ATHLETE
2008 Paralympic Games BEIJING
2012 Paralympic Games LONDON
2016 Paralympic Games RIO
3x Paralympian
31 time Canadian Champion
Winner of the 2012 Boston Marathon, with the World's Fastest time- 1:18:25 (former WR, now 3rd all-time)
Winner of London Marathon, Chicago Marathon, LA Marathon, Sydney Marathon and many more..
Medalist at Commonwealth Games, Para PanAm Games and World Championships
Joshua Cassidy was born November 15th, 1984. He came into the world fighting a non-congenital cancer which primarily effects children, Neuroblastoma. The doctors told his parents that their newborn had a narrow chance of survival. Perhaps through a combination of medicine, family prayer, and a will to live, Joshua won miraculously. The damage done to his spinal chord left his legs partially paralyzed. Where many saw obstacles ahead, this young boy saw opportunities. This blessing gave him the blocks needed to overcome hardships and build a life of success, love, and happiness....
Joshua Cassidy will motivate you with his passion, Perspective and mindset
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING APPEARANCES
Resilience and Overcoming Challenges through Shifting Perspective and Building a High-Performance Mindset
Josh has extensive experience speaking to people of all ages, from schools, to governments, businesses to charities, corporate to community.. in small focus groups or in front of thousands delivering his heart-moving messages.
Providing eye-opening insight into the life of an elite Paralympic athlete, Josh shares inspiring stories, and methods to achieving success. Training the body and mind to be in their healthiest and most optimum state isn’t only beneficial to Olympians… it is applicable to every person, of every age, and every occupation. Joshua shares the keys to unlocking our unlimited potential.
There will always be obstacles, so it's a matter of how we overcome them. Josh's ‘successes’ have not come without many ‘failures’. His stories of heartbreak and disappointment resonate, and the reminder of how those instances allow us to grow and rise up to something higher, are most inspiring. Through his mindset and incredible accomplishments, Josh is a true living example of his creed...
"Anything is possible."
“Josh’s seminar was really inspirational & impressive. His stories captivated all those in attendance & their feedback was none other than sensational. It was fantastic & we believe Josh is a model of determination for everyone to follow.”
Clients + Partnerships
P&G - CIBC - CanadianTire - Miss Universe Canada - Suncor - RBC - Flight Centre - Pfizer - HBC - Interpipeline - Ministry of Tourism - Ministry of Health and Safety - Invacare - Canadian Paralympic Comittee - Investor’s Group - OLG - Triangle Strategies - Canadian Mental Health Association - The Shepherd Centre - Dealer FX - HD Supply -Colorworks- Zero dB - Canadian Paralympic Committee - TO 2015 PanAmerican Games - Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario - Jumpstart - Hospital for Sick Kids - CIBC Miracle Day - KidsSport - Ride to Conquer Cancer - Right to Play - SOS Children Villages - Three to Be - Niamh’s Next Step - Neuroblastoma Alliance UK - Canadian Down Syndrome Society -KidsAbility - NYRR Mighty Milers - Big Brother - Jack.org. and many more...
BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
the 'Olympic Mindset': How to approach obstacles & overcome challenges to achieve success.
Key messaging tailored for the business or organization, & providing Workshops to integrate Joshua’s signature formula addressing challenges faced.
Increasing self awareness through reflective exercises to understand what is blocking us from reaching our goals.
Identifying and addressing limiting beliefs, and transforming them to confidently embody unlimited potential.
Reframing “failures” to decrease the time and reverse the impact to re-align with positive intention
Energetics and their key role in manifesting our personal reality
“With his incredible story and ability to connect with audiences for speaking engagements, Josh has been both an incredible ambassador for our bank and our brand. It’s been a real pleasure working with Josh, and we feel proud and privileged to have had the opportunity to work with him over the years and call him part of our family.”
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