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Motivational speaker Sean Stephenson might be one yard tall, but place a microphone in his hand and that he becomes a giant. Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, which stunts growth and causes bones to interrupt under minimal pressure, Stephenson has faced several challenges and overcome many obstacles on his path to becoming a successful author, respected psychotherapist, and popular motivational speaker.
Before his 18th birthday, Stephenson had survived 200 bone fractures. Confronted by the mental choice of accepting his disorder as either a gift or a burden, Stephenson found an inner strength to pay attention to what he could do rather than what he couldn't. Following his graduation from DePaul University, he began in Washington, DC for Congressman William O. Lipinski and interned for President Clinton. He later became a board certified clinical psychotherapist and has helped countless patients with breakthrough "immersion" therapy, a powerful 12-hour session designed to transform a person's life. His best-selling book, Get Off Your "BUT," provides practical and compelling advice on overcoming self-doubt in all parts of society, from finances and friendship to dating and weight reduction.
Stephenson has appeared on Oprah, Jimmy Kimmel Live, CNN, Discovery Health, WGN, and CBS News. A one-hour special chronicling his everyday life, 3 Foot Giant, aired in '09 on BIO. Stephenson has starred inside a fitness video featuring Mr. Olympia and recently achieved his lifelong dream of wasting the first pitch in a White Sox game. He proudly proclaims, "I've lived the life of the rock star."
A motivational speaker because the age of 17, Stephenson has addressed audiences around the world. Also, he discusses leadership development and how to move beyond communication to truly "connect" with other people. With a mission to defeat insecurity and encourage people to maximize their possibility of success, Stephenson's powerful charisma and inspiring story can help everyone stand up for their dreams.
