About Tom Shaw
Inspirational storytelling. Practical coaching.
I'm Tom Shaw, Motivational Speaker and Life Coach from Leawood, Kansas. My passion is to inspire and motivate others to embark on a transformational journey by sharing my own story of overcoming trauma and opioid addiction.
I am here to unlock the potential that resides within each person. It takes both empathy and ambition to help others grow and become more resilient. Through artful storytelling and step-by-step guidance, I aim to connect deeply with my speaking audiences and coaching students.
My story
In 1985, I sleepwalked out of my girlfriend’s house and drove away in my car. I jumped a drainage ditch, broke my back, and was paralyzed from the waist down. Years of rehab allowed me to become more able, yet my dependence on prescribed pain medication remained.
Later in life, I detoxed from a 33-year opioid addiction and experienced the trauma of that process. More than anything else, my real-life experiences overcoming trauma and addiction qualify me to Help Others Rise Up and become their best self.
Who I serve
As an event speaker in Kansas and across the country, my services are ideal for any audience that could benefit from personal growth. This includes:
- Corporate teams aiming to foster mental toughness
- Organizations dedicated to personal development
- Educational institutions that wish to equip students with a resilient mindset
- Healthcare professionals and therapists seeking motivational tools to support their clients
As a trained life coach, I provide personalized guidance and unwavering support for diverse people everywhere:
- Trauma survivors
- People suffering from drug addiction and dependency
- Individuals dealing with current life challenges
- Athletes, artists, business owners and anyone with great ambitions in life
My qualifications
I draw on my own real-life experiences as well as training and mentorship from others:
- Certified "Choose to Win" Coach through the Ziglar Coaching System
- Qualified to teach instructional materials written by the late Zig Ziglar, a renowned author and speaker
- Speaking and coaching mentee of Les Brown, acclaimed motivational speaker and coach