John Maclean

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    • "John Maclean has been closely involved with Express Data over the past 8 years as a motivational speaker, mentor, management coach and values adviser for the leadership team. Express Data distributes technology solutions for some of the worlds leading brands such as Microsoft, Cisco and IBM with our differentiation coming from the experience that our customers receive when dealing with the team at Express Data. At every level we need our people to be strongly engaged and most importantly to be receptive and open to learning and personal development. John Maclean has an incredible ability to communicate at every level about the potential that lies within each of us and to help people to believe in their strengths and to take the initiative in consciously participating and contributing to the culture and performance of Express Data. As a Hewitt Best Employer we know that employee engagement is a journey and that whilst having strong minds on your team is important, I believe that getting buy in "from the heart" is vital. John will touch both the hearts and minds of everyone who hears his story and will create an opportunity to tap into the strength of a team that believes both in themselves and in the outcomes that they are committed to achieving."

    • Ross Cochrane
    • CEO, Express Data

    • John Maclean is truly an inspiration; one of the world's living legends. His message is universal and profound "No matter what happens in life, never ever ever give up"

      As determination and persistence is a defining leadership quality, John Maclean was asked to speak at a recent eBay "Speakers Series" in San Jose. Usually our speakers are from the "Valley" and professing the latest findings from the internet and web 3.0.

      John had a different message and a profound lasting impact on our people. The message was clear, the bigger the challenge the bigger the opportunity. John's story is inspirational - from accident, to Ironman, to the English Channel and beyond.

      We are continually being asked when John will be back to tell the tale of his latest challenge.

    • David Knight
    • VP Internal Communications, eBay Inc. San Jose, CA, USA

    • A very limited number of people have entered the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame. As president of the company, I had the final decision to allow someone to enter... John was my pick and also the committee's unanimous pick to enter the Hall, not just for his performance on the race course but for his inspirational story and how he communicated it to others. John opened doors for challenged athletes to race and be a significant part of the triathlon community.

      I use John's book and story in many of my speeches and I gift copies of his book to people that need inspiration and motivation. It is like magic when they read it.

    • Lew Friedland
    • Former President of the World Triathlon Corporation (Ironman Triathlon)

    • "John Maclean's story is an inspiring testament to how tragedy and adversity can lead to triumph and personal growth. To look into his eyes and hear him speak is to know that anything is possible. The language of sports may be universal, but John's journey speaks to all of us in a voice that's personal, passionate and full of fire".

    • Tom Fox
    • Former SVP, Gatorade Sports Marketing and current Principal, Wasserman Media Group.

    • John possesses two traits that set him apart from all others; his humbleness and his determination. I have never met a person with such a strong will and as soft a heart as John. John has presented his life story for hundreds of colleagues at Pfizer in the US and in Australia. Without exception, there has never been a dry eye in the audience after John has spoken. His modesty and determination leave an everlasting impression to all who have the pleasure of hearing his story. Once you meet John or hear his life story, you will have a different outlook on life."

    • Marc Robinson
    • Former President of Pfizer US