Jeff Adams
Jeff Adams is no stranger to overcoming challenges.
After surviving cancer in infancy, Jeff faced another obstacle when at just nine years old, the radiation treatment that had ultimately saved his life was found to have permanently damaged his spinal cord. Jeff found himself having to adapt to a wheelchair, and all of the obstacles that entailed.
Thankfully, Jeff's zest for life along with unwavering support from family and friends, combined to help him through this transition and ensure that Jeff could still participate in the life -- and the sports -- he loved so much prior to his injury.
Jeff competed for Canada in the 1500m wheelchair race from 1988 until his retirement in 2008, competing hundreds of times for the Canadian National Team, as well as on the professional circuit.
Jeff is a two time Commonwealth Games Champion, a three-time Olympian, and a six-time World Champion. Over the course of his career he won 13 Paralympic medals and broke the world record in the 1500m 3 separate times.
Jeff has appeared in television commercials, acted as a global spokesperson for multinational corporations, an adviser to the Minister of Citizenship on accessibility issues, and regularly works as a journalist and commentator; he guest-hosting the CBC radio show, The Current, and will be the Colour Commentator for Athletics on Channel 4, the Host Broadcaster who will be providing the Global feed for the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, England.
Adams's message is pertinent to the business reality as it is to the daily lives of his audience. Having a message and keeping it consistent; agreeing on a plan and sticking to it; recognizing the excellence that surrounds us; and listening for and making the "sounds of support and celebration" are themes that echo and resound throughout his presentation.
Client Testimonials
"Jeff spoke honestly and with conviction with these future designers about the importance and business case for accessible design. He shared his first hand experiences and observations as a Torontonian, an Olympian, barrier free activist, and from his many international travels."
Sheridan College
"Your speech was most inspirational. You delivered it with poise, polish and class."
Hamilton Sports Celebrity Dinner
Jeff Adams is no stranger to overcoming challenges.
After surviving cancer in infancy, Jeff faced another obstacle when at just nine years old, the radiation treatment that had ultimately saved his life was found to have permanently damaged his spinal cord. Jeff found himself having to adapt to a wheelchair, and all of the obstacles that entailed.
Thankfully, Jeff's zest for life along with unwavering support from family and friends, combined to help him through this transition and ensure that Jeff could still participate in the life -- and the sports -- he loved so much prior to his injury.
Jeff competed for Canada in the 1500m wheelchair race from 1988 until his retirement in 2008, competing hundreds of times for the Canadian National Team, as well as on the professional circuit.
Jeff is a two time Commonwealth Games Champion, a three-time Olympian, and a six-time World Champion. Over the course of his career he won 13 Paralympic medals and broke the world record in the 1500m 3 separate times.
Jeff has appeared in television commercials, acted as a global spokesperson for multinational corporations, an adviser to the Minister of Citizenship on accessibility issues, and regularly works as a journalist and commentator; he guest-hosting the CBC radio show, The Current, and will be the Colour Commentator for Athletics on Channel 4, the Host Broadcaster who will be providing the Global feed for the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, England.
Adams's message is pertinent to the business reality as it is to the daily lives of his audience. Having a message and keeping it consistent; agreeing on a plan and sticking to it; recognizing the excellence that surrounds us; and listening for and making the "sounds of support and celebration" are themes that echo and resound throughout his presentation.
Client Testimonials
"Jeff spoke honestly and with conviction with these future designers about the importance and business case for accessible design. He shared his first hand experiences and observations as a Torontonian, an Olympian, barrier free activist, and from his many international travels."
Sheridan College
"Your speech was most inspirational. You delivered it with poise, polish and class."
Hamilton Sports Celebrity Dinner
