Meet Chad – Chad Hymas

ABOUT CHAD

The Wall Street Journal calls Chad Hymas “One of the 10 most inspirational people in the world!”

Chad inspires, motivates, and moves audiences, creating an experience that touches hearts for a lifetime. He is one of the youngest ever to receive the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and to be inducted into the prestigious National Speaker Hall of Fame.

Chad Hymas is an internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author, and passionate advocate for safety awareness and personal empowerment. Despite a life-altering accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down, Chad’s indomitable spirit and unwavering determination have propelled him to inspire audiences worldwide with his powerful message of resilience, leadership, and purposeful living. In 2003, Chad set a world record by wheeling his chair from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas (513 miles).

As a sought-after keynote speaker, Chad captivates audiences with his engaging storytelling, profound insights, and practical strategies for overcoming obstacles and achieving extraordinary success. His presentations on topics ranging from leadership and team building to safety awareness and leaving a legacy leave a lasting impact on individuals and organizations alike, empowering them to unlock their full potential and create positive change in their lives and communities.

Chad is the author of the bestselling book “Doing What Must Be Done” where he shares his remarkable journey of resilience and offers invaluable lessons on overcoming adversity and embracing life’s challenges with courage and determination. His dedication to promoting safety awareness has earned him recognition as a leading advocate for injury prevention, inspiring countless individuals to prioritize safety in all aspects of their lives.

Through his work as a speaker, author, and safety advocate, Chad Hymas continues to touch hearts, ignite inspiration, and empower audiences to live with purpose, passion, and unwavering resilience. His unwavering commitment to making a difference serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for people around the world. He has graced the stage of hundreds of professional and civic organizations, including Wells Fargo, Blue Cross Blue Shield, AT&T, Rainbird, IHC, American Express, Prudential Life, Quanta Services and many more.

CHAD'S STORY

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

He started Chad Hymas Communications, Inc., a professional speaking company designed to motivate businesses and corporations to “use their wings and reach seemingly impossible heights.”
The Wall Street Journal calls Chad Hymas one of the 10 most inspirational people in the world! Click here and read the article where Chad was featured.
At 37 years of age, Chad is the youngest person ever to receive the CPAE award and be inducted into the National Speaker Hall of Fame.
Last year, Chad spoke at 220 different events, traveling just over 300,000 miles and speaking on five continents and in four countries.
Chad has shared his personal message and entertained many audiences from organizations such as Wells Fargo, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ford, IHC, Coca-Cola, and the Utah Jazz.
He is a member of the National Speakers Association and is a CSP (certified speaking professional), a designation achieved by fewer than 8% in the speaking industry.

He served as president of the National Speakers Association Utah chapter.
Chad maintains his hobby and dream of managing a 5100-acree elk preserve with his father, Kelly.
He has raced in marathons and, in the summer of 2003, set a world record by wheeling his chair from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas (513 miles). Click Here to read more about this record-setting event.
Chad participates in other wheelchair athletic competitions, including basketball, rugby, and officiating basketball (a dream come true).
He spends many hours with other injured individuals in therapy, encouraging them to overcome their challenges, focus on dreams and make them a reality, and love life for all that it has to offer. To achieve the unachievable and to reach for the unreachable.
Chad’s greatest accomplishment is that he remains a devoted husband to his loving wife, Shondell, and a proud father to their four children, Christian, Kyler, Gracee and Kaleb

Why Chad?

The impression Chad leaves with those who hear him is genuine. They will have a knowledge of achieving what some say is unachievable! His words are heartfelt, sincere, and honest. Let Chad’s story impact your group to “fly high!”

Chad prepares for each event separately and incorporates his story and life experiences with the specific needs of the target audience. He will know the theme of your meeting and relate his circumstances to it. Chad enjoys studying the audience prior to speaking so that he can align his message with the personalities in your group.

When Chad was in the hospital and learning to balance his body again, his three-year-old son told him “to use his wings” because he no longer had use of his legs. Chad delivers this message to thousands and will convince your group to “stretch out their wings, take off with confidence, and not worry about where they’re going to land!”

When Chad rolls out on stage, your audience will have an immediate respect for his circumstances. His disability and what he is overcoming are a true example of the mantra “Set your mind to it and you can accomplish anything.” Through his unique sense of humor and his emotional story, your people will fly higher than they ever thought possible. …