MARC WOODS

Marc Woods was diagnosed with cancer at 17 and consequently had his left leg amputated below the knee. Not knowing whether he had six months or 60 years left to live, he was determined to make the most of whatever time he did have. Moreover, Marc has done just that - becoming a member of Great Britain’s Paralympic swimming team, a multiple gold medallist, BBC commentator and author. Woods’ distinctive, open style demonstrates his passion for life, translating into a moving and motivating experience for audiences.

Marc has presented his speech – Path to Gold – to companies all over the world. He works closely with his clients to ensure the emphasis of his speech compliments the issues that are currently being faced in the workplace.

There are numerous learning points within the presentation including insights into:

• Motivation
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Communication skills

The presentation follows him on his journey from 'taking personal responsibility' to 'working within a small team' through to 'enthusing the broader support team'.

When Marc Woods opens your conference, attendees become focused and determined to get everything they can out of the meetings, training and networking. Not only will the audience refer to his words throughout the conference, but also the other speakers will use his incredible story to add weight and clarity to their own presentations, thereby increasing the take-home value for your delegates.

When closing a conference Marc helps people focus on aiming to be exceptional themselves and on being valued members of their teams. Weaving his inspirational story of coping with the unexpected, personal resilience, motivation and teamwork into the issues facing all organisations, Marc Woods’ life proves that focus and determination are a winning combination.

Marc is based in the UK & US and divides his time between the two. He is passionate about delivering his message to businesses all over the world.

Testimonials:

Thank you for taking the time to come and speak to us at our divisional meeting, we thoroughly enjoyed your talk and found it truly inspirational.

Visa International

His talk was enlightening but also entertaining and he certainly kept the audience sitting on the edge of their seats! His messages about teamwork, communication and being supportive were aptly illustrated and the importance of dedication and hard work were obvious by his own achievements.

Carol Walsh -  Zurich Advice Network

My special thanks to you for sharing a part of your life straight from the heart - it was inspirational. I was also really pleased that you chose to stay with us on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning as it demonstrated your commitment to, and interest in, us.

Midge Story - Manager of the Zurich Advice Foundation Pfizer

I want to thank you so very much for coming along to speak us. All there hung on every word, cheered you down the straight and were with you on the Path to Gold.

Emma Turner - Charitable Services Europe

The LIA convention was all about inspiration and motivation and we believe that is embodied in Marc