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.
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