Jessica Cox
Guinness World Record Armless Pilot and Motivational Speaker
Jessica is recognized internationally as an inspirational keynote speaker. Born without arms, Jessica now flies airplanes, drives cars and otherwise lives a normal life using her feet as others use their hands. She holds the title of the first person without arms in the American Taekwondo Association to get a black belt and the Guinness World Record for being the first armless person in aviation history to become a certified pilot.
Convinced that the way we think has a greater impact on our lives than our physical constraints, she chose to pursue a degree in psychology while in college at the University of Arizona.
As a person who has never viewed herself as a victim of her condition, Jessica shares in her speeches humorous stories of struggles and success living in a "two-handed" world. She provides critical insight on how best to approach a challenge, redefining the concept of innovative thinking. She helps people reconnect with their own inner strength and aptitude.
For more information about Jessica or to inquire about a speaking engagement, please visit her website at http://www.rightfooted.com/. Thank you!
One of Jessica's most recent speeches was for Mahindra Satyam at a breakfast session of the 2012 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Awards
Guinness World Record: The First Armless Person in the World Ever to Have Obtained a Pilot's License, 2011
AOPA LIVE, Pilot's Choice Award, Most Watched Female Aviator, 2010
Filipina Women's Network, 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the U.S., 2009
The Filipino American Journal Award of Excellence, Outstanding Filipino Award, 2008
