Gary Skyner

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Gary Skyner’s all inspiring tale of triumph over tragedy will touch your heart and lift your spirit. Born a victim of the deadly thalidomide drug, which was administered to expectant mothers in the 1960’s, Gary’s life was destined to be difficult and challenging, as the drug impaired his physical development. With his comic flair, Gary will show you how to conquer fears, benefit from failures, change attitudes, your own and others; learn to change limitations into opportunities, obstacles into challenges, and master your full capabilities. He is encouragement in the face of defeat and challenges the audience to learn to think differently, to live life with courage and passion, and achieve what we think is impossible. Expect the unexpected, as he delivers key information in the most humorous way.

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Real life traumas are turned into triumphs everyday.

Gary Skyner’s all inspiring tale of triumph over tragedy will touch your heart and lift your spirit. Born a victim of the deadly thalidomide drug, which was administered to expectant mothers in the 1950’s/1960’s, Gary’s life was destined to be difficult and challenging, as the drug impaired his physical development.

Through determination, he has found success as a Comedian and has achieved a Law Degree. He has proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that any limitation, such as a physical disability can be overcome. He changed and shaped his future by determination, perseverance and courage. He believed in himself.

Gary’s presentations are not your typical run of the mill motivational speech. There are no “go get ‘em boys, climb that mountain, cross that finish line, slay the dragon, and get the pretty girl” scenarios. He deals with real life, not as a superstar, not as an athlete, not as a famous mountaineer or James Bond, but as a man, a man who started out in life, with one obstacle after another. Gary’s session can include a 50 minute presentation of the award nominated documentary Thalidomide - Life at 40.

ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE
With his comic flair, Gary will show you how to conquer fears, benefit from failures, change attitudes, your own and others; learn to change limitations into opportunities, obstacles into challenges, and master your full capabilities. He is encouragement in the face of defeat and challenges the audience to learn to think differently, to live life with courage and passion, and achieve what we think is impossible.

Expect the unexpected, as he delivers key information in the most humorous way. His courage, self- motivation and humour will keep you listening for hours. Let him entertain you, touch your heart, and get the brain thinking in new directions, Gary delivers a powerful message, let the audience have fun and laugh, and walk away with a new way of thinking.

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