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About Mike Schlappi - Inspirational and Motivational Speaker:

Mike Schlappi, four-time Paralympic medal winner and two-time World Champion has proven that just because you can't stand up, doesn't mean you can't stand out. He was honored by the state of Utah as one of its Top 50 athletes of the past century. The American Medical Association awarded Mike with their Special People Award for a video produced about Mike's life.

Mike earned his Bachelors Degree from Brigham Young University and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University. As the President of Mike Schlappi Communications and a professional Speaker, his presentations have inspired thousands of audiences to adapt and overcome. He is an author who has written and published two books about success and motivation.

Mike served on the Board of Trustees for the 2002 Olympic games in Salt Lake City. He said organizing the games and carrying the Olympic torch as it entered Utah were equally as rewarding as participating in the games as an athlete. Mitt Romney the President and CEO of the 2002 Olympic games said, 'Mike's accomplishments remind each of us of the power of the human spirit to rise above all adversity. Mike truly walks his talk as he verbally and visually inspires everyone to light the fire within.'

What Mike Schlappi Talks About:

If You Can't Stand Up, Stand Out
This is Mike Schlappi's most popular presentation. It helps the audience realize that the best way to predict their future is to create it. His message includes humor and motivation as he tells his personal story -- A story that began with a tragic shooting accident has evolved into a lifetime of lessons and victories. Although Mike was paralyzed, his dreams were not. Mike uses a media presentation and his Paralympic medals to teach his 'Bulletproof Principles for Success'.

Attitude Therapy!
In this presentation, Mike inspires his audiences with a powerful dose of his patented Attitude Therapy. He builds a strong case for getting started and taking personal responsibility for their successes and failures. Mike's example and entertaining style will challenge everyone to relish adversity as an opportunity to change and improve. People will learn to love themselves from the inside out and walk away with the realization that if Mike can do it, so can they!