I'm Tom Shaw, a dedicated Speaker and Coach from Leawood, Kansas. My passion is centered on inspiring and motivating individuals and groups to embark on a transformational journey toward self-improvement. By confronting and sharing my own narrative of overcoming trauma, my aim is to unlock the potential that resides within each person. With a rich tapestry of experiences, I practice the art of storytelling to connect deeply with my audience, eliciting empathy and ambition to foster growth and resilience.

1985, I slept, walked out of my girlfriend's house, and drove away in my car. I jumped a drainage ditch and broke my back, becoming paralyzed from the waist down. As time passed, I became more able with years of rehab. Later in life, I detoxed from a 33-year Opioid addiction. Again, overcoming trauma and addiction have been two life events I have experienced to be qualified to motivate others to become their best self.