Andrew draws on his experience with stroke and his life to share the lessons he has learnt, these are about far more than stroke and are inclusive to people of all backgrounds and ages, who have faced all variety of adversity. Andrew’s presentations are positive, uplifting, often funny & inspiring, helping people to face thier own challenges and find thier courage and resilience.
Andrew also speaks on topics such as recovery from a consumer perspective, leadership during hardship, mindset, survival, motivation, and more.
These presentations are perfect for:
I never let setbacks become excuses. I remain positive and resilient, welcoming life’s experiences and looking for lessons and what I can gain from the experience. I live every moment of every day aware that it is a unique moment. I know this all too well, having journeyed through extreme highs like having my music performed around the world and deep lows, having had a brain tumour and a stroke. I am passionate about sharing my story to encourage others to discover this incredible drive in their own lives and use it to make a difference in others.
Front line Medical.
I give talks and workshops to doctors and nurses, and to those in training about the stroke experience, from an actual survivor. What it feels like, emotionally, physiologically and psychologically. What recovery is and should be and why some survivors behave the way they do.
High Schools and Tertiary Institutions.
Students and teachers (either together or as staff PLD).
I speak to students about overcoming obstacles and resilience. About how we learn and feeling secure in their process and progress of learning.
I speak to teachers about student learning, about getting to know students individually and about mentoring them. I also talk about times we have to throw the lesson plan out the window for the sake of the students. About interacting with parents and creating allies.
Corporate
Executives and leaders responsible for inspiring and empowering their teams and organisations. Human Resources and organisational leaders responsible for building workforce resilience, productivity, and engagement.
I speak about challenges and resilience, coping with change, setbacks and success, wellbeing, and work-life balance. How do you find joy in your work?
Healing and learning are directly influenced and affected by our emotions.
Creativity and physical activity are both essential to our health and well-being.