Paul de Gelder
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Never Say Die: Turning Pain into Power
Paul de Gelder shares his powerful story of resilience, emphasizing its critical role in personal and professional growth. Through his experiences, including overcoming a life-threatening shark attack, Paul demonstrates how embracing uncomfortable change can catalyze growth. He draws lessons from his military background, highlighting the importance of discipline, teamwork, and adaptability in high-risk environments. Paul provides insights into recovery's psychological and physical challenges, offering strategies for developing a resilient mindset, including the power of positive thinking and self-belief.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Embrace change for growth.
- Learn from adversity.
- Apply discipline and teamwork.
- Develop mental and physical resilience.
- Cultivate positive thinking.
Speaking videos
Media coverage
I Survived a Shark Attack in Sydney — Now I'm on Shark Week ...
Jul 16, 2024 ... Paul de Gelder, a 47-year-old former member of the Australian Navy, lost his right hand and leg after he was attacked by a shark while conducting a military ...
There's Nothing Left To Be Afraid Of | Paul de Gelder
There are not many of us who are going to go through an encounter with our worst nightmare that leave us with vital bits missing and with nothing left to fear.
Shark Attack Survivor Paul de Gelder Is Now a Shark Activist (VIDEO)
As an Australian Navy diver, Paul de Gelder is used to stressful situations, but five-and-a-half years ago, he faced one of his few fears right in the jaws.
Books by Paul de Gelder
“Uncaged” (2021)
Uncaged
“No Time for Fear: How A Shark Attack Survivor Beat the Odds” (2012)
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