Greg Moran
Resilience & Motivational Speaker
A highly sought-after motivational speaker whose extraordinary story proves that a major disability does not limit achievement or happiness. After becoming a quadriplegic at 15, Greg overcame immense challenges to pursue success in education, filmmaking, counselling, and business. With humour, humility, and authenticity, he inspires audiences to embrace adversity, build resilience, and live a life of purpose and fulfilment.
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Greg Moran is a highly respected corporate and motivational speaker whose story demonstrates that a major disability does not preclude a happy, productive, and fulfilling life. At 15, Greg broke his neck playing rugby, becoming a C3/4 quadriplegic with little movement or sensation below his shoulders. After five months in hospital and three years in rehabilitation, he developed the skills and mindset to live as independently as possible.
Greg’s achievements since his injury are remarkable. He returned to school in an electric wheelchair to complete his HSC, then earned an Arts degree majoring in English and Fine Arts from Sydney University. He pursued a career in writing and filmmaking, becoming an internationally award-winning short-film scriptwriter, writer, director, and actor with projects including BackTalk and Begging For It. Greg also helped develop and produce the children’s television program Spit It Out for Tumble TV and the Seven Network.
Alongside his creative pursuits, Greg managed a family winery, Doonkuna Estate, studied viticulture, and undertook personal and professional development, becoming a qualified counsellor with expertise in hypnotherapy, E.M.D.R, NLP, Gestalt, and group therapy.
Greg now shares his journey on the corporate and public stage, delivering motivational presentations with humour, humility, and authenticity. His story of resilience, self-discovery, and personal growth inspires audiences across corporate, government, and community sectors, leaving a lasting, life-changing impact.
