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Darren Edwards        

Disabled Adventurer & Expedition Leader

A soldier and avid mountaineer, Darren Edwards survived a devastating, life-changing climbing accident that very nearly claimed his life and left him permanently paralyzed from the chest down. The accident and resulting Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) could so easily have destroyed his spirit, but instead, he used it as a catalyst for growth. Edwards’s story is a living testament to the boundless capabilities of the human spirit to endure and overcome adversity.

Now, he is a record-breaking Disabled Adventurer and Inspirational Speaker who has redefined the limits of what is thought possible for an individual with a Spinal Cord Injury. From becoming the first person with a disability to run seven marathons in seven days across seven continents in a wheelchair, to kayaking the length of Great Britain whilst leading a team of injured veterans, and then his ground-breaking expedition to sit-ski across Antarctica to the South Pole, Edwards’s incredible story of overcoming adversity, adapting to change, and building a robust mindset is guaranteed to motivate, encourage change, and inspire.

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Leading from the Back – Authentic Leadership

Darren has led a series of record-breaking expeditions in high-pressure and high-risk environments. He has done this whilst being the most physically disabled, and not able to ‘lead from the front’. What he has learnt is an important lesson in the value of creating an authentic leadership style, regardless of natural talent or ability.

The Adaptive Mindset – The Five Pillars to Overcome Adversity

In a rapidly changing world, the ability to adapt and evolve has never become more important. Darren’s lived experience makes him uniquely placed to impart his lessons and reflections on how we can all learn to adapt and evolve.

Strength Through Adversity

Gain valuable insights from Darren’s remarkable experiences, learning how to develop mental toughness and how to thrive in high-pressure situations.

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