Dedicated to supporting others to move from adversity to strength, even to triumph over trauma, Paula draws on her lived experience, as well as her passion and commitment to helping other women do the same.
She is relentless in her desire to inspire hearts and move minds to use their challenges no matter what they may be – a difficult past, a traumatic experience, a challenging divorce, unhappiness in a job, career or life in general, or even financial or business difficulties – as a vehicle to become MORE, not less.
Paula’s story, delivered powerfully from stage, and her practical strategies have inspired countless people to make real and lasting changes in their lives – without waiting for something as dramatic as losing a limb to happen to them.
In the blink of an eye, Paula’s world turned upside down as a broken leg morphed into life threatening events that pushed her reality into a darkness we only see in movies. Legless tells the story of Paula’s fight to triumph over heartbreaking trauma while depression and suffering snapped at her desire to live. Unwilling to surrender for the sake of her family, she dug deep into the meaning of life at every set back and found herself changed, transformed and seeing herself through the eyes of a new normal. Share the emotional journey from fitting in to truly standing out as Paula’s road to recovery delivers a profound appreciation for the preciousness of love life and strength of the human spirit.
Paula’s journey has been one of profound learning, healing and self-discovery coupled with an unwavering appreciation for the preciousness of life.
After a simple accident turned into a life-threatening challenge that saw Paula lose the bottom half of her left leg and very nearly her life, undergoing 32 surgeries and spending 756 long days and nights in hospital over 1,000 kilometres away from her husband and children – Paula’s understanding of trauma and overcoming challenges against the odds is powerful.
Being forced into the darkest places left no alternatives for Paula. She knew she had to rise above it all, no matter how incredibly difficult and painful. She refused to surrender or to give up her sense of self or her sanity! While others would have had this experience lessen them, Paula believes instead this experience has made her into much more.
Her struggle for a new normal has led her to become a beacon of inspiration and … hope.
Hope for anyone who is facing challenges that no matter how small they may seem to others, feel insurmountable right now; or for those who have been through their own traumas in life whether that be physical or emotional, personal or business.
Paula Gowland is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, transformational coach and leader. She opens our eyes to the strength of human resilience, giving us the courage to leap towards the life we are destined to live … She will do the same for you, when you’re lucky enough to read her book, participate in one of her retreats or work with her one-on-one giving you the support you need to transform any adversity into strength, and in the process become MORE, not less.
