Jessica Cox
Founder of "Think Outside the Shoe"
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Tucson, AZ, US
Jessica Cox
Biography
Jessica Cox is a motivational speaker featured on TV shows like Ellen, CNN, National Geographic, Fox and Friends, and BBC News. Her speaking career spans 18 years, 28 countries, and audiences up to 40,000 people. Companies like AT&T, NASA, the Smithsonian, State Farm, and Cisco have asked her for inspirational workshops, keynotes, and more.
Jessica was born without arms and uses her feet the way most people use their hands. Jessica grew up asking with frustration and anger, “Why me? Why do I have to be different?” She learned to see the blessings in her life and accept herself as a whole person. Now, Jessica flies airplanes, drives cars, is married, and otherwise lives a normal life.
Jessica is the author of Disarm Your Limits, an autobiographical self-help book that has sold more than 10,000 copies. She also writes a monthly article for Flying Magazine. In 2020, Jessica announced plans to build The Impossible Airplane, a custom 200 mph, 4 seat airplane she will use to circumnavigate the world. When she’s not flying off into the sunset, Jessica continues to train in Taekwondo, where she’s a Fourth Degree Black Belt.
Jessica Cox
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Featured Keynote Programs
ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE
Adaptability is the key to survival. As industries face constant flux, the ability to adapt hinges on embracing a mindset shift. By fostering a culture of openness to change, resilience, and innovation, businesses can effectively navigate uncertainty and seize new opportunities with confidence.
In this keynote, Jessica ignites a spirit of innovation and underscores the transformative potential inherent in setbacks—they serve as pivotal moments for resilience to flourish. This paradigm doesn’t only endorse resilience, creativity, and adaptability but actively cultivates them, laying a sturdy foundation for navigating the ever-changing landscape.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Recognize adaptability as a cornerstone of success and develop the mindset needed to thrive in dynamic environments
• Capitalize on emerging opportunities and leverage setbacks as catalysts for innovation
• Develop a sturdy foundation for navigating change with resilience, creativity, and adaptability
• Explore strategies for embracing change with confidence and agility
• Gain practical insights into how to effectively navigate complexities and challenges while maintaining focus on organizational objectives
THINK OUTSIDE THE SHOE
Organizations must adopt a problem-solving mindset as a driving force for change, recognizing challenges not as obstacles but as opportunities for growth. When teams build a culture that encourages proactive problem- solving, businesses can effectively navigate complexities, adapt swiftly
to evolving landscapes, and thrive in dynamic environments.
In this keynote, Jessica sheds light on the power of unconventional thinking by urging audiences to embrace innovative solutions. By thinking outside the shoe, teams can reframe their perspectives to approach problems
with curiosity, ingenuity, and boundless creativity.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Understand the importance of a problem-solving mindset as a key to overcoming challenges
• Learn to reframe challenges as opportunities for growth and development, seeing obstacles as catalysts for innovation
• Discover techniques for embracing unconventional thinking and fostering a culture of creativity within teams and organizations
• Explore real-world examples of unconventional thinking to drive innovation and achieve breakthrough results
• Develop skills and tools for cultivating a culture of innovation, encouraging experimentation, risk-taking, and creative problem-solving
AVIATE, NAVIGATE, COMMUNICATE
Navigating change involves prioritizing three actions: aviating, navigating, and communicating. “Aviating” involves maintaining a steady course amidst turbulence, similar to a pilot ensuring the stability and control of an aircraft during flight. “Navigating” entails charting a clear path forward by assessing the current landscape, identifying potential obstacles, and plotting the most efficient route to reach desired destinations. Finally, “communicating” is essential to ensure alignment, foster collaboration, and maintain morale throughout the change process.
Drawing from her own experiences, Jessica shows how setbacks can be reframed as opportunities for growth. By accepting failure as a natural part of the journey, teams can cultivate a culture of resilience that allows them to bounce back stronger than ever before.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Learn strategies for navigating change, including proactive planning, strategic decision-making, and adapting to evolving circumstances
• Explore techniques for maintaining stability and control amidst turbulence
• Develop skills for charting a path forward, assessing the landscape, identifying obstacles, and creating adaptable plans
• Understand the importance of continuous evaluation and adjustment in navigating change
• Discover strategies for fostering resilience and agility to embrace change, overcome challenges, and seize opportunities for growth
Jessica Cox
Featured Book
Disarm Your Limits: The Flight Formula to Lift You to Success and Propel You to the Next Horizon
by Jessica Cox
Have you ever felt like you didn't belong? Like everything was chaos around you, you didn't have the support you wish you had, and your motivation to keep going was slipping through your fingers? If this sounds familiar, then you know how it feels to be "disarmed." Jessica Cox was born without arms, yet she exceeded her limits to become the first woman to fly a plane with her feet, earn a Taekwondo State Champ title, travel the world as a motivational speaker and advocate for people with disabilities, and achieve her greatest triumph of all: unrepentant regard and self-acceptance for herself.Disarm Your Limits delivers the tools you need to design your own "formula for flight" and shows you how to: Innovate to overcome obstaclesAct with courage to push through doubtShake off false roles and embrace your authentic selfPersist through hard challenges to reach successTap into faith to soar to new horizonsYou have the ability to turn the obstacles you face around and use them to your advantage. All you need is the formula for flight. Are you ready to become the pilot in command for you?
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