Bean Gill

From sudden paralysis to Miss Wheelchair Canada, Bean Gill empowers organizations to embrace resilience, inclusion, and innovation in the face of adversity.

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Bean was the star of the show. I laughed, I cried, and I stood on my feet to give a much-deserved standing ovation. Amazing! We got countless positive feedback on how inspirational, joyful, and perfect her talk was. So many people needed to hear her message, and she executed it flawlessly!

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Why book Bean Gill for your next event

Honored as a Top 40 Under 40 leader, Bean Gill uses her acclaimed journey to help organizations dismantle barriers, embrace inclusion, and foster resilience. Her keynote equips leaders with practical strategies to empower teams and drive sustainable growth through adversity.
As co-founder of ReYu Paralysis Recovery Center, Bean Gill turned personal tragedy into innovation, creating life-changing opportunities for people with disabilities. Her keynote inspires organizations to transform challenges into strengths, building cultures rooted in resilience, empathy, and lasting impact.
Crowned Miss Wheelchair Canada, Bean Gill redefines representation and challenges stereotypes. In her keynote, she shows businesses how embracing diversity not only sparks innovation but also attracts talent, strengthens culture, and drives measurable organizational success.

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Turning Adversity into Strength: Building Cultures of Resilience

From sudden paralysis to award-winning advocate, this keynote speaker transforms adversity into inspiration. Her powerful story equips organizations with resilience, inclusivity, and leadership tools that break barriers, challenge stigma, and spark cultural transformation. Book a keynote that empowers teams to thrive under pressure and embrace change with confidence.

Keynote Speaker Bean Gill is a powerful voice on resilience, diversity, and inclusion. Known for her extraordinary journey from sudden paralysis to award-winning entrepreneur and advocate, she brings a perspective that challenges audiences to rethink adversity, leadership, and organizational culture. Her inspiring story is not only personal, it is deeply relevant for businesses seeking to build stronger, more inclusive, and adaptable teams.

In 2012, a virus left her paralyzed from the waist down, but instead of letting tragedy define her, she transformed it into purpose. As co-founder of the ReYu Paralysis Recovery Center, Bean has proven how determination and innovation can create lasting change. Her groundbreaking advocacy has earned her Top 40 Under 40 recognition, the Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award, and the title of Miss Wheelchair Canada. She also starred in CBC’s acclaimed docuseries Push, further amplifying her voice as a leader who breaks barriers and reshapes perceptions.

Organizations that book Bean Gill for their event gain more than an inspiring story, they gain actionable insights on resilience, inclusive leadership, and overcoming challenges with confidence. Her keynotes equip leaders and teams with the mindset and tools to embrace change, challenge stigma, and unlock human potential.

If you want to empower your workforce, drive cultural transformation, and inspire lasting impact, book Bean Gill for your event and experience a keynote that motivates audiences to thrive against all odds.

Customer Reviews

Brooke Berryman Director of Development, Go Red for Women, American Heart

Bean Gill was such a motivational and energetic guest speaker at our event. The audience was inspired and captivated by her message and story's passion and conviction. The presentation was thought-provoking and masterful. She left the team talking about her long after the event. Bean truly helped elevate our discussions regarding DEI and leadership to another level that made the whole event so much more memorable. Aside from being a great speaker, she is also wonderfully fun. She spent time with our team talking, laughing, and dancing! Thank you, Bean!

John Wong Head of Internal Events | HSBC Wealth & Personal Banking

Bean talked to us about diversity, inclusion, equity, and allyship, and I must say that it was a life-changing experience. She brings a unique perspective and insight to the table, and her passion for advocating for inclusivity is truly inspiring.

Ruquia Rubaiet Raka Program Facilitator at On Site Placement

“Bean has really changed the way I see disability. Seeing her push boundaries and succeed made me realize my assumptions about disability were wrong.”

Kristen Twa

“We were so impressed by Bean Gill's presentation. Her enthusiasm and positive attitude made listening to and learning from her inspiring. The PowerPoint presentation was enjoyable to watch. It made the information easily accessible for all of our students. We particularly enjoyed her personal stories and experiences. They helped us connect to Bean and enabled us to have rich discussions after the presentation. Thank you so much, Bean!”

Elementary school in British Columbia, Canada

Keynotes

Keynote by speaker Bean Gill:

Rejecting Impossible: Standing Strong When Life Gets Flipped Upside Down

In her presentation “Rejecting Impossible: Standing Strong When Life Gets Flipped Upside Down,”
Benveet “Bean” Gill invites you into her world of resilience and recovery. Audiences learn how she navigated change and stood up to adversity, even when it seemed impossible.

Bean shares powerful insights that extend beyond neurorecovery and apply to any industry for sales, leadership, and change management, offering a fresh perspective on personal and professional excellence in any field.

Gill’s journey of facing the impossible and her quest to understand "What do you stand for?" is transformative and genuinely unforgettable.

She shares vital questions that will guide anyone through disruption while challenging conventional ideas of momentum and setbacks.

Bean inspires her audiences to reject the impossible and find their motivation. This presentation offers a powerful, emotional journey filled with deep wisdom and practical takeaways.

Key Points:

Learn to navigate change effectively, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Gain insights into building resilience and strength in all aspects of life, from business to personal growth.
Discover the power of understanding your core values and leveraging them to overcome obstacles.

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Keynote by speaker Bean Gill:

Modeling Diversity: The Transformational Impact of Unrelenting Inclusion

Bean shares what it was like to grow up in a strict Indian family and a culture that had rigid religious rules. Heavily bullied as a child, her sudden disability was a catalyst that forced her to face trauma head on. Bean took her health into her own hands, got the answers and help she needed, and bravely embraced an 'attitude of gratitude'.

Her vast experience, strong background in human connection and positive thinking strategies makes her perfect for organizations who seek ways to help employees overcome adversity, improve self-awareness, limit self-doubt, and inspire individuals to embrace change within themselves and their communities. She delivers fun, upbeat engaging presentations which leave the audience feeling rejuvenated and ready to change their world.

"I want to rid the world of the stigma surrounding people with disabilities and will continue to speak about racism and discrimination. By educating others we can release bias, anger and hatred."

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