Jay Stevens

Jay Stevens

Aspiring para ultra endurance athlete & first paraplegic to walk to Mt Everest base camp

Jay Stevens, a 32-year-old husband and father, faced a life-altering event after a severe helicopter crash in Uluru left him paralysed.

Defying the odds, Jay embarked on a journey of determination, rehabilitating half of his legs to walk with braces and walking sticks after four years.

Two years later, he made history as the first paraplegic to walk to Mt. Everest Base Camp without a wheelchair, raising funds for Red Bull Wings for Life World Run.

His 13-day trek was filled with challenges, but his unwavering mindset of perseverance carried him to a successful arrival at the base camp.

As a popular keynote speaker, Jay shares his inspirational story of overcoming incredible odds and achieving the seemingly impossible.

His message resonates with audiences, highlighting the power of determination, resilience, and a strong mindset in the face of adversity.

Jay addresses conferences, workshops, community events, intimate gatherings, Q&As, and schools, sharing his transformative journey from wheelchair to standing at the foot of Mt. Everest.

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Jay Stevens achieved the incredible feat of becoming the world's first paraplegic to walk to Mt. Everest Base Camp.
Jay defied medical expectations by walking again, ultimately reaching the base camp of the world's highest peak.
He has been featured in a Channel 9 News story titled "Mountain Miracle," highlighting his extraordinary journey.
Jay appeared on Sky News in a piece called "Paraplegic Dad Takes on Mt. Everest," showcasing his inspiring determination and perseverance.

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The helicopter crash
In this inspirational story, Jay shares how was told he would never walk again and the process of understanding how to start dealing with grief?
Confronting my own mortality
Jay shares the resilience and mindset required following the helicopter crash with his thoughts of death, being stuck in the desert with severe spinal cord injuries, and unable to move. He shares what those experiences taught him about how quickly life can change, and how he used the experiences to achieve the results he has.
Contemplate the price you pay for inaction
Jay discuss the decision making process for making more meaningful decisions in adversity, choosing your regrets. He share his rehabilitation strategy and training and the mindset required for rehab and how it relates to life and business.
Darkside energy
What is Darkside energy and how to use it. Your past losses, failures and adversity are the building blocks of your character for the future. When motivation goes what else do you lean into to get results. Walking again. Mt Everest Base Camp.
Helicopter flight round 2
Jay shares insights into conquering your fears and shares video footage of getting the helicopter back down from Everest Base Camp.

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