This is your sign to stop chasing perfect and start owning your story. Real impact begins when you speak from the heart, not the script.
Join us for a raw, inspiring, and insightful conversation that’ll make you rethink what's actually possible.
Sean Swarner isn’t just a cancer survivor turned adventurer. He’s a master at turning setbacks into superpowers. From conquering Everest with one lung to thriving on stage for over two decades, Sean shares the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and powerful lessons that every speaker needs to turn their story into lasting impact.
If you’re an emerging speaker, this is the masterclass in turning your story into impact, your setbacks into stages, and your voice into a legacy.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
- How the right mindset can turn your worst setbacks into your greatest assets (02:02)
- Mindset shifts to achieve goals no one has dared attempt before (11:15)
- How blocking the noise, locking into your purpose, and lighting up relentless drive turns stretch goals into stage-worthy wins (16:54)
- Embracing your team and knowing your impact transforms (20:40)
- Reframing your toughest adventures as inward journeys (26:23)
- Why embracing uncertainty and adapting to unexpected setbacks is essential to building resilience (29:41)
- How meticulous mental preparation and scenario planning empower you to handle extreme pressure (32:36)
- Building a lasting speaking career by mastering real storytelling, evolving your message, and shifting from spotlight to service (39:28)
- How to sustain your passion and avoid burnout by valuing deep impact and building routines that keep you grounded (49:30)
- Why a well-timed, well-crafted TED Talk can amplify your message, spark real dialogue, and cement your status as a thought leader who dares to disrupt (55:30)
- Why mastering your internal dialogue is one of your most powerful tools to inspire others and transform their own trajectory (01:00:40)
- The personal fire behind Sean’s mission and why your voice matters more than you think (01:04:10)
Resources
WHERE TO FIND SEAN SWARNER
- Website: https://www.seanswarner.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanswarner/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeanSwarnerOfficial/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanswarner/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/seanswarner
If you are on a mission to amplify your message to make a more meaningful impact, and you’d love to join a vibrant community of people all harnessing the power of speaking we’d love you to join us in our private Facebook group. Here you will gain access to exclusive live trainings, free resources and the opportunity to ask Jacqueline anything. It’s all designed to take the speaking game to the next level. We can’t wait to welcome you.
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