Robert Verhelst - Ignite your life. The importance of a resilient mindset.
Robert Verhelst has established himself as an inspiring voice for following and defining your passion, then putting it to action. His own life experiences range from performing 8 days of search and recovery after the September 11th attacks to being a 15 year career firefighter in Madison, Wisconsin to having served in the United States Air Force. In 2015, he became the Guinness World Record Holder for Most Ironman 70.3 Triathlons in one year, while inspiring tens of thousands by doing each run portion in his fire gear.
Since 2011, he has become a key motivational influencer worldwide through doing over 18 Ironman, 28 Half Ironman, and numerous endurance races wearing his 50 lbs of firefighter gear for the running element of each race. Along with motivating others along the way, his passion is about his children and others. In 2013, the Fireman Rob Foundation was created to help children in hospitals.
He is known as a dynamic storyteller with an inspirational voice, on the courage to lead your life. He helps people become greater assets to themselves and others, with the ability to lead with courage, passion, and mental strength. From daily surviving post-traumatic stress disorder, to breaking a Guinness World Record, to being a dad, Rob lives his message and delivers the fire to the audience. In this podcast:
Rob talks about what doing search and recovery at 9/11 taught him
Why we all need a mental health toolbox
How the challenges of Ironman impacted on him.
You can find out more about Robert at https://www.firemanrob.com/ or his book Forged In Fires
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