Bitesize: Why You’re Born Superhuman (You Just Forgot) - Dan Metcalfe #170

Bitesize: Why You’re Born Superhuman (You Just Forgot) - Dan Metcalfe

In this powerful bite-size conversation, Dan Metcalfe shares a journey that sounds like fiction—but isn’t. From being scouted by Crystal Palace and trained under Brian Clough, to dancing in the West End in Andrew Lloyd Webber productions, to fracturing his spine on stage in Las Vegas and being told he may never recover—Dan’s story is about identity, resilience, and choice.

Paralyzed, facing a system that would have preferred to manage him rather than restore him, Dan made a decision: he would not become a statistic. He would become the hero of his own life. What followed was not instant inspiration—but fear, anger, legal battles, and a slow, determined fight back. He began coaching football from a wheelchair. He rebuilt himself physically. And ten years later, he stood on the start line of Ironman Canada—not to prove he was the fastest, but to prove he could step forward again.

About the Guest

Dan Metcalfe is a speaker, coach, and performance mentor known for his “Born Superhuman” philosophy—helping individuals and teams reframe adversity, unlock resilience, and take ownership of their next level of growth.

Links to full episode:

https://youtu.be/E8QJcCrTUFY?si=7CC29uzJ0jqiIYiY

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZHDlZZiLdMNCNOE4oCF8q?si=POx4iJWjT8acW6blOVD8dg

About the Host Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast. 👉 https://pauljryan.net/

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