a spirit as strong as his heart, Steve's ability to connect with audiences and readers is rare and wonderful.  I fell in love with him and his family when I first met them, and am honored to call him my friend.  A man on a mission is a beautiful thing!'
Leeza Gibbons, Television Personality and Talk Show Host

'The overall responses to Steve's presentation were awesome!  Many indicated that they would be able to use the information he provided to make changes in their personal lives.
 Steve's combined scores on a 0 to 5 point scale were 4.8 for teaching effectiveness and 4.7 for teaching methods.  Very impressive!'
Deborah J Martin, MBA, MSN, RN, CNA, BC
Arizona Regional Director, Professional Development
Banner Health

Steve Welker hasn't always been blind.

And most people have never been blind. So, most people can't fully understand Steve.
But Steve Welker understands them.
That's what makes his message so powerful.

His story is about a tragedy that has been turned into a triumph of spirit in a world so many of us simply take for granted, but Steve cannot.
As a young man, Steve thought he had everything going for him. He had a great career, great wife and twins on the way. Steve was leading a charmed life— until April 30, 1994. Then, in a matter of seconds, everything changed! In one seemingly senseless, unfathomable moment of disastrous coincidence, just days before the birth of their twin boys, both Steve and his wife were severely injured in a car crash, and Steve lost his sight forever.

Seeing no other favorable options, Steve learned how to sharpen his resiliency skills and eventually build a new, rewarding life. He has gone on to become a successful father, husband, businessperson, author and speaker. Using his unique blend of humor, authentic personality and engaging storytelling, Steve intertwines resiliency research findings with his personal story to deliver a powerful message he calls 'Radical Resiliency'. His heart-warming, inspirational presentation will long be remembered by your group. Strong resiliency skills can help anyone bounce back from challenges faster and have happier, more productive lives.

Steve has over a decade of experience speaking to major
corporations, professional sports teams and churches. Whether your group is facing unique obstacles, overwhelming change or Personal challenges, Steve's program can help them build the resiliency skills they need to overcome and thrive. "I believe, most people, when they truly accept their limitations, can develop or uncover from within themselves an ability to overcome great odds. Superhero status is not a prerequisite. One does not have to possess indefatigable willpower or unshakeable motivation to succeed after a tragedy. With the proper tools and faith in God, most people can do it."—Steve Welker, from his book "The World at My Fingertips"

Ever see a blind person snow ski?
Check out Steve's website for video of him flying down the mountain in the dark:
http://radicalresiliency.com/pages/Press_Room.html

Check out the link to his Book, "The World at My Fingertips" here:
http://www.worldatmyfingertips.com/overview.htm

More can be found at Steve's website:
http://www.radicalresiliency.com

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'Out of an acute alacrity borne of his own experience, Steve compellingly communicates why the optimum time to consider one’s emotional and spiritual health is before a crisis actually occurs.'
Pastor Brian Goodman, Pastor, Foothills Baptist Church, Phoenix, AZ

'As inspirational as his story is, it pales compare to the strength and confidence that Steve inspires on others. If you measure a man by his faith, strength and love of life few would match that of Steve. His fight for life and the honor of being a father has been an amazing battle, but one where defeat was never an option. My life is better having the honor of knowing Steve. This story is an excellent “mile in someone else’s shoes” and will force you to be thankful for every second of life.'
Lanny Hair
Executive Vice President
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Arizona

'Thanks again for speaking to Motorola. You really captured the audience's attention! Your ability to use personal stories, examples, and humor really held their interest. You really communicated our message of leadership to the management team. Our overall activities towards helping the community last year have netted over $2 million in our business unit alone.'
Julie Alvarado
Community & Education Outreach manager
Motorola

'I wanted to thank you again for your time and your presentation today. You are an ordinary person following your dreams and living your life, but also very extraordinary in so many ways. You have followed your own path through life, which has been such an interesting and wonderful journey. You shared several messages that I will take to heart myself. Your message and story are so wonderful, then add your humor and personality and it makes for an awesome presentation for the kids. As a teacher I must commend you as you really fulfill that role well. You are a natural! The kids truly were focused on your every word and story and were so appreciative of you for visiting with us.'

Stephen Reed, teacher
Akimel Middle School, Phoenix, AZ

'No one knows how they’ll handle adversity until they’re faced with it.  Steve has demonstrated his faith, perseverance and humility by facing adversity head on as he remains humbled by the opportunities in his future. Steve’s ability to communicate life’s blessings in his public speaking are an inspiration to all that attend.'
Trent Smock
Owner
Straight-line Management Group. 

'On behalf of all who are helped as a result of United Way campaigns, I would like to thank you for your great support of our efforts. By going out on the campaign trail, you have helped grow the number of donors and generate recordbreaking campaign increases over the past 2 years.
Your speaking style and message has inspired, educated and entertained thousands of community leaders. I am amazed at how quickly you connect with your audience and how receptive they are to your message of hope. You have shown people that any adversity can be overcome through hard work, faith and love.
Thanks for all you have done to make the Valley of the Sun a better place to live, work and raise a family.'
Frank Rogan
Senior Vice President Fund Raising & Donor Services
Valley of the Sun United Way

'Your presentation was inspiring. You are an amazing individual and I thank you so much for being willing to share your story.'
Karen Jeselun
National Private Duty Association - Arizona Chapter

'Steve Welker is truly an inspiration! He makes you laugh, then cry and then really laugh. His engagement with the audience is remarkable. His story is one that makes you realize how precious each and every day is. The love for family, friend and community is self evident. To hear him talk about the obstacles that he overcame and how he is out in the community helping others to overcome their obstacles makes me glad that he is here. He teaches you that even when are days are the darkest, there is a ray of sunshine that you can find and grasp on to.
Wendy Owens
Program Coordinator
United Way

'While Steve's story is an individual’s experience with sudden vision loss and blindness, it more importantly shares the drive, determination, humor and family support that is needed for successful rehabilitation.'
James LaMay
CEO & President
Arizona Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired

'Tragedy takes people in one of two directions -down or up. Steve Welker's story is one of a man who refused to be brought down by the accident that left him blind. His life will not only amaze you at what a blind person can achieve, it will challenge you to accomplish things that you never thought possible in your own "normal" life.'
Pastor Scott Jones
Grace Community Church
Tempe, AZ

'"This story is primarily a love story... a great love story between a 
man and his wife, a man and his family, a man and his friends, and a 
man and his God. When faced with great tragedy, Steve Welker, through 
his masterful telling of his story, teaches us how to thrive, and he 
does it with grace and wit."

Dr. Travis Holcombe
Surgeon
Phoenix, AZ

The following are comments from a recent presentation to Vanguard Financial Services:

"Fantastic speaker, great topic. Very moving and inspiring."

"This presentation motivated me to follow my dreams."

"Steve has a great sense of humor."

"I was thoroughly impressed with Mr. Welker's story. We complain about how hard like is until we experience someone else's story. Mr. Welker has given me a new found confidence and a stronger outlook on life. Thank you for sharing your experience."

"Fantastic presentation today! Steve Welker is an excellent speaker!"

"Very inspirational speaker. Good ice breaker and realization of what being blind is about"