After a successful career as a social worker, Bill now shares lessons shaped by experiences few people can imagine. At age 21, he walked alongside his older brother after the sudden loss of his sister-in-law in a car accident, watching him raise a young child on his own while handling every difficult responsibility that follows an unexpected death. Just five years later, he faced a tragedy of his own when a car accident claimed his wife’s life and left his six month old son Jon, with permanent disabilities.

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Facing these events forced him to answer difficult questions about loss, and what it takes to keep moving forward when life looks nothing like you expected. Through his work, his family, and the mindset strategies that carried him through his darkest seasons, he discovered that people have more influence over their future than they often realize. Today, he speaks out about the importance of facing emotional pain, communication, recovery, parenting and grief. He weaves together personal stories and words of support and guidance in a way that feels more like a conversation with a trusted friend than a lecture.

 

Audiences leave with what Bill calls, Single Thought Strategies. These simple but powerful perspectives offer a healthier way of thinking about life's challenges and help people move forward with greater confidence when the path ahead is uncertain. Each discussion is unique with one common thread, Bill will deliver a message that even after profound loss, it is possible to build a meaningful, fulfilling life.