


Brian P. Swift, J.D. - “The Quad Father” - is a motivational speaker, bestselling author, nonprofit founder, and leadership coach dedicated to helping people rise beyond adversity and live with purpose. Known as “The Quad Father,” Brian is a powerful example of resilience, faith, and grit.
At the age of 17, Brian’s life changed forever when a tragic accident left him a quadriplegic. Rather than allowing his circumstances to define him, he chose to redefine what was possible. Through perseverance, faith, and relentless determination.
Brian graduated from Saint Xavier University and earned his Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law.
Brian spent over twenty years in corporate leadership, training, sales, and marketing, helping lead and launch multiple successful startup companies.
Brian is also a certified John Maxwell Coach and Speaker, where he specializes in leadership development and mindset transformation. Brian is the author of 10 books and is the co-founded Swift Outdoor Accessible Recreation (SOAR), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower people with disabilities to reconnect with the outdoors and break through perceived limitations.
