Jamie McAnsh is an adaptive athlete, whose life was changed forever when one morning he awoke paralysed from below the waist. Having battled many personal challenges, from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome to anxiety and depression, Jamie has emerged from his struggles and in the process completed a succession of gruelling extreme challenges- such as hand-cycling 100 miles in 13 hours. Now booked as a speaker for events, Jamie focuses on themes of diversity, inclusion and overcoming adversity.
After waking paralysed one morning, Jamie has tackled challenges head-on and is determined to not let his disability stop him from achieving the incredible. Since his diagnosis of CRPS, Jamie has completed some of the most extreme challenges, including becoming the first wheelchair user to complete the WAAT4 challenge- 30k across the Brecon Beacon Mountain range. Having raised over £250,000 for charity, Jamie is passionate to see increased diversity and inclusion within sport and is a member of the Board of Directors of Squash Wales.
Jamie has made many firsts, having also been the first disabled squash player to compete in the Wales Open Tournament. He was also the countries first recipient of the Charles Holland Award back in 2016, and has previously claimed the 2017 Greatest Achievement Award. Spreading the message of getting back up after failure, Jamie is passionate about diversity, inclusion and equity to ensure that everyone can achieve their dreams no matter their personal circumstance.
A positive influence and role model, Jamie is now also a popular choice as a speaker for a range of corporate and public speaking engagements. Covering topics such as diversity, inclusion, overcoming adversity, goal setting, teamwork, anxiety and depression, Jamie is a fantastic choice when looking for a speaker to create inspirational and open conversations. Having been mentally resilient and courageous in the face of challenge, Jamie McAnsh is guaranteed to leave your audience inspired with his moving life story.
In February 2024 we sat down with Jamie McAnsh and discussed the importance of diversity & inclusion in business and how he overcame adversity after waking up paralysed. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Jamie McAnsh.
