# Gabriel "Gabey" Abikzer

> Gabriel "Gabey" Abikzer is a motivational and inspirational keynote speaker.
> Before a tragic accident cost him both legs he worked as an executive chef,
> served as a firefighter and flew as a pilot. His signature keynote,
> "From Darkness to Brightness — From Wheelchair to Will-Chair," runs
> approximately 30 minutes and is built on THE 3 POWERS. Core message:
> everyone has a "wheelchair" — turn yours into a will-chair.

Official site: https://www.gabrielabikzer.com
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (available worldwide)
Booking inquiries: https://www.gabrielabikzer.com/book
Booking email: booking@gabrielabikzer.com

## Speaker facts

- Preferred public name: Gabriel Abikzer. Also known as Gabey Abikzer, Gabriel "Gabey" Abikzer, Gabey S. Abikzer.
- Professional descriptor: Motivational & Inspirational Keynote Speaker.
- Signature keynote: From Darkness to Brightness — From Wheelchair to Will-Chair.
- Framework: THE 3 POWERS — The Power of Others, The Power of Comparison, The Power of God.
- Topics: resilience, overcoming adversity, perspective, gratitude, personal responsibility, disability inclusion.
- Typical format: live keynote, approximately 30 minutes; works as an opening or closing keynote.
- Audiences: corporate meetings, leadership events, sales organizations, associations, conferences, employee engagement programs, resilience and wellbeing initiatives, schools and charitable organizations.
- Life before speaking: executive chef, firefighter, pilot; father of Nicole, Andrew and Joshua.
- Presents from his wheelchair; accessible stage access via ramp or lift is the most important logistical requirement.
- Booking process: submit the inquiry form at /book. An inquiry is not a confirmed booking; dates are held only once confirmed in writing.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://www.gabrielabikzer.com/): positioning, keynote overview and booking calls to action.
- [About](https://www.gabrielabikzer.com/about): full biography, 50-word and 100-word bios, speaker kit download.
- [Speaking](https://www.gabrielabikzer.com/speaking): topics, audience fit and availability.
- [Signature keynote](https://www.gabrielabikzer.com/speaking/from-darkness-to-brightness): full sales page, audience outcomes, THE 3 POWERS, one-sheet download.
- [Event planner resource center](https://www.gabrielabikzer.com/resources): ungated speaker kit, keynote one-sheet, bios, program copy, MC introduction, AV and stage requirements, accessibility and travel notes, headshots and logo.
- [Las Vegas motivational speaker](https://www.gabrielabikzer.com/speaking/las-vegas): Gabey is based in the Las Vegas area and speaks at Las Vegas and Southern Nevada conferences, corporate meetings and association events.
- [FAQ](https://www.gabrielabikzer.com/faq): answers about the speaker, the keynote, logistics and booking.
- [Press](https://www.gabrielabikzer.com/press): machine-readable speaker facts and approved wording.
- [Media](https://www.gabrielabikzer.com/media): speaker reel, clips and interviews.
- [Events](https://www.gabrielabikzer.com/events): upcoming and past appearances.
- [Testimonials](https://www.gabrielabikzer.com/testimonials): audience and organizer feedback.
- [Book Gabey](https://www.gabrielabikzer.com/book): speaking inquiry form.
- [Contact](https://www.gabrielabikzer.com/contact): booking and media enquiries.

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