Spencer West
International Motivational Speaker, Disabled Content Creator, Author and Social Media Influencer
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Spencer West
Biography
Embarking on a journey shaped by resilience and triumph, Spencer West, a visionary and activist, faced adversity head-on after losing both legs at the age of five and navigating a world set against those with disabilities.
As a renowned global keynote speaker, content creator, and activist, Spencer West leaves an indelible mark. Notable achievements include summiting Mount Kilimanjaro on his hands and wheelchair, opening for Demi Lovato on a World Tour, and starring in the documentary Redefine Possible: The Story of Spencer West a Toronto International Film Festival debut. His bestselling book, Standing Tall: My Journey showcases his resilience, his online presence with over 4 million TikTok followers and his caricature in the Murdoch Mysteries, underscore his diverse talents.
Most recently, Spencer sat down for an exclusive interview with Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, during Apple’s It’s Glowtime September 2024 product launch, for an inspiring conversation about accessibility and technology. As a globally recognized motivational speaker and advocate, Spencer’s unique perspective as a double amputee brought powerful perspectives into how one of the world’s largest companies is making strides in creating more inclusive,
accessible products for all.
Spencer's media presence is extensive, and includes ABC News, Buzzfeed, 60 Minutes, BBC News, TMZ, CNN, Forbes, Men’s Health and more. His impactful talks alongside luminaries such as former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore, Mia Farrow, Martin Luther King III, Jennifer Hudson, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama have inspired millions.
Spencer's enduring message instills hope, empowers leaders, and motivates others to create a world where redefining possible is not just a goal but a way of life.
Spencer West
Featured Keynote Programs
Redefine Possible
Lesson for Tackling Mountains in Life
Spencer West invites audiences to experience the transformation that can occur when we “redefine possible”. With his trademark humor and humility, Spencer spins a spellbinding story of the challenges he faced after losing his legs from the pelvis down at age five, and the journey of discovery that ultimately enabled him to summit Mount Kilimanjaro using his hands and wheelchair.
Spencer applies the insights gleaned from a lifetime of overcoming obstacles to help leaders and employees identify their own roadblocks and push past them. His inspiring message and tangible life lessons motivate audiences to believe they can tackle any goal, whether personal or professional.
Leveraging Talent with Disabilities
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) – can be customized for LGBTQ+ themes
Join Spencer West in this interactive, presentation/fireside chat where he will discuss not only why you should leverage talent with disabilities, but also how.
The life of visionary and activist Spencer West has been marked by both obstacles and triumph. After losing both legs from the pelvis down at the age of five, he entered a world that might have easily defeated him. Instead, he tackled challenge after challenge, learning to navigate in a world set against those with disabilities.
From climbing the workforce ladder to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Spencer shares his insights on how bringing in talent with disabilities can have a very positive impact on your employees and customers.
*20-30-minute talk with video/pp followed by a 10-20-minute Q&A moderated by the host + 10-20-minute moderated Q&A with the audience. Time is flexible, depending on the client’s needs.
Diversability: Leveraging Disabled & LGBTQ+ Talent
Diversability: Leveraging Disabled & LGBTQ+ Talent
Join Spencer West in this thought provoking and genuinely enlightening presentation where he will discuss the importance of leveraging talent with disabilities as well as the queer community and how both identities are necessary in the workforce. The life of visionary and activist Spencer West has been marked by both obstacles and triumph. After losing both legs from the pelvis down at the age of five and coming out as gay at the age of 21, he entered a world that might have easily defeated him. Instead, he tackled challenge after challenge, learning to navigate in a world set against the queer community and those with disabilities. From climbing the workforce ladder to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Spencer shares his insights on how bringing in talent with disabilities and the queer community can have a positive impact on your employees and clients.
Redefine Possible
Lessons for Tackling Mountains in Your Personal and Professional World
Spencer invites audiences to experience the transformation that can occur when we “redefine possible”. With his trademark humour and humility, Spencer spins a spellbinding story of the challenges he faced after losing his legs from the pelvis down at age five, and the journey of discovery that ultimately enabled him to summit Mount Kilimanjaro using his hands and wheelchair.
Spencer applies the insights gleaned from a lifetime of overcoming obstacles to help leaders and employees identify their own roadblocks and push past them. His inspiring message and tangible life lessons motivate business audiences to believe they can tackle any goal, whether personal or professional.
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