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Michael Rolls

Michael Rolls

Topics

Challenge

Overcome Challenges

Mike is a survivor of one of the deadliest diseases on the planet. At the age of 18, he contracted meningococcal septicaemia while on a football trip. His injuries were extensive; he suffered multiple amputations, severe internal injuries as well as the mental trauma of the 3 year ordeal. He has to rebuild every aspect of his life from scratch.

Mike has an incredible amount of natural resilience and an ability to maintain positivity and productivity by focusing on the things he can do and do them extremely well. We must never give up!

Mike's early recovery was boosted by his determination to return to golf, a sport he has always been passionate about. He is playing a better level of golf now, as a double leg amputee, than he was prior to his illness. He recently represented Australia in the World Disabled Golf Championships where he claimed bronze.

Mike also enjoys coaching kids with disabilities. Mike knows what it's like to have the world at your feet one moment and then to have it taken away in a flash.

Mike knows what is required to get the best out of yourself in any situation. He has a practical approach to tackling anything life can dish up, large or small. With mental health issues soaring, Mike believes now more than ever, the importance of strengthening our resilience.

Mike is passionate about adding value to people's lives through the power of his story and the lessons he has learned. Mike is the author of the soon to be launched book, Less is More.

Presentation Topics Includes

  • Increase your percentage
    Grow your potential
    Lifting the lid on simple, practical ideas and tips to increase your overall percentage
  • Attitude adjustment
    Go home with a better outlook, a greater sense of perspective and tools you can use to empower yourself
  • Smashing toxic beliefs
    Shifting thinking using perspective, encouraging critical thought to break the shackles of irrational self talk
  • Resilience and sport
    Driving home the important roles sport and physical activity play in our lives!
  • Enter a different zone
    Continued growth, both professional and personal is essential
    Sometimes we are forced outside our comfort zones due to crisis, adversity or unforeseen circumstances
    We must learn to think innovatively in order to propel ourselves forward

Testimonials

Mike was a delight to have involved in our conference. He was engaging inspirational and hit the brief square on!
Australian and New Zealand Urological Nurses Society National Conference

Mike has an ability to captivate his audience with his story of guts, sheer determination and resilience. It’s a testament to his strength of character.
Founder, Limbs 4 Life Australia

Mike delivers a powerful message of resilience, positivity, goal setting and hope, that is relevant to all students. He is an engaging speaker who is able to capture the attention of the students from the moment he is introduced. I highly recommend Mike for any year 7 -12 program.
Middle School Coordinator, Whitefriars College

Thank you Mike for your willingness to support and participate in one of our major fundraising events The Eureka Climb for our non-for-profit organisation, Whitelion. You are a very inspirational person and to have you on board means a lot.
Partnerships and Events Leader, Whitelion

Mike has been instrumental in the delivery of the specialist Populations Program with the Professional Golfers Association of Victoria. This program gives professionals the tools they need to deliver specialist golf programs in their facilities.
Director of Golf, Sandhurst Club

I heard Mike speak for the first time at a charity launch event recently: what an inspiring and engaging speaker.
Chief Executive Officer, Interplast Australia & New Zealand

On behalf of the members of Hampton Rotary who attended the meeting last night thank you for letting Mike speak to us. Mike presented an inspiring talk on his journey, it was moving, funny and poignant. Mike related to the audience extremely well and there were many questions at the conclusion of his presentation which he answered with enthusiasm and wit. A thoroughly enjoyable evening spent with Mike.
Vice President, Rotary Club of Hampton

Mike articulated the message of resilience and the importance of self-belief very clearly. He was funny, serious, heart moving and engaging. Everybody in our audience identified with him and his presentation. We have had the feedback that this was the best presentation night in the last 9 years.
Phoenix P-12 Community College

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