Marc Woods: Inspirational Speaker
Leadership speaker and executive coach Marc Woods draws on resilience, international sport and Equiida experience to help leaders strengthen accountability, teamwork and inclusive performance.
Quick Facts:
- Leadership speaker and executive coach.
- Co-founder of leadership advisory business Equiida.
- Selected to represent Great Britain after cancer treatment and amputation.
- Speaking themes include resilience, self-awareness and accountability.
- Formats:
Keynote speaker and executive coach.
- Audiences:
Business leaders, executive teams, people managers and organizations focused on leadership development, teamwork and inclusion.
- Outcomes:
- Recognize how personal habits and assumptions influence leadership behavior.
- Connect accountability with practical action during change and adversity.
- Explore ways to support participation and stronger collaboration across teams.
- Travels from: London, UK
- **Fee range: On Request
Keynote Topics
Challenge & Overcoming Adversity
The story.
Marc Woods had his left leg amputated due to cancer at the age of seventeen. He had been a county swimmer before the diagnosis and the day after his stitches were taken out, he went swimming again. Within a year, he was swimming faster than what he had swam with his two legs.
His dream was to simply be the best that he could be and just eighteen months after he finished chemotherapy, he was selected to represent Great Britain. He subsequently competed at European & World Championships and Paralympic Games.
Facing Change & Taking Responsibility
The story.
As a teenager, Marc Woods would describe himself as ‘lazy’. Faced with a daunting situation, he took personal responsibility to get on with his life to the best of his ability.
In this presentation, Marc describes having to learn to walk again and how taking the time to do that as well as he possibly could, still positively impacts his life today.
Talent Short Bio
Marc Woods is a leadership speaker, executive coach and co-founder of Equiida, a leadership advisory business.
At 17, cancer led to the amputation of his left leg. Eighteen months after completing chemotherapy, he was selected to represent Great Britain in sport. His experience informs a perspective on resilience grounded in adaptation, preparation and personal responsibility.
Marc’s professional work focuses on self-awareness, accountability, leadership effectiveness, teamwork and inclusion. Through speaking and coaching, he encourages leaders to examine how their behavior influences others and how individual contributions support collective goals.
His presentations combine personal storytelling with practical reflection, connecting his journey with the challenges people face in organizations. Marc helps audiences consider how they respond to change, work across differences and turn leadership intentions into action.
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Overview of User Reviews for Marc's Speaking Engagements
Marc, a multi-Gold winning Paralympic swimmer, is consistently praised for his inspirational and engaging storytelling. Reviewers describe his presentations as thought-provoking, informative, and entertaining, often leaving audiences with a sense of motivation and positivity. Many users highlight his ability to connect emotionally, effectively demonstrating the importance of focus in achieving goals.
Strengths:
- Inspirational and relatable storytelling
- Ability to engage and entertain diverse audiences
- Provides valuable insights on focus and goal achievement
- Demonstrates commitment to participants by staying for additional interactions
Weaknesses:
- No significant weaknesses were mentioned in the reviews.
Overall, Marc's sessions are highly recommended for organizations looking to inspire and motivate their teams.
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