Kristin Smedley

Kristin Smedley acknowledges that everyone faces challenges that may seem insurmountable. While many people talk about overcoming fears and being strong, the question remains: How do you actually start? Where do you begin when your circumstances appear overwhelming? Kristin emphasizes that our perception of these challenges plays a crucial role in our experiences. It is our perspective, how we see the problem or crisis, that determines whether we remain stuck in setbacks or launch remarkable comebacks. Using her own personal journey, Kristin demonstrates how adopting the right perception enables us to set extraordinary expectations, leading to positive outcomes. Guiding participants to think beyond what is typically expected, Kristin empowers them to move from ordinary expectations to extraordinary ones. By doing so, she helps individuals thrive regardless of the challenges they encounter. Kristin's unique ability to inspire & empower people makes this her most popular program.

In this speech, Kristin Smedley, an expert on the topic, shares her perspective on seeing disability as a competitive edge. Having raised two blind sons who defied grim statistics, Kristin outlines through entertaining and humorous stories how their unique skills and abilities developed in navigating a world not built for blindness actually give them a competitive edge over others. Kristin challenges the audience's preconceived notions by opening their minds to the idea that individuals with disabilities possess distinct advantages over their peers and colleagues in several areas. Through her compelling anecdotes, she demonstrates how her sons' abilities, honed through their experiences, set them apart. Kristin also reveals how companies and organizations that include individuals with disabilities gain a competitive edge over their competition.