Todd Huston

Biography

Todd Huston knows how to overcome incredible challenges to live a life of POWER and PASSION. When his legs got caught in the propeller of a boat at age 14, his life was almost ended. He died twice, but was revived both times. He battled to keep his legs with numerous surgeries, but eventually had one leg amputated. Then, Todd did the unimaginable. To prove that one can overcome any challenge, he was determined to set a world record with ONLY one leg in one of the most extreme and dangerous sports that exists: mountain climbing. He did it! Today, he is the only disabled athlete alive to hold a world record in an able-bodied sport. Life is full of challenges. When faced with such difficulties in life, each person has to decide how they will embrace and overcome their own challenges, but it is important to remember that you aren't alone. Todd's inspirational talk, which includes humor, insight, courage and hope will serve as a catalyst for overcoming your own life challenges.

Publications

More Than Mountains-The Todd Huston Story The story of how Todd survived a boating accident and leg amputation to become a world-record mountain climber. VERY INSPIRATIONAL!

Titles

Summit America: Overcoming Life's Challenges! A Keynote Presentation, Todd motivates and inspires anyone to believe that they can overcome any challenge. This presentation centers around Summit America, Todd's world record mountain climb of the highest elevation of each state with only one leg. He uses awe-inspiring slides and stories from his life and expedition. You will travel to the highest mountains of North America, including, the 20,302 foot Mt. McKinley. His talk will have your audience laughing and crying through real life challenges. They will then leave with insight and inspiration to overcome their individual challenges. Peak Performance What does it REALLY take to get to the top? Todd shares his insights for you to realize PEAK PERFORMANCE. As the only disabled person alive to hold a world-record in an able-bodied sport (mountain climbing), he has lived the life of someone who has overcome lifes' toughest challenges and will help your audience do the same. Your audience will be both entertained by Todd's powerful story along with learning powerful ideas that can help them. Your audience will learn the three keys to dealing with change and overcoming any challenge. Learn how to ensure success and not failure in achieving your goals! After hearing Todd's PEAK PERFORMANCE presentation your audience will know that they can overcome their most challenging obstacles, effectively deal with changes in their lives, manage stress more effectively, and reach their highest goals personally and professionally. Don't Stress!: The Ultimate Stress Management Program for Decreasing Stress and Increasing Happiness and Productivity at Work and At Home This highly-interactive, highly-customized program will include ideas, concepts, and techniques to help audience members learn ways to better manage personal and professional stress. The ABC's of Life Todd uses his world record mountain climbing expedition to teach the children about values. The ABC's of Life; "A" for Attitude, "B" for Behavior and "C" for Character. He grips the children's attention with mountain climbing stories and slides. Todd discusses the ABC's of Life and the personal traits for excelling in each; caring, citizenship, honesty, responsibility, and respect. The children will end the presentation by learning to take personal responsibility for their Attitude, Behavior and Character. K-12 School Assembly Psychology of Limb Loss and Disability Todd uses his education and experience as the past Clinical Director of the Amputee Resource Center of Southern California to teach the psychological issues of amputation. He will cover the stages involved in loss and grief along with the different criteria that affect the outcomes of the patient.