In a world where resilience is often reduced to a buzzword, Erez Avramov redefines what it means to be truly unshakeable. A former elite commando and survivor of three near-death experiences, including a car crash, a heart attack, and a life-changing medical decision to amputate his leg- Erez’s journey from survival to thriving is not just inspirational; it’s instructional.
Known as “the Man Who Refuses to Die,” Erez has dedicated his life to studying human behaviour, habit formation, and decision-making under pressure. From this relentless pursuit, he developed the Resilience Edge Method—a proven system built on six pillars: Re-Inspire, Re-Ignite, Re-Invent, Re-Build, Re-Engage, and Re-Align. This framework transforms resilience from a coping mechanism into a multiplier for leadership, performance, and growth.
Erez’s approach blends hard-earned battlefield lessons with science-backed behavioural strategies. His work equips people to:
• Reignite purpose and energy
• Build resilience that lasts
• Lead through uncertainty with confidence
• Transform challenges into competitive advantage
With openness, vulnerability, and precision, Erez delivers deeply human yet fiercely practical keynotes, workshops, and coaching programs. Whether you’re navigating personal hardship, organizational disruption, or the pressures of high-stakes leadership, his message is a call to act—deliberately, decisively, and in alignment with what truly matters.
Beyond the stage, Erez is training to represent Canada as a para-archer in the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. In his spare time, you’ll find him restoring vintage Land Rovers or seeking his next great adventure.
Erez Avramov is a Life Rebuilder. How to rebuild a life after a major devastation has become an indispensable life tool that he has developed and mastered over the years – inspiring thousands of people to realize their potential of overcoming the inevitable crossroads of life where devastating Blast Radius events can serve as transformational moments.
At a young age, he was drawn to adventure and exploration, and was called to serve as an Elite Special Forces Commando, where he was trained to discipline his mind and his physical body to enable him and his team to perform missions that at times seemed out of reach for mere mortals.
Armed with knowledge and experience that very few are exposed to at such a young age, Erez chose to travel and explore the world after his military service was complete. He visited 18 countries and travelled to explore remote regions of Europe, the Middle East, China, Australia, New Zealand, India and North America; all solo, and all on motorcycles, bicycles, and 4x4s. Erez is an experienced adventurer, and during his worldwide trips, he summited many mountain peaks, climbed vertical rocks, rappelled to the depths of canyons, climbed frozen water falls, skied, explored caves, and took to the sky
After receiving a B.Sc. honors degree in business and marketing at Oxford Brooks University in England, and then starting a successful career in Real Estate in the State of Florida; Erez immigrated to British Columbia, Canada in 2004 with his wife and his first-born child. By implementing what he has learned, Erez managed to overcome the challenges of immigration to a new country, and established a solid base for his family. In 2007 he experienced his first major Blast Radius devastation when he was faced with a divorce and had to ask the question what a relationship truly is and how it should be, came close to bankruptcy, and landed into the new role of a single father to his two children.
Erez worked hard to get his life back on track through complete devotion to his daughters, and also regained stability and command over his life by studying different modalities from Eastern and Western philosophies which provided him with tools and experience on how to handle difficult life transitions. He then gained in-depth knowledge surrounding relationships and communications which cleared his path to find his soul mate, Sonja. Their marriage and love are an extraordinary example of what true love is and how to embody relationships and communications in day to day modern life.
Erez also had to figure out how to rise from financial ruin, and he used the same approach to rebuild multiple businesses.
In November 2010, Erez hit rock bottom once more when he spun out of control in his car on a notoriously dangerous highway in British Columbia and was hit head-on by a fully loaded semi-truck. This near fatal accident pushed Erez over the edge and forced him to face his darkest demons. His ‘Dark night of the Soul’ extended over 4 years, where he suffered through excruciating physical and emotional pain, uncertainty, fear, anxiety, confusion, and deep depression.
Being the adventurer that he is, Erez chose to take the high road and seek the advice, guidance, and mentoring of great teachers and professionals which enabled him to rebuild his life. He chose to discover the greatness within, and used his healing journey as an opportunity to grow and deepen his understanding of the human condition and what enables some people to recover and rebuild their lives to new heights, while others fall down the rabbit hole and become helpless victims of their situation.
He’s researched, studied and has been mentored by masters of ancient spiritual traditions, healers, advanced Western psychologists, experts and doctors; bringing this knowledge into modern context and successfully implementing it into his life. His healing journey presented many obstacles, and after three years Erez was faced with another testing moment – his right ankle was so severely damaged that no reasonable solution was available to enable him to regain his freedom of movement. So he made the choice to have an elective amputation of his right leg below the knee.
Because he has been in this situation before, Erez chose to create and follow a well-defined and structured recovery plan using everything he has learned so far about healing and recovery. His friends and family lovingly named him “the Life Rebuilder” because once again, Erez needed to face life head on and make the most out of it.
Once life stabilized and new opportunities were available, Erez set out to become the world’s first amputee motorcycle racer to train for the world- famous Dakar Rally. His successful training and dedication caught the attention of CBC News, CBC Radio One, The Guardian UK, and The Jerusalem Post among others, and propelled his public speaking and writing career. Through his words, he’s reached thousands of people who have been on the road to recovery, and acts as an inspiration and as a mentor to countless others.
As wonderful and fulfilling this new chapter in his life was, Erez had another Blast Radius event waiting around the corner.
During one of his desert races, he was involved in another harrowing accident that almost took his life.
At that moment, he realized that the extreme physical journey he was on was driven by an inner imbalance, a need to prove himself that he is not disabled. This accident has opened his eyes to understand the power of the mind and how our thoughts can create situations where we try to compensate for an inner lack. This made Erez change his life course, re-evaluate his priorities, and initiated an inner Dakar journey which proved to be an amazing gift to himself and to those he helps rebuild their lives and achieve greatness.
However, life was not smooth sailing from there on. In December 2018, Erez survived his third near-death experience: a full-blown heart attack, once again another devastating Blast Radius event. Being who he is, Erez stepped in with eyes wide open and driven by curiosity and astonishment he discovered the fundamental missing piece in his life – the heart/mind connection.
Throughout his life’s journey Erez noticed that most of his decisions were based on intellect and rational driven by thoughts and conceptions created by the mind. The missing component of feelings and emotions and rebuilding and leading life’s darkest moments through the heart was a life saver and a life changer for Erez. It has become Erez’s life mission to share what he was so graciously given and learned during his life journey so others may learn and not have to go through the same painful process.
Everyone has unique experiences, and Erez’s message is built with that in mind. Drawing on the ancient teachings of Eastern and Western philosophies, Erez’s teachings take you step by step through a powerful, accountable, and life-changing experience that allows you to regain control and realize your potential as the architect of your own life. Erez’s main message is an invitation to look at your own Blast Radius event as a call to embark on an inner journey to discover your truth and rebuild your life to levels you never thought possible.
He is here to help you ignite your true passion and turn your life around – so that you can live the life you were meant to live.
Erez lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with his wife Sonja, and his two daughters.
I believe that in each devastating Blast Radius event we experience in our lives, there’s a lesson to be learned. It exposes our soul and leaves us naked. In that raw and painful place, when we hit rock bottom, and when nothing makes sense anymore, we must face our greatest fears, our judgmental self-doubt, and trepidation. In that place, where we feel there’s no way out, is where hope, love, and a new beginning reside. It is up to us to decide whether we choose the path of pure greatness – the path we are called to take, or retreat into smallness and crippling fear which keeps us at rock bottom.
I personally believe that pain is life’s greatest teacher. It breaks us down and forces us to find our truth. It pushes us to face life head on; there’s nowhere to hide, and no one to blame. It is time to stop and go inward. Pain’s tough love is delivered in mysterious ways, and the only way to experience it is by surrendering and letting go. This is possibly the hardest thing you will ever do, but if you genuinely face your inner demons and choose pure greatness as your northern star you will discover your truth –and in doing so, it will set you free.
Everyone I have met, interviewed, studied, listened to, and naturally from my own three near death experiences, almost all agree on one thing: whatever their personal devastating Blast Radius event they had to deal with in their lives, if they would be given the choice to go back in time and change it, say with no doubt that they would not change anything. As harsh as it may sound, especially for those who are in the midst of their own Blast Radius event right now, I strongly believe that life’s toughest lessons are given to those who can handle them. In the depths of pain and despair – strength, love and faith emerge to guide our way to pure greatness. Growth, transformation, and resolve are the hidden gifts one can only realize while walking the path.
Millions of people around the globe everyday experience their own devastating Blast Radius events that send them to rock bottom. As humans we are connected and guided in miraculous ways, but our misconceptions and self-limiting beliefs that we are separate and alone enhance the pain and isolation. For this reason, the Life Rebuilder Tribe has been created so we can connect, share, and support each other. This journey was not meant to be travelled in isolation. How to ask for help, reach out for support, and grow together is the backbone of the Life Rebuilder path.