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John Tartaglio (Motivational Speaker)

John Tartaglio August 22nd, 2004 at the age of 17 John was diagnosed with an extremely rare bacterial infection that would change his life forever. With only 35 patients recorded in medical history contracting the disease, John’s fate was dire. Doctors were left with no choice but to amputate his legs and left bicep the night he was diagnosed. John was only given a 20% chance to live, but he survived the effects of the devastating infection. A mere 5 years after being told by medical and prosthetic professionals that he would never walk again, John is the first and only person in history to run and complete a marathon without legs.

Personal Life
John was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut where he and his family lived until he was 6 years old. His father, John P. Tartaglio, has worked for the city of Bridgeport for over 20 years. His mother, Barbara A. Tartaglio, has worked at Bank of America for over 20 years. He has an older sister, Jennifer L. Tartaglio. His family moved to Milford, CT where he grew up and spent a majority of his life. John attended Joseph A. Foran High School and is in the graduating class of 2005. After high school, John attended Fairfield University where he majored in biology with a management minor. John was a cum laude graduate of Fairfield University with the class of 2009. John is a 2014 MBA candidate at the University of Connecticut. In May of 2012, John married Genevieve Robinson-Tartaglio. They have a beautiful daughter Lillian. John and his family reside in Milford, CT.

John's Mission & Values
Mission John’s mission is to pursue what he values in life and empower audiences to do the same. He strives to help people understand that when they integrate their values into each aspect of their lives that they can accomplish anything they want. He has been blessed to share his story with millions of people worldwide and continues to inspire and motivate others to expect the best out of themselves.

Values Empowerment, Inspiration and Motivation- John wants people to know that they can achieve more, perform better and live a more fulfilling life on their own terms. Service Excellence- It is important that each meeting planner feels as if a weight has been lifted off of their shoulders. John understands the stress that comes along with planning an event, so he is committed to making the experience as easy as possible. Performance Excellence- John’s goal is to exceed the expectations of every meeting planner and audience that he works with. While positive feedback is important, John really wants to help people make positive changes in their perspectives and lives. Integrity- John knows the importance of doing business with someone you can trust. He is an honest person and businessman, so his actions reflect his words. He understands that transparency and truthfulness are the foundation of a long lasting relationship.

Motivational speaker
Every day, everyone encounters some type of adversity, big or small. How people deal with adversity can make a huge difference in how they act, communicate and perform. To help audiences overcome adversity and perform to the best of their ability, John shares his life’s experiences in an easily relatable format to convey his powerful message. While his audiences have diverse backgrounds and experiences of their own, John’s story provides a timeless message that resonates with them. He inspires audiences to challenge themselves, to have long term goals that align with what they value and to focus their actions towards meeting these goals.

Through rigorous workouts John is able to compete in triathlons, road races, and cycling events. Currently, John is enrolled in the University of Connecticut’s MBA program, class of 2014, and is a cum laude graduate from Fairfield University. During John’s time at Fairfield University, he became the first person in history to run and complete a 5k and 10k road race without legs. Taking it a step further, John made history running the 26.2 mile New York City marathon on November 1, 2009. For years John has spoken to audiences about overcoming adversity, building a positive attitude, leadership, and teamwork. He empowers audiences with his story. He challenges them to reach their goals, raise their personal standards, and expect more out of themselves because he has shown time and time again that anything is possible. From corporate clients to educational institutions John has shown that “How far you fall doesn’t determine who you are, it’s how hard you work to get back up.”

Media Coverage
• The Oprah Winfrey Show • NBC • News Channel 12 Connecticut • News Channel 8 • Channel 3 WSFB • NY Daily News • CT Post • New Haven Register • Hartford Courant • Fairfield Mirror • Yankee Magazine • Greenwich Daily Voice • Fairfield Daily Voice • Personal Development Magazine • Fairfield Magazine • New Haven Magazine • 99.1 WPLR • Kiss 95.7 • Milford Talk Radio