Corporate Clients

Biography

Through his words and actions, Paul S. Wichansky can be described as "inspiration personified." Embarking on an ambitious journey to conquer the effects of cerebral palsy, Paul has delivered hundreds of motivational programs that inspire his audiences to look beyond a person's disabilities to understand and appreciate one's capabilities. By sharing his personal experiences with humor, and encouraging questions that can help positively shape an understanding of people with disabilities, Paul tries to instill a sense of hope, energy, and inspiration that motivates his audiences to realize their own goals and dreams.

Starting his public speaking career when he was just ten years old, Paul has since delivered his programs to tens of thousands of people around the country. With this solid 22 years of speaking experience at schools, colleges, and teacher conventions, Paul has delivered keynotes to professionals in the education, medical, and human services fields as well as motivated thousands of athletes and coaches at the 2001 Special Olympics and government representatives at The United Nations. His interactive workshops focus upon culturally important topics such as disability and multicultural awareness, employee productivity, human resource and sensitivity training, and motivational seminars.

Born with ataxic cerebral palsy, Paul's weak leg muscles prevented him from learning to walk unassisted until he was seven years old. He went through intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy over the years to strengthen his leg muscles and improve motor and hand-to-eye coordination, participating in sports, fitness training, and now even skydiving! He was fortunate to be mainstreamed in his education, having earned both undergraduate and Masters degrees in meteorology. He is presently a Ph.D candidate at Rutgers University, focusing on the study of New Jersey historical land cover change and environmental science.

His life experiences are a true testament to the unrelenting power of courage and unconditional love, shared through his experiences and feelings of self-criticism, reflection, humor, joy, and, ultimately, triumph. Let Paul help your audience understand that the only real handicaps we have are those we create for ourselves.

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Testimonials

"Listening to your experiences with cerebral palsy, and the energetic manner in which you presented the information, immediately put the audience at ease helping people to better understand the disability. Asking questions when someone has a disability can be difficult for most people, but you encouraged questions, providing insight and understanding."

"I could also feel your courage, compassion, and dedication to educating others about this disability in a positive, wholesome manner." -- Madelyn Barrett, BSW, CSW, Prevention First, New Jersey Coalition on Disabilities & Addictions

"Paul's attitude to life, his testimonies, and his sense of humor brought me to a new realization of who I am and who I am really supposed to be. The stories of how he navigated the challenges of his life produced the needed turning point in my own personal life. He exudes a lot of positiveness in his approach to reaching his goals."

"He colored every path of his ways with humor which generates instant attraction to his manner and style. I have to go to some quiet place and bump myself into this kind of lifestyle. It's a good key to reaching my goal quickly, to live in peace, and to get rid of the stresses in my life and also in the lives of people around me."

"God Bless You, Paul! Thanks again for an enlightening experience!" -- Timothy Awujoola, Senior Manager, New Jersey Association for the Deaf-Blind, Somerset, New Jersey

"I can't begin to describe what an incredible impact you had on each of us. Your friendly and open nature is simply magnetic, and it's easy to see how students, and people in general, are drawn to you."

"You are a mightily gifted individual. There are few people in this world who possess the God-given talent to single-handedly transform others' attitudes and perspectives in a positive way, and you, dear Paul, have undoubtedly been chosen to be one of them." -- Paula Little, Barnegat

"I want to take this opportunity to express our deep appreciation for your excellent presentation at the "Good Neighbors - Community Living for People with Disabilities" conference. Your personal experiences, insight, and expectations for the future generated a great deal of inspiration, enthusiasm, and humor, and the skydiving video was the proverbial icing on the cake!" -- Louis Paparozzi, Director, Monmouth County Department of Human Services

Disability Awareness & Sensitivity

Program Goals

During his tenure as a cooperative meteorologist and team leader of forecast discussions, as well as a scientific researcher who has published articles in leading atmospheric journals, Paul developed new communication techniques for enhancing personal and professional growth.

With a promise to deliver a contagious enthusiasm to employees, Paul's awareness programs both inspire and motivate professionals in all levels of the corporate structure, while encouraging them to share their own uniqueness with others.

A former co-op student who was awarded the Cooperative Education Association's "Student of the Year" honor for the state of New Jersey, Paul S. Wichansky is uniquely qualified to deliver workshops and keynotes that describe the value of connecting college students to potential employers.

The series also educates employees on the perspectives and realities of growing up with a physical challenge, allowing them to develop a better understanding of, and perhaps an appreciation for, people with disabilities. The speaker shares personal life experiences using humor, so participants can identify and relate to activities and people within their own lives.

The program places a human face upon a disability while, at the same time, challenging its negative perception in society. The ability to identify, set, and remain focused upon realistic corporate goals, which are individual to each employee but contributing towards the overall company mission, allows the company to confidently soar past its own competitors!

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Employee Productivity

Program Goals

Models for employers and employees ways in which respect, responsibility, honesty, and integrity can be used on a daily basis to enhance team interaction that impacts the company's bottom line. The program shows how employees can develop these qualities and motivate themselves to set high ethical standards, build upon their corporate goals, and remain focused through hard work together with a determination to produce results.

"Thanks to you, our conference maintained the interest of all in attendance for the entire day! Your afternoon keynote address was overwhelmingly appreciated and enjoyed! Thank you for sharing your personal testimonies with the 250 professionals in the fields of prevention, substance abuse and disability services from across the state of N.J." -- Marilyn Kinelski, Coordinator of Special Projects, Prevention First

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Overcoming Adversity

Program Goals

A captivating program presented by a speaker who has overcome cerebral palsy with the goal of inspiring employees to do the very best they can when faced with their own adversity. The audience is encouraged and, by example, shown how to accept their own challenges as among the greatest gifts that they have received in life.

Paul uses his own life experiences as examples to help inspire others to learn from their mistakes and failures, and in the process, increase their productivity within the company while minimizing potential conflicts between departments.

"I left that room with tears in my eyes and determination in my mind. After that day, whenever I doubt myself, I think of Paul. He overcame so many obstacles set before him, and yet he turned out to be a knowledgeable and inspirational person. I now tell myself: if Paul can do it, I can too." -- Lauren, 8th Grader, Upper Freehold Middle School, Allentown, N.J.

Conference Keynotes

Paul can deliver conference keynotes that identify the hallmarks of a successful company, while emphasizing certain qualities that allow employees to become leaders within their company or department, and also within their own community. His innovative ideas can also focus upon strategies to enhance communication between employer and employee, where the mindset then develops the intellectual power to transform any obstacle into an opportunity for self-improvement.

Among the clients that Paul recently keynoted for:

Paul is presently a Ph.D candidate at Rutgers University.

"As I shared with you that day, I had my greatest round of golf that morning. Your response was, "What did you shoot?" I actually did not need to be on a golf course to get my Hole-in-One. Hearing you speak was better than any game I could have played." -- Cantor Wayne Siet, Temple Shaari Emeth, Manalapan

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