AUTHOR ● MENTAL HEALTH AMBASSADOR ● SPEAKER ● ADVENTURER
About Paula
Paula ‘Must Try Harder’ McGuire is the world's least likely adventurer, who, for 30 years, lived as a social outsider and complete nervous wreck, battling chronic anxiety and depression, with some facial tics and panic attacks thrown in.
Nowadays, Paula is an author, speaker, triathlete, wing-walker, free-hugger, mental health ambassador… and, above all, a trier. She spends her spare time encouraging others to embrace the power of adventure and try something new every day.
Turn Barriers into climbing frames
"Paula is a natural storyteller, weaving a lifetime into an engaging, thought provoking and emotional story that had all attendees hooked. With an open and honest vulnerability, she connected with everyone in the room, teaching us all the power of resilience, overcoming obstacles of all kinds and the importance of being unafraid of making a fool of yourself."
Rachel, Accenture
"Paula is truly an inspiration to us all. Her story strikes a chord with so many of our young people and staff alike. She has left our school - hopefully not for the last time - leaving us all feeling motivated to be the best possible versions of ourselves and knowing that if we just put ourselves out there, there is nothing to lose but everything to gain."
Jamie, Teacher
"Paula is one of the most engaging and inspiring people I have had the pleasure to listen to. Her story is one of honest endeavour, reflecting a passion for life and living. Her commitment to sport, activity and self development is a message of hope for everyone."