021motivation, purpose, inspiration Comments

Keep. Going.

Yesterday, while cycling up my favourite section of my favourite ride, it finally dawned on me why I enjoyed this section of the ride so much. I loved this part because I had cracked the code; but up until yesterday I couldn’t have put it in those words for you.

motivational speaker, inspiration, learning, positive thinking, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldAugust 19, 2020hand-cycle, struggle, motivation, momentum, hill, bicycle Comments

Federation Peak- Twenty Year Anniversary

They say time flies when you’re having fun; I can attest.

This time twenty years ago I was nearing the end of a 28-day journey into the heart of South West Tasmania, quite possibly the wildest place in Australia and home to Federation Peak.

keynote speaker, motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldFebruary 22, 2019resilience Comments

Was 2018 the Worst Year Ever?

Was 2018 your worst year ever?

C’mon, be honest.

Was it just me, or was your social media feed around New Year’s Eve filled with sentiments like:

“I’m glad that’s over”

“Worst year ever!”

“2018, you sucked!”

keynote speaker, motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldJanuary 15, 2019resilience, mental health, leadership Comments

Superstition: aka Whatever Works

I have a confession to make.

I’m superstitious.

I know, I’m not supposed to be.

keynote speaker, motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldDecember 4, 2018business leaders, positive thinking, resilience, connection, diving Comments

The Rejected Connected

Most artists go unrecognized.

The majority of athletes don’t take home the gold or appear on magazine covers.

Friends and family wonder when they’ll grow up, and get a real job…

keynote speaker, motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldJuly 16, 2018business leaders, positive thinking, resilience, connection Comments

Driven By Fear

“No Fear”. “There’s nothing to fear, but fear itself”. “Fear no evil”. Talk about a four-letter word!
We really don’t like fear, but perhaps it’s time to do some reframing.

keynote speaker, motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldJanuary 31, 2018fear, business leaders, positive thinking Comments

Uncertainty

All of us feel stuck at some point in our lives, and it’s no wonder. The scientific community suggests that the average adult makes approximately 35,000 decisions each day…

motivational speaker, positive thinking, inspirationWarren MacdonaldMay 17, 2016Federation Peak, Gary Caganoff, unstuck, perception, mountain climbing, amputeeComment

Opportunities in Health

Some of the most rewarding events for me as a keynote speaker are when I get to speak to people in healthcare.

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Time for a new lens?

Last week, while speaking to a group of healthcare professionals working towards a goal unimaginable a decade ago, that of a HIV/ AIDS Free Generation, a woman in the audience asked how we could work towards removing the stigma surrounding HIV/ AIDS.

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Climbing out of Addiction and Depression

Imagine for a moment that you’re skipping through a mountain meadow; the sun shining on your beaming face; a gentle breeze blows on your cheeks so that you are not too hot; not too cold. Birds are chirping…

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A Test of Will: Audio version now available!

This has been way too long in coming, but for everyone that’s asked over the years, I’m psyched to announce that “A Test of Will” is now available in audio format from audible.com

perspective, keynote speaker, motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, books, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldMarch 18, 2015A Test of Will, audio book, Audible, mountain climbing, amputeeComment