SHARING MY STORY
In every presentation, I share the mental keys and tools that I have used to overcome every obstacle in my life. To rise above and achieve more than anyone thought possible. I have spoken at small local community events, then jumped on a plane and flown to kick off a huge conference as a keynote speaker.
I was born with one of the worst or most severe versions of Epidermolysis Bullosa.
My parents were told I would not survive to see my 5th birthday.
Not only did I find a way to survive, but I found a way to thrive under those extreme conditions.
As someone living with E.B., I know firsthand just how difficult life can be. My goal is to use my voice and my story to make life as easy as possible for everyone dealing with “The worst disease you have never heard of”.
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
To me, speaking is all about connecting with people. It does not matter if it is 5 or 5,000 people. It is about connecting and having a real positive impact on someone’s life.
I began sharing my story as a Motivational Speaker way back in 2003. Initially, my goal was to just share my story locally. I had a dream to travel around my home state of Queensland. Within 18 months, I had established myself nationally as a Speaker.
Jump ahead to today, and I have travelled to 4 countries and shared my story with millions of people either online or in person. Within 5 years, I have shared my story in some of the biggest and most prestigious venues all over the world and spoken for some of the biggest businesses all across the world. I have also travelled to some of the more remote parts and spent time sharing my story and connecting with audiences who would never normally get the opportunities to hear a motivational speaker.
He had a good impact on me. It was an extremely thought-provoking and moving presentation. He is the best guy I’ve coached in the gym. No one has done what he has done.
In his typical engaging style, Dean succeeded in inspiring and motivating our 400+ attendees.
Dean packed the venue and became the talking point of the conference.
Your willingness to share your experiences so openly with others is to your great credit. The audience certainly responded very warmly to the positive messages of hope and perseverance you offer in your story. Your motivation to succeed in work and in your personal life and to give something back to the community, despite the obstacles in your way, shines through in your presentation.
I can honestly say we have never had anyone speak with more vulnerability, courage and passion.
You are an inspiration to all, a natural speaker, and you did this for 1 and a half hours without notes – amazing!!!
The Management team agreed that Dean’s approach was different, not the usual motivational speaker you may have. He is not someone who has made millions of dollars or carried out some amazing sporting achievement. Dean’s achievement is being able to smile at all life has delivered to him, something we can all learn from.
Your commitment to hard work, self-belief and unwavering positivity is nothing short of inspirational. Your insights into the ways you tackle life’s highs and lows have left a lasting impact on all who listened to your thought-provoking presentation.
Dean displays a unique ability to relate and engage with people from all walks of life.
Extremely well delivered.
What Dean has been able to achieve is unbelievable.
You talk about courage. Courage comes in all sorts of forms, and people show courage from time to time when they need to. Dean’s got to show out every goddamn day. Every single day of his life, he’s got to be brave. He’s got to be tough. He’s gotta be resilient. He’s got to be all of those things that we’re all asked to be from time to time. But not every single day. He’s just pure tough, pure courage, pure good.
Dean was a very inspirational speaker. His story was powerful, moving, empowering, emotional and one of extremes.
Dean captivated his audience of 35 young people as he told his life story in a completely unassuming and honest manner.
He makes light of the enormous challenges he faces each day and has a positive and extremely optimistic approach to life. Dean speaks from the heart, and his message has a great impact on listeners.
Dean Clifford comes to you with my unqualified recommendation. I am certain that your older students can derive a very significant benefit from hearing him speak. A number of students have made the comment that hearing Dean speak has been the most impactful experience they have had.
I believe your blend of humour, honesty and enthusiasm would appeal to both community groups and corporate clients.
The management team were amazed at his outlook, positive nature and saw how much could be learned from his life’s view.
He is an amazing storyteller, has achieved amazing feats in his life and will leave people he meets in amazement. Without doubt, I would have to say Dean’s presentation was one of the best I have ever witnessed.
Your insights into the ways you tackle life’s highs and lows have left a lasting impact on all who listened to your thought-provoking presentation about constantly ‘raising the bar’.
I can tell you that this group of very hardened police members and staff could not stop talking about the positive impact your presentation had on them, both personally and professionally. Your presentation was more than motivational and far more than inspirational. You embodied the ultimate goal of human endeavour, and your life story took us all to a new dimension.
His great will-power has overcome great odds, and he has achieved quickly what others take an eternity to do. It was a fantastic experience for my pupils, staff, and me to work with Dean when he visited Blackpool. In front of five hundred students, teaching inspiration, life skills to young entrepreneurs, presenting in adult workshops or leading young disabled athletes’ motivational sessions. Dean was a master presenter whose powerful message left a powerful message of hope and helped us all gain fresh insights into our understanding. There are no barriers to this man’s determination. His great will-power has overcome great odds, and he has achieved quickly what others take an eternity to do.
