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"Full Biography The life of visionary and activist Spencer West has been marked by both obstacles and triumph. 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 in a world set against those with disabilities. His many accomplishments, played out on the global stage, led him to discover the techniques business leaders, professionals, educators and young people can use to redefine possible in their own lives and careers. Whether headlining corporate conferences, filling stadiums, or leading volunteer excursions for youth and adults in Kenya, Ghana and India, Spencer's words have encouraged millions to stand up to difficult times, face challenges, embrace change, and learn the tangible skills each one of us can use to redefine what is possible both for organizations and individuals. Spencer's journey was featured in the documentary Redefine Possible: The Story of Spencer West, which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2012. He is also the author of Standing Tall: My Journey, in which he shares his incredible story with the world. As a global speaker, Spencer has captivated hundreds of thousands with his keynote addresses on Redefining Possible. He has appeared countless times in the media (ABC News, 60 Minutes, CTV, BBC, TMZ and CNN) and shared the stage with luminaries such as former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore, Dr. Jane Goodall, Rick Hansen, Mia Farrow, Martin Sheen and Nobel Peace Laureate Betty Williams, Martin Luther King III, Ex-President Gorbachev, General Romeo Dallaire, Justin Trudeau, JR Martinez and musicians such as Macklemore, Jason Mraz, Hedley, the Kenyan Boys Choir, Jennifer Hudson and Nelly Furtado. Spencer has received rave reviews from corporate and nonprofit audiences such as BlackBerry, KPMG, Microsoft, Campbell's, Virgin, YPO, WPO, Business Leadership Network, Royal Bank of Canada, Un

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