Silencing Stigma through Storytelling

Paul Henczel experienced a horrific accident and survived certain death to achieve what most would say was impossible. Paul is determined to bring awareness around the stigma of invisible injuries and disabilities. This is an inspiring, heart-felt, and at times, humorous talk that encourages watchers to rise above their circumstances through storytelling.

Paul was left with multiple physical, mental and emotional injuries, including PTSD, a traumatic brain injury, nerve damage and more. But, his obstacles have not stopped him from reaching his educational and professional goals, because he believes opportunities create stories and stories create opportunities. Against all odds he completed his Bachelors of Business Administration Degree and wrote a book about his story “Crushed Alive: A True Story of a Journey from Tragedy to Triumph.“

Paul uses his experiences from overcoming adversity and daily challenges to motivate and empower others through storytelling, and challenges others to do the same.

Paul Henczel is the Author of “Crushed Alive: A True Story of a Journey from Tragedy to Triumph“, and a speaker who lives in Abbotsford. Paul survived certain death to achieve what most would say was impossible. His obstacles have not stopped him from reaching his educational and professional goals, because he believes opportunities create stories and stories create opportunities. Paul is determined to bring awareness around the stigma of invisible injuries and disabilities. Paul uses his experiences from overcoming adversity and daily challenges to motivate and empower others.

This talk was given at a TEDx event in Abbotsford, BC Canada using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx