Dean Otto’s life changed in a split second. Struck by a truck and left paralyzed, he had every
reason to give up. But lying broken on the pavement, he made a decision that would define the
rest of his life—and now, inspire thousands:
This keynote isn’t about surviving the impossible. It’s about how belief rewires what we think is possible—in business, in leadership, and in life. From the trauma room to a finish line shared with the man who hit him and the surgeon who gave him a 2% chance, Dean’s story is a masterclass in what happens when we stop waiting for perfect conditions and start showing up with purpose.
Audiences don’t just hear Dean’s story—they feel it. They walk away with a call to action:
• Courage to lead through uncertainty
• Conditioning to show up stronger—mentally, physically, emotionally
• Commitment to keep going when most would quit
This is a keynote that disrupts comfort zones and reignites conviction. Because when belief becomes a practice, the odds don’t matter.
A JOURNEY IN RESILIENCE, RECOVERY AND REBIRTH
One devastating accident. A 2% chance of walking again. Three lives forever intertwined.
Dean Otto’s life changed in an unimaginable accident, with a 98% chance of permanent paralysis. But he chose hope and forgiveness. The driver of the truck and the doctor who healed him became part of his remarkable journey.
