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Motivational speaker Sean Stephenson might be one yard tall, but put a microphone in the hand and he becomes a giant. Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, which stunts growth and results in bones to break under minimal pressure, Stephenson has faced several challenges and overcome many obstacles on his road to being a successful author, respected psychotherapist, and popular motivational speaker.
Before his 18th birthday, Stephenson had survived 200 bone fractures. Confronted by the mental selection of accepting his disorder as either a gift or perhaps a burden, Stephenson found an inner strength to focus on what he could do rather than what he could not. Following his graduation from DePaul University, he went to work in Washington, DC for Congressman William O. Lipinski and interned for President Clinton. He later became a board certified clinical psychotherapist and it has helped countless patients with breakthrough "immersion" therapy, an intense 12-hour session designed to transform a person's life. His best-selling book, Get Off Your "BUT," provides practical and compelling suggestions about overcoming self-doubt in all parts of society, from finances and friendship to dating and weight loss.
Stephenson has appeared on Oprah, Due to jimmy kimmel Live, CNN, Discovery Health, WGN, and CBS News. A one-hour special chronicling his everyday life, 3 Foot Giant, aired in 2009 on BIO. Stephenson has starred inside a fitness video featuring Mr. Olympia and recently achieved his lifelong imagine throwing out the very first pitch at a White Sox game. He proudly proclaims, "I've lived the life of a rock star."
A motivational speaker because the age of 17, Stephenson has addressed audiences around the world. He also discusses leadership development and how to move beyond communication to really "connect" with other people. Having a pursuit to defeat insecurity and encourage people to increase their potential for success, Stephenson's powerful charisma and galvanizing story will help everyone fully stand up for his or her dreams.
