Quote: “He taught me that I can’t be grateful and grumpy at the same time.” Paul Templer
We’ve all navigated those ‘off’ days that test our patience. But occasionally, the universe throws a curveball so massive it makes a standard bad day look like a walk in the park. This isn’t just a hiccup; it’s the kind of disaster that requires a total mindset shift to survive. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome my friend and former client, Paul Templer, to share his harrowing experience and how he rebounded to create a life of service and to continue finding joy through adversity.
Paul is an internationally recognized speaker, author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose extraordinary life story has inspired millions. At 27, he survived a hippopotamus attack on the Zambezi River that cost him his arm but gave him a mission: to live—and help others live—with purpose. Today, Paul draws on two decades of adventure, business, and neuroscience to help leaders and teams build resilience, navigate disruption, and thrive.
Highlights you won’t want to miss:
- A bad day at the office [0:00]
- This is more than just an off day.[1:30]
- I was a hot mess [13:00]
- The power of language [18:00]
- Lessons learned [21:00]
- A healing journey [25:00]
- Building resilience [30:00]
- Adversity can bring great gifts [34:00]
- See you next time… [38:03]
Paul is the founder of OpusDynamic LLC and the Templer Foundation, and his work has been featured by the BBC, National Geographic, and the Discovery Channel. Known for his humor, honesty, and science-backed insights, Paul equips people with the clarity and courage to choose what happens next.
If you could use some inspiration to help you get through your next bad day at the office, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!
I hope you’ll listen and learn.
