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Warren MacDonald

5 reviews

Adventurer, Author & Motivational Speaker; Double Above the Knee Amputee

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Authors, Change, Disability, Diversity Speakers, Empowerment, Lifestyle, Peak Performance, Sports
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 Warren MacDonald Biography

Warren Macdonald’s inspirational survival story began in April 1997 with his accident on North Queensland’s (Australia) Hinchinbrook Island. Climbing to the Island’s tallest peak, he became trapped beneath a one-ton boulder in a freak rock fall. Two days later he was rescued, only to undergo the amputation of both legs at mid-thigh.

Just ten months later, he climbed Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain using a modified wheelchair and the seat of his pants.

In 2003, he became the first double above-knee amputee to reach the summit of Africa’s tallest peak, Mt Kilimanjaro (19,222 ft). Later that same year, in a spectacular effort requiring more than 2,800 pull-ups over 4 days, he climbed America's tallest cliff face, El Capitan. Warren is also the only above knee amputee to make an ascent of Canada’s landmark frozen waterfall, the 600 ft “Weeping Wall” in Alberta.

Warren’s bestselling first book, A Test of Will is the subject of the “Trapped under a Boulder” episode of the Discovery Channel series “I Shouldn’t Be Alive”.

His film documenting the epic four-week journey to Federation Peak, Australia most challenging mountain summit, The Second Step, has been acclaimed worldwide, screening on National Geographic Television and winning eight international awards including Grand Prize at the prestigious “Banff Mountain Film Festival”.

Warren has appeared on numerous news and current affairs programs, including “Larry King Live”, “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, and “The Hour” with George Stroumboulopoulos.

Warren works with businesses and associations looking to develop their resilience and to help foster a mindset shift towards “out of the box” thinking through his work as a Keynote Speaker.

Warren lives in Canmore, Alberta with his partner Margo Talbot.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Warren MacDonald and other top speakers and celebrities.

Videos
Books
A Test of Will: One Man's Extraordinary Story of Survival

A Test of Will: One Man's Extraordinary Story of Survival

One Step Beyond

One Step Beyond

Speaking Topics

  • A Test of Will: Finding Opportunity in Chang

  • One Step Beyond: Setting and Reaching Impossible Goals

  • Next Level Quality of Care: A Patients Testimony

    Healthcare workers face the fallout every day for themselves and their patients. Then when we add all the changes going on in healthcare, it’s easy to forget why you got into the healthcare profession to begin with. One of the strongest connections Warren feels with an audience is when he gets to share his patient story with those in healthcare. He has seen firsthand what work healthcare professionals do; He’s been there, on the receiving end. Warren had never even been in hospital until that night, after being rescued off of the side of a remote mountain, and then wheeled on a stretcher into your world…Ten days in intensive care, a month in the first hospital, then seven months of rehabilitation; learning how to live as a double above knee amputee. Whether you’re a front line practitioner or clinician, a caregiver, caseworker or a hospital administrator, what you do changes lives. Warren’s story represents someone who really could feel sorry for himself but instead has pulled himself up (literally) to excel at living a meaningful and productive life. He will share his patient testimony to show how you should never forget that you make a difference in the lives of so many. His story is awe inspiring and reminds healthcare workers that they are in a position to help/hinder others, including themselves. Warren will help your maintain your belief in the human spirit that exists in each one of us!

  • Challenge of Change: Finding Opportunity in Adversity

    We’ve all heard it a million times: “change is constant,” “the only certainty in life is change,” “change or perish.” We all know it; what we need is for someone to show us how to deal with it. Macdonald’s Challenge of Change presentation will help your group realize that challenges brought on by change hold endless opportunities for innovation and personal and professional growth
    • that it is possible to not just survive, but to thrive despite adversity.

  • It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

    Take a lesson from someone who has seen his world change on a scale few could imagine. Waking from the operation that claimed both legs, Warren faced a whole new world and a whole new reality. Navigating such change takes courage, and the number one tool in creating our future is PERCEPTION. We need a vision for the kind of world we want to live in. You can react with fear, apathy, or straight out denial, or you can respond from a place of possibility. We have an opportunity now to create something new; something better. But we need to see it first, and Warren Macdonald can help us form that vision for a better world. In this keynote presentation, Macdonald shares the lessons and tools he’s used to create a remarkable life from what many would have considered a “game over” scenario.

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  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Warren MacDonald?

    Booking fees for Warren MacDonald, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Warren MacDonald, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Warren MacDonald?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Warren MacDonald for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Warren MacDonald for your next private or corporate function.

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Warren MacDonald

5 reviews

Adventurer, Author & Motivational Speaker; Double Above the Knee Amputee

Travels From:
Vancouver, Canada
Speaking Fee:
Live Event: $20,000 - $30,000  
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Categories:
Authors, Change, Disability, Diversity Speakers, Empowerment, Lifestyle, Peak Performance, Sports

Warren MacDonald Biography

Warren Macdonald’s inspirational survival story began in April 1997 with his accident on North Queensland’s (Australia) Hinchinbrook Island. Climbing to the Island’s tallest peak, he became trapped beneath a one-ton boulder in a freak rock fall. Two days later he was rescued, only to undergo the amputation of both legs at mid-thigh.

Just ten months later, he climbed Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain using a modified wheelchair and the seat of his pants.

In 2003, he became the first double above-knee amputee to reach the summit of Africa’s tallest peak, Mt Kilimanjaro (19,222 ft). Later that same year, in a spectacular effort requiring more than 2,800 pull-ups over 4 days, he climbed America's tallest cliff face, El Capitan. Warren is also the only above knee amputee to make an ascent of Canada’s landmark frozen waterfall, the 600 ft “Weeping Wall” in Alberta.

Warren’s bestselling first book, A Test of Will is the subject of the “Trapped under a Boulder” episode of the Discovery Channel series “I Shouldn’t Be Alive”.

His film documenting the epic four-week journey to Federation Peak, Australia most challenging mountain summit, The Second Step, has been acclaimed worldwide, screening on National Geographic Television and winning eight international awards including Grand Prize at the prestigious “Banff Mountain Film Festival”.

Warren has appeared on numerous news and current affairs programs, including “Larry King Live”, “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, and “The Hour” with George Stroumboulopoulos.

Warren works with businesses and associations looking to develop their resilience and to help foster a mindset shift towards “out of the box” thinking through his work as a Keynote Speaker.

Warren lives in Canmore, Alberta with his partner Margo Talbot.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Warren MacDonald and other top speakers and celebrities.

Warren MacDonald Videos

  • Find Your Connection | Warren Macdonald | TEDxAjman
    Find Your Connection | Warren Macdonald | TEDxAjman
    Warren takes us through his journey of finding a connection with nature, where he finds that he is in a state of flow. He asks the audience an...
  • Warren MacDonald - Adventurer, Author and Motivational Speaker
    Warren MacDonald - Adventurer, Author and Motivational Speaker
    Warren Macdonald's life's boundaries were redefined in April 1997 with his accident on North Queensland's (Australia) Hinchinbrook Island. Climbing...
  • Warren Macdonald on Relevance
    Warren Macdonald on Relevance
    Inspirational Speaker and Thought Leader Warren Macdonald speaking at the 2010 Canadian Association of Professional Speakers conference in Montreal...
See All Videos »

Warren MacDonald Books

A Test of Will: One Man's Extraordinary Story of Survival
A Test of Will: One Man's Extraordinary Story of Survival
One Step Beyond
One Step Beyond

Speaker Lists Featuring Warren MacDonald

Warren MacDonald Speaking Topics

  • A Test of Will: Finding Opportunity in Chang

  • One Step Beyond: Setting and Reaching Impossible Goals

  • Next Level Quality of Care: A Patients Testimony

    Healthcare workers face the fallout every day for themselves and their patients. Then when we add all the changes going on in healthcare, it’s easy to forget why you got into the healthcare profession to begin with. One of the strongest connections Warren feels with an audience is when he gets to share his patient story with those in healthcare. He has seen firsthand what work healthcare professionals do; He’s been there, on the receiving end. Warren had never even been in hospital until that night, after being rescued off of the side of a remote mountain, and then wheeled on a stretcher into your world…Ten days in intensive care, a month in the first hospital, then seven months of rehabilitation; learning how to live as a double above knee amputee. Whether you’re a front line practitioner or clinician, a caregiver, caseworker or a hospital administrator, what you do changes lives. Warren’s story represents someone who really could feel sorry for himself but instead has pulled himself up (literally) to excel at living a meaningful and productive life. He will share his patient testimony to show how you should never forget that you make a difference in the lives of so many. His story is awe inspiring and reminds healthcare workers that they are in a position to help/hinder others, including themselves. Warren will help your maintain your belief in the human spirit that exists in each one of us!

  • Challenge of Change: Finding Opportunity in Adversity

    We’ve all heard it a million times: “change is constant,” “the only certainty in life is change,” “change or perish.” We all know it; what we need is for someone to show us how to deal with it. Macdonald’s Challenge of Change presentation will help your group realize that challenges brought on by change hold endless opportunities for innovation and personal and professional growth
    • that it is possible to not just survive, but to thrive despite adversity.

  • It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

    Take a lesson from someone who has seen his world change on a scale few could imagine. Waking from the operation that claimed both legs, Warren faced a whole new world and a whole new reality. Navigating such change takes courage, and the number one tool in creating our future is PERCEPTION. We need a vision for the kind of world we want to live in. You can react with fear, apathy, or straight out denial, or you can respond from a place of possibility. We have an opportunity now to create something new; something better. But we need to see it first, and Warren Macdonald can help us form that vision for a better world. In this keynote presentation, Macdonald shares the lessons and tools he’s used to create a remarkable life from what many would have considered a “game over” scenario.

FAQs on booking Warren MacDonald

  • How to book Warren MacDonald?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Warren MacDonald for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Warren MacDonald, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Warren MacDonald or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Warren MacDonald?

    Booking fees for Warren MacDonald, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Warren MacDonald, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Warren MacDonald?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Warren MacDonald for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Warren MacDonald for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Warren MacDonald or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Warren MacDonald or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Warren MacDonald is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Warren MacDonald for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Warren MacDonald generally travels from VancouverCanada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Neal Petersen, Roger Crawford, Les Brown, Montel Williams and The Three Doctors. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Warren MacDonald for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Warren MacDonald Speaker Videos

  • Find Your Connection | Warren Macdonald | TEDxAjman
    Find Your Connection | Warren Macdonald | TEDxAjman
    Warren takes us through his journey of finding a connection with nature, where he finds that he is in a state of flow. He asks the audience an important question: "What are you going to create?...
    Warren MacDonald - Adventurer, Author and Motivational Speaker
    Warren MacDonald - Adventurer, Author and Motivational Speaker
    Warren Macdonald's life's boundaries were redefined in April 1997 with his accident on North Queensland's (Australia) Hinchinbrook Island. Climbing to the Island's tallest peak, he became trapped...
  • Warren Macdonald on Relevance
    Warren Macdonald on Relevance
    Inspirational Speaker and Thought Leader Warren Macdonald speaking at the 2010 Canadian Association of Professional Speakers conference in Montreal on Relevance.

Warren MacDonald Speaking Topics

  • A Test of Will: Finding Opportunity in Chang

  • One Step Beyond: Setting and Reaching Impossible Goals

  • Next Level Quality of Care: A Patients Testimony

    Healthcare workers face the fallout every day for themselves and their patients. Then when we add all the changes going on in healthcare, it’s easy to forget why you got into the healthcare profession to begin with. One of the strongest connections Warren feels with an audience is when he gets to share his patient story with those in healthcare. He has seen firsthand what work healthcare professionals do; He’s been there, on the receiving end. Warren had never even been in hospital until that night, after being rescued off of the side of a remote mountain, and then wheeled on a stretcher into your world…Ten days in intensive care, a month in the first hospital, then seven months of rehabilitation; learning how to live as a double above knee amputee. Whether you’re a front line practitioner or clinician, a caregiver, caseworker or a hospital administrator, what you do changes lives. Warren’s story represents someone who really could feel sorry for himself but instead has pulled himself up (literally) to excel at living a meaningful and productive life. He will share his patient testimony to show how you should never forget that you make a difference in the lives of so many. His story is awe inspiring and reminds healthcare workers that they are in a position to help/hinder others, including themselves. Warren will help your maintain your belief in the human spirit that exists in each one of us!

  • Challenge of Change: Finding Opportunity in Adversity

    We’ve all heard it a million times: “change is constant,” “the only certainty in life is change,” “change or perish.” We all know it; what we need is for someone to show us how to deal with it. Macdonald’s Challenge of Change presentation will help your group realize that challenges brought on by change hold endless opportunities for innovation and personal and professional growth
    • that it is possible to not just survive, but to thrive despite adversity.

  • It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

    Take a lesson from someone who has seen his world change on a scale few could imagine. Waking from the operation that claimed both legs, Warren faced a whole new world and a whole new reality. Navigating such change takes courage, and the number one tool in creating our future is PERCEPTION. We need a vision for the kind of world we want to live in. You can react with fear, apathy, or straight out denial, or you can respond from a place of possibility. We have an opportunity now to create something new; something better. But we need to see it first, and Warren Macdonald can help us form that vision for a better world. In this keynote presentation, Macdonald shares the lessons and tools he’s used to create a remarkable life from what many would have considered a “game over” scenario.

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