As the world emerges from the global pandemic, we reflect on one of the biggest “storms” faced by society in recent history. In that reflection, the term “bounce back" is consistently used. But this message is FLAWED. Bouncing back from any challenge or setback only takes us to where we originally fell.
Bounce Forward is a dynamic process when individuals or teams exhibit positive behavioral adaptations when they encounter significant adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or any source of stress. Challenge, adversity and “storms” are part of life. How we learn from them, how we positively change from them and how we grow as individuals is to Bounce Forward.
From dragging heavy sleds to the North Pole to sailing small yachts through some of the world’s deadliest oceans, adventurer Matt McFadyen has pushed himself and others to the ends of the earth, testing the limits of human potential.
Matt has been a leader of teams in many of the toughest conditions on the planet. This includes three record- breaking expeditions to the North Pole and two-long haul sailing trips to Antarctica. In 2013 Matt rowed, sailed, and dragged a small boat 2000 miles across the infamous Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic. None of this would have been possible without Matt's Bounce Forward mentality.
While sailing a small boat home from Antarctica, Matt and his team were faced with a hurricane strength storm. This storm would almost end the lives of the crew but would alter the course of Matt’s life forever. He chose to Bounce Forward from the experience and gained a new outlook on life.
Matt McFadyen's presentation not only inspires and motivates an audience but more importantly challenges them to think and act differently in the face of their own challenge sand ultimately BOUNCE FORWARD.