When US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson,” ditched into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson knew he was exactly where he was supposed to be.
The last passenger off the back of the plane on that fateful day, he was largely responsible for the well-being and safety of others, risking his own life in frigid water to help other passengers off the plane. Despite the hazards to himself, Sanderson thought only of helping others, and emerged from the wreckage with a mission: to encourage others to do the right thing. In this stirring presentation, Sanderson shares the story of Flight 1549, revealing the inner strength it took to make it through the day, and how teamwork, leadership, and state management can help overcome any obstacle.
What Passengers of Flight 1549 Want Others to Know About Second Chances
“Brace for impact.” Three simple words that proclaimed to all 150 passengers on board US Airways Flight 1549 on that cold, crisp New York afternoon of January 15, 2009, that their plane was about to go down in the icy Hudson River. Three simple words that churned up their fear that the next two minutes would be their final moments on earth and spurred their most heartfelt, spontaneous prayers. We all know about the stunning tale of survival against all odds that followed.
But there is a different, more meaningful, and more timely story that has yet to be fully told. What happened to these passengers when they went home to their families, their homes, their jobs, and everything else familiar but somehow not the same? What has been the real impact, not of a disastrous crash but of a gift of a ‘new’ life? What can any of us learn from the honest and open sharing of ordinary people who came back from the brink of death?
Brace for Impact answers these questions and more by taking you inside the hearts, minds, and souls of twenty-five passengers and first responders and what life is like after near death. To find out more about Dave click here.
Melissa Risdon is an international speaker and Internet radio host. Each week Raving Fan Radio™ reaches over 142,000 loyal listeners. Known as the Champion to Feminine Leaders, Melissa helps women dare to live the life of their dreams. She is the owner of Permission to Receive™ and is on a mission to help heart-centered entrepreneurs live a life on purpose. Melissa’s “heart of gold” and passion is felt by her listeners and clients. Melissa had a successful career in Corporate America before retiring and following her internal guidance and passion. Melissa has had to learn how to trust herself and her intuition. She now allows herself to receive all the blessings that come her way. To connect with Melissa click here.
AIR DATE: April 2, 2013
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