Everyone has a dream...a mission...a purpose. Though we can sometimes hide from ourselves, we can never lose connection to our lifes' purpose, it is always with us, beckoning to be uncovered and fulfilled.

When we decide to follow our dreams and step into our greatness, we must be prepared for resistance. Past fears, doubts and insecurities surface, as do self-limiting beliefs. Will we allow these fears to immobilize us, or do we recognize the power we have to design the life we desire?

Dennis J. Gardin has been a burn survivor since the age of fourteen (14) in which he draws upon the struggles he experienced growing up with a physical difference, to illustrate the boundless potential we each possess to tap into our "God given Gifts and Talents" to navigate successfully through all the storms of life.

Dennis was burned over 70% of his body in a horrific motorcycle explosion which resulted in a three (3) week coma, an eight (8) month hospitalization, over four (4) dozen surgeries and years of painful therapy and rehabilitation. Prolonged pain and extensive physical disfigurement caused him to hide away from the public in isolation for two (2) years, allowing his dreams to die and hopes to fade. But with the unwavering love and support of family and friends, Dennis learned to love himself again and began to focus on the purpose for his life as he came to understand that real strength is seeking support when needed and true courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to face seemingly insurmountable odds to overcome any obstacles that hinders ones' ability to make a contribution to the improvement of the human condition.

Dennis has grown from the challenging life-lessons along his journey of self-discovery to become an international speaker, successful businessman, ministrant, former television talk show host and radio personality, corporate trainer, facilitator and consultant working with a variety of organizations in both the private and nonprofit sectors. In addition to his full speaking schedule, he currently holds the position of Executive Director within the non-profit community.

Through his inspirational messages, Dennis hopes to motivate others to connect into their untapped potential and understand that "the unlimited possibilities for life are in direct relation to unlimited thinking..."

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