Claire Smith, Ph.D. - Speaker
“When the thing you think will never happen to you actually takes place, you are forever changed. You are changed by the depths of fear and grief for the life you imagined. But you are also changed for the better, by the strengths you uncover that you had no idea you were capable of.”
Claire is available to speak to both local and national groups and organizations. During Claire’s talks, she describes her life as an international equestrian, and how that part of her life abruptly ended as a result of a devastating fall from her horse.
Audiences are captured by Claire’s stories of her remarkable recovery from the severe head injury she sustained in the fall. She recounts how, after the accident, the same determination that brought her to the top of her sport helped her transition into the completely different life of academia. This new focus culminated in a Ph.D. degree 13 years after the accident.
Her extraordinary experiences leave attendees in awe of what human beings can accomplish when obstacles derail one’s assumed path in life.
What People Are Saying
Thank you for sharing your life changing experiences with a very supportive and interested audience.
Claire's achievements are truly amazing but it is her determination and positive attitude that continue to inspire me."
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
- May 1st - ABLE2 donor event
- June 25th - Probus Ottawa
