In this episode of our podcast, Sharon Banga and Dan O’Keeffe are joined by Dr. Mark Esho MBE, a disabled entrepreneur, to discuss his remarkable career and the profound impact that serious injuries can have on entrepreneurs and business owners.
Paralysed from the neck down at the age of five and given only a 10% chance of survival, Dr. Esho defied the odds. Despite the challenges of disability, abuse and racism, Mark thrived, becoming a successful tech entrepreneur. Today, he focuses on resilience coaching and social entrepreneurship. He has also published a biography – “I can. I will.”
During their conversation, Sharon and Dan explore:
- Dr. Esho's life story and career achievements.
- The projects Dr. Esho has been involved in and continues to support, which help disabled people have access to work and realise their potential in the business world.
- Dan and Sharon’s insights into the impact of serious injuries on clients who are entrepreneurs and business owners and their medical negligence claims.
- The mental health effects of serious injuries on business owners.
More about Dr Mark Esho MBE: markesho.com
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