Upgrade Your Life Podcast

Richard McCann has an incredible story. We talked about overcoming adversity, growing in confidence and public speaking!   Richard McCann “Encourage People to do the Scary Stuff because that is Where We Grow” Public speaker, author and Coach – Richard McCann shares very openly his fascinating story from dealing with tragedy at an early age to building his confidence throughout life and making a successful career in speaking. The tragic and very public loss of his Mum Wilma in the famous Yorkshire Ripper case. The massive negative effect this has had on his young life, the self-hate it induced and living to tell the tale. From living in a children’s home to a brutal life with his Dad. The teacher whose encouragement sparked the belief for public speaking at 12 years old. Joining the dots, making the links and recognising the relationships between life events. Encouraging the scary stuff, doing the things that take guts and knowing that this is where we grow. Helping people with t