
105 | Never Part of the Plan With Mike Shaw
Former Professional Skier | Author and Entrepreneur | Leadership, Change, and Resilience Expert<\/span><\/p> Mike Shaw is a distinguished figure in the world of action sports and freestyle skiing. In December 2013, his life took a dramatic turn when he suffered a catastrophic skiing accident. Defying the odds, Mike embarked on an extraordinary journey of recovery, transforming his experience into a powerful story of resilience and triumph. Today, he shares his insights and strategies documented in his book, Never Part of The Plan, to help equip audiences with the tools to conquer their biggest challenges, unlock their full potential, and elevate themselves and their organizations to new heights.<\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p> As an entrepreneur, author, and esteemed speaker, Mike holds a business degree from UBC Okanagan and is completing his master\u2019s degree in counselling psychology at Yorkville University. His academic pursuits solidify his commitment to supporting others' mental health. <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p> His remarkable story has been featured on major platforms, including Red Bull TV, CBC, NBC, CTV, Global TV, City TV, USA Today, and YouTube. His impactful TEDx talk and Red Bull TV Documentary provide guidance and inspiration to those navigating difficult times. <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p> Mike's mission is clear: to inspire and equip people to transition from merely surviving to thriving, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.<\/span><\/p> In this episode we \u2018get into it\u2019 with Mike about: <\/span><\/p> -His injury and recovery<\/span><\/p> -Resiliency <\/span><\/p> -Gratitude <\/span><\/p> -Mindset <\/span><\/p> -Overcoming life\u2019s challenges<\/span><\/p> -Facing a health Crisis\u2019 <\/span><\/p> -His new career and more! <\/span><\/p> Follow Mike on I<\/span>nstagra<\/a>, read his book called <\/span>Never Part of the Plan<\/a>, or visit<\/span> his website<\/a> to learn more about his work. <\/span><\/p> \ud83d\udca1 Ready to share your own story? 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Mike Shaw
Former Professional Skier | Author and Entrepreneur | Leadership, Change, and Resilience Expert
Mike Shaw is a distinguished figure in the world of action sports and freestyle skiing. In December 2013, his life took a dramatic turn when he suffered a catastrophic skiing accident. Defying the odds, Mike embarked on an extraordinary journey of recovery, transforming his experience into a powerful story of resilience and triumph. Today, he shares his insights and strategies documented in his book, Never Part of The Plan, to help equip audiences with the tools to conquer their biggest challenges, unlock their full potential, and elevate themselves and their organizations to new heights.
As an entrepreneur, author, and esteemed speaker, Mike holds a business degree from UBC Okanagan and is completing his master’s degree in counselling psychology at Yorkville University. His academic pursuits solidify his commitment to supporting others' mental health.
His remarkable story has been featured on major platforms, including Red Bull TV, CBC, NBC, CTV, Global TV, City TV, USA Today, and YouTube. His impactful TEDx talk and Red Bull TV Documentary provide guidance and inspiration to those navigating difficult times.
Mike's mission is clear: to inspire and equip people to transition from merely surviving to thriving, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Mike about:
-His injury and recovery
-Resiliency
-Gratitude
-Mindset
-Overcoming life’s challenges
-Facing a health Crisis’
-His new career and more!
Follow Mike on Instagra, read his book called Never Part of the Plan, or visit his website to learn more about his work.
💡 Ready to share your own story? Join our course and Unleash Your Story to the world: letsnotsugarcoatit.com/courses.
Lets Not Sugarcoat It
Welcome to Let's Not Sugarcoat It, a podcast about the real, raw and unfiltered side of life. Your hosts Alex and Bella are funny and unfiltered entrepreneurs who aren't afraid to ask the hard questions with engaging conversations about marriage, business, kids, sex and more. Join the conversation every Wednesday for high-energy banter, interviews and shenanigan's! Get ready to peel back the curtain and remove the sugarcoating on the "Perfect" life.
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