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Curtis McGrath: Finding Purpose When the World Falls Apart

Curtis McGrath: Finding Purpose When the World Falls Apart

Update: 2025-09-30
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Thirteen years ago, Curtis McGrath lay on a battlefield in Afghanistan, having just lost both legs to an IED. As his mates carried him away, he promised they would see him at the Paralympics. He kept that promise ... FOUR gold medals later, Curtis is one of the most dominant paracanoe athletes in history.

In this episode of Empowering Leaders, Curtis shares the ways that humour has carried him through his darkest moments, why he writes his goals on the wall, and the discipline that has defined his success in life. He is serious about celebrating wins before chasing the next mountain, and shares how fatherhood has reshaped his perspective on leadership and purpose.

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Curtis McGrath: Finding Purpose When the World Falls Apart

Curtis McGrath: Finding Purpose When the World Falls Apart

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