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U2BDC: Used To Be's Do Count | Season 2, Episode 11
Joe O'Connor | I Used To Be...Physically Dependent
At 14, Joe survived a near-fatal road accident. At 32, he fell 400 feet during SAS selection, breaking his neck and facing a prognosis of lifelong paralysis. In between, he served with distinction in the British Army, became a top-tier financial adviser in the City of London, and earned elite status as a Class 1 Army PTI and bomb disposal expert.
But Joe’s story doesn’t end with survival...it’s about reinvention. After losing everything post-injury, he rebuilt his life from the ground up. Today, he’s the founder of The Transformer Company, a six-time Times-recognized top UK coach, and a man on a mission to help 1 million veterans achieve financial and personal success.
In this powerful conversation with Dean James, Joe opens up about the mindset that helped him overcome trauma, paralysis, and personal loss. He reflects on lessons from the battlefield that apply to business, money, and everyday life. He inspires people to choose purpose after devastation, and discusses why resilience is a decision and perspective is everything when facing life’s toughest challenges.
Joe’s story is raw, real, and deeply inspiring. He turned pain into purpose - and how you can too.
Find out more about Joe's work here:
Joe Teams Success Club
The Transformer
Transformation For Veterans
Follow Joe here:
If you are affected by any of the topics raised in this episode, please use the following links:
Help For Heroes
The Samaritans
Mind
CALM
Don't forget to like, subscribe, share, connect and comment...we can only grow with your help!
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By Dean JamesU2BDC: Used To Be's Do Count | Season 2, Episode 11
Joe O'Connor | I Used To Be...Physically Dependent
At 14, Joe survived a near-fatal road accident. At 32, he fell 400 feet during SAS selection, breaking his neck and facing a prognosis of lifelong paralysis. In between, he served with distinction in the British Army, became a top-tier financial adviser in the City of London, and earned elite status as a Class 1 Army PTI and bomb disposal expert.
But Joe’s story doesn’t end with survival...it’s about reinvention. After losing everything post-injury, he rebuilt his life from the ground up. Today, he’s the founder of The Transformer Company, a six-time Times-recognized top UK coach, and a man on a mission to help 1 million veterans achieve financial and personal success.
In this powerful conversation with Dean James, Joe opens up about the mindset that helped him overcome trauma, paralysis, and personal loss. He reflects on lessons from the battlefield that apply to business, money, and everyday life. He inspires people to choose purpose after devastation, and discusses why resilience is a decision and perspective is everything when facing life’s toughest challenges.
Joe’s story is raw, real, and deeply inspiring. He turned pain into purpose - and how you can too.
Find out more about Joe's work here:
Joe Teams Success Club
The Transformer
Transformation For Veterans
Follow Joe here:
If you are affected by any of the topics raised in this episode, please use the following links:
Help For Heroes
The Samaritans
Mind
CALM
Don't forget to like, subscribe, share, connect and comment...we can only grow with your help!
www.u2bdc.com
Spotify
Apple
YouTube
Amazon Music
Deezer
TikTok
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.