Paul Stuart Wichansky

Dr. Paul Wichansky is a leading motivational speaker, author, and disability advocate who has shared his story over one million youth, parents, educators, and other professionals during the past 41 years. His programs inspire confidence, growth, and opportunity as he recalls anecdotes and insights that have motivated him to triumph over cerebral palsy and hearing loss. Starting his speaking career at age 10, his achievements harness the power of love, perseverance, and a "never think never"...See more

Dr. Paul Wichansky is a leading motivational speaker, author, and disability advocate who has shared his story over one million youth, parents, educators, and other professionals during the past 41 years. His programs inspire confidence, growth, and opportunity as he recalls anecdotes and insights that have motivated him to triumph over cerebral palsy and hearing loss. Starting his speaking career at age 10, his achievements harness the power of love, perseverance, and a "never think never" attitude. Earning a Ph.D. from Rutgers University in 2008, Dr. Wichansky has shared his story with youth and educators in 23 U.S. states as well as with foreign-exchange students from 20 countries. He has also motivated youth peer leaders at state leadership conferences, keynoted to athletes, coaches, and collegiate supporters at Special Olympics, and inspired government representatives at the United Nations. In 2020, NJ Senator Vin Gopal and two assembly chairs awarded Dr. Wichansky an honorary legislative proclamation for his 40 years of educating our youth about disabilities, leadership, and resilience. For the past 15 years, the New Jersey State Police has also invited him to highlight overcoming adversity and leadership with an estimated 3200 high-school seniors who have participated in Trooper Youth Week. His life philosophy is simple yet enduring: When we allow our imagination and our realistic possibilities to soar, we can confidently leap over some of the most overwhelming hurdles that life throws at us. See less