Joey's life journey is a tribute to the power of the human spirit and the ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. In addition to learning to walk again after being paralysed, he went on to accomplish his childhood dream of racing his motorbike in the Dakar Rally, the toughest, most gruelling off-road race in the world.
As a sought after international speaker, Joey uses his personal experiences not only to inspire audiences to overcome adversity but to equip them with key insights to apply when facing their own challenges.
Lying paralysed in the hospital, Joey made the difficult decision to not let the situation define him or his future. He not only committed to achieving the best recovery possible but also to continue chasing his racing dream. The next 10 years would be filled with devastating setbacks and personal triumphs that would forge a new mindset that carried him to eventually stand on the start line of the Dakar Rally.
However, earning his place on that start line was just the beginning. The unimaginable events that he endured during the 9000km race across South America tested him far beyond what even he could have imagined. The catastrophic event of his bike being crushed by a two-ton rally car on the second last day, suddenly leaving him stranded, alone and considered out of the race, set the stage for an epic final chapter.
Since finishing the Dakar Joey has continued to live his passion for adventure. He’s raced 1000’s of kilometres through the deserts of North Africa and ridden in over 40 countries on 6 continents. As a best selling author and international keynote speaker Joey weaves heartfelt emotion, witty humour and gripping adventure to leave audiences with a new perspective on their own challenges and the renewed drive to chase their own goals and dreams.
Joey's life journey is a tribute to the power of the human spirit and the ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. In addition to learning to walk again after being paralysed, he went on to accomplish his childhood dream of racing his motorbike in the Dakar Rally, the toughest, most gruelling off-road race in the world.
As a sought after international speaker, Joey uses his personal experiences not only to inspire audiences to overcome adversity but to equip them with key insights to apply when facing their own challenges.
Lying paralysed in the hospital, Joey made the difficult decision to not let the situation define him or his future. He not only committed to achieving the best recovery possible but also to continue chasing his racing dream. The next 10 years would be filled with devastating setbacks and personal triumphs that would forge a new mindset that carried him to eventually stand on the start line of the Dakar Rally.
However, earning his place on that start line was just the beginning. The unimaginable events that he endured during the 9000km race across South America tested him far beyond what even he could have imagined. The catastrophic event of his bike being crushed by a two-ton rally car on the second last day, suddenly leaving him stranded, alone and considered out of the race, set the stage for an epic final chapter.
Since finishing the Dakar Joey has continued to live his passion for adventure. He’s raced 1000’s of kilometres through the deserts of North Africa and ridden in over 40 countries on 6 continents. As a best selling author and international keynote speaker Joey weaves heartfelt emotion, witty humour and gripping adventure to leave audiences with a new perspective on their own challenges and the renewed drive to chase their own goals and dreams.
"From Para to Dakar" - Keynote Talk
Joey immerses audiences into a world of adventure where they feel every emotion of chasing an impossible dream. It's an emotional white knuckle ride into a world of offroad racing that many people have never experienced. A gripping journey filled with epic triumphs and devastating setbacks.
As a master storyteller, Joey delivers a powerful keynote talk that balances adventure, emotion and witty humour that guarantees to leave the audience not only entertained but...
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LAWtrust
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A.V., Senior Project Manager, LAWtrust
Joey does not only tell his story with passion, but also draws his audience in with the necessary articulation of an excellent speaker. Highly recommended.
Nedbank Wealth
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I.R., Group Managing Executive, Nedbank Wealth
His genuine, down-to-earth and heartfelt portrayal of the past few years of his life has touched us all so deeply, and his ability to easily and poignantly weave our theme into his story, is something few people would have been able to do.
Interwaste
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K.S., Director, Interwaste
You don’t have to be a motor bike fan to love this story. His message touched a diverse audience moving most to tears by the end of the evening. Never give up!
Dow DuPont Africa & Middle East
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L.V.D.M., Marketing Manager, Dow DuPont Africa & Middle East
Joey’s humbleness, gripping story-telling skills and pure grit took me from tears to laughter within seconds. He delivered a perspective changing message which will resonate with me, probably forever.
Entrepeneurs' Organisation MEPA
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D.J., President - Middle East, Pakistan and Africa, Entrepeneurs' Organisation MEPA
His profoundly moving and inspiring story will challenge you to think about your own life, your purpose, and your goals, leaving you feeling that nothing but you, can stop you from achieving what you want in your life.
Carte Blanche
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D.W., Investigative Journalist and Television Presenter, Carte Blanche
Joey is one of the most phenomenal people I have met in three decades of Carte Blanche. His story is one of unbelievable courage, tenacity and belief.
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