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Spencer West

Double Amputee | Motivational Speaker for Social Change

Spencer West
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Who is Spencer West?
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Hold Your Own - Go Your Own Way
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Spencer West
spencer west
Spencer West
Leveraging Talent With Different Abilities
George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight - My Defining Moment
Spencer West
Who is Spencer West?
spencer west
Hold Your Own - Go Your Own Way

The life of visionary and activist Spencer West has been marked by both obstacles and triumphs. After losing both legs from the pelvis down at the age of five, he entered a world that might have easily defeated him. Instead, he tackled challenge after challenge, learning to navigate a world set against those with disabilities. His many accomplishments, including summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, and the lessons learned along the way, led him to discover the techniques business leaders, professionals, educators, and young people can use to redefine possible in their own lives and careers.

As a globally renowned speaker, West infuses his talks with humour and humility. His words and actions have encouraged millions to stand up, face challenges, and embrace change, all while instilling hope and empowering leaders to motivate others to create positive change. West’s audiences have included Virgin Atlantic, KPMG, Staples, Microsoft, Ministry of Education, SickKids Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs, and more. He has also shared the stage with luminaries and performers such as former US Vice President Al Gore, Mia Farrow, Martin Luther King III, Jennifer Hudson, and Natalie Portman.

West is the author of the bestselling book Standing Tall: My Journey and star of the 2012 documentary film Redefine Possible: The Story of Spencer West, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. He is also known for his character role, The Window Washer, on Murdoch Mysteries, and as a social media influencer with more than 4 million TikTok followers. West is often featured in the media, including ABC News, BuzzFeed, 60 Minutes, CTV, BBC News, TMZ, CNN, Forbes, The Globe and Mail, CBS This Morning, and Bloomberg.

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Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

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  • Spencer West was inspirational, the connection to YPO chapter members incredible, the bonding valuable and the experience WOW! Thank you Think Forum!

  • Spencer’s dynamic presentations to all of the grade 4-12 students in our district inspired and motivated each audience to make a difference. Hearing Spencer’s life story, and realizing that any barriers can be overcome with a positive attitude, left a lasting impression. Spencer magically connects with the students he interacts with; he makes each student he talks to feel important and empowered to make their schools and the world a better place. Spencer’s keynotes have had a lasting impact and our students continue to see him as their role model as they bring about positive change both locally and globally. We can’t wait to have him back to work with the elementary students in our district!

  • Thank you so much for making the CEO Award nominee breakfast such a special celebration. Your personal story touched everyone and your call to action at the end was perfect! It was exactly the message we wanted to convey to our people—to support their colleagues in their volunteerism. I’ve received so much positive feedback following the breakfast; everyone loved meeting you and many have commented that now they feel even more compelled to continue with their volunteer work. Your enthusiasm is infectious!

  • Spencer’s ability to connect with our audience of school children and business executives was outstanding. His energy and positive attitude was infectious and really energized everyone.

  • We already knew he would be a great speaker, but our expectations were exceeded. Personally, it was also just really an honour to have the opportunity to meet Spencer. Everyone enjoyed and everyone was inspired- goal achieved.

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