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Jamie McAnsh is an inspirational adaptive athlete, whose life was turned around after he awoke one morning to be completely paralysed from the waist down. After receiving a diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Jamie has not let his diagnosis hold him back from achieving all he wants. Now using a wheelchair in his day to day life, Jamie has completed several gruelling extreme challenges and is now booked as a speaker to share how he has overcome adversity and to raise awareness of disabilities.
In January 2014, Jamie’s life changed for the foreseeable after waking paralysed. Since that day, Jamie has shown incredible mental resilience, battling through anxiety and depression. Since 2014, Jamie has begun taking part in extreme challenges, including hand-cycling 100 miles in only 13 hours. He also became the first wheelchair user to complete the WAAT4 challenge, completing 30k over the Brecon Beacon mountain range, and raised £250,000 for charity.
Outside of such challenges, Jamie has also been capped in rugby for Wales and become the first disabled squash player to compete in the Welsh Open Masters Tournament. A pioneer of disability sports, Jamie has also become a member of the Board of Directors of Squash Wales and passionately advocates for equality and disability at the governance level in sport. Highly commended for his resilience and bravery, Jamie has also been the recipient of the 2017 Greatest Achievement Award and the first recipient of the Charles Holland Award in 2016.
Whether he be hand-cycling 100 miles or climbing mountains, Jamie is a truly inspirational individual and a perfect addition to events as a diversity and inclusion speaker. Focussing on topics such as diversity, inclusion, anxiety, depression, goal setting and overcoming adversity, Jamie is proof that despite being disabled the incredible is still achievable. A passionate advocate for equality in sports and life in general, book Jamie McAnsh to promote diversity and inclusion at your next event.
In March 2024 we sat down with Jamie McAnsh to discuss the importance of diversity & inclusion in business and how he overcame adversity. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Jamie McAnsh on the Diversity & Inclusion Speakers Agency YouTube Channel.
“I just wanted to message to say thank you for all your help in arranging for Jamie to come and speak with us. He was amazing, everyone loved him. Would recommend him as a speaker to the other teams in the business plus the businesses we work with.”
“The way Jamie shared his experience and insights resonated deeply with our team here at Reed & Mackay. Many of us left the event feeling inspired, motivated and uplifted. His words sparked some meaningful conversation and a renewed sense of purpose within our company, especially during wellness season. We really appreciated his willingness to share his journey and we hope to be in touch in the future to arrange further events!”
The Diversity and Inclusion Speakers Agency has been one of the UK’s leading bureaus for inspirational figures of different races, genders, sexualities and abilities since 2020. We supply speakers for corporate and public events across the world, and cater to both in-person occasions and online webinars. Our roster includes athletes, psychologists, celebrities and more, to ensure that audiences of all industries receive tailored, impactful advice on diversity and inclusion.
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