Finding Strength in Adversity: Ollie Thorn's Inspiring Story of Recovery and Empowerment

Brave Bold Brilliant Podcast

Jeannette is joined by Ollie Thorn, a public speaker, coach, and motivational mentor, to discuss his extraordinary journey following a life-altering motorcycle accident.

At just 23 years old, Ollie faced the unimaginable after breaking over 40 bones and suffering a spinal cord injury. He shares the harrowing details of his recovery, the emotional challenges he encountered, and how he ultimately transformed his adversity into a powerful purpose. Ollie also discusses the importance of resilience, gratitude, and the need for society to shift its perception of disability

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The journey through a life-altering accident highlights the importance of resilience. Despite facing significant challenges, the ability to keep moving forward and finding purpose is crucial.

• After experiencing a traumatic event, it's essential to rediscover one's identity. Transitioning from a physically active life to living with a disability requires a shift in perspective and the exploration of new passions, such as adaptive sports.

• Acknowledging the fragility of life fosters a sense of gratitude. Embracing the small joys and opportunities in life can lead to a more fulfilling existence, even after significant setbacks.

• The importance of representation and role models in the disability community is emphasised. By sharing experiences and successes, individuals can help change societal perceptions and inspire others facing similar challenges.

BEST MOMENTS

"I suppose being a young man, I always thought it was never going to happen to me like everyone does. But that loss of identity... my identity was wrapped up in my physicality."

"When someone says, 'You're never going to walk again,' it’s so difficult to try and compute the seriousness and the vastness of that."

"I realised that I'm not gonna be able to play sport with my mates again. I'm not gonna be able to do things that I've taken for granted."

"It's almost seeing the world differently, right? Through a different lens."

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Ollie’s story changed abruptly after experiencing a life changing injury which left him paralysed from the chest down. Having to navigate a long journey through rehabilitation, Ollie developed skills to successfully manage change, build resilience, adapt, and push towards a goal.​ He became an international athlete, ski racing around the world, has run international aid projects to support people with disabilities in poor and developing nations.

Currently he works with businesses to create high performing teams, psychologically safe workspaces to harness the power of inclusive, diverse teams. Using his story, he shares relatable lessons to develop resilience, overcome change and the power of vulnerability. He is also a facilitator on leadership programmes such as the Global Generation Valuable programme focused on future leaders with disabilities in leading global businesses.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-thorn-4ba82837/

ABOUT THE HOST

Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.

Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.

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