EP244 - This Injury Could’ve Ended His Life… Instead He Won Paralympic Gold
Most champions aren’t born in comfort — they’re built through adversity.
In this episode, I sit down with Joe Delagrave, a Paralympic medalist, elite wheelchair rugby athlete, and coach whose life changed forever after a devastating injury. What followed wasn’t just a comeback story — it was a complete transformation of identity, belief, and purpose.
Joe shares the powerful moment he realized that his injury didn’t define him. Instead, the story he told himself about that moment would determine the rest of his life.
Meet Joe Delagrave
Joe Delagrave is a motivational speaker who inspires audiences around the world with a powerful message of resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through his “Assess Your S.E.L.F.” motto—Support, Effort, Love, and Faith—Joe encourages individuals and teams to unlock their potential and view challenges as opportunities for growth.
A former Paralympian and wheelchair rugby athlete, Joe’s journey from elite competitor to sought-after keynote speaker reflects the power of perseverance, mindset, and purpose. Today, he speaks to conferences, leaders, and organizations looking to spark motivation, strengthen teams, and create lasting impact.
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