Unique Motivational Speakers… there are a few. Paul Templer is one of them.
Paul found himself headfirst up, to his backside, down an enraged hippopotamus’s throat – now that’s a bad day at the office!
How’d he get there? Born in Africa, he grew up amidst war and strife. Wanderlust struck and he traveled the globe, served with Her Majesty’s Forces (British Army), led extreme expeditions to some of the last uncharted places left on earth before settling down to lead safaris back in his native homeland.
No… how’d he end up headfirst down a hippos throat? Oh, he was trying to save someone’s life.
Then what? It didn’t work out so well. He got chewed up pretty badly… including getting his arm chopped off.
Wait a minute… have I seen him on TV? Probably – if you watch National Geographic, Discovery Channel or the BBC (to name a few) you’re likely to see or have seen him.
That sure was a bad day at the office! Yeup!
Is there a happy ending? Sure is. After being grumpy for a while he decided to get his act together. He led an historic three-month long expedition down the Zambezi River, kayaking with one arm. The river had never been paddled from source to sea. Then he fell in love, got married, started a family and a successful global consultancy; coauthored an anthology Success Simplified with Stephen Covey and a few others; works on documentaries with National Geographic and Discovery; set up a foundation focused on helping impoverished, terminally ill and/or disabled people (mostly kids) to live with dignity and when the time comes, die with dignity… oh, and he learned how to change a diaper with one hand.
He’s been busy. He should be one of those Motivational Speakers? He is one of those motivational speakers. When meeting planners are looking for a wow-experience that’s when they call Paul. He takes attendees on an emotional rollercoaster ride… they laugh, cry, gasp, shake their heads in disbelief… they consistently report leaving motivated; inspired to scrap the grumpy victim shuffle we all occasionally adopt when life doesn’t work out the way we want it to –choosing instead to look for and to make the most out of whatever it is that life has to offer. After all, we might as well given that BS is optional.
BS? Oh BS, being stressed.
He sounds kinda funny? He is… kinda. He’s really down to earth and very easy to work with too.
• Watch Paul on YouTube: Bad Day at the Office
• Watch people have to say about Paul as a Motivational Speaker on YouTube
• Read about Paul’s Bad Day at the Office in Readers Digest
Motivational Speaker Testimonials:
“Paul’s story is captivating and he allows you to experience the drama first hand so you are on the edge of your seat… I was touched the same way as when I watched “Saving Private Ryan” for the first time, extremely moved and grateful for heroes. Paul is a hero. I recommend him strongly!”
– John Anderson YEO (Young Entrepreneur’s’ Organization)
“You changed my life in ways I can’t even comprehend as of yet!”
– Michael P. Kanan, President CEO Inacomp Technical Services
Words cannot express what a superb performance you delivered to our senior management. You exceeded our expectations and were the highlight of our three-day event. Thank you so much for putting so much time and energy into the program you delivered.
– Bryan Millican, Executive V.P., Sales and Marketing, Con-Way
“The conference attendees were inspired by his story and people started the conference energized.” Carrie Klinglesmith, MRPA Vice President, Conference Chair
“We had over 300 people in attendance and you held everyone’s attention. We could have heard a pin drop during your presentation. Your story touched so many in our audience that we were still talking about it at the banquet that evening. I would be delighted to recommend you… to anyone who is looking for a dynamic and professional speaker.” Rae Malesh, Auxiliary Activities Coordinator, NAMIC
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