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Benveet "Bean" Gill is an Inclusion Warrior, Paralysis Recovery Pioneer, and Change Maker who defies the odds. In 2012, she faced a sudden spinal injury while on vacation, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. Determined not to succumb to despair, Bean chose to persevere. Today, she takes laborious steps with a walker, a testament to her unwavering strength.
Bean co-founded the ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre, reconnecting the brain to the body and redefining possibilities for those with spinal cord injuries. She shares her transformative journey, inspiring others to overcome adversity and embrace change.
Bean advocates for inclusivity and tackles discrimination head-on. She's a shining example of resilience and empowerment, earning recognition through awards like Top 40 Under 40, RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award, and Global’s Woman of Vision Award. Bean Gill is a beacon of hope, dedicated to breaking barriers and challenging stigmas surrounding people with disabilities.
In her presentation “Rejecting Impossible: Standing Strong When Life Gets Flipped Upside Down,” Benveet “Bean” Gill invites you into her world of resilience and recovery. Audiences learn how she navigated change and stood up to adversity, even when it seemed impossible.
Bean shares powerful insights that extend beyond neurorecovery and apply to any industry for sales, leadership, and change management, offering a fresh perspective on personal and professional excellence in any field.
Gill’s journey of facing the impossible and her quest to understand "What do you stand for?" is transformative and genuinely unforgettable.
She shares vital questions that will guide anyone through disruption while challenging conventional ideas of momentum and setbacks.
Bean inspires her audiences to reject the impossible and find their motivation. This presentation offers a powerful, emotional journey filled with deep wisdom and practical takeaways.
Key Points:
- Learn to navigate change effectively, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
- Gain insights into building resilience and strength in all aspects of life, from business to personal growth.
- Discover the power of understanding your core values and leveraging them to overcome obstacles.
Bean shares what it was like to grow up in a strict Indian family and a culture that had rigid religious rules. Heavily bullied as a child, her sudden disability was a catalyst that forced her to face trauma head on. Bean took her health into her own hands, got the answers and help she needed, and bravely embraced an 'attitude of gratitude'.
Her vast experience, strong background in human connection and positive thinking strategies makes her perfect for organizations who seek ways to help employees overcome adversity, improve self-awareness, limit self-doubt, and inspire individuals to embrace change within themselves and their communities. She delivers fun, upbeat engaging presentations which leave the audience feeling rejuvenated and ready to change their world.
"I want to rid the world of the stigma surrounding people with disabilities and will continue to speak about racism and discrimination. By educating others we can release bias, anger and hatred."