"It's not what happens to you, but how you embrace the changes that take place and who you become!"

"Dynamic, compelling, never-say-never, and motivating . . . " Amanda is a professional in sharing her life experiences to motivate and inspire audiences. She is an expert on accepting change and embracing it, how to turn conflicts into opportunities and how to live your most passionate life.

Australian Born, Amanda is a nationally recognized speaker who captivates her audiences with her stories, weaves in the valuable lessons she has learned along the way, and warms their hearts with laughter and compassion. She focuses her energy to present fresh material in a polished style.

On February 27, 1992, Amanda Boxtel's life took a dramatic turn when a freak somersault while downhill skiing left her paralyzed. Two year's later, Amanda went on to co-found Challenge Aspen, which has grown into a successful million dollar non-profit organization that enables individuals with disabilities to recreate in Colorado, inspiring them to realize their potential despite adversity.

Amanda teaches skiing to others with similar disabilities from her mono-ski and through Challenge Aspen's global outreach she has helped establish adaptive skiing programs in Iceland, Chile and Argentina. In 2000 Amanda was the Colorado Ski Country USA Adaptive Athlete of the Year. She carried the Olympic torch in 2002 on her mono-ski. She holds her vision of making possibilities for individuals with disabilities, reaching the far corners of the earth, touching lives and creating disability awareness within communities.

MOTIVATIONAL PROGRAMS AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE:

• Living your most passionate life - How to take responsibility for choosing your own path.
• How to Accept Change and Embrace It - 12 steps to positive and productive change.
• Turning "Why Me" into "Why Not!" - Recognizing the power of attitude and choice.

Amanda has shared the stage with high profile figures such as President Jimmy Carter, Michael York, Florence Griffith Joyner, Amy Grant and Vince Gill.

"You are such an inspiration to me! I got more from your message than any other speaker there. It has been a defining moment in my personal growth journey."
- Shilo Tayler, CENI Primerica Conference

"It isn't often that students and faculty are talking about a speaker weeks later. You delivered multiple messages with a grace that is inspiring. Thank you for your time, honesty and your joie-de-vivre."
- Amy Grant, Singer and Songwriter

"After each leadership forum, a video highlighting key points is broadcast across the company. Jim typically gets about twelve minutes and each of the SLT presenters get five to seven minutes of coverage. Guest speakers, whose presentations usually focus on business or aviation related issues, are usually not included in the video. I have just been informed that, due to the importance and universal appeal of the message, your entire speech will be loaded onto the company intranet for review by all of Raytheon Aircraft."
- Steve Porte, Director Global Service Centers-Raytheon Aircraft Company