Jeff Adams

Topics

Presentations

Celebrating
Celebrating is important. The fireworks that inspire us in sports need to happen in life too, at work and at play. How to make sure that celebrating breeds success in your business team or community.
 
Getting Back Up
There are times in our lives when we need to understand how to come back from a disappointment. Whether it's surviving cancer, learning how to use a wheelchair, or crashing in the last lap of the Olympics, the getting up part is always much more important that the falling down part, and we rarely have to do it alone.
 
Incredible Moments
The Olympics and Paralympics reunite a world full of people with incredible moments. Athletes understand that getting ready to live those moments doesn't happen overnight. How to get ready for your moment of excellence, whether it's at school, work, sports, or life.
 
One Step at a Time
Setting unrealistic goals, and achieving them. Whether it's climbing the CN Tower in a wheelchair, winning a gold medal at the Paralympics, or being the best in business, the process to ensure success is the same.
 
Turning Coal into Diamonds
Understanding how to make the most of every situation - sports techniques that work in real life

Summary Profile

Jeff Adams is no stranger to overcoming challenges. He was confined to a wheelchair from a young age, but his love of competitive sport took him on a journey of success. Today, Jeff is a two-time Olympian, four-time Paralympian, and six-time World Champion. Whatever barriers he may have faced are past him, and he is an inspiration for people around the world. Jeff has also been an actor, spokesperson, and CBC reporter and commentator. He's served as Chair of the Accessibility Committee for the Toronto 2008 Olympic Bid Committee, and as Vice-Chair for the Ontarians with a Disability Advisory Council. A highly sought after speaker, Jeff presentations focus on corporate and business efficiencies and sensitivity training. He also speaks on the importance of accessibility and the need to eliminate physical barriers for those with disabilities.

Client Testimonials

"Jeff spoke honestly and with conviction with these future designers about the importance and business case for accessible design. He shared his first hand experiences and observations as a Torontonian, an Olympian, barrier free activist, and from his many international travels."

Sheridan College