Ep 70: What It Takes To Become a Speaker Who Moves People and Builds Momentum with Sean Swarner

April 29, 2025

70: What It Takes To Become a Speaker Who Moves People and Builds Momentum with Sean Swarner

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.

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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)

QUOTES

“When you accomplish something like climbing to the top of the world, summiting Mount Everest, you cannot come home the same person. It changes how you see, not just the world, but also yourself and your own potential.” – Sean Swarner

“I’ve tried to never compare myself to someone else, only to who I was yesterday..” – Sean Swarner

“I may not be able to change the world, but I want to reach the people who can.” – Sean Swarner

RESOURCES

Sean Swarner’s Tedx Talk

Dr. Kaushik Ram’s Tedx Talk

ABOUT SEAN SWARNER

Enter the extraordinary world of Sean Swarner: a living legend who’s ranked among history’s most inspiring figures. With multiple world records, he’s the focus in an Emmy-nominated Amazon Film, and sought-after presence on global media platforms like ESPN, CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, and beyond. He is the only individual in history to conquer Everest, the highest mountain on all continents, ski to both Poles, and complete the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon. This phenomenal feat unfolded after surviving not one, but two terminal cancers, enduring a dire 14-day prognosis, and emerging from a year-long coma – with one lung.

From the brink of death to breathtaking triumph, Sean’s odyssey unveils the secrets to shattering limitations and defying fears. His magnetic presence has illuminated stages across the globe, leaving an indelible mark on countless souls. His corporate speaking and collaborations have become a compass, guiding millions of lives toward transformation and empowerment. Now, Sean unveils the tools sculpting his purpose-driven life. His secrets are your gateway to a transformative journey of meaning, passion, significance, and boundless opportunities.

Sean is an exclusive speaker with countless credentials and a unique way of relating to everyone he meets. His presentations, talks, and appearances can always be customized to meet your specific needs. By working with you on an individual basis, Sean will formulate a custom program and experience for you or your company, and by integrating specific tools he has developed to make history, Sean will design a plan to help you achieve your personal or corporate success.

WHERE TO FIND SEAN SWARNER

WHERE TO FIND JACQUELINE BROOKER

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