Robert Paylor

Robert Paylor was paralyzed from the neck down during the collegiate rugby national championship after a spinal cord injury left him with a prognosis that he would never walk nor move his hands again. Refusing to accept this prognosis, Robert embarked on an extraordinary journey of recovery, re-learning life’s most basic functions and defying the odds to walk again. Now an inspirational speaker and resilience expert, Robert shares his powerful story and the mental tools that helped him overcome quadriplegia with organizations worldwide. Through his keynote, Paralyzed to Powerful, Robert inspires audiences to conquer what “paralyzes” them and turn their adversity into triumph. Key Speech Themes: -Inspirational & Motivational -Resilience -Perseverance & Determination -Teamwork & Collaboration -Cultivating Purpose -Mindset