Surviving a Volcanic Eruption: William Pike on Losing His Leg & Finding Purpose After Tragedy

William Pike is an explorer, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur whose life was forever changed by a catastrophic volcanic eruption on Mount Ruapehu. From losing his leg in a harrowing accident to developing Pro Armour and launching the William Pike Challenge, his journey exemplifies how adversity can fuel purpose-driven transformation. In this episode, William and I dive deep into his remarkable journey—exploring how a life-altering event not only reshaped his destiny but also inspired him to empower thousands of young people through outdoor adventure and community service. Key Takeaways:The Transformative Power of Adversity: How a volcanic eruption turned trauma into a catalyst for change.Innovating from Pain: The creation of Pro Armour to protect prosthetic limbs and enhance mobility.Empowering Youth: The William Pike Challenge as a dynamic program that builds confidence, resilience, and leadership through outdoor activities.Actionable Insights: Embrace your “why” and step outside your comfort zone to transform setbacks into opportunities. William shares powerful insights from his journey, proving that true success is measured by the impact we have on ourselves and others. This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz Learn more about William here - https://williampike.co.nzBook William as a speaker here - https://williampike.co.nz/william-pike-motivational-speaker/Checkout the William Pike Challenge here - https://www.williampikechallenge.co.nzPurchase your copy of “Every Day is a Good Day” here - https://williampike.co.nz/product/every-days-a-good-day/ Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter ----- Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/ James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Send me a personal text message Support the show