Chicago Sports & Entertainment Partners

October is #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth. In honor of NDEAM, #GetHired host Andrew Seaman spoke with Paralympic Gold Medalist Matt Stutzman, AKA the ‘Armless Archer.’ Matt, who was born without arms, struggled to land a job for years because employers assumed he wasn’t capable of doing the work. So Matt turned to archery as a way of feeding his family. Today, he’s considered one of the best long-distance shooters in the world. 🎯 But it was only after Matt won Silver at his first Olympic Games in 2012 that employers could finally see past his disability. “All those companies that told me ‘no’ were like, ‘Hey, you want a job?’ Matt explains. “It wasn’t like they wanted me to work for ‘em because I’d won a medal. It’s because they’re like, ‘Woah, he can do stuff.’” So, what’s Matt’s message to employers? “When someone with a disability walks in, just have an open mind of who they are. Don’t make decisions based on what they look like.” Listen to the full conversation on this week’s episode of #GetHired: 🎧Apple: https://lnkd.in/dVea4DB4  🎧Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dHtzEz7B

What is the true meaning of "inner strength?" After Chris Norton suffered a spinal cord injury while playing college football, mental strength became all-important to him. To control and improve his situation, Chris focused on effort, attitude, and communication. In this clip from his Engage Presents interview with Jake Olson, Chris discusses radical responsibility: refusing to give up on a goal even when the most obvious pathway to achieving it isn't available. He and Jake, who is blind, also talk about how asking for help requires strength and courage but is ultimately mutually beneficial and builds relationships. As a professional speaker, Chris has taken his message all over the globe, inspiring audiences to grow #StrongerThroughChange. In today's volatile business environment, his inspiring story of perseverance and actionable insights on becoming more resilient are relevant to any audience in both a business and a personal context. #MotivationalSpeaker #Perseverance #NEDAM

The Olympics may be over, but the Paralympics kick off on August 28th in Paris! We are proud to have four returning Paralympians competing in Paris this summer! 🎉🏅🇺🇸 Keep up the energy for the Paralympics, and stay tuned for more information on our four incredible Paralympians! Please contact Jeannie Goldstein or Scott Kirkpatrick for more information regarding appearances.

The Olympic Games have come to a close, and we would like to congratulate Bobby Finke and Kate Douglass on a fantastic Olympic campaign! Both athletes are currently available for appearances in the US. Next up, the Paralympics at the end of August!

Last month at CVS Health, I had the incredible opportunity to help coordinate a guest speaker event with the inspiring Victoria Arlen, as a member of our Diversity Council in partnership with two of our Colleague Resource Groups. Victoria’s story of resilience and triumph moved us all and reinforced the importance of embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. Grateful to be part of a team that values and promotes such meaningful conversations. Thank you to the Chicago Sports & Entertainment Partners, specifically Ben D., for your help in coordinating a great event. A big thank you as well to all of the CVS partners who brought this to life (shout out specifically to Kristi Autote Keith, MBA, Patrick Brodeur, Jonathan Goldstein, Mary Lipscomb)! Check out more about Victoria here and her incredible journey below: https://lnkd.in/gqK9aUap #DisabilityAwarenessMonth #DiversityAndInclusion #Inspiration #Teamwork #VictoriaArlen

Congratulations to both Bobby Finke and Kate Douglass for a fantastic Olympic Games! As the swimming events came to a conclusion, Finke and Douglass both were among the top performers on Team USA. Finke won a Gold Medal and set a new World Record in the 1500m Freestyle. Douglass won her first Gold Medal in the 200m Breaststroke, and won a Silver Medal in the 200m IM. Both swimmers are now available for appearances in both the US and in Paris. Please contract Jeannie Goldstein or Scott Kirkpatrick for more information.

Looking for a decorated Olympic legend for an appearance? Olympic Legends Janet Evans, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, and Rowdy Gaines will all be in Paris through August 12, and will be available for appearances! 🇺🇸 🥇 🥇🥇 Please contact Jeannie Goldstein or Scott Kirkpatrick for more information.

Amazing athletes ready for meet and greets and to share their medals !

Congratulations to both Bobby Finke and Kate Douglass for a strong start to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games!! The two swimmers still have individual and team events remaining, but started off strong with an Olympic Silver Medal each! 🥈 🎉 🏆 Kate and Bobby will both be available for appearances in Paris and in the US starting on August 5th.