FALL FORWARDS Challenges in life do not mean the end

Award-winning and TEDx speaker, Vanessa Ruck, otherwise known as ‘The Girl on a Bike’ is a high-profile rider, adventurer and motivational speaker based in the UK. After undergoing a difficult seven-year journey of physical and mental rehabilitation following a life-changing cycling accident, Vanessa found a newfound passion in the world of motorcycling and motorsports. This not only introduced her to the exhilaration of racing but also a thrilling way to explore the world. Despite living with chronic pain, she’s refusing to give up and competes in some of the toughest endurance races in the world.

Vanessa talks with passion to show that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough, even as a slightly reconstructed person following the accident. Instead of adding to the sometimes-toxic media landscape filled with ‘all so perfect’ lives, she’s real and honest, sharing the highs and the lows. She demonstrates the strengths needed to fight against life’s curve-balls and does so with tangible lessons others can adopt.

Our employees rated today’s session 4.98 stars ?? out of 5! High praise indeed!

She believes it’s about realising that wanting to quit is normal, that anxiety and stress can be overcome, and that with the right mindset and strategies anything is possible. Born from real life experiences, she brings highly relatable lessons and tools to face the battles and challenges both mentally and physically in both work and home life.

As a force to be reckoned with, she’s determined to make the most of every day despite her past, and help others do the same.

I literally struggled to hold back the tears listening to you speak. The world has thrown some s**t at you, but you turned it around and threw it back. You don't let life beat you. I was so inspired. Every day since I think "what would Vanessa do?" when I feel challenged, even by the smallest thing. Thank you, you were exactly what I needed, exactly when?I?needed?it

Vanessa shares her energetic experiences following her life changing story from accident to becoming a rider and international?racer who has now ridden in over 33 countries.

With engaging storytelling, Vanessa’s sessions can deliver practical advice on:

• Reality that life does have challenges and battles – it’s normal
• Learning to accept your situation and focus on the road ahead
• Importance of talking about mental health and asking for help
• Working on outcomes with goal setting to keep focused
• Dealing with pressure and anxiety by utilising the facts in the situation and pushing aside the ‘noise’
• Empowerment through mindfulness
• FEAR being False-Expectations-Appearing-Real
• Importance and benefit of gratitude
• Taking control to find the solution with an overcome mindset
• Remembering that wanting to quit is normal

You speak so well about mental health. I have never seen a group of guys so captivated by a mental health related conversation like I did on Thursday?evening

If you're interested in discussing your event needs please do get in touch. I'm super flexible and happy to travel.