Robert J Verhelst

Forged In The Fires: Seven Catalysts to Lead your Life. Beginning with the question, “Who is leading your daily actions and decisions?”, Fireman Rob offers an authentic and impactful look at his life’s challenges and experiences. A firm believer in the power that each person must forge in their fires a self-leadership and mindset to live their best self. Fireman Rob shares the seven catalysts that he has built throughout his life to survive the darkness of PTSD, achieve the impossible of a world record, and finds the drive to inspire his best self. Addressing the power of mindset and purpose, although with the debilitation of fear and doubt, Fireman Rob illustrates how his catalysts drives his daily reality. Fireman Rob shares his stories with a genuine powerful energy and humility, while delivery humor and memorable anecdotes, making this presentation a perfect fit for any audience seeking leadership of self or a spark to move towards potential or challenging goals.

Fireman Rob is known as a dynamic storyteller with an inspirational voice, on the courage to lead your life. He helps people become greater assets to themselves and others, with the ability to lead with courage, passion, and mental strength. As a keynote speaker, Fireman Rob engages audiences from corporate clients to high school students. Fireman Rob delivers powerful impact to your audience, through his stories and catalysts that have been Forged In The Fires of his life. From numerous years in the fire service to surviving on Discovery Channel’s show "Ultimate Ninja Challenge" to performing search & recovery after the September 11th attacks. His message resonates with everyone and has proven results.

From daily surviving post-traumatic stress disorder to breaking a Guinness World Record to being a dad, he lives his message and delivers the fire to the audience.