Episode 18: Obsessed Global Speaker: Sam Cawthorn on Leadership, Recovery, and Influence

What does it take to go from a life-altering accident to global impact? In this episode of Lead Well Live Well, Mark Bilton sits down with Sam Cawthorn an international motivational speaker, best-selling author of Bounce Forward, and CEO of Speakers Institute Group.

Sam shares his extraordinary story of recovery, resilience, and reinvention after a 200km/h head-on collision that cost him his right arm and nearly his life. From hospital bed to global stages, he reveals how crisis became the catalyst for purpose.

We explore:

• How to bounce forward from adversity, not just bounce back

• Why resilience is essential for leadership today

• How to influence with character, trust, and authenticity

• The mindset behind building a global speaker business

• What it means to lead through innovation and AI

• The role of healing and recovery in personal and professional growth

Sam also unpacks insights from his latest book, People Follow People, and shares practical advice for anyone wanting to lead with purpose and live with intention in a rapidly changing world.

Whether you’re a leader, speaker, entrepreneur, or change-maker, this conversation will inspire you to lead with clarity, stay grounded in values, and influence others for good.

Links:

Website: samcawthorn.com

Speakers Institute: speakersinstitute.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samcawthorn

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