Speakers
Michael McGrath
Motivational speaker, record-breaking polar adventurer and multi award-winning charity founder. Michael McGrath is essentially a catalyst for change. His skill to engage emotionally and intellectually with business audiences inspires, motivates and transforms delegates to achieve their best
Normally wheelchair-bound, McGrath made history in 2004 by becoming the only person in the world to have made it on foot to both Poles. Included in The Queen’s 2004 Christmas Day TV Broadcast to the Nation reinforcing diversity as a strength, today he is in demand, consistently inspiring audiences in delivering powerful learning’s. In uplifting both human and corporate consciousness, his message varies according to business need. At 15 yrs, he dreamt of becoming the General Manager of the Savoy Hotel in London. Ironically in 1984, he rejected a place on the esteemed Savoy Trainee Management Scheme – later that same year, he was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. In 2003, Sir Richard Branson said “Michael is an inspiration”. In 2004, he was appointed disABILITY Champion for Hilton Hotels and in May 2005, he received the Business Traveller of the Year Award in Dubai. Epitomizing determination and focus, he articulates with power, challenging his own adversity with humour and humility, whilst provoking and stimulating change. In valuing difference, McGrath reveals how individuals and organisations can expand their performance potential.
“Michael’s presentation was extremely motivating and inspirational and the feedback we have received from our members has been both complimentary and positive. Thank you once again for your assistance in appointing a great speaker.” Sam Saunders, Operations Manager, Mansfield 2020 Limited
